Division 56 → Non-Member $25 CE Option

Cultural Interventions Addressing Historical Trauma for Black Americans (Non-Member)


Description
Three learning objectives:
1. Discuss the importance of cultural specificity in wellness interventions for Black Americans

2. Identify some of the pioneering theorists who have guided the field of psychology towards harm caused by the historical traumas endured by Black Americans

3. Explain examples of practical implementation of cultural interventions designed to heal historical trauma



Obari Cartman, Ph.D. specializes in community-based wellness interventions integrating culture and arts. Dr. Cartman recently created a hip-hop wellness curriculum called MANifest that is being implemented in juvenile detention centers, schools and other community settings across the country. Dr. Cartman is the immediate past president of the Chicago Association of Black Psychologists. He travels widely facilitating workshops regarding cultural identity and healthy manhood. Dr. Cartman is currently completing his second book about Black Spirituality.


References:

Lateef, H., Amoako, E. O., Nartey, P., Tan, J., & Joe, S. (2022). Black Youth and African-Centered Interventions: A Systematic Review. Research on Social Work Practice, 32(1), 3-12.

Hatcher, S. S., King, D. M., Barnett, T. M., & Burley, J. T. (2016). Mental health for youth: Applying an African-centered approach. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 27(1–2), 61–72.

Dutta, M. J., Collins, W., Sastry, S., Dillard, S., Anaele, A., Kumar, R., … Bonu, T. (2018). A Culture-Centered Community-Grounded Approach to Disseminating Health Information among African Americans. Health Communication, 34(10), 1075–1084.

Lateef, H., & Anthony, E. K. (2018). Frameworks for African-centered youth development: A critical comparison of the Nguzo Saba and the five Cs. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 29(4), 270–285.

Graves Jr., S. L.,Herndon-Sobalvarro, A.,Nichols, Kayla, A., Candice,R…,Prier, D. (2017). Examining the effectiveness of a culturally adapted social-emotional intervention for African American males in an urban setting. School Psychology Quarterly, Vol 32(1), 62-74.

Content
  • Dr. Cartman Webinar Recording
  • Cartman Webinar Test
  • Webinar Survey
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever