The Psychological Experiences of Police Violence: Implications for Therapy

Undue police violence refers to the use of inherently violent officer force and has been a growing topic of concern for marginalized populations in the United States. Black Americans are disproportionately targeted with police violence and incarceration compared to their White American counterparts. Research on police violence has linked these occurrences to various symptoms of mental health disorders, such as anxiety, traumatic stress, depression, mania, substance use, and suicide attempts. This program will provide therapists with an overview of the phenomenon of police violence towards Black Americans to inform clinical practice with clients who may be most vulnerable to such experiences. Although the presentation draws on the experiences of Black Americans, many of the implications are relevant to Black Americans who have not directly experienced police violence and other marginalized groups who are often subjected to the experiences of violence at higher rates. Moreover, this program will provide counselors with the opportunity to learn about liberation-focused advocacy frameworks and objectives to support Black American clients and other client populations impacted by police violence.

Continuing Education Credits

The Rocky Mountain Humanistic Counseling and Psychological Association (RMHCPA) has a collaborative agreement with the Society for Humanistic Psychology to provide Continuing Education Certificates for approved training events. Division 32 (Society for Humanistic Psychology) of the American Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Division 32 (Society for Humanistic Psychology) of the American Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Accommodations

Please reach out to Louis Hoffman for disability accommodations and for additional questions regarding continuing education programming. Email [email protected] (please note this is a shared email) or call at (855) 764-2721.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1767 S 8th St, 1767 South 8th Street, Colorado Springs, United States