Navigating Bias and Trauma:
Enhancing Clinical Awareness and Therapeutic Approaches
Friday, June 27, 2025, 10:00 AM EDT
Friday, June 27, 2025, 12:45 PM EDT
Presenter: Presenter: Shane King, LCSW, Marsha Mandel, LMHC, LPC
These workshops offer 5 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
Full Day Webinar
June 27th, 2025
10:00 AM - 3:45 PM EST
The cost of one day is $89.99, an individual class is $59.99 and $39.99
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Class 1
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
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In this comprehensive workshop, participants will delve into the intricate nuances of implicit biases and their pervasive impact on various facets of our lives, specifically within the realms of the workplace, educational institutions, and the healthcare system. The primary objective of this class is to foster an understanding of how unconscious attitudes and stereotypes, stemming from implicit biases, can subtly infiltrate and influence interactions and decisions.
The workshop aims to initiate a dialogue that not only sheds light on the origins of implicit biases but also explores their intricate connections to societal norms, cultural influences, and individual experiences. By cultivating awareness about the roots of these biases, participants will gain valuable insights into ways bias can manifest in everyday scenarios, contributing to an enriched comprehension of its multifaceted nature.
Particular emphasis will be placed on the healthcare setting, where implicit biases can significantly affect clinical treatment. The class will explore scenarios where biases may inadvertently influence healthcare outcomes. By fostering awareness and dialogue surrounding these issues, the workshop aims to equip mental health professionals with the tools and insights necessary to mitigate the impact of implicit biases in clinical practice.
This class meets meets the NEW MARYLAND Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice content requirement for Social Workers. It can also be used to fulfill the Implicit Bias requirement for MICHIGAN and MARYLAND licensees. Additionally it meets the DC “Key Public Health Priorities” training criteria for DC licensees. Earn 2 CE/CME Credits.
(Trainer - Shane is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience in leadership and is the owner of his own private practice Reflective Therapy, LCSW PLLC. Shane’s clinical specialization includes populations struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, complex trauma, PTSD, internalized racial oppression, and cross cultural bonding. Shane uses an anti racist and holistic framework approach. He is a psychotherapist practicing trauma informed care and Adjunct lecturer.
He specializes in co-facilitating anti-racist groups, organizing, and teaching structural and systemic racism impact on clients’ mental health. Shane is a facilitator of Leadership and Middle Managers that meets every 2nd Tuesday of month via Zoom where he is leading conversations with other leaders around becoming more equitable in striving towards anti-racist practice.
Shane provides consultation as part of the NYC Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative that is seeking to undo the legacy and harm of racialized policing. Shane is a member of the ACS Coaching Collaborative team that is devoted to building a community committed to coaching.)
2 Hours
Class 2
12:45 PM - 3:45 PM EST
This new training offers a comprehensive exploration of trauma therapy modalities, highlighting the key distinctions between cognitive and somatic approaches. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how these distinct modalities engage different neurological processes to address trauma. Cognitive therapies, such as CBT, focus on reframing thoughts, while somatic approaches, like Somatic Experiencing, target trauma stored in the body. Through the lens of neuroscience, this session will provide participants with insights into the underlying mechanisms of these therapies and their differing impacts on trauma recovery.
Additionally, this presentation will introduce foundational concepts related to Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), including the role of memory reconsolidation and bilateral eye movements in trauma treatment. While attendees will not be trained to use these modalities, they will leave with a deeper understanding of how these techniques work to support trauma processing and healing.
(Trainer - Marsha Mandel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in private practice in Newburgh, NY. She has over 14 years of experience, providing neurodiversity-affirming care and specializing in trauma and anxiety. A certified Master ART clinician and national trainer, she also holds certifications in Rational Living Therapy and as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II (CCTP-II). She has presented at conferences for the New York Mental Health Counselors Association, National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists, and Alliance for Rights and Recovery, formerly the New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS) on topics including trauma, ART and CBT.)
3 Hours
This One Day Seminar includes two excellent classes, a total of 5 CEs. You may attend an individual class for $59.99 and $39.99