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Exploring Race-Based Trauma and Cultivating Collective Healing
This presentation will be an ONLINE VIRTUAL LIVE on April 24, 2026, from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET. While this activity is LIVE and can only be viewed during the time specified, the evaluation will be available online until May 22, 2026. Go to the Register tab above to learn how to participate for continuing education credit, watch the broadcast and download the slides.
This course is approved for 1.0 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Credit.
In this session, participants will examine the multifaceted nature of race-based trauma and its enduring impact on the psychological and physiological well-being of marginalized individuals. This workshop explores the transition from individualistic trauma-informed practice to a collective healing framework.
Mental health professionals will gain insight into the systemic roots of racial stress and learn to foster healing-centered spaces that prioritize resilience, self-care, and community support. By integrating anti-racist practices, attendees will leave with actionable strategies to support clients in navigating racialized environments while cultivating spaces for communal healing.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other mental health professionals.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:
- Define race-based trauma and identify common examples of RBT
- Analyze the limitations of individualistic care and the historical necessity of collective healing in marginalized communities
- Implement anti-racist and healing-centered practices that promote resilience
- Emphasize the need for community well-being and to promote healthy and equitable communities
- Develop a sustainable professional wellness plan to address vicarious trauma and burnout among practitioners.
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Price: Free. All courses offered through Sheppard Pratt are free of charge. There is no need to cancel if you cannot attend or complete a course, as no refund is necessary. Not completing an activity acts as a cancellation.
For more information on how to participate in this course, please read to the bottom of the page to review all of the directions.
For directions on how to participate in the program, refer to the FAQ page.
To participate in the interactive synchronous distance learning format course, you will download the handout, watch a webcast of the live broadcast hosted through Notified, and complete the required posttest, evaluation, and attestation for credit. A 75% is required for the posttest. You may retake it as many times as necessary to achieve that score. Once you have completed all the components of the Course Progress bar, the certificate will be available for immediate download. The certificate will also be saved in your account transcript.
Attendees claiming APA and ACE credits must attend the entire course. No partial credit will be awarded. If you are late to the event or need to leave early, you should not claim APA or ACE credits.
Outline of Activity:
1:00- 1:05 pm: Introduction
1:06- 1:50 pm: Presentation
1:51- 2:00 pm: Q&A
2:00 pm: End of event
Registration closes on April 24, 2026, at 12:59 pm ET. The course expires and cannot be completed after May 22, 2026.
Please contact [email protected] if you have questions, concerns, grievances, or for ADA accommodations.
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TO EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE
1. Before the Event
- Log in to Your Ethos Account:
Access your Sheppard Pratt Ethos account and locate the activity by series, title, or speaker name. - Register for the Course:
Go to the Register tab, click the green Take Course button, and follow the prompts. - Access the Broadcast Link:
The live broadcast link is located on the Overview tab of the course page. You do not need the codeword to watch the broadcast. The link to watch the live broadcast is located in the Overview tab.
2. Register to Watch the Live Broadcast (Separate from Course Registration)
Important: This registration is different from registering for the course in Ethos. You must complete both registrations to watch the broadcast and earn credit.
How to Register:
- Click the Broadcast Registration Link (also located in the Overview tab): https://onlinexperiences.com/Launch/QReg/ShowUUID=1E43684F-7BA7-457A-85A9-2C2EE7D660D8
- Enter your first name, last name, and email address. Click Submit.
How to Join:
- At the scheduled time use the same link.
- If you have already registered, scroll down and click Already Registered, then enter your registered email address and click Submit.
- The broadcast link will be active at 12:30 PM.
3. Download the Handout
- The handout will be available for download on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Download Handout:
4. During the Event
- Attendance Verification:
A codeword will be announced during the live broadcast. This codeword confirms your attendance and unlocks the remaining required components for credit. - How to Submit the Codeword:
- Via Website: Go to https://cme.sheppardpratt.org/code and enter the codeword.
- Via SMS: Text the codeword to 410-291-8061.
Tip: Save this number in your contacts for convenience. - Via Course Progress Bar: You can type in the codeword in the box where it asks for it after you complete the Pretest.
Important:
The codeword submission window remains open for nearly four weeks. High traffic may cause delays immediately after the event. If the system is slow, wait and try again later.
5. After the Lecture
- Go to My Account > Pending Courses and select the course by clicking the course title.
- Click Take Course and use the navigation buttons in the lower right corner for best results.
- Complete all components in the Course Progress Bar:
- Posttest
- Evaluation
- Credit designation
- Once completed, the certificate will be available for immediate download. Your transcript will reflect the earned credits.
Questions?
Visit our FAQ page or email [email protected].
This event can be taken as an interactive synchronous distance learning course. You will download the handout, watch the live broadcast, and complete the required posttest, evaluation, and attestation for credit. A 75% is required for the posttest. You may retake it as many times as necessary to achieve that score. Once you have completed all the components of the Course Progress bar, the certificate will be available for immediate download. The certificate will also be saved in your account transcript.
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There is no commercial support for this activity.
About the speaker
Dr. Carmen Reese Foster serves as the MSW Program Director and Assistant Professor at Belmont University. A visionary leader in the field, she is also the Founder and Executive Director of the Coalition of Black Social Workers, a national nonprofit committed to engage, connect, and empower Black social work students and professionals. Her previous academic leadership includes roles at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work, where she served as Interim Online MSSW Program Director, Assistant Professor of Practice, and Director of Alumni Affairs.
Before transitioning into higher education, Dr. Reese Foster dedicated her practice to supporting youth and families within marginalized communities. Her scholarly research explores the intersections of race-based trauma, mental health, and community resilience. Dr. Foster’s insights have been featured in prominent outlets like The Tennessean and The Conversation, as well as peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work. Currently, she is co-authoring a book chapter on anti-racist praxis in higher education and serves as a national team lead for Competency 3 (Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in practice) for the Service User Curriculum Guide for CSWE Accreditation Standards, which will help shape how social work programs integrate ADEI and service users in their curricula. A passionate advocate for social justice, she is a frequent speaker and educator within the community.
Dr. Reese Foster is the 2023 NASW-TN Social Worker of the Year and the 2025 Keynote Speaker for Social Work Day on the Hill in Tennessee and the National DSW Conference. She holds degrees from the University of North Carolina, the University of Maryland School of Social Work, and the University of Alabama School of Social Work.
Disclosure Statements
Sheppard Pratt holds the standard that its continuing medical education programs should be free of commercial bias and conflict of interest. In accord with Sheppard Pratt's Disclosure Policy, as well as standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Medical Association (AMA), all planners, reviewers, speakers and persons in control of content have been asked to disclose any relationship he /she has with any entity producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients, during the past 24 months. All planners, reviewers and speakers have also been asked to disclose any payments accepted for this lecture from any entity besides Sheppard Pratt, and if there will be discussion of any products, services or off-label uses of product(s) during this presentation.
Carmen Reese Foster, DSW, LMSW, LSSW, reports that she has no relationships with any entity producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients, during the past 24 months. She will not discuss any products, services, or off-label uses in this presentation. All relationships have been mitigated through review.
Event Planners/Reviewers Disclosures: The following event planners and/or reviewers are reported as having no financial interest, arrangement or affiliation with any entity producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients, during the past 24 months: Todd Peters, MD, Michael C. Hann, MD, MBA, Ronald Means, MD, Rajeev Krishna, MD, PhD, MBA, Louis Marino, MD, Devi Bhuyan, PsyD, Manan Shah, MD, Vittoria DeLucia, MD, Chad J. Lennon, MD, Faith Dickerson, PhD, MPH, Carrie Etheridge, LCSW-C, April Sobiech, LCSW-C, Latia Suite, LCSW-C, Tom Flis, MS, BCBA, LBA, LCPC, Lisa Illum, MLIS, MEd, and Jennifer Tornabene.
Psychologist Statements: Sheppard Pratt is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Sheppard Pratt maintains the responsibility for this program and its contents. Sheppard Pratt designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 contact hours for Psychologists.
Sheppard Pratt is authorized by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a sponsor of continuing education. Sheppard Pratt takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CE activity. Sheppard Pratt designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 contact hours for Psychologists.
Social Worker Statements: Sheppard Pratt, 2104, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 4/22/2025- 4/22/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 Cultural Competency continuing education credits.
Sheppard Pratt is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners of Maryland to offer continuing education for Social Workers. Sheppard Pratt takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CE activity. This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours in Category I Anti-Oppressive credits for Social Workers.
Counselor Statement: Sheppard Pratt has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Sheppard Pratt is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This activity is available for 1.0 NBCC clock hours.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACEP NBCC clock hours
- 1.00 American Psychological AssociationSheppard Pratt is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Sheppard Pratt maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- 1.00 Category I credits for Social Workers
- 1.00 Psychologists
- 1.00 Participation
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