Central Coast–CAMFT
and
Balance Treatment Center

present:

Decolonizing the Therapy Room

Increasing Access and Engagement in
Mental Health Services by Addressing
Health-Related Social Needs (HRSNS)

Presented By:
Dr. Susana A. López, PhD (she/her/ella)
and Dr. Kristin R. Campos, PhD (she/her)

Friday, August 25, 2023
8:30 am – 12:45 pm

4 CE Credits
(Offered by Balance Treatment Center)

Online Via Zoom

This training meets the California Board of Psychology 36-hour CPD requirement for Cultural Diversity/Social Justice.

Our Presentation

This talk will expand on mental health care inequities for vulnerable clients through discussion of theory and applications. Presenters will guide participants to explore the norms of mental health services and care, health related social needs, and potential changes needed to reduce health care barriers and promote equity in access and engagement in mental health services. The goal is to increase awareness of multiple dimensions of health related social needs in order to prepare clinicians to work proficiently, humbly and effectively with a multicultural population.

Learning Objectives

1. Explain the context to the structure in which mental health disparities and inequities is produced for vulnerable clients (e.g. how privilege and oppression impact these health care inequities for individuals).
2. Define Health Related Social Needs (HRSNs) along the context of multicultural mental health care.
3. Apply a social justice centered lens and one screening tool that can increase cultural humility and help address the health-related social needs of our clients.
4. Discuss relevant linkages and community referrals to address identified barriers to successful outcomes. 

About Our Presenters

Dr. López is a bicultural and bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed clinical psychologist and professor who specializes in culturally-humble and trauma-informed, healing centered psychological interventions and assessment for individuals who have experienced marginalization and oppression. As an immigrant herself, Dr. López has a passion for working with clients on issues related to immigration/acculturation processes, race-based trauma, and family disruptions.

Dr. Campos is a bilingual (Spanish/English) licensed child clinical psychologist who specializes in psychological assessment, treatment, and consultation for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She is dedicated to supporting families and caregivers of individuals with diverse abilities across the lifespan.

A 15-minute break will be provided midway through presentation.

PhDs, PsyDs, LCSWs, and LMFTs are eligible for CE credits. 

Balance Treatment is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Balance Treatment maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) now recognizes APA continuing education credit for license renewal for LCSWs and LMFTs.

Intended Audience: This presentation is intended to expand on a graduate level of education in the field of psychology or related field. This course is at an intermediate instructional level. Associate and Student level therapists are welcome to attend but are not eligible for CE credits. 

Closing date for registration is August 24, 2023 at 10pm.

Refund policy: 48-hour notice required for refund of fee minus $5.00 administrative cost. Exceptions can be made for 48-hour notice in cases of emergency. Contact Coraline Robinson, Course Organizer, at coraliner@balancetreatment.com.

Accommodations for Special Needs: Contact Coraline Robinson, Course Organizer, at coraliner@balancetreatment.com.

Grievances:  Coraline Robinson manages all grievances and will acknowledge, investigate and remedy grievances. Response to grievances will be made in writing within 30 days. Contact her at coraliner@balancetreatment.com.