Understanding Mixed Race Identity Development

While the population of those identifying as mixed race in the US is growing, the understanding and acceptance of the mixed race community is not. Talking about race and racial identity can make us feel anxious to “say the wrong thing,” but can be done directly in ways that are supportive and affirming.

In this course, you’ll learn how to help children (and their parents) navigate the complicated task of mixed race identity development. Topics include helping mixed race children gain confidence in their identity, and helping mixed race children and their families address negative reactions or hurtful race-based comments from family, school personnel or strangers in the grocery store. Discover the strengths of a mixed race identity, and help support the unique perspectives and experiences of those with mixed race backgrounds.

1 hour CE. Recorded video format (non-interactive)

ESTIMATED COURSE LENGTH: 1.02 hours

CE CREDITS: 1.00 continuing education/contact hours for social workers, psychologists, counselors, and marriage and family therapists

TARGET AUDIENCE: Mental Health Practitioners

LEVEL OF INSTRUCTION: Intermediate

PREREQUISITE(S): None

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD: Recorded video format (non-interactive)

ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: Closed captioning of audio components. In order to request further accessibility accommodations, please email support@psychhub.com.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: To obtain your CE certificate, learners must complete a pre-test (not scored), progress through all course segments, complete a participant evaluation, and obtain a score of 80% or higher on a post-test. Learners are expected to complete the quiz within 3 attempts. If unable to do so, the learner will need to re-review the course segments.

FINANCIAL/COMMERCIAL SUPPORT STATEMENT: This course has no commercial support.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:  This course has no potential conflict of interest or outside commercial support. Psych Hub's conflict of interest statement is found in the footer of the training center.

GRIEVANCE AND REFUND POLICIES: Grievance and refund policies are found in the footer of the training center.

PARTICIPATION COSTS:  The cost to participate in this CE activity is included in the subscription registration fee.

COURSE CREATION DATE: 2/25/2021

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify at least three common stages of mixed race identity development from childhood through adolescence
• Describe at least two ways racism and white privilege contribute to conflicts in the development of mixed race identity
• Apply at least two skills to help foster a healthy racial identity in mixed race children

1. Introduction and Overview
   1. US Census data
   2. Defining key terms
   3. Quick history of interracial relationships in the US
2. Racial Identity development
   1. Childhood
   2. Adolescence
   3. Mixed Race identity development
3. Misunderstandings and Maltreatment of Mixed Race people
4. Fostering Healthy Mixed Race Identity