Neuroscience and Racism: The Power of Groups for Overcoming Implicit Bias

The Austin Group Psychotherapy Society is an interdisciplinary organization of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors who share a mutual commitment to continuing professional development and to excellence in the practice of group psychotherapy.Over the past decade, the Austin Group Psychotherapy Society (AGPS) has gained national recognition for the quality of our training opportunities and the warmth and enthusiasm of our members.AGPS trainings and social events are designed to mentor new professionals and students, expand the knowledge and clinical skills of all members, and enrich and rejuvenate established practitioners.

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The AGPS Annual Conference returns! Join us for a thought-provoking training on racism and group psychotherapy.

<h2>AGPS Annual Conference</h2><h2>Neuroscience and Racism: The Power of Groups for Overcoming Implicit Bias</h2><h3>with</h3><h3>Dr. Alexis D. Abernethy, Clinical Psychologist, Certified Group Psychotherapist, Professor of Clinical Psychology, and Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion</h3>6 CEUs (3 Ethics) Available for Social Workers, LPCs, LMFTs, &amp; Psychologists.Event Description: Alexis D. Abernethy, PhD, CGP, FAGPA, will present on how race-related stimuli are processed in the brain and current insights related to implicit bias. The implications of these insights for group leadership will be discussed, and participants will engage in experiential exercises that will aid them in addressing these issues in groups.About the Presenter:Dr. Abernethy is a clinical psychologist and professor in the School of Psychology &amp; Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. She is also the Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Fuller. Dr. Abernethy graduated from Howard University with a BS in Psychology and received her MA and PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. She has conducted institutes and workshops nationally on cultural competence and spirituality in group therapy. Dr. Abernethy is a Certified Group Psychotherapist and Fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). She has served as Co-Chair of AGPA’s Institute Committee and Annual Meeting and currently serves on the Board of Directors for AGPA.Dr. Abernethy edited the 2004 special edition of the journal Group on spirituality in group therapy. She contributed the chapter, “A Spiritually Informed Approach to Group Psychotherapy” in Kleinberg’s 2012 edited volume, The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Group Psychotherapy. She recently co-authored an article with Lee Stevens on “Neuroscience and Racism: The Power of Groups for Overcoming Implicit Bias” and another article with David Allen and Marie Carroll: “Adapting Group Therapy to Address Real World Problems: Insights from Groups Offered in the Bahamas” in The International Journal of Group Psychotherapy (2017).Event Schedule : 8:45 am Registration closes9:00-9:15 Announcements/Introduction9:15-9:35 Lecture by Presenter9:35-9:50 Discussion/Q &amp; A 9:50-10:15 Lecture by Presenter10:15-10:30 Discussion/Q &amp; A 10:30-10:40 Break10:40-11:40 Demonstration Group11:40-12:00pm Demonstration Group Discussion12:00-1:15 Lunch(During lunch break: Optional Zoom lunch socials)1:15-2:15 Demonstration Group2:15-2:45 Demonstration Group Discussion2:45-3:00 Break3:00-4:10 Questions/Application to Practice4:10-4:25 Final Thoughts/Wrap-Up4:25-4:30 Evaluations4:30-5:30 Optional Zoom social meetupsWorkshop Objectives: Participants will be able to:1. Explain how stereotypes are created and maintained in the brain.2. Identify the key social psychological concepts that influence stereotyping3. State how implicit racial messages in society affect the brain even at an unconscious level.4. List three interventions that enhance therapists' abilities to attend to racial dynamics in the process of ethical decision making.5. Identify how therapists’ backgrounds inform their perspectives when addressing racial dynamics.6. Identify approaches to address and overcome the problems of implicit racism in a group setting.

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