Racial Trauma: The African American Experience

The purpose of this course is to provide mental and behavioral health professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide trauma-informed care to African American clients. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.


Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:


1. Define racism and its historical and current manifestations in the United States.

2. Describe the impact of structural racism and related racial trauma on African American individuals.

3. Evaluate the adverse health and mental health impacts of racial trauma on African Americans.

4. Outline approaches to rapport building and mental health interventions best suited for African American clients who have experienced racial trauma.

5. Discuss culturally relevant approaches to promote post-traumatic growth and provide trauma-informed care.


This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.