Panel Discussions
Culture / Ethnicity / Race
Amber Calloway, Ph.D.
Research Associate
The Penn Collaborative for CBT and Implementation Science, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Kimberlye E. Dean, Ph.D.
Clinical Research Fellow
Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts
Jessica G. Graham-LoPresti, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Suffolk University
Andover, Massachusetts
Juliette McClendon-Iacovino, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Clinical Research Psychologist
Boston University School of Medicine & National Center for PTSD
Boston, Massachusetts
Caitlin Nevins, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School
The imperative of anti-racism training and practice is being increasingly recognized in light of heightened national awareness of systemic oppression and racialized violence directed towards Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC). For example, some associations of mental health professionals (e.g, APA) have taken a stand against racism and have urged mental health professionals to respond to the impact of racism-related events on mental health. Consequently, many mental health professionals are rightfully seeking additional trainings and consultation on how to engage in anti-racism practices and address the public health emergency that is systemic racism. Although APA has enhanced its multicultural guidelines which calls for improved culturally responsiveness training for psychologists (APA, 2017), they provide limited guidance for ethical considerations when requesting such training. Anti-racist mental health care recognizes issues related to racial discrimination and addresses their potential consequences, and the racialized experiences of BIPOC. Demand for trainings in anti-racism practices across the field, from teaching to research to clinical practice, is increasing. This growing demand must be accompanied by an understanding of the difficult nature of this work and the efforts that go into providing these kinds of trainings and consultation, particularly when asking individuals with marginalized racial identities to provide this training or consultation.
This panel focuses on ethical considerations for seeking anti-racist training or consultation, such as being aware of the power dynamic between the trainee(s) and trainer, being mindful of requests that place additional burden on the trainer/consultant, and ensuring that the appropriate supports are in place for the trainer/consultant. The session will begin with a discussion on anti-racism training and consultation models and the advantages thereof and recommendations for anti-racist ways to seek training/consultation. The session will also include recommendations for supporting trainers/consultants engaged in anti-racism work. Panelists will solicit questions from the audience to foster a collaborative approach to navigating these topics.