Black Women and Chronic Stress

Instructor: Camesha Jones

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. CT

Live and Interactive via Zoom

2 CEUs

This workshop satisfies two hours toward the cultural competence requirement for social workers.

Chronic stress is a pervasive issue affecting Black women. Black women are dealing with stressors and demands that impact their mental well-being. Statistically speaking, Black women are 20% more likely to report serious psychological distress than their white counterparts according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In addition, Black women have higher rates of poor physical health outcomes as a result of psychological stress that often goes undetected.

Practitioners will learn how they can support women experiencing chronic stress on a micro and mezzo level by examining how the unique social, economic, and cultural factors impacting Black women contribute to their specific stressors.

At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Utilize an Intersectional Lens in Supporting Black Women: Participants will define and apply intersectionality concepts to comprehend how race and gender intersect in shaping chronic stress for Black women.
2. Analyze Historical Context and Health Disparities: Participants will explore historical factors contributing to chronic stress and investigate health disparities, including a higher likelihood of serious psychological distress among Black women.
3. Identify Societal Pressures and Coping Strategies: Participants will recognize societal expectations impacting Black women’s stress and explore coping strategies and resilience factors within the Black community.
4. Apply Micro and Mezzo-Level Support Strategies: Participants will learn practical intervention strategies for practitioners on individual and mezzo levels.

Please register by Tuesday, October 29, 2024