Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the political framework and history of Radical Social Work practice in the U.S. and Europe.
- Identify challenges that exist within the Social Work field that present barriers to changing the fundamental social problems that communities face.
- Identify ways Social Workers can advocate for structural changes that center communities served.
- Share examples of radical social work practice in the field today.
About the Presenters
Camesha Jones, LCSW
Camesha Jones, LCSW (she/her) is a Radical Social Worker, Social Entrepreneur, and Community Mental Wellness Advocate. She’s been in the Social Work field for over 8 years, primarily working in community settings with youth and young adults focusing on issues of violence prevention, mental health, and disease prevention. She combined her 8+ years of social work & personal experience to create the social enterprise, Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness to help young adult Black women experiencing mental health challenges to get the information, community support, and resource connection necessary to be mentally well.
Camesha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. She graduated with Phi Beta Kappa honors from Spelman College with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and received her Master’s degree in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago.
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.
