Understanding Mixed Race Identity Development

About the Course

While the population of those identifying as mixed race in the US is growing, the understanding and acceptance of the mixed race community is not. Talking about race and racial identity can make us feel anxious to “say the wrong thing,” but can be done directly in ways that are supportive and affirming.

In this course, you’ll learn how to help children (and their parents) navigate the complicated task of mixed race identity development. Topics include helping mixed race children gain confidence in their identity, and helping mixed race children and their families address negative reactions or hurtful race-based comments from family, school personnel or strangers in the grocery store. Discover the strengths of a mixed race identity, and help support the unique perspectives and experiences of those with mixed race backgrounds.

1 hour CE. Recorded video format (non-interactive)

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Course Overview

ESTIMATED COURSE LENGTH: 1.02 hours

CE CREDITS: 1.00 continuing education/contact hours for social workers, psychologists, counselors, and marriage and family therapists

TARGET AUDIENCE: Mental Health Practitioners

LEVEL OF INSTRUCTION: Intermediate

PREREQUISITE(S): None

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD: Recorded video format (non-interactive)

ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: Closed captioning of audio components. In order to request further accessibility accommodations, please email support@psychhub.com.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: To obtain your CE certificate, learners must complete a pre-test (not scored), progress through all course segments, complete a participant evaluation, and obtain a score of 80% or higher on a post-test. Learners are expected to complete the quiz within 3 attempts. If unable to do so, the learner will need to re-review the course segments.

FINANCIAL/COMMERCIAL SUPPORT STATEMENT: This course has no commercial support.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:  This course has no potential conflict of interest or outside commercial support. Psych Hub's conflict of interest statement is found in the footer of the training center.

GRIEVANCE AND REFUND POLICIES: Grievance and refund policies are found in the footer of the training center.

PARTICIPATION COSTS:  The cost to participate in this CE activity is included in the subscription registration fee.

COURSE CREATION DATE: 2/25/2021

 


Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Identify at least three common stages of mixed race identity development from childhood through adolescence
  • Describe at least two ways racism and white privilege contribute to conflicts in the development of mixed race identity
  • Apply at least two skills to help foster a healthy racial identity in mixed race children

Course Outline

  1. Introduction and Overview
    1. US Census data
    2. Defining key terms
    3. Quick history of interracial relationships in the US
  2. Racial Identity development
    1. Childhood
    2. Adolescence
    3. Mixed Race identity development
  3. Misunderstandings and Maltreatment of Mixed Race people
  4. Fostering Healthy Mixed Race Identity

CE Information


American Psychological Association (APA)
Psych Hub is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psych Hub maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Psychologists completing this course receive 1.00 continuing education credits.

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
Psych Hub, #1750, 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: 08/20/2024 – 08/20/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 clinical continuing education credits.

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Psych Hub is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. Psych Hub maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. CAMFT Approval #1000074. Course meets the qualifications for 1.00 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Psych Hub has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7051. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Psych Hub is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Counselors completing this course receive 1.00 continuing education hours.

New York State Education Department - Licensed Mental Health Counselors (NYSED-LMHC)
Psych Hub, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0257. New York State licensed mental health counselors completing this course receive 1.00 contact hours.

New York State Education Department - Marriage & Family Therapists (NYSED-MFT)
Psych Hub, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0109. New York State marriage and family therapists completing this course receive 1.00 contact hours.

New York State Education Department - Psychology (NYSED-PSY)
Psych Hub, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0208. New York State licensed psychologists completing this course receive 1.00 contact hours.

New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work (NYSED-SW)
Psych Hub, LLC 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-0699. New York State social workers completing this course receive 1.00 contact hours.

Experts


Jennifer Noble, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Jennifer Noble is a California licensed psychologist (#30055) in private practice, specializing in working with mixed-race, racial minority, and other marginalized populations. She serves as full-time faculty for Pasadena City College and as a Board Member for Multiracial Americans of Southern California. She has been involved in several research projects examining the lived experience of mixed-race and racial minority groups.