Utilizing the 3EM Model to Increase Participation of Black Men as Clients, Counselors and Counselor Educators

African American men are underrepresented in counseling as clients, as counselors and as counselor educators. Drawing on his qualitative study of Black men in the profession, Dr. Jason Branch, LPC, ACS, NCC presents the 3EM Model — Exposure, Education, Engage, Mentor — as a practical framework for changing that.

This session was recorded at the Black Mental Health Symposium.

Learning objectives

After this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the cultural, systemic and historical barriers that keep African American men from participating in counseling.
• Identify the five themes from the presenter’s research on Black men in counselor education, including mentorship, stigma and representation.
• Apply the four parts of the 3EM Model — Exposure, Education, Engage and Mentor — to recruitment, retention and clinical practice.
• Plan specific advocacy and support steps for Black men in your own practice setting, agency or training program.

Who it’s for

Counselors, social workers, counselor educators, supervisors and graduate students. No prior knowledge is assumed.

Presenter

Dr. Jason Branch, LPC, ACS, NCC

Continuing education credit

1.0 CE hours. To earn your certificate, watch the full session, pass the post-test and complete the course evaluation.