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 queer therapist of Color, speaker, consultant, and mental health justice activist.
They founded Inclusive Therapists: a social justice-oriented mental health directory & community that celebrates the power and centers the needs of BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and marginalized communities.
They also founded Mental Health Liberation, a non-profit bridging Black, Indigenous and People of Color with free, quality therapy and empowering Clinicians of Color.
Melody offers collective care and education focusing on decolonizing mental health and healing racialized trauma.
Presenters are approved to offer CEU trainings in accordance to:
LPC: TX Administrative Code 681.142
LMFT: TX Administrative Code 801.264
LCSW: TX Administrative Code 781.511 (c)
Psychologists: TX Administrative Code 461.11 (b)
Will my board accept the CEUs?
Most but not all mental health professional regulatory boards accept out-of-state (Texas) and/ or online continuing education hours. CEUs are not “accredited” by national boards.
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.
