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Instructional Level
Introductory --- Designed for psychologists who may have little to no background in a specialized skill or content area. The learner can become acquainted with the theoretical underpinnings, principles, methods, and perspectives of a content area. Although it can be used as a foundation for more advanced learning, a program may simply focus on breadth, enrichment or general knowledge.
Course Description and Target Audience
The term “minority stress” refers to the psychological trauma and negative physical health sequelae that result from the discrimination, stigma, prejudice and stereotyping incurred by members of minority groups (Bogart & Dunn, 2019). With over 25% of adults in the United States reporting a disability (cdc.gov), disability status constitutes the largest minority group in the nation. However, ableism is one of the least talked about forms of oppression. Ableism is insidious, traumatic to receivers of it, and takes many forms from inaccessible environments to discriminatory policies to individual attitudes and behaviors. Even in the practices of psychology and medicine, ableism is ubiquitous and is a traumatic experience for those with disabilities both working in the fields and those seeking care from providers.
Introductory --- Designed for psychologists who may have little to no background in a specialized skill or content area. The learner can become acquainted with the theoretical underpinnings, principles, methods, and perspectives of a content area. Although it can be used as a foundation for more advanced learning, a program may simply focus on breadth, enrichment or general knowledge.
Course Description and Target Audience
The term “minority stress” refers to the psychological trauma and negative physical health sequelae that result from the discrimination, stigma, prejudice and stereotyping incurred by members of minority groups (Bogart & Dunn, 2019). With over 25% of adults in the United States reporting a disability (cdc.gov), disability status constitutes the largest minority group in the nation. However, ableism is one of the least talked about forms of oppression. Ableism is insidious, traumatic to receivers of it, and takes many forms from inaccessible environments to discriminatory policies to individual attitudes and behaviors. Even in the practices of psychology and medicine, ableism is ubiquitous and is a traumatic experience for those with disabilities both working in the fields and those seeking care from providers.
Ableism’s chronic and pervasive presence often leaves the person with disability with trauma symptoms and internalized stigma. These symptoms include hypervigilance, anxiety, depression, self-limiting behaviors, isolation, physical symptoms, along with many other negative health consequences all related to trauma, minority stress, and marginalized statuses. As health service providers it is imperative for us to be aware of its presence and to have the skills to name and refute ableism, then the ability to teach these skills to those we serve. This presentation will introduce the audience to ableism through a Social Justice and Critical Disability Studies framework as it situates the resulting oppression within the context of disability history. Together we will learn what the traumatic impact of stigma and discrimination looks like. We will then discuss the preliminary steps that we as health service providers can take to support those with disability to recognize it, heal the trauma of it, and learn the skills necessary to refute it. Target audience: All health service providers, especially Psychologists, mental health counselors, and medical providers who work in direct service or research.
All statements made in this presentation are based in current literature and peer reviewed research,. A full Works Cited list is available. This presenter is not aware of contradictory information or evidence, No risks noted.
This topic is all about people with disabilities, a marginalized population group.
Learning Objectives
- Participants will be able to describe notable disability events from history.
- Participants will be able to describe models of disability and how they influence how we conceptualize disability.
- Participants will be able to list three ways that ableism shows up in society.
- Participants will be able to use/apply one new idea on how to support people with disability who have experienced the trauma of ableism.
Presenter Information
Dr. Elizabeth Scriven is a Psychologist in the State of Washington. She was born with Spina Bifida and as a result is a T10-T11 paraplegic. She identifies as Disabled and uses a manual wheelchair for her mobility. She started her career in Therapeutic Recreation supporting recreation and leisure programming for people of all abilities. She currently works in Community Mental Health where she serves people with addiction and mental health diagnoses. She is a disability advocate providing education on ableism, what it is, how to recognize it and how to support people with disabilities in healing from them trauma it causes. As a member of the Washington State Psychological Board of Trustees and the Division 35 Womexn and Disability Committee she is able to promote equity at a systems level. In her free time she enjoys living an active life full of time with friends & family, participating in sports and outdoor activities, enjoying her pets, reading, artsy/crafts projects, service work, and learning.
Video Homestudy Format
CE’s for this homestudy training will be earned through completing the following tasks:
- Watch the presentation video and review all provided documents in their entirety.
- Pass the post-test questionnaire with at least 80% correct.
A program evaluation form will be provided to all who registered following the training. Please be sure to complete this form since your feedback helps direct future CE programming from our organization.
Registration Cost
This cost includes video links, materials, and tests required to obtain CE’s. Your CE certificate will be made available to you upon successful completion of the training (80% or higher on exam).
National Psychology Training Consortium (NPTC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NPTC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.