Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Recognize ways to decolonize aspects of mental health practice and frameworks
- Recognize aspects of “Brown wellness” that differ from U.S. society’s dominant Western, individualistic lens.
- Apply therapeutic interaction that recognizes, affirms, and facilitates Brown wellness.
About the Presenters
Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa
Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa (he/him), LPC-S is the director and co-founder of the Institute of Chicana/o Psychology based in Austin, TX where he conducts community workshops as well as professional development training for educators and mental health professionals on issues related to Chicanx/Latine/Latinx wellness, cultural identity, mental health, and cultural revitalization from a Chicana/o/x affirmative framework.
He is also Associate Dean of Counseling at Austin Community College District where he coordinates the delivery of mental health services to the student population, assists with the Behavioral Intervention Team, and leads the district’s suicide prevention and crisis response efforts.
Dr. Zamarripa has presented at national and state level presentations/trainings in psychology and education on issues of Chicanx/Latine/Latinx well-being, cultural responsiveness, social justice, psycho-social factors of academic achievement, and leadership. His publications (peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters) focus on counseling, assessment, and teaching of Chicanx and Latine/Latinx populations. His 20 years of clinical experience includes working with individual adults, adolescents, couples, and families in community and education settings (rural and urban) from varied economic and cultural backgrounds.
Melody Li (they/佢) is a mental health justice activist and licensed psychotherapist. They are proudly queer, nonbinary, neurodivergent, and Asian.
They founded Inclusive Therapists, a social justice and liberation-oriented mental health directory, resource & education hub, and community centering people with marginalized identities. (BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, Neurodivergent, Disabled communities).
They also founded Mental Health Liberation, a non-profit organization bridging BIPOC individuals with free, culturally-responsive & identity-affirming therapy, and empowering students and emerging clinicians of the global majority. Their activism focuses on collective liberation and healing.
Presenters are approved to offer CEU trainings in accordance to:
- Psychologists: PSYPACT and Texas Administrative Code 461.11 (b)
- LMFT: Texas Administrative Code 801.264
Will my board accept the CEUs?
Most but not all mental health professional regulatory boards accept out-of-state and/or online continuing education hours. CEUs are not nationally accredited.
Before purchasing, please first check with your state or provincial board for clarification on regulations, and the number of hours that you can earn through online courses.
CEU certificates are non-refundable for any reason.
Refund policy:
Online trainings are non-refundable. Please ask all questions before purchasing.
