*Participants will earn 3 Cultural Competency/Anti-Oppression CE hours*

Trauma-informed care (TIC) and social determinants of health (SDOH) are deeply intertwined, shaping individuals' well-being, access to care, and overall life outcomes. This interactive three-hour presentation explores the intersection of TIC and SDOH, emphasizing the importance of integrating these frameworks to provide more equitable, effective, and compassionate support within the therapeutic process.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how systemic inequities—such as racism, poverty, housing instability, and healthcare access—impact trauma and healing. Through didactic learning, discussion, and reflection, practitioners and healers will learn how to apply trauma-informed principles within diverse settings while considering the broader social structures that influence health and resilience.

Participants will receive 3 anti-oppressive/cultural competency CEs following their conclusion of the course.

Disclaimer: This training will explore the intersection of social determinants of health, trauma-informed care, and social justice, which may bring up difficult emotions or personal reflections. Some of the content may activate or cause discomfort, and participants are encouraged to engage in ways that feel safe and supportive for their well-being. We invite you to practice self-care throughout the training, whether that means taking breaks, stepping away as needed, or seeking support. Additionally, we ask that you be mindful of your own capacity to fully engage in this space. If you are not in a place to navigate discomfort at this time, we encourage you to honor that and make the best decision for your well-being.

Candace Oglesby (she/her) is a licensed professional counselor (LCPC) and board-approved supervisor in the state of Maryland, holding a master’s degree in clinical psychology. Candace brings a wealth of expertise to her role in having over 14 years of experience. Some of her specializations include the intersectionality of mental health equity, innovative mental health treatment (psychedelics and clinical research trials), and technology. Candace is recognized as an approved consultant for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and holds level III certification in Internal Family Systems (IFS). Her commitment to providing culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care is evident in her work with black and brown clients who have experienced racial and intergenerational trauma. Candace not only uses the IFS framework when working with clients directly but she also uses this modality in supervision, mentorship, and organizational leadership.

In addition, Candace is the founder and owner of Jurnee Mental Health Consulting, LLC. A mental health equity consulting company that supports individuals and businesses looking to deepen their understanding of mental health equity while also providing support and resources to global majority communities. Candace also serves as a trainer, speaker, educator, researcher, curator, and peacebuilder. When Candace is not acting as a psychotherapist, consultant, trainer, and mentor, she is spending time with her husband, family, and friends. Candace believes that cutting-edge therapies and techniques should be made available to everyone regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender, or socio-economic status.

Additional Program Information:

Target audience: social workers and counselors

Content level: Beginner/Intermediate

Learning objectives:

1 . Define trauma-informed care and social determinants of health, recognizing their interconnected impact on mental and physical well-being.

2. Analyze how systemic inequities and structural oppression shape individual and community trauma responses.

3. Apply trauma-informed principles with an equity-centered lens to create more inclusive, responsive, and culturally attuned care. Develop strategies to advocate for policies and practices that address both trauma and the social determinants of health in clinical, organizational, and community settings.

Outline and Agenda:

9:00 am - 9:15 am - Introductions and Establishment of Brave/Courageous Container

9:15 am - 10:45 am – Didactic Learning

10:46 am - 11:00 am - Q & A

11:00 am - 11:15 am - 15-minute break

11:15 am - 11:45 am - Case Study (small breakout groups) – Real-world applications of trauma-informed care and social determinants of health

11:45 am - 12:00 pm - Large Group Discussion

12:00 pm - 12:15 pm – Q&A/Closing

Course interaction and system requirements:

This live webinar hosted on Zoom is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation (using their microphones and/or the chat option). System requirements for Zoom can be viewed at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-requirements-for-PC-and-Mac.

Fee and registration:

Cost is $70-80 for 3 credits. Refunds are available for up to seven days prior to the program (this does not include TicketTailor fees). After that, we offer credit that can be applied to a future program. Registration is open until the course is full. In some cases, we will enable a wait list option once the course is full.

Course completion and CE info:

To attend CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire program and complete an online evaluation at the end of the program.

Certificates will be emailed out within 7 business days following receipt of evaluation.

CE credit is currently available for social workers and counselors in all 50 states. All other professionals (including psychologists and marriage and family therapists) must confirm CE approval with their state board.

Bright Ideas Continuing Education, provider # 1757, 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: 11/19/2024-11/19/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3 cultural competency credits.

Bright Ideas Continuing Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7705. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Bright Ideas Continuing Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Bright Ideas Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0781.

​Bright Ideas Continuing Education is also authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to provide social work continuing education. This program meets the Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice content requirement.

Our credits are also accepted by the New Jersey Board of Social Work Examiners.

If you have any questions, concerns or special accommodation requests, please contact us at 410-575-3870 or info@brightideasceus.com.