# Event Details - **Event Name**: SOUL SESSIONS - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Earn 2 CEUs while exploring culturally responsive behavioral health care, racial trauma, and healing in Black communities.About this EventWhile behavioral health challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use are growing concerns in Black communities, stigma, misdiagnosis, and systemic inequities often prevent individuals from getting the support they need. This workshop equips providers with culturally responsive tools and strategies to close the care gap.Why This Matters• More than 16% of Black Americans report having a mental illness — over 7 million people• ~90% of Black people age 12+ with substance use disorders go untreated• Only 39% of Black adults with mental health concerns receive care• Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for Black males ages 15–24• Black communities are 4× more likely to face provider shortages; only 2% of psychologists are BlackLearning ObjectivesUpon completion, participants will be able to:• Identify at least 3 social determinants of health impacting behavioral health outcomes in Black communities• Describe patterns of misdiagnosis and clinical bias affecting Black patients• Apply 2+ culturally responsive clinical assessment strategies in practice• Identify barriers to treatment engagement and evidence-based strategies to address them• Describe the impact of racial trauma on mental health outcomes and its clinical implicationsTeaching Methods• Lecture and didactic instruction• Case study application• Group discussion and Q&AAudio/video presentation · Experiential reflectionAgenda?: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PMNetworking?: 07:00 PM - 07:15 PMWelcome & ObjectivesInfo: Welcome & Objectives?: 07:15 PM - 07:35 PMSocial Determinants of Health?: 07:35 PM - 08:05 PMClinical Context?: 08:05 PM - 08:30 PMMultilevel Interventions — Social Worker Perspective?: 08:30 AM - 09:00 PMQ & A - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/phoenix/soul-sessions/100001990880631562 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, nonprofit, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport by IHG - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 60.54, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Phoenix - **state**: AZ - **country**: United States - **location**: Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport by IHG - **lat**: 33.4184035 - **long**: -111.9795223 - **full address**: Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport by IHG, 3220 South 48th Street, Phoenix, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SOUL SESSIONS - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/dc068da3e1e858a263ede74d0f4f6f0f73597cf45f3815b6e6a3013ab5d37ff5-rimg-w559-h240-dc151714-gmir.jpg?v=1780468386 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SOUL SESSIONS being held? - **A:** SOUL SESSIONS takes place on Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport by IHG, 3220 South 48th Street, Phoenix, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing SOUL SESSIONS? - **A:** SOUL SESSIONS is organized by Black Therapists in AZ. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SOUL SESSIONS is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Phoenix, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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