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Legacy of Trauma: The African American Experience

2.75 CE Hours
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About the Course

This training will explore the link between intergenerational and current trauma to individuals and communities interfacing with social service systems. Participants will be introduced to the connection between developmental trauma and contemporary challenges African Americans face in the systems. We will explore our experiences, perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors that may challenge constructive relationship development. We will discuss practical, culturally intelligent, and trauma-responsive strategies to keep our work moving forward in mediation, pro-social activities, and services delivery.

This course is based on the recorded webinar, Legacy of Trauma: The African American Experience created by Brandon Jones, MA in 2022.

Publication Details

Publication Date: 1st Edition Jun 2022

Course Material Author

Brandon Jones, MA

Brandon is the Executive Director of Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health. He specializations in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Historical and Intergenerational trauma, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Leadership, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Brandon holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota, a Masters in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University, and a Masters in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy (MFT) from Adler Graduate School. Brandon is Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Qualified Administrator. Brandon is Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow (2013) and Professor graduate and undergraduate studies. He lives by the motto of “Live life with Purpose on Purpose.”

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He receives recording royalties for this presentation.

Target Audience

Counselors, marriage and family therapists,nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Describe how African American historical trauma impacts individuals from childhood, adolescence, and through adulthood.
  2. 2 Identify methods practitioners, providers, and mediators can use to build meaningful connections with African American adolescents and community members.
  3. 3 Identify life skills and daily practices that practitioners, providers, and mediators can utilize to have impactful connections with African American adolescents.

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CE Learning Systems adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity – including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others ― are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (formerly known as commercial interests).

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The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

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There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Course Creator

Brandon Jones, MA – He receives recording royalties for this presentation.

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There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

Nebraska Board of Mental Health Practice

2.75 CE credit hours
Eligible until Dec 30th, 2028
CE Learning Systems has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5951. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE Learning Systems is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 2.75 NBCC hour(s) awarded.
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National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

2.75 CE credit hours
Eligible until Mar 31st, 2026
CE Learning Systems has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5951. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE Learning Systems is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 2.75 NBCC hour(s) awarded.
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