(HS Fisher / Lee / Herman 058926 2022) Social Justice
Tracking # 20-1003902
Course overview
Trauma is closely intertwined with social conditions, such as wars, social inequality and domestic power relationships. Psychiatry has largely relied on diagnosing individuals out of the context of social conditions. However, social justice and universal access to optimal treatment interventions are critical dimensions in both the prevention and treatment of traumatic stress. This session will examine the dissemination of optimal trauma interventions in underprivileged populations, and the relevance of social justice in recovery from trauma. We will discuss research that shows how trauma's symptoms, such as self-harming behavior, suicidality, eating disorders, and substance abuse, can result in clients being seen and labeled as 'borderline' or as 'addicts' in hospital, low income, and community settings. Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) was specifically developed for a community hospital setting to provide a trauma-informed approach to the challenge of self-destructive symptoms and chronic institutionalization. We will also discuss the extent of our professional responsibilities in the face of nuclear expansion, militarism, greed, a culture of psychological abuse, and the destruction of our only habitat.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Janina Fisher is a consultant for Khiron House Clinics and the Massachusetts Department of MH Restraint and Seclusion Initiative. Dr. Fisher receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. Dr. Fisher has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Janina Fisher is on the advisory board for the Trauma Research Foundation and is a patron for The Bowlby Centre.
Speaker Disclosure:
Financial: Dr. Bandy Lee has employment relationships with Columbia University and Harvard Medical School. She is a consultant with the World Health Organization Department and the New York University School of Law Center. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Bandy Lee is a reviewer for several peer journals, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Judith Herman has employment relationships with Harvard Medical School and The Cambridge Hospital. She receives royalties as a published author, and she receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Judith Herman has no relevant non-financial relationships.