Webinar: Exploring Race-Based Trauma and Cultivating Collective Healing

Date/Time

Friday, Apr 24, 2026
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This course is approved for 1.0 Anti-Oppressive Social Work CEs

In this session, participants will examine the multifaceted nature of race-based trauma and its enduring impact on the psychological and physiological well-being of marginalized individuals. This workshop explores the transition from individualistic trauma-informed practice to a collective healing framework.

Mental health professionals will gain insight into the systemic roots of racial stress and learn to foster healing-centered spaces that prioritize resilience, self-care, and community support. By integrating anti-racist practices, attendees will leave with actionable strategies to support clients in navigating racialized environments while cultivating spaces for communal healing.

Objectives:

Define race-based trauma and identify common examples of RBT
Analyze the limitations of individualistic care and the historical necessity of collective healing in marginalized communities
Implement anti-racist and healing-centered practices that promote resilience
Emphasize the need for community well-being and to promote healthy and equitable communities
Develop a sustainable professional wellness plan to address vicarious trauma and burnout among practitioners.


Audience: psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other mental health professionals. 


Location: Virtual


Sponsored By: Sheppard Pratt

Cost: Free


For questions, email Sheppard Pratt at cme@sheppardpratt.org


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