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Virtual Diversity Committee CE Program
Sunday, July 30, 2023, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT
Category: Committee Event

LACPA's Diversity Committee Presents 
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Superhero Subcultures: Fans, Geeks, & Nerds

Presented by
Janina Scarlet, Ph.D.  

Sunday, July 30, 2023
1:00 - 3:00 PM (PT)

Will be held virtually via Zoom
Intermediate Level Course
2.0 LIVE CE Credits 
This program will not be recorded.

 
FREE for LACPA Members 
$70 for Non-Members

Abstract:

People all across the world report turning to TV shows, comic books, movies, and video games to better manage their mental health, as well as to establish meaningful social connections through these avenues. This is where Superhero Therapy comes in. Superhero Therapy (ST) refers to incorporating popular culture into evidence-based therapy as a way to destigmatize the client’s mental health experience, help them restructure their narrative, and foster posttraumatic growth. No previous experience with popular culture necessary. Capes are optional.

 

Dr. Janina Scarlet is a Clinical Psychologist, author, and a geek. She immigrated to the United States from Ukraine at the age of 12, and later, inspired by the X-Men, developed Superhero Therapy to help patients with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. She is the recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award by the United Nations Association for Superhero Therapy. 

Course Outline:

1:00 - 1:03 pm -opening introduction
1:03 - 1:15 pm - introduction to superhero therapy
1:15 - 1:30 pm - research related to the detrimental effects of trauma, and loneliness on mental health
1:30 - 1:45 pm - research related to how popular culture can help clients who identify as a geek, nerd, or a fan reduce loneliness and trauma symptoms
1:45 - 2:45 pm case studies and experiential exercises for helping clients who identify as a geek, nerd, or a fan to build rapport, reduce loneliness and stigma, as well as increase willingness, self-expression, and develop a sense of posttraumatic growth
2:45 - 3:00 pm - Q & A

Course Goals and Educational Objectives:  

Attendees will be able to:

● Describe the detrimental impacts of trauma and loneliness on mental and physical health

● Describe how to incorporate pop culture examples into treatment in order to help clients to manage their trauma and feelings of loneliness

 Register Now!

Contact: https://lacpa.memberclicks.net/scarlet23