Decolonizing Psychosis

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May 30th, 1:00- 3:00pm EST, conducted online via Zoom

To date, roughly 100,000 young people experience psychosis each year, yet traditional counseling and psychology programs provide scarce training on supporting clients experiencing psychosis (National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2023). Furthermore, Psychotic disorders are the world’s leading cause of disability.  (Vos, Barber, Bell,  Bertozzi-Villa,  Biryukov, Bolliger, … & Brugha, 2015). Folks who have experienced psychosis also have a history of interpersonal trauma, making it imperative for therapists to not only gain the tools in assessing psychosis but also on how to build strong therapeutic alliances to support the care of their clients (Shattock,  Berry, Degnan, Edge, 2018). According to the NIH, psychosis can be triggered by genetic risk, differences in brain development, and exposure to stressors or trauma. Yet with decades of research, there has not been a clear consensus on the etiology of psychosis (Fusar-Poli, McGorry, Kane, 2017). As the field works towards depathologizing care, it’s important to remember that psychosis is not a diagnosis; instead, it's a break or disruption from reality.

This training will unpack our understanding of psychosis from a decolonial lens while providing trauma-informed care tools. Participants will deepen their understanding of the key components of psychosis, including symptomology, treatment modalities, and decolonial approaches to care. Participants will also engage in case conceptualizations to support their understanding and implementation of the training material.

Learning Objectives

  • Participants will be able to list the key components of psychosis, including symptomology and trauma-informed care tools

  • Participants will be able to identify the difference between modern psychiatry and Decolonized Psychology

  • Participants will discuss their understanding of decolonial approaches to caring for clients experiencing Psychosis.

Cultivating Healers seeks to provide educational and engaging CEUs with liberatory information, pop-quizzes, and case studies to ensure your learning.

This training is eligible for 2 Continuing Education Credits for NBCC Counselors & NY LMHCs, LCSWs, and LMSWs.

Want to seek your company’s financial support? Check out our request template to make the ask, and sign up using the organizational rate.

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May 30th, 1:00- 3:00pm EST, conducted online via Zoom

To date, roughly 100,000 young people experience psychosis each year, yet traditional counseling and psychology programs provide scarce training on supporting clients experiencing psychosis (National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2023). Furthermore, Psychotic disorders are the world’s leading cause of disability.  (Vos, Barber, Bell,  Bertozzi-Villa,  Biryukov, Bolliger, … & Brugha, 2015). Folks who have experienced psychosis also have a history of interpersonal trauma, making it imperative for therapists to not only gain the tools in assessing psychosis but also on how to build strong therapeutic alliances to support the care of their clients (Shattock,  Berry, Degnan, Edge, 2018). According to the NIH, psychosis can be triggered by genetic risk, differences in brain development, and exposure to stressors or trauma. Yet with decades of research, there has not been a clear consensus on the etiology of psychosis (Fusar-Poli, McGorry, Kane, 2017). As the field works towards depathologizing care, it’s important to remember that psychosis is not a diagnosis; instead, it's a break or disruption from reality.

This training will unpack our understanding of psychosis from a decolonial lens while providing trauma-informed care tools. Participants will deepen their understanding of the key components of psychosis, including symptomology, treatment modalities, and decolonial approaches to care. Participants will also engage in case conceptualizations to support their understanding and implementation of the training material.

Learning Objectives

  • Participants will be able to list the key components of psychosis, including symptomology and trauma-informed care tools

  • Participants will be able to identify the difference between modern psychiatry and Decolonized Psychology

  • Participants will discuss their understanding of decolonial approaches to caring for clients experiencing Psychosis.

Cultivating Healers seeks to provide educational and engaging CEUs with liberatory information, pop-quizzes, and case studies to ensure your learning.

This training is eligible for 2 Continuing Education Credits for NBCC Counselors & NY LMHCs, LCSWs, and LMSWs.

Want to seek your company’s financial support? Check out our request template to make the ask, and sign up using the organizational rate.

  • Kenya Crawford (she/they/name), M.A., Ed.M, LMHC, is the CEO of Kenya Crawford Consulting, the Founder of Cultivating Healers, an award-winning licensed psychotherapist, racial equity consultant, and coach creating healing and liberating spaces to dismantle oppressive systems. As the Founder of Cultivating Healers Kenya supports therapists in building anti-racist, sustainable, and inclusive practices through CEU trainings, support groups, and coaching. Over the past decade, Kenya has supported international and domestic clients in their anti-racism journey. Kenya’s work has been featured in Huffington Post, Essence, Mindbody Green, and Popsugar, to name a few.

  • Due to the nature of this product, all sales are final and we are unable to offer refunds. If you are no longer able to attend a group, email us at info@kenyacrawford.com and we can transfer your confirmation to the following group.

  • Kenya Crawford, LMHC 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-0269. Kenya Crawford, LMHC 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-0736.


    Kenya Crawford, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7470.

    Refund Policy

    1. All Sales Final. Due to the nature of our CEU trainings and support groups, all sales are final, and we are unable to offer refunds once a purchase has been made.

    Transfer Policy

    1. If you are no longer able to attend a scheduled training or group session, you may request a one-time transfer to a future session of the same group or training.

      1. To request a transfer: Email info@kenyacrawford.com with your name, order confirmation number, and the session you originally registered for. Indicate which future session you would like to transfer your confirmation to. Requests must be made at least 48 hours before the session start date to be eligible for transfer.

      2. Transfers are subject to availability and must be used within six months of the original purchase date. For any additional questions regarding this policy, please contact us at info@kenyacrawford.com

    Recording Policy

    1. If you are unable to attend the live training session, you may request access to a recording of the session. Please note the following guidelines:

      1. Access & Expiration: The recording link will be available for 30 days from the date of issuance. After this period, the link will expire, and we will not be able to reissue access. We strongly encourage you to watch the recording as soon as possible.

      2. CEU Credit Eligibility: While the recording provides valuable insights, CEU credits can only be awarded to participants who attend the entire live training session. This policy is mandated by our CEU provider to ensure full engagement with the course material.

      3. Requesting a Recording: If you require access to a recording due to unforeseen circumstances, please email info@kenyacrawford.com with your name and registration details. For further inquiries regarding recordings, please reach out to info@kenyacrawford.com.