Overview - All times are EST
1:00 鈥� 1:30 PM听 Check In
1:30 鈥� 1:40 PM听 听Introductions
1:40 鈥� 2:30 PM听听 Round 1 – Concurrent Sessions
2:45 鈥� 3:35 PM听听 Round 2 鈥� Concurrent Sessions
3:50 鈥� 4:40 PM听听 Round 3 鈥� Concurrent Sessions
5:00 鈥� 6:00 PM听听 Round 4 鈥� First Friday Forum Panel Discussion
6:00 鈥� 6:45 PM听 听Dinner & Networking
6:45 鈥� 7:00 PM听 听Dinner & Award
7:00 鈥� 8:05 PM听 听Keynote
8:05 鈥� 8:15 PM听 听Wrap Up听
*CE Credits
桃色视频 is approved by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) to offer continuing education for up to 3 contact hours related to substance abuse for eligible sessions. Eligible sessions are designated below.
To receive a credit, you must be in attendance for the entire length of the session. You will be asked to type your name into the chat at the beginning and end of the session听鈥媔n order to sign into and out of the session. In order to verify attendance, we ask that you keep your camera on for the length of the session- excluding breaks. You must also complete a at the end of the session.
After the conference, we will mail you a certificate confirming the number CE credits earned. Click here for more information on CE credits.
If you run into technology issues during the conference, contact us at [email protected] or call 248-933-5567.听
Session Information
Click on the arrows below to see session descriptions and Zoom links.
Round 1 Concurrent Sessions (1:40 - 2:30 PM EST)
Choose from the following sessions below:
Western psychological models of trauma often conceptualize harm as an individual, event-based disruption, limiting their capacity to account for the collective, historical, and intergenerational racial trauma experienced by Black, Indigenous, and other racialized communities in the United States. This presentation critiques WEIRD epistemological assumptions by examining vicarious racial trauma as culturally mediated, socially embedded, and historically continuous, shaped by colonialism, racial capitalism, and state-sanctioned violence. Drawing on interdisciplinary scholarship and intergenerational narratives, racialized responses are reframed as adaptive and protective. The session re-envisions resilience through non-WEIRD frameworks, centering collective healing, ancestral continuity, embodied resistance, and liberation-oriented meaning-making.
* This session is approved by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) for 1.0 contact hours related to substance abuse.
Zoom Link:
Session will be recorded. However, CEs are only available for live online or in-person attendance of this session.
Cultural competence vs. cultural humility emphasizes belonging as a dynamic process built on a 鈥渇elt sense鈥� of safety. Moving beyond 鈥渄etached mastery,鈥� Dr. Murphy explores cultural humility, a lifelong power-balancing of individual and collective values. Participants explore a relational framework for working within multicultural communities and learn to identify a 鈥淐ulture of Resilience鈥濃�攊ncluding storytelling, traditional arts and land-based practices鈥攁s primary vehicles for intervention. Through sharing of original artwork, community projects, and experiential engagement, attendees will learn to bridge the gap between institutional standards and the lived, sacred experiences of those they serve.
* This session is approved by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) for 1 contact hour related to substance abuse.
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Session will not be recorded.听
Growing bodies of research highlight the overlap between autism and gender diversity, yet these identities are often examined in isolation. Individuals who identify as both autistic and gender diverse report experiences that differ meaningfully from those of individuals who hold only one of these identities. This presentation introduces the lived experiences of gender-diverse autistic individuals, beginning with an overview of key terminology related to autism and gender identity. Participants will explore research on the intersection of these identities and examine unique experiences, including delayed gender recognition, sensory dimensions of gender dysphoria, compounded marginalization, gatekeeping and invalidation, and masking. A clinical case example and curated resources for clinicians and clients will conclude the session.
* This session is approved by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) for 1 contact hour related to substance abuse.
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Session will be recorded. However, CEs are only available for live online or in-person attendance of this session.听
The United States of America has always been described as 鈥渢he nation of immigrants鈥�. While this statistically may be true, there is limited research on the best approaches to take with providing mental health services to immigrants or children of immigrants. A majority of psychological research articles are published in America and with participants that rarely represent the diverse population. There are many barriers to accessible mental health resources in immigrant populations and is further complicated by current social issues that may facilitate fear, worry or trauma. As clinicians or future clinicians, it is imperative that we remain unbiased, provide a respectful and safe environment, and seek to understand our clients to provide the best culturally adaptive yet individualized care that we can.
* This session is approved by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) for 1 contact hour related to substance abuse.
Zoom Link:
Session will be recorded. However, CEs are only available for live online or in-person attendance of this session.听
To receive a credit, you must:
- be in attendance for the entire length of the session. You will be asked to type your name into the chat at the beginning and end of the session听鈥媔n order to sign into and out of the session. In order to verify attendance, we ask that you keep your camera on for the length of session- excluding breaks.
- complete a听at the end of the session.
Round 2 Concurrent Sessions (2:45 - 3:35 PM EST)
Choose from the following sessions below:
This presentation explores how Black adults aged 65 and older engage with the existential givens of death and freedom within the context of systemic racism in the United States. Drawing on an existential psychotherapy framework, it examines how historical experiences of Jim Crow, the Civil Rights Movement, and ongoing structural inequities shape meaning making in later life. Black elders鈥� understandings of mortality and freedom are influenced by intergenerational trauma, healthcare disparities, and cultural spiritual traditions, while also reflecting resilience and adaptive strategies. Findings underscore the need for culturally responsive gerontological and mental health approaches that address both universal existential concerns and racialized social realities.
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Session will be recorded.听
Black neurodivergent students often face diagnostic delays, mislabeling, punitive discipline and invisibility in classroom environments. This session explores how educators, counselors and advocates can reframe neurodivergence from a deficit to a celebrated difference. Using culturally responsive frameworks and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), presenter Genie Dawkins will share strategies to build welcoming learning spaces, reduce bias in identification and support, and partner with families and communities. Attendees will leave with practical tools to foster belonging, honor intersectional identities and advocate for equitable policies.
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Session will be recorded.听
Community plays a pivotal role in supporting the mental health and well-being of Black and LGBTQIA+ individuals. However, individuals who hold both identities often face unique barriers to finding supportive community spaces due to racism within queer communities and homophobia or transphobia within Black communities. Using an intersectional framework, this presentation will overview the barriers to community faced by Black LGBTQIA+ individuals, highlight strategies that promote resilience, social support, joy, healing, and liberation, and provide actionable steps that mental health professionals can take to effectively support Black LGBTQIA+ clients.
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Session will be recorded.听
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used evidence-based treatment, yet standard CBT models may feel culturally misaligned for many Muslim clients, for whom religion is deeply integrated into identity and coping. This presentation explores culturally responsive adaptations of CBT that integrate Islamic beliefs and practices, including sabr (patience), tawakkul (trust in God), dhikr (remembrance), and du士a (supplication). Drawing on empirical and clinical literature, the presentation highlights how Islamic-integrated CBT can enhance engagement, therapeutic alliance, and meaning making while preserving CBT鈥檚 theoretical integrity. Clinical considerations for diverse Muslim populations and practical strategies for responsible integration are discussed.
* This session is approved by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) for 1 contact hour related to substance abuse.
Zoom Link:
Session will be recorded. However, CEs are only available for live online or in-person attendance of this session.听
To receive a credit, you must:
- be in attendance for the entire length of the session. You will be asked to type your name into the chat at the beginning and end of the session听鈥媔n order to sign into and out of the session. In order to verify attendance, we ask that you keep your camera on for the length of session- excluding breaks.
- complete a听at the end of the session.
Round 3 Concurrent Sessions (3:50 - 4:40 PM EST)
Choose from the following sessions below:
Social media platforms have become one of the predominant spaces for individuals exploring neurodivergent identities, particularly ADHD and Autism. Platforms have expanded the accessibility of information and community for neurodivergent populations. While lived experiences shared online have contributed to destigmatization, validation, and increased self-recognition, they also have clinical implications and ethical concerns and risks. Some of these concerns include the spread of misinformation, misleading psychological advice, self-diagnosis, appropriate implementation of advice/resources, and unrealistic assumptions of access to care. This presentation highlights how ADHD and ASD are represented on social media, examining the benefits and risks that come with the breadth of content related to neurodivergent identities. Clinical implications for psychologists are discussed, including therapeutic approaches and interventions, assessment considerations, ethical practices, implicit bias awareness, and strategies for validating client experiences without reinforcing misinformation.
* This session is approved by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) for 1.0 contact hours related to substance abuse.
Zoom Link:
Session will be recorded. However, CEs are only available for live online or in-person attendance of this session.听
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a third wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach used to treat an assortment of mental health conditions. ACT has been shown to be effective with treating clinical issues such as pain, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and etc. Even though ACT has been proven to be a useful therapeutic tool, its efficacy on a predominant sample of Black or African American clients is limited. This presentation will focus on ACT, its work with those who identify as Black or African American, and the culturally modified version of ACT called Pulling Out Of Fire (POOF).
* This session is approved by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) for 1.0 contact hours related to substance abuse.
Zoom Link:
Session will be recorded. However, CEs are only available for live online or in-person attendance of this session.听
This presentation explores how communication styles and emotional expression differ across generations of Arab American women. It focuses on how culture, family values, immigration experiences, and U.S. social norms shape how emotions are expressed and understood. The presentation compares first-generation immigrant women with second- and later-generation women, highlighting differences in emotional openness, communication patterns, and expectations around gender roles and mental health. It also discusses how experiences such as racism, Islamophobia, and balancing two cultures influence communication. The presentation emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive research and practice that respects intergenerational differences and centers Arab American women鈥檚 lived experiences.
* This session is approved by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) for 1.0 contact hours related to substance abuse.
Zoom Link:
Session will be recorded. However, CEs are only available for live online or in-person attendance of this session.听
Low-income individuals face substantial barriers to accessing mental health care, including financial constraints, transportation challenges, and systemic inequities. These barriers create complex ethical dilemmas for psychologists that extend beyond traditional clinical training. This paper examines ethical, cultural, legal, and regulatory considerations relevant to therapeutic practice with low-income clients, with particular attention to socioeconomic status, racial disparities, and access to care. The American Psychological Association鈥檚 Ethics Code and the Ethical Acculturation Model are used to guide ethical decision-making and culturally responsive practice. Recommendations emphasize cultural humility, competence development, and integrative ethical decision-making to promote equitable, effective mental health services for low-income populations.
* This session is approved by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) for 1.0 contact hours related to substance abuse.
Zoom Link:
Session will be recorded. However, CEs are only available for live online or in-person attendance of this session.听
To receive a credit, you must:
- be in attendance for the entire length of the session. You will be asked to type your name into the chat at the beginning and end of the session听鈥媔n order to sign into and out of the session. In order to verify attendance, we ask that you keep your camera on for the length of session- excluding breaks.
- complete a听at the end of the session.
Round 4 First Friday Forum Panel Discussion (5:00 - 6:00 PM EST)
Post-COVID Mental Health Struggles In Minority Communities
Panelists: Lisa R. Jackson, PhD (Schoolcraft College); Jim Maher, PhD (Michigan School Psychological Clinic); Andre Johnson, PsyD (Detroit Recovery Project); Demarra West, MA (Be Well Beautiful People/ Be Well Beautiful Women)
Moderator: Joe Drew-Hundley (Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities)
Zoom Link:
Session will be recorded.
6:00 鈥� 6:45 PM听EST 听Dinner & Networking
6:45 - 7:00 PM EST
Dinner & Award Presentation
The MCBI Committee will be presenting the first Community Impact Award for Equity & Inclusion. This award seeks to acknowledge the hard work of an MSP community member related to their efforts to increase equity and inclusion for underserved populations. This work may come in the form of advancing awareness of diverse groups or promoting DEI issues through work, research, or volunteering. Recipients are individuals who work to create an inclusive environment either at MSP or in the community that supports everyone’s ability to belong.
Zoom Link:
Session will be recorded.
Keynote
7:00 - 8:05 PM EST
From Stigma to Transformation: Reimagining Justice, Identity, and Rehumanization
Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur, PhD
This keynote explores the journey from stigma and exclusion toward belonging, healing, and collective transformation. Drawing from lived experience, scholarship, and community leadership, Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur examines how systems of stigma, punishment, and inequality shape our overstanding of identity, worth, and belonging. Reflecting on his own transformation and the broader struggle for justice, he challenges institutions to move beyond symbolic inclusion and toward practices that center dignity, accountability, and the rehumanization of individuals and communities. Click here to read more about keynote speaker, Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur, PhD.听
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Session will be recorded.
MCBI Committee
Aya Aldhalimi
PsyD Student
Blake Kozlowski
PsyD Student
Amanda Ming, MBA, SHRM-CP
Registrar & Dean of Institutional Effectiveness
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Angelicia Morton
MA Student
Kierra Poydras
PsyD Student
Carrie Pyeatt, PhD
Director of Strategic Initiatives听
Kinsey Tekiele, MA
Director of Admissions & Student Engagement
Candi Wilson, MLIS
Director of Communications & Educational Technology
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