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Black Women and Chronic Stress


Credit Available - See Credits tab below.

Categories:
Cultural Competence |  Health & Wellness |  Health care |  Private Clinical Practice  |  Self-care |  Self-compassion & empowerment
Presenter:
Camesha L. Jones
Course Levels:
Introductory
Duration:
2 hours
Expiration:
Never Expires.

Dates


Description

This live and interactive workshop satisfies two hours toward the cultural competence requirement for social workers. 

Chronic stress is a pervasive issue affecting Black women. Black women are dealing with stressors and demands that impact their mental well-being. Statistically speaking, Black women are 20% more likely to report serious psychological distress than their white counterparts according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In addition, Black women have higher rates of poor physical health outcomes as a result of psychological stress that often goes undetected. 

Practitioners will learn how they can support women experiencing chronic stress on a micro and mezzo level by examining how the unique social, economic, and cultural factors impacting Black women contribute to their specific stressors.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Utilize an Intersectional Lens in Supporting Black Women: Participants will define and apply intersectionality concepts to comprehend how race and gender intersect in shaping chronic stress for Black women.
  2. Analyze Historical Context and Health Disparities: Participants will explore historical factors contributing to chronic stress and investigate health disparities, including a higher likelihood of serious psychological distress among Black women.
  3. Identify Societal Pressures and Coping Strategies: Participants will recognize societal expectations impacting Black women's stress and explore coping strategies and resilience factors within the Black community.
  4. Apply Micro and Mezzo-Level Support Strategies: Participants will learn practical intervention strategies for practitioners on individual and mezzo levels.

Please register by October 29, 2024

Credits


Cultural Competence

This workshop satisfies 2 hours toward the State of Illinois cultural competency requirement for social workers.


Continuing Education Credit for Social Workers

This program satisfies the requirements to receive 2 hours of Continuing Education credit for social workers.

The Professional Development Program is a licensed State of Illinois provider of Continuing Education for social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. License #s 159.000140, 168.000115, and 268.000004.

Most states have reciprocity with Illinois. It is recommended that professionals outside of Illinois review rules for their licensing board prior to participating to ensure that the content meets their renewal, and/or reciprocity, requirements.


Continuing Education Credit for Clinical Psychologists

This program satisfies the requirements to receive 2 hours of Continuing Education credit for clinical psychologists.

The Professional Development Program is a licensed State of Illinois provider of Continuing Education for social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. License #s 159.000140, 168.000115, and 268.000004.

Most states have reciprocity with Illinois. It is recommended that professionals outside of Illinois review rules for their licensing board prior to participating to ensure that the content meets their renewal, and/or reciprocity, requirements.


Continuing Education Credit for Professional Counselors

This program satisfies the requirements to receive 2 hours of Continuing Education credit for professional counselors.

The Professional Development Program is a licensed State of Illinois provider of Continuing Education for social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. License #s 159.000140, 168.000115, and 268.000004.

Most states have reciprocity with Illinois. It is recommended that professionals outside of Illinois review rules for their licensing board prior to participating to ensure that the content meets their renewal, and/or reciprocity, requirements.


Continuing Education Credit for Marriage and Family Therapists

This program satisfies the requirements to receive 2 hours of Continuing Education credit for marriage and family therapists.

The Professional Development Program is a licensed State of Illinois provider of Continuing Education for social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. License #s 159.000140, 168.000115, and 268.000004.

Most states have reciprocity with Illinois. It is recommended that professionals outside of Illinois review rules for their licensing board prior to participating to ensure that the content meets their renewal, and/or reciprocity, requirements.



Presenter

Camesha L. Jones's Profile

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Camesha L. Jones, LCSW is a Community Mental Wellness Changemaker who serves at the intersection of culture, community, and social justice. She is the Executive Director of Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness, a social enterprise that provides mental wellness care that centers the experiences of Black women in Chicago. Since Sista Afya's founding in 2017, they've served over 1000 Black women through their innovative, community-driven programs. In 2020, she launched Sista Afya Community Care NFP, a nonprofit that provides free mental wellness care and education to women experiencing multiple barriers to care.

 

Camesha's work at Sista Afya has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Vogue, Allure, TEDx, and Rolling Out. Camesha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who graduated from Spelman College with a Bachelor's in Sociology and received her Master's in Social Work from the University of Chicago. Camesha strongly believes in eliminating barriers in the mental health field that people of diverse cultural backgrounds experience by creating affordable and accessible care that centers the well-being of the whole person.


Cancellation and Refund Policy

Participants who cancel their registrations at least 48 hours before the start of an online workshop can receive a credit or refund minus a $25.00 processing fee. No credits or refunds will be given for cancellations received less than 48 hours before the start of the workshop. You can indicate your preference by contacting our office: pdp@crownschool.uchicago.edu 

In the rare event that a workshop is cancelled, we will contact you as soon as possible. Please check your email and voicemail prior to the day of the workshop. We will offer you a full refund, a class credit equal to the amount of your payment, or the opportunity to transfer into another workshop, provided there is space available.