Psychology & Social Justice

How Our Field Contributes to Inequity and What We Can Do About It

  • A self-paced 3 CE course for Therapists, Psychologists, Counselors & Social Workers

Facilitator:  Dr. Bibi Pirayesh

Dr. Bibi Pirayesh is an educational therapist and social justice advocate with over a decade of experience at the intersection of mental health, education, and systemic change. She holds a Master’s from Columbia University in psychology and a doctorate from Loyola Marymount in social justice and neuroscience. She supports professionals in reimagining their work through a justice-centered lens.

This course invites psychologists, therapists, and other mental health professionals to critically examine the historical and epistemological roots of the field of psychology and the professions it informs.

Focusing on the intersection of mental health and social justice, the course helps participants unpack the foundational structures of Western psychology and medical models which have been formed by patriarchal, Eurocentric, and androcentric frameworks. By engaging with critical perspectives on decolonization and social justice, participants will explore how medical models and diagnostic practices continue to reinforce inequities, particularly for communities of color and other marginalized groups.

Through guided discussions and real-world examples, participants will gain the necessary tools to begin to decolonize their approach to mental health care, and learn practical strategies to shift from traditional paradigms toward more inclusive, socially just practices.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, attendees will be able to:

  1. Describe the historical and epistemological roots of the field of psychology and how these beginnings continue to impact the social justice aspect of many fields today

  2. Recognize traditional medical models and diagnostic frameworks that continue to cause harm and reinforce inequities

  3. Explain the necessary paradigm shift for creating more socially just outcomes

  4. Identify concrete steps to take as professionals today to shift the field and our practices

Course Details

  • Self-Paced - Evergreen

  • 3 CE Credits awarded after completing post-test

  • $299 one time fee

  • Beginner, intermediate, and advanced level practitioners welcome

Policies

  • Cancellations  - This course is a digital product; no refund will be provided.

  • Grievances - All grievances must be in writing to DrBibi@OneOfOneKids.org and will be replied to within 5 - 10 business days. 

  • ADA assistance - This workshop is offered in video and written format with English subtitles. For all other accommodations, please contact DrBibi@OneOfOneKids.org.

  • Conflict of interest statement - There are no known conflicts of interest for this workshop.

CE Details

This course is offered in partnership with CE-Classes.com. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for the content and is an APA-approved sponsor of CE credits.

  • 03 CE Credits awarded through CE-Classes.com

  • To receive your certificate, participants must:

  • Register at CE-Classes.com

  • Enter a course keycode

  • Complete a brief evaluation

    CE-Classes.com is approved by:

    ·       The American Psychological Association (APA) CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

    ·       Florida Certification Board

    ·       The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2025

    ·       The California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.

    ·       California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12-174-0225 Expires 02-2025

    ·       The Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.

    ·       The Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.  Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.

    ·       The Texas Board of Marriage & Family Therapists – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.

    ·       Massachusetts Authorization Number: (TBD)

    ·       Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board - Approval from a state licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists is accepted by the OH CSWMFTB.

    ·       New York Social Work Board – CE-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education
    Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.

    ·       New York Mental Health Practitioners Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0260.

    ·       New York Psychology Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0211

    ·       Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (LPCs, LMFTs and LBCs)

    ·       South Carolina - CE-Classes.com is approved by the S.C. Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (#4696).

    ·       Illinois - CE-Classes.com is a registered social work CE sponsor by the State of Illinois. License 159.001607 Expires 11/30/2025

    ·       The Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2026 Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years.

    ·       The California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2026.

    ·       This course is NOT available for NBCC credit

    ·       This training does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers.

Note: Licensed professionals should confirm CE eligibility with their licensing board.