List of workshops offered for providers and non-clinicians

Providers

Impact of racial trauma on providers and clients

Duration: 3 Hours

Racial trauma is one term used to describe the physical and psychological symptoms that People of Color often experience after being exposed to stressful experiences of racism. In this workshop, we will discuss the impact of trauma and secondary trauma and participants will learn the harmful impacts of racial trauma for themselves and clients. Participants will be given tools to take away if they are experiencing racial trauma, as well as how to support clients who may be presenting with symptoms of racial trauma. This workshop will include small breakout discussions and will engage in scenario based learning examples.

Workshop Objectives:

• Review some of the harmful impact of trauma
• Begin to understand Secondary, Vicarious, and Continuous Trauma as it relates to racism
• Gain tools for mitigating racial trauma (self and clients)

Reducing implicit bias in mental health: the what and the how

Implicit bias refers to the unconscious attitudes & stereotypes we have towards people, which affects our understanding, actions, and decisions without us even knowing. We all have our own implicit biases. It’s just how our brains are wired to unconsciously think & label others. These biases can include: Race & Ethnicity Bias, Age Bias, Gender Bias, LGBTQ+ Bias, and Ability Bias. As a Mental Health Professional, it’s extremely important to learn about implicit bias in order to recognize and combat these various types of unconscious biases, in order to effectively treat & better serve a diverse population of clients. Mental health professionals cannot ignore the impact that various forms of bias play into the barriers to and disparities experienced in the delivery of mental health care. For instance, the concerns of women who present for treatment are more often ignored than those of men who present for treatment. And, the concerns of Black women, in particular, are ignored at their peril. This continuing education course for providers explains the role of implicit and explicit bias in defining the systems that provide mental health care in the United States. This course also includes strategies for individual professionals, and professionals in collaboration, to use in order to reduce disparities in access to and delivery of quality mental health care services. Participants will learn how to utilize Motivational Interviewing and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in minimizing their intended & unintended implicit biases, and avoid/correct any biases in order to become more effective clinicians when it comes to serving all different types of clients.

Workshop Objectives:

• Participants will be able to identify at least 2 central terms related to implicit bias and explicit bias.
• Participants will be able to describe and outline the usage of Motivational Interviewing to combat implicit biases and problems using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in regards to bias.
• Participants will be able to apply a framework to assess the impact of implicit bias in their professional practice.
• Participants will be able to associate at least 1 developmental factor that leads to the development and sustainment of implicit biases.

Duration: 4 Hours ( can be modified for 3)

We need support too! Counseling black women

Duration: 3 Hours

Black American women have endured the societal and personal pressure to address life’s stressors and adversity with an unrelenting degree of resilience, fortitude and perseverance. This workshop will examine how this acclaimed strength has served as an asset and a vulnerability when facing mental health challenges. Themes discussed will include how Black American women may present in therapy, common alternative coping strategies, factors related to the under-utilization of counseling services and the resulting maladaptive stress-related behaviors that threaten their mental health. Culturally responsive strategies and treatment options are made for therapists who are interested in working with Black American women. We will dive into the intersectional challenges facing Black women and understand the impact of racism on Black women’s mental health as well as discuss psychological interventions that can be beneficial to Black women facing gendered racism. Ample opportunity for participant input & questions is included. Breakout sessions to further have more intimate conversations on this topic. Overall, this workshop will increase attendees’ multicultural competence related to working with Black women in therapy.

Workshop Objectives:

• Participants will be able to give examples of two skills that may improve therapeutic relationships with Black women
• Participants will be able to name one culturally competent approach to utilize in therapy with Black female clients
• Participants will be able to describe two common challenges related to doing therapy with Black women and strategies to overcome these challenges

Treating the two most common female sexual complaints

Duration: 3 Hours

This workshop addresses treating diminished desire and difficulty orgasming with a partner which are the two most prevalent concerns women bring to health-care providers. Additionally, evidence indicates that many women struggle with these concerns, yet only reveal this to clinicians upon being directly asked. Unfortunately, however, too few clinicians have any training in assessing or dealing with these common sexual concerns, even though empirically supported treatments for both exist. This workshop will help participants understand the cultural reasons for the high prevalence of these sexual problems among women. Participants will also become well-versed in the myriad medical, individual, and relational causes underlying both concerns. Most importantly, evidence-based treatments for both diminished desire and orgasm issues will be presented. Participants will leave this workshop able to assess and intervene with these two common sexual concerns.

Workshop Objectives:

• Explain the individual, relational, and cultural causes of diminished desire among women.
• Explain the individual, relational, and cultural causes of orgasm issues among women.
• Describe empirically supported techniques to assist female clients struggling with diminished desire.
• Describe empirically supported techniques to assist female clients struggling with orgasm issues.orgasm issues.
• Describe the high prevalence of diminished desire and orgasm problems among women.

Enhancing EMDR for Black Women: A Culturally Responsive Approach

Duration: 2 Hours

This workshop provides mental health clinicians with actionable insights into making EMDR more culturally responsive for Black women. It includes theory, discussion, and hands-on practice to ensure practical application.

Workshop Objectives:

• Educate mental health clinicians on the unique experiences of Black women regarding trauma.
• Explore how EMDR can be adapted to be culturally responsive and effective for Black women.
• Provide strategies for building trust and safety in the therapeutic relationship.
• Discuss barriers to mental health care and how clinicians can help address them.
• Engage in practical applications and skill-building exercises for culturally competent EMDR therapy.

Understanding and Treating Trauma Bonding and Narcissism

Duration: 2 Hours

This workshop is for providers focused on trauma bonding, narcissism, and their treatment is a valuable endeavor. This workshop can help enhance the understanding and skills of mental health professionals.This workshop sequence encourages interaction, practice, and reflection while equipping participants with actionable insights and skills.

Workshop Objectives

• Define and recognize the signs of trauma bonding and narcissistic behavior in clients.
• Understand the psychological mechanisms behind trauma bonding and narcissism.
• Learn effective therapeutic strategies for treating clients impacted by these issues.
• Enhance clinical skills in handling challenging dynamics presented by clients dealing with narcissistic relationships.

Nonclinical/Community member’s workshop offerings

* Trauma bonding and narcissism

*High-functioning anxiety

*EMDR and black women

*Workplace trauma and tips to navigate

All things mental wellness are my passions. I have been providing workshops for a number of years to clinicians, medical providers, National Association of Social Work of Michigan conferences, Michigan Nursing Association, Behavioral Health Practices, PBN Business Podcast, Women’s Retreats and Mental Health panels. If you are interested in any of these offerings, please reach out at staff@harmonyinhues.com or follow us on our website to view the listing.

Warmly, Nedra Cannon CEO and Therapist, Author, EMDR Consultant, Sex Therapist