Understanding and Addressing Microaggressions in Clinical Practice

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CE Course Description

Microaggressions pose significant challenges in clinical care, research, and organizational settings. This course explores the origins, types, and impacts of microaggressions within psychological contexts, with a focus on fostering cultural humility, addressing systemic inequities, and enhancing the therapeutic alliance between a patient/client and provider. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies for identifying, mitigating, and preventing microaggressions while adhering to the American Psychological Association (APA) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. Through case studies, practical exercises, and the latest research, participants will develop the skills necessary to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in their practice. This course is designed to equip participants to provide culturally responsive and ethically sound care to diverse populations.

Courseware Supervisor: Ryan C. Warner, Ph.D., CRC

Author: Jay Trambadia, Psy.D.

CE Course Objectives

1. Explain the concept of microaggressions, including their origins, categories (microassaults, microinsults, and microinvalidations), and their impact on mental health, the therapeutic alliance, and systemic inequities.
2. Develop and apply evidence-based interventions for recognizing, mitigating, and responding to microaggressions in clinical practice to promote client well-being and repair ruptures in the therapeutic relationship.
3. Engage in lifelong learning, reflective practice, and professional development to increase cultural humility and reduce the influence of implicit biases in therapeutic and organizational contexts.
4. Integrate the APA Ethical Principles, including beneficence, justice, and respect for people’s rights and dignity, to address microaggressions effectively and foster inclusive, equitable, and ethically sound practices in psychology.

Course Date: 2025-03-13

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