Addressing Racism in Social Work
February 17, 2022, 9:00am - 5:00pm Central Time



About the Conference
Free
Virtual
5 CE Credits
TPN.health presents "Addressing Racism in Social Work". During the conference, our speakers will relate the core of social work and social justice practice. Sessions will support social workers in their practice of anti-racist action.
CE Credit Offered for Conference Sessions:
NOTE: CE credit is available per course (for a total of 5 possible credits)
1. Can You See Us? Providing Culturally Competent Treatment to Persons of Color, Zina Rodriguez(1.5 Cultural Competency CE Credits)
2. Do You Feel Me? Effectively Engaging Black Clients, Maya Galathe
(1.5 Cultural Competency CE Credits)
3. Exploring Racial Inequities in the Child Welfare System, Tanya Rollins
(2 General CE Credits)
TPN.health, #1766, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 03/31/2021 – 03/31/2022.
Completing a Course and Obtaining your CE Certificate
A Word on Professional Ethics
TPN.health considers the professional ethical standards of its users, constituents, and employees of high and equal value. In keeping within the parameters of ethical conduct, our expectation is that our users put forth every effort in good faith to attend each event for the full duration of the advertised session. Please be aware that by completing a course evaluation, each user is attesting that they have attended the course in full. For more details, please refer to this article on attendance requirements.Completing Session - Summary
At the completion of a session, all attendees will be sent an email 24 hours after the conclusion of the session containing links to the presentation materials (if made available by the presenter) and course evaluations. When you complete the evaluation, there's a section for your name/email address. Carefully enter your name as you would have it appear on your certificate, and make sure you use the email address associated with your TPN.health account. That info will auto-populate into your certificate, which will appear in the "My Certificates" section of your TPN.health profile.Refund Policy
Refund are not permitted as all sessions will be available to view on demand.Grievance Procedure Policy
Grievance definition
1. We define grievance as any complaint, problem or concern of a user regarding the features of TPN.health’s online platform, the events sponsored or hosted by TPN.health, or any other service or interaction provided by or with a TPN.health employee.2. Users can file grievances for any of the following reasons:
- Employee or user conduct
- Dissatisfaction with services being provided
- Conflict with a presenter or other associate of TPN.Health
This list is not exhaustive
3. Users who face allegation have the right to:
- Receive a copy of the allegations against them
- Respond to the allegations
- Appeal on any formal decision
4. The company is obliged to:
- Have a formal grievance procedure in place
- Communicate the procedure
- Investigate all grievances promptly
- Treat all users who file grievances equally
- Preserve confidentiality at any stage of the process
- Resolve all grievances when possible
- Respect its no-retaliation policy when users file grievances with the company, other users, or external agencies
Procedures
Users are encouraged to try to resolve less important issues informally before they resort to a formal grievance. Users are generally encouraged to contact TPN.health Support to open a ticket to address concerns related to services. When this isn’t possible, users should know how to file a grievance:1. Complete a Grievance Form, providing as much detail as possible and as can be recalled.
2. If the grievance relates to behavior by a TPN.health employee that can bring disciplinary action (e.g. harassment or violence), users should refer directly to the Clinical Outreach department or the next level supervisor.
3. Accommodate the procedure outlined below
The Clinical department should follow the procedure below:
1. Ask user to fill out a grievance form
2. Talk with the user to ensure the matter is understood completely
3. Provide the individual who faces allegations with a copy of the grievance
4. Organize mediation procedures (e.g. arranging a formal meeting)
5. Investigate the matter or ask the help of an investigator when needed
6. Keep all parties informed throughout the process
7. Communicate the formal decision to all individuals involved
8. Take actions to ensure the formal decision is adhered to
9. Deal with appeals by gathering more information and investigating further
10. Keep accurate records
Grievances Related to CE Events
Additionally, in the event that a grievance is filed pertaining to a CE event and/or involving an instructor for a TPN.health-sponsored CE event, the following procedures will be followed:1. Form information will be forwarded to Clinical Outreach Director, Clinical Oversight Specialist, and Clinical Engagement Director. These individuals will congregate to serve as a CE Grievance Committee
2. The members of the CE Grievance Committee will gather all information and identify the instructor and/or event named in the grievance
3. The CE Grievance Committee will review the information provided by the user, the recording of the session named in the grievance, and the evaluation feedback pertaining to the session and/or presenter named in the grievance
4. After review, the CE Grievance Committee will determine the appropriateness of the presenter and content of the event named in the grievance with regard to:
5. The pertinence to the professional development of any/all profession(s) to which the event was offered
6. The presence of commercial bias by the presenter and/or presentation
7. Any harm that may have been caused to attendees
8. Any poor ratings/feedback provided regarding the presenter or the session
9. The CE Grievance Committee will then come to a decision regarding any actions to be taken in response to the grievance, which may include providing constructive feedback to the presenter, requesting changes to the presentation, or withdrawing the invitation for the presenter to provide CE events in the future
10. The CE Grievance Committee will also determine if access to on-demand content of the session named in the grievance will be removed
11. If harm or conflict was determined to have resulted from the incident in question, standard procedure will be followed to address the incident immediately and resolve the grievance.
12. Members of the CE Grievance Committee may also be contacted by mail:
Clinical Director: Brittany Hunt, LCSW
Clinical Engagement Director: Mark Wilson, CSW
757 St. Charles Avenue, Suite 205 New Orleans, LA 70130
Agenda-at-a-Glance
9:00 am – 9:30 am - Welcome and Introductions
9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Can You See Us? Providing Culturally Competent Treatment to Persons of Color, Zina Rodriguez
(1.5 Cultural Competency CE Credits)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch Break
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Do You Feel Me? Effectively Engaging Black Clients, Maya Galathe
(1.5 Cultural Competency CE Credits)
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm - Break
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Exploring Racial Inequities in the Child Welfare System, Tanya Rollins
(2 General CE Credits)
All times are in Central Time Zone.


Full Conference Agenda
9:00 am CT - 9:30 am CT: Welcome and Introductions
9:30 am CT - 12:00 pm CT: Keynote
Title: Can You See Us? Providing Culturally Competent Treatment to Persons of Color
Educator: Zina Rodriguez, MSW, CDE
The term, “I don’t see color” is often used by individuals to describe their views on diversity but this phrase can be detrimental in therapeutic settings when treating persons of color. The ability for providers to “see” color allows for the development of culturally competent programming and is the critical factor of developing a therapeutic alliance. Data shows that racial and ethnic minority groups are likely to experience limited access and poor engagement in substance use disorder treatment. “Seeing color” allows providers to acknowledge and address the complexity of barriers and issues facing individuals and families in need of mental health and substance use disorder treatment. This workshop provides an overview of the prevalent issues impacting substance abuse disorders among marginalized and underserved communities, presents information to help providers to understand cultural issues relevant to treating persons of color, and examine how programs can develop processes to monitor and access efforts to incorporate cultural competency
- Attendees will analyze current epidemiological data on substance use disorder treatment for racial and ethnic groups and discuss prevalent issues impacting treatment.
- Attendees will learn how cultural competence enhances proficiency in clinical skills, programmatic development, and administrative practices.
- Attendees will learn the core competencies providers must have to effectively serve diverse patients, families and communities.
Zina Rodriguez has over 25 years of marketing and social work experience in marketing and behavioral health care. She has held senior leadership positions for national and global behavioral health care companies where she has served as Executive Director and in Senior Marketing and Business Development roles. Zina has a global referral network and a specialty in multi-cultural marketing. She is a global speaker on topics of cultural competency and diversity, equity, and inclusion in behavioral health care and is a Certified Diversity Executive®. Zina’s mission is to assist providers with creating inviting, intentional, and inclusive healing spaces for individuals to achieve mental wellness and create pathways for success for those from unrepresented communities. Zina holds an MSW with a concentration in Administration from Fordham University and a BSW degree from Rutgers University.
ASWB Accreditation:
TPN.health, #1766, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 03/31/2021 – 03/31/2022. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 continuing education credits.
Number and Type of Credits: 1.5 CE Cultural Competency
Target Audience: Social Workers

12:00 pm CT - 1:00 pm CT: Lunch Break
1:00 pm CT - 2:30 pm CT: Workshop
Title: Do You Feel Me? Effectively Engaging Black Clients
Educator: Maya B. Galathe, M.Ed., LPC, NCC
Each culture has its own nuances and differences. While our profession lends a lot of discussion to appreciating these differences, little discussion is given to understanding and utilizing these differences in a way that will propel a counseling relationship forward. While a course on multiculturalism is required in most education programs, is that enough? Lack of understanding often leads to breakdowns in communication and relationships which are the core of our professions.
This presentation will provide therapists of all backgrounds with practical skills needed to better engage with African American populations.
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify at least three key challenges faced by Black populations that may prevent them from engaging in therapeutic relationships
- Define the terms “Critical Race Theory” and “Racial Battle Fatigue”
- Incorporate at least two practical and concrete tools into their practice when working with Black clients
Maya B. Galathe, M.Ed., LPC, NCC is a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor and owner of Goal Digging Therapy, LLC located in Baton Rouge, LA. Maya is also a professional mental health speaker who has spoken at various national conferences and has previously won the “Best of Show” award at the Louisiana Counseling Association Annual Conference.
Ms. Galathe has worked as a mental health counselor in private practice, school, and university settings. Maya specializes in working with clients through racial trauma. Maya Galathe believes that “Therapy is a Vibe” and aims to break the stigmas that exist around talking about mental health in the Black community.
ASWB Accreditation:
TPN.health, #1766, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 03/31/2021 – 03/31/2022. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 continuing education credits.
Number and Type of Credits: 1.5 CE Cultural Competency
Target Audience: Social Workers

2:30 pm CT - 3:00 pm CT: Break
3:00 pm CT - 5:00 pm CT: Workshop
Title: Exploring Racial Inequities in the Child Welfare System
Educator: Tanya Rollins, MSW
Black children are overrepresented in the child welfare system. The reason for the child welfare crisis is complex and intersects with the education, health, and criminal justice systems from mandatory reporting to exits from care. Can communities and systems address the crisis by engaging in an equity-and-trauma informed approach? What if achieving equity means encouraging mandatory support instead of mandatory reporting?
This presentation will explore racial inequities in the child welfare system and provide guidance on addressing the crisis through an equity-and-trauma informed approach. The presentation will engage participants in a discussion about mandatory support.
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define the concepts of disproportionality and disparity.
- Identify 2 racial and ethnic disparities in the child welfare system.
- Define an equity-and-trauma informed approach as related to addressing the crisis in child welfare and identify 3 applications of the approach
- Explain the concept of mandatory support.
Ms. Rollins received her BS in Psychology from Texas A&M University in 1990 and her MSW from Texas State University-San Marcos in 2007. Ms. Rollins is employed in the fields of child welfare and higher education. She retired after thirty years in the Texas child welfare system where she served in roles as an investigator, intake specialist, intake supervisor, training specialist, training manager, and most recently the Child Protective Services Disproportionality Manager. In the role of Disproportionality Manager, she was charged with examining the racial and ethnic disparities in the child welfare system while working with internal and external partners to eliminate the disparities. She is currently a Ph.D. student, research assistant, and sole proprietor of Inspiring Voices: Equity and Inclusion Consulting, LLC.
She was instrumental in the implementation of the Knowing Who You Are project in Texas. She has had the pleasure of providing consulting services to other states interested in implementing Knowing Who You Are. Ms. Rollins served as an adjunct faculty member at Texas State University-San Marcos School of Social Work. She has presented at numerous national, regional, and state conferences on poverty, child welfare, racial and ethnic identity, and disparities in the child welfare system.
Ms. Rollins holds the belief that we must unpack the “why” of all disparities that lead to poor outcomes for children and youth and develop strategic plans to eliminate the disparities. She is committed to engaging individuals and organizations in this important dialogue.
ASWB Accreditation:
TPN.health, #1766, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 03/31/2021 – 03/31/2022. Social workers completing this course receive 2 continuing education credits.
Number and Type of Credits: 2 CE General
Target Audience: Social Workers


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