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Diving Deep - Nurturing Cultural Awareness in Play Therapy with BIPOC Youth
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When embarking on the journey of therapy with culturally diverse young ones, it becomes imperative to delve beyond surface-level issues, especially when confronted with symptoms of racial and cultural trauma.
In our interactions within the playful sanctuary of therapy rooms, it's crucial for us as therapists to explore and acknowledge our own biases that might inadvertently seep into the therapeutic space.
Far too often, the profound impact of cultural and racial experiences on the lives of Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) is brushed aside or downplayed in clinical settings.
This workshop is a heartfelt endeavor to infuse cultural humility into the nurturing realm of play therapy. It's about cultivating a safe haven where BICPOC children can truly see themselves reflected, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves, others, and the intricate tapestry of our world.
Carmen Jimenez Pride, LCSW, LISW-CP, ERYT, RCYT, RPT-S™
Carmen Jimenez-Pride, is the creative mind behind Focus on Feelings®, an emotional literacy curriculum, she is a licensed clinical social worker, registered play therapist supervisor, certified AutPlay® therapy provider, certified EMDR Therapist, registered children’s yoga teacher, certified IFS therapist, and a certified LEGO® Serious PLAY® facilitator.
Carmen is a trauma therapist experienced in the clinical treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with culturally diverse backgrounds addressing a wide range of concerns. Carmen’s career in the mental health field spans more than 15 years.
She is an international speaker, award-winning best-selling author, and business consultant. Carmen is a visionary in the therapeutic community, working to create and develop a wide range of educational tools to assist the clinician, and the client to reach optimum goals. With a focus on cultural humility and cultural diversity, Carmen educates clinical professionals to address racial and cultural trauma within their clinical practices.
Carmen serves as the South Carolina Association for Play Therapy President and is the recipient of the 2021 Association for Play Therapy Emerging Leader Award. She also serves as the diversity and inclusion director of the Internal Sandtray Therapy Association.
Carmen is the developer of Diversity in Play Therapy Inc.; and the Diversity in Play Therapy Summit. She is also the developer and publisher of Focus on Feelings®.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Carmen Jimenez-Pride has employment relationships with Internal Family Systems Institute and Outspoken Counseling and Consulting, LLC. She is a published author and receives royalties. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations,
Non-financial: Carmen Jimenez-Pride is a member of the National Association for Addiction Professionals, National Association of Social Workers, and Association for Play Therapy.
