Description
You’re likely aware of the concept of stereotype threat and may have even listened to The Testing Psychologist's episode with Dr. Josh Aronson, where they discuss the development of the theory. But how can this theory be applied to assessment work?
For this course, Dr. Geremy Grant talks with Dr. Jeremy Sharp about stereotype threat and ways to combat it when working with clients. In this discussion, they explore several different ways to both recognize and address stereotype threat, with the hope of creating an environment where clients feel safe, confident, and brave enough to do their very best.
Interview conducted January 2023.
Target audience: Psychologists, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, addiction counselors, nurses, case managers.
This CE course is designated as intermediate.
Conflict of interest or commercial support disclaimer: None to report
Content Category: Culture Competence
Asynchronous, distance learning. Non-interactive. Recorded audio with transcript.
Author Bio
ABOUT DR. GEREMY GRANT
Geremy is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist with a Doctorate in School Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. He currently serves as the Clinical Assessment Support Expert at Riverside Insights. Geremy has a passion for social justice and desires to bridge racial, ethnic, and cultural gaps in education to ensure equitable outcomes for all students. Outside of work, Geremy enjoys spending time with his wife and his pet parrot.
Get in touch:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geremy-grant-phd-ncsp-401b4a178/
Email: gkg2110@tc.columbia.edu
Riverside Insights’ Blog Posts: https://blog.riversideinsights.com/author/dr-geremy-grant
ABOUT DR. JEREMY SHARP
Dr. Jeremy Sharp is a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice founded in 2009 that has grown to over 20 clinicians. He earned an undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting a Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. He specializes in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. 
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Learning Objectives
Based on the content of this course, I can:
- Explain Stereotype Threat Theory
- Consider Stereotype Threat in psychoeducational assessment
- Discuss signs that your client may have experienced stereotype threat
- Give examples of self-affirmation activities
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