(2 DAY WEBINAR) Juneteenth: Conversations About African American History
CE Type:*Cert of Attendance Only
Certificate of Attendance Only
About This Course
To understand American history is to also have a consciousness of African American culture, plight and the effects of structural racism. For approximately 250 years’ slavery existed and was a dominant force in American life. It is estimated that 6 to 7 million enslaved Africans were brought to America during the 18th century leaving behind their heritage and own way of life. This training will briefly explore the history and significance of precolonial West Africa and its connection with Juneteenth. This training will also examine how the adverse effects of enslavement, Jim Crow and disenfranchised grief continues to impact African Americans on multiple levels in contemporary US, despite being declared legally emancipated.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore precolonial African society and the need to reframe its significance on the African American community.
- Discuss generational trauma and disenfranchised grief of African descended people.
- Identification of past and present issues faced by the African American community.
- Recognize behavioral health equity in its role in supporting this community.
Intended Audience:
General public, clinical and non-clinical employees.
Instructional Level:
Introductory
Completion Requirements:
Participants must attend the entire session, participate in all activities, and submit an evaluation within the 7 days of training to receive a certificate of attendeance. All certificates of attendance will be received through the DBHIDS Learning Hub. Once you have completed your evaluation you will have access to your certificate through your DBHIDS Learning Hub Account.
Credit Statements:
Certificate of Attendance only
Course Instructors
June 15, 2023
Bernard Alexander
He/Him
BHTEN
Addictions Recovery Training Specialist
MAC
Bernard has worked with diverse populations, including, youth, families, re-entry, D&A, MH, and more, in clinical and therapeutic settings for over 10 years. He has interacted with varying groups including a wide range of ages, professions, as well as, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. He has provided peer support, psycho-education and therapy on substance abuse, co-occurrence, recovery support, maintenance, crisis intervention, community support services, as well as, facilitated individual and group therapy in residential and outpatient settings. He is experienced with collaboration across city-wide behavioral and human service systems, including behavioral health, child welfare, probation and parole, and judicial entities. Bernard is knowledgeable in Philadelphia’s behavioral health systems structure and services. He has provided formal and informal group training on quality of life, effective parenting, trauma, anxiety, depression, mental health disorders, career and educational transitions, recidivism, toxic masculinity and spirituality, to name a few. His work has consistently highlighted the value of evidence-based trauma-informed care and cultural relevance, and has a particular passion and expertise with working with underserved and marginalized communities; and believe that social justice is an important component of holistic therapeutic healing. He earned his Masters of Arts in Counseling degree from Mission Seminary (formerly Biblical Theological Seminary).
June 16, 2023
Bernard Alexander
He/Him
BHTEN
Addictions Recovery Training Specialist
MAC
Bernard has worked with diverse populations, including, youth, families, re-entry, D&A, MH, and more, in clinical and therapeutic settings for over 10 years. He has interacted with varying groups including a wide range of ages, professions, as well as, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. He has provided peer support, psycho-education and therapy on substance abuse, co-occurrence, recovery support, maintenance, crisis intervention, community support services, as well as, facilitated individual and group therapy in residential and outpatient settings. He is experienced with collaboration across city-wide behavioral and human service systems, including behavioral health, child welfare, probation and parole, and judicial entities. Bernard is knowledgeable in Philadelphia’s behavioral health systems structure and services. He has provided formal and informal group training on quality of life, effective parenting, trauma, anxiety, depression, mental health disorders, career and educational transitions, recidivism, toxic masculinity and spirituality, to name a few. His work has consistently highlighted the value of evidence-based trauma-informed care and cultural relevance, and has a particular passion and expertise with working with underserved and marginalized communities; and believe that social justice is an important component of holistic therapeutic healing. He earned his Masters of Arts in Counseling degree from Mission Seminary (formerly Biblical Theological Seminary).