Facilitators: Dr. PaQuita Pullen

1.5 Hr CEs (NBCC)

Cost: $75

Clinicians of Color are faced with unique challenges such as discrimination,marginalization, and exclusion. These experiences are being managed inaddition to their clinical work as mental health professionals and healers. Many of these experiences are limited or avoided altogether in traditionalconversations on self-care, leaving Clinicians of Color vulnerable to psychological distress such as burnout. 
Engaging in decolonized practices that support the well-being for BIPOC clinicians is essential for two key reasons: retention and adherence to ethical practices. Absenteeism is a potential negative consequence of burnout which poses as a problem because Clinicians of Color can improve access and care for BIPOCindividuals, are more likely to engage in research relevant to BIPOC populations, and are more likely to facilitate multicultural competentconversations. Furthermore, Clinicians of Color have an ethical responsibility to monitor themselves for impairment as identified in the ACACode of Ethics. 
This presentation seeks to examine 2-3 stressors specific to BIPOC clinicians along with effective and culturally congruent strategiesto address them. This presentation will be experiential and dynamic in nature! Reserve Your Seat