The Journey from theory to practice:

The Journey from theory to practice:Embracing ethnicity and culture to bridge our clinical work in relationships with individuals, couples, families or groups

April 30, 2021 | 9:00 am - 4:45pm

Virtual|Online

Applied for 6.75 CEU's (2 hours of Ethics & Supervision)

***Once you complete your registration, you will receive a Zoom link the week of the workshop. 

Presenters:

Brandon Jones, MA, Renita Wilson, LICSW, Steve Cambrice, LMFT, Dr. J. Phillip Rosier, Jr. LMFT, PsyD

The purpose of this workshop is to discuss, demonstrate, and practice the art of engaging with clients in therapeutic settings. Participants will explore the implications of race, culture, ethnicity, social, economic status and other ways people identify. Clinicians will be invited to consider their cultural identity and experiences as both assets and potential barriers to creating a solid therapeutic relationship to do good clinical work. While this event is generally geared towards providers and systems who are providing therapeutic services, much of the content will be useful and effective across settings in which communities of color are served. We welcome members from all social services, behavior health, and mental health to attend.

Objectives:

• Embrace client’s ethnic and cultural identity as a pillar of the clinical work
• Explore specific techniques to engage clients
• Name ethical standards for working cross culturally
• Embracing ones own culture as an asset and not allowing it to be a barrier
• Combining Theory and Practice
• The importance of culturally responsive supervision and mentoring

Presenters and Topics

Brandon Jones, MA, Moving beyond cultural competence to cultural intelligence

Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to move forward with the understandings of Equity and Diversity Inclusion work. Most have had training and learning opportunities in “Cultural Competence”. However there continues to be struggles and issues finding the best ways to connect and treat our client populations. In this training, participants will learn about what Cultural Intelligence is, how we can apply it in our work and relationships with client.

Renita Wilson, LICSW, Practicing (Ethical) Cross Cultural Supervision

During the panel Ms. Wilson will facilitate a discussion about providing ethical supervision. The panel will discuss strategies and techniques that could enhance supervision and mentoring relationships. No matter how new or confident we believe we are in our role as a supervisor or supervisee, it is important that we continue to explore who we are as it relates to providing or receiving supervision in a cross-cultural fashion. The panel will also process the ethic of not supervising from a culturally responsive stance.

Steve Cambrice, LMFT, Internal Family Systems: Utilizing a cultural lens

By locating the source of healing with the client Internal Family Systems (IFS) frees the therapist to focus on guiding the client’s access to their true Self and supporting them in harnessing their wisdom. This approach makes IFS a non-pathologizing, hopeful framework within which to practice psychotherapy. It provides an alternative understanding of psychic functioning and healing that allows for innovative techniques in relieving client’s symptoms and suffering. This presentation will demonstrate effective use of IFS as a tool to embrace client’s cultural identity.

Dr. J. Phillip Rosier, Jr. LMFT, PsyD, Cultural Integration of Healing Concepts

This training will support previous studies on multicultural counseling conducted by Sue & Sue. More specifically (Sue et al, 1982, 1992), suggest a 3-dimension model that focus on:

1. Beliefs and Attitudes (identify your cultural belief and your client’s cultural belief)
2. Knowledge (Increase cultural knowledge)
3. Skills (Utilize skills that are congruent with the culture of the client)

The Multicultural Integration training will help participants integrate their own beliefs and attitudes about their own culture and approach to practice. This training will start through a multiple definition of multicultural counseling. Second, it will focus on helping participants identify their own cultural values as well as the cultural values and beliefs inherent in the helping field of Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology. Third the participants will gain knowledge about different cultures and get exposure about the cultural values and beliefs of multiple cultures. Last participants will leave with strategies, interventions and skills used to identify and integrate multicultural values into practice.

Presenter Bios

Brandon Jones brings a down-to-earth and compassionate attitude to Mental Health. Jones is a psychotherapist, professor, and behavioral health consultant. His specialization is in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Historical and Intergenerational trauma, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Leadership, and Youth Justice. Born and raised in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Brandon has survived living in a home of domestic violence and various other forms of trauma. Jones holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota, a Masters in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University, and a Masters in Psychotherapy (MFT) from Adler Graduate School. Jones is also a 2013 Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow. He currently serves as the Integrated Services Manager at NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center. He is also professor at Metropolitan State University and Century College. He lives by the motto of “Live life with Purpose on Purpose”.

Renita Wilson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Clinical Director of Kente Circle.

Since 2011, Wilson served as an associate therapist and intern supervisor, becoming Clinical Director in 2015. In addition to overseeing operations and maintaining a clinical caseload, Wilson supervises a staff of approximately 20 clinicians and interns who make up KCTI’s internship program. Prior to joining Kente Circle, Wilson served as Licensing Supervisor of Ramsey County Child Foster Care managing all functions of the department including supervising 16 staff members. Wilson also spent four years as a Children’s Mental Health Case Manager for Ramsey County Human Services after spending seven years as a Program Manager at African American Adoption Agency. Wilson has over eleven years of experience providing on-call mental health counseling for Regions Hospital and Touchstone Residential Facility. She started her career in mental heath services at Amherst Wilder Foundation where she worked for four years. Wilson is a member of the Minnesota Association of Black Social Workers, an active member of the MN Board of Social Work Advisory Committee, and a MN Board Approved Supervisor for LICSWs.

Steven Cambrice is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides counseling services to couples, individuals, youth and families in the Twin Cities and surrounding communities for over 15 plus years. He is also a former University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Football player. He completed his Bachelor of Arts at University of Minnesota and his graduate education was completed at the University of Wisconsin, Stout where he received a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Dr. J. Phillip Rosier is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has provided counseling services to many individuals, couples and families in the Twin Cities metro area for over 20 years. Dr. Phil is an innovative therapist that utilizes culture, communication skills, and interpersonal relationships to enhance the quality of relationships between individuals, couples and families. He received his undergraduate degree from Florida A&M University and his master’s degree in Couples and Family Therapy from UW Stout in Menomonie, WI. Dr. Phil was one of the co-founders of Kente Circle and is a recent doctorial graduate of University of St. Thomas counseling psychology program. Dr. Phil is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and the Association of Black Psychologist.

Dr. Phil is currently a multicultural counselor at the University of St. Thomas. He provides counseling to students at University of St. Thomas in Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).

Agenda

9:00AM – Welcome and Conference Overview

9:15 - Moving Beyond Cultural Competence to Cultural Intelligence by Brandon Jones, MA

10:45 – Break

11:00 - Cultural Integration of Healing Concepts by Dr. J. Phillip Rosier, Jr. LMFT, PsyD

12:30-1:00PM – Lunch

1:00 - Internal Family Systems: Utilizing a Cultural Lens by Steve Cambrice, LMFT

2:30 – Break

2:45 - Panel Discussion: Practicing Ethical Cross Cultural Supervision
Panelist: Renita Wilson, LICSW, Brandon Jones, MA, Steve Cambrice, LMFT, and Dr. J. Phillip Rosier, Jr. LMFT, PsyD (2 hours of Ethics and Supervision)

4:45 - Q&A/Evaluation