Associate Professor Silberman School of Social Work
This workshop examines the psychosocial challenges faced by black men living in urban contexts fraught with the racism and marginalization. It focuses on how psychotherapy can help them navigate the intersection of their lived experiences and growing up in spaces that undercut their psychological wellbeing (Anderson, 2023; Coates, 2015).
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Upon completion, the participants will be able to:
Grasp how the emerging self of black men are marred by living in a hostile environment
Upon completion, the participants will be able to:
Develop intervention skills specific to working with black men
Upon completion, the participants will be able to:
Increase sensitivity toward black men who are impacted by race-based stress and trauma
