Black Men in Interracial Relationships: Historical Impact and Clinical Implications

Historically, African American men have endured centuries of trauma in various forms including racism, dehumanization, lynchings, beatings, and criminalization. Long considered a threat to white women and the social order, African American men who entered into intimate relationships with white women placed themselves, and potentially their communities, in potential peril. Since the U.S. Supreme Court passed the Loving v. Virginia in 1967, the increase of interracial relationships has increased dramatically throughout the United States. Over time, the incidence of African American men entering...Read more interracial relationships has steadily increased despite continued challenging systemic factors. As such, African American men in interracial relationships bring unique challenges into the therapy room. This workshop will explore the historical impact on African American men and how these factors appear in the therapy room.

Attendees can expect a focus on the plethora of historical, social, psychological, and relational factors affecting African American men in interracial relationships as well as exploring the clinical implications of these type of relationships. This workshop will look at effects of colonialism, slavery, media, racism, intra-racial discrimination, racial identity development, internalized racism, fetishization, The Great Migration, mate selection, white supremacy, cultural norms, and stereotypes have impacted African American men in interracial relationships. Less...

Learning Objectives

Identify the historical factors which impact African American men in interracial relationships.
Describe the individual and relational factors which positively and negatively influence African American men who are in interracial relationships.
Explain the clinical implications of working with this population including examining their own biases & blind spots which could hinder effective therapy.

Learning Levels

Beginner

Monday, November 18, 2024

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01:00 PM EST - 04:00 PM EST

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$100.00

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About the speaker

Quantas L. Ginn, MBA, MS, LMFT, CST

Quantas Ginn (he/him) is a marriage, couples, and family therapist, AASECT Certified sex therapist, and AAMFT Supervisor Candidate. He works with individuals and couples of color on a variety of issues ranging from communication, conflict management, and emotional intimacy. He is a visiting professor at Pacific Lutheran University teaching courses on Human Sexuality and MFT theories. He also provides sex therapy to help his clients to address issues which hinder their sexual health and wellness. His therapy incorporates elements of Emotionally Focused Therapy, The Gottman Method, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. He operates his own private practice, Quantas Ginn Therapy. Quantas attended Seattle Pacific University and resides in the Greater Seattle area with wife and two kids.

CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours

CE Approvals

American Psychological Association

Council for Relationships is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Council for Relationships maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists

This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification.

Council for Relationships # 11-111A. (Expires 6/30/2025)

Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT Certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org.

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