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Keepin’ It Real: The Ethical Dimensions of being “JUST” in a society that is still divided

Thursday, April 30th, 2026   10:00 AM EDT -1:00 PM EDT
Lisa R. Connors,PhD, LCPC, LPC, NCC
$59.99

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This interactive training delves into the history of slavery and segregation and examines their lasting impact on today’s society. Participants will explore how these historical injustices have contributed to generational and racial trauma, particularly within African American communities. Through open dialogue, we will address topics such as colorism, microaggressions, and the four pillars of systemic oppression that continue to marginalize and dehumanize people of color. Clinicians will be encouraged to become advocates and allies—a voice for clients who are too often misjudged, mistreated, and misunderstood. Together, we will identify culturally responsive strategies to support healing and resilience, helping clients process and overcome the enduring “pain of the past.”

About the Presenter

Lisa Connors, PhD, LCPC, LPC, NCC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor (MD),licensed professional counselor (PA), national certified counselor (NCC), board-certified coach (BCC), master addiction counselor (MAC), certified clinical trauma professional (CCTP), and certified grief-informed professional (CGP). She is also a fellow in

thanatology (FT).


Dr. Connors has served and continuously serves on several local, state, and national boards. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Connors is a pastor, college professor, grief coach, facilitator, and trainer. She is a member of professional associations.


Dr. Connors earned her Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, and her PhD in Psychology.


Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify how systemic inequities and social divisions influence access to mental health services and justice.
  2. Apply ethical frameworks and codes of ethics to navigate justice-related dilemmas in clinical and community practice.
  3. Develop culturally responsive and socially just interventions that prioritize client dignity, autonomy, and equity.

Agenda:

Agenda 

I. Welcome & Introductions (10 mins) 

II. Framing the Discussion: What Is “Justice” in Our Work? (20 mins) III. Context Matters: Injustice and Service to Individuals and Communities (45 mins) IV. Codes of Ethics as Tools for Justice (45 mins) 

Break (15 mins) 

V. Action-Oriented Practice: What Does “JUST” Look Like? (30 mins) VI. Reflection & Integration (15 mins)

This workshop offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: intermediate
Level of Clinician: intermediate
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
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