Please join us at our upcoming webinar:
Understanding and Treating Racial Trauma
Friday, September 10th, 2021, 10AM-1:15PM
Three (3) Continuing Education Credits
Presented by Christina Watlington, Ph.D.
See the Program Brochure for more details.
Program Description
Racism is associated with a host of psychological consequences, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and other serious, sometimes debilitating, conditions. Racial trauma, or race-based traumatic stress (RBTS), refers to the mental and emotional injury caused by encounters with racial bias and ethnic discrimination, racism, and hate crimes. Although those who experience racial trauma experience symptoms of distress that lead them to seek therapy, we still know very little about clinical interventions and assessment tools to treat and assess the impact of racial trauma in a clinical setting. After attending this 3- hour webinar, participants will be able to:
Workshop Objectives
About the Presenter
Dr. Christina G. Watlington received her bachelor’s degree from Franklin & Marshall College and her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). She has over a decade of experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD and related disorders. As an early career psychologist, she was the coordinator for the Returning Veterans Outreach, Education & Care Program at the VA Maryland Healthcare System (VAMHCS). Following her six-year tenure at the VAMHCS, she worked for a large Behavioral Health Company, Pathways Human Services, in a variety of leadership roles: Delaware Clinical State Director, Director of Continuing Education and National Clinical Director. In 2017, Dr. Watlington launched her group private practice, Dr. Watlington & Associates. In her clinical practice, she delivers cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based treatments to adults and adolescents with a wide range of emotional, behavioral and adjustment concerns, such as anxiety, stress, and depression. A passionate and humorous presenter, Dr. Watlington has presented nationally on topics of racial trauma, generational trauma and trauma informed care. Dr. Watlington is an active member of the Delaware Psychological Association, where she serves on the Diversity Committee. She’s also a member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science. In 2019, she was honored to be a recipient of the Bridgett Medal from her alma mater, Franklin & Marshall College, for outstanding achievement in her profession. Target Audience:
Dr. Christina G. Watlington received her bachelor’s degree from Franklin & Marshall College and her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). She has over a decade of experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD and related disorders. As an early career psychologist, she was the coordinator for the Returning Veterans Outreach, Education & Care Program at the VA Maryland Healthcare System (VAMHCS). Following her six-year tenure at the VAMHCS, she worked for a large Behavioral Health Company, Pathways Human Services, in a variety of leadership roles: Delaware Clinical State Director, Director of Continuing Education and National Clinical Director.
In 2017, Dr. Watlington launched her group private practice, Dr. Watlington & Associates. In her clinical practice, she delivers cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based treatments to adults and adolescents with a wide range of emotional, behavioral and adjustment concerns, such as anxiety, stress, and depression. A passionate and humorous presenter, Dr. Watlington has presented nationally on topics of racial trauma, generational trauma and trauma informed care.
Target Audience:
The DPA plans and promotes programs serving the continuing educational needs of psychologists and professionals across a variety of disciplines. Through the provision of high quality programming, the DPA hopes to support psychologists and other mental health professionals in their commitment to provide ethical, culturally sensitive and competent services to our community.
Please Take Note: “Understanding and Treating Racial Trauma” is sponsored by the Delaware Psychological Association, has been approved for 3 CE credits. The Delaware Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Delaware Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.
Please Take Note:
IMPORTANT NOTICE:THOSE WHO ATTEND THE WORKSHOP AND COMPLETE THE APA EVALUATION WILL RECEIVE THREE CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS. PLEASE NOTE THAT APA CE RULES REQUIRE THAT WE ONLY GIVE CREDIT TO THOSE WHO ATTEND THE ENTIRE WORKSHOP. THOSE SIGNING IN TO THIS WEBINAR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES AFTER THE SCHEDULED START TIME OR SIGNING OFF BEFORE THE WORKSHOP IS COMPLETED WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE CE CREDITS. Cancellation Policy Cancellations received by September 9, 2021 will be refunded in full, less a $25 administrative fee. No refunds will be granted after September 9, 2021.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:THOSE WHO ATTEND THE WORKSHOP AND COMPLETE THE APA EVALUATION WILL RECEIVE THREE CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS. PLEASE NOTE THAT APA CE RULES REQUIRE THAT WE ONLY GIVE CREDIT TO THOSE WHO ATTEND THE ENTIRE WORKSHOP. THOSE SIGNING IN TO THIS WEBINAR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES AFTER THE SCHEDULED START TIME OR SIGNING OFF BEFORE THE WORKSHOP IS COMPLETED WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE CE CREDITS.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received by September 9, 2021 will be refunded in full, less a $25 administrative fee. No refunds will be granted after September 9, 2021.
