Webinar: The Substance Use Recovery Experiences of African American Women
This webinar will discuss the results from a qualitative phenomenological research study that examined the impact of spirituality, religion and family to achieve sustained recovery within the lives of eight African American women. This webinar highlights that recovery is occurring in the lives of African American women without the aid of formalized treatment.
Objectives:
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Explore how the Crack-Cocaine Era impacted the lives of African Americans
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Examine forms of recovery capital such as the Black church aids in the long-term recovery maintenance from substance misuse
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Identify approaches to collaborating with community stakeholders such as the Black church to help develop community-based partnerships for individuals dealing with substance use-related disorders
- Discuss strategies to incorporate spirituality and religion in the counseling session
Presenters:
- Dr. Taheera Blount (Department of Counseling and Higher Education, NCCU)
- Dr. David Fitzpatrick