Cultural Humility: Addressing the Goldilocks Syndrome

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Presented by Dr. Witni Jackson, LCSW, MAC

Thursday, October 23, 2025

9:10am-10:10am PT / 11:10am-12:10pm CT / 12:10pm-1:10pm ET

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Event held online via Zoom. Zoom link will be available on course page in “My Courses” upon event registration. ​

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This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 1.0 APA CEs for Psychologists, 1.0 IL CEUs for Counselors and Social Workers, 1.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSW, and LMFTs, or 1.0 NBCC Clock Hours.

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Program Description: 

Goldilocks Syndrome refers to the idea that things must be “just right.” Professionals have started using this term to refer to situations where an individual seeks moderation rather than too much of one way or another. Someone stuck in Goldilocks Syndrome will suffer when faced with decision making, relationships, and management. 

This course aims to equip helping professionals with an understanding of cultural humility, using the Goldilocks syndrome as a framework for exploring the challenges of balancing cultural perspectives. The course will cover the Goldilocks story, discuss the concept of decentralizing the colonizer’s perspective, and offer strategies for moving forward in an ethical, culturally humble way.

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Learning Objectives:​

After attending this introductory-level program, participants will be able to:

• Define cultural humility and its importance.

• Explain the Goldilocks Syndrome and its relevance to cultural humility.

• Recognize the impact of colonialism and how to decentralize the colonizer’s perspective.

• Identify practical steps for integrating cultural humility into practice.

• Develop strategies to endure culturally responsive and ethically grounded work.

This program meets APA’s continuing education STANDARD 1.3: Program content focuses on topics related to psychological practice, education, or research other than application of psychological assessment and/or intervention methods that are supported by contemporary scholarship grounded in established research procedures. 

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Program Pricing:

General Admission: $20

The Chicago School Faculty/Staff/Alumni/Site Supervisors: $15*

Students: $10*

(*Please email officeofce@thechicagoschool.edu for coupon code. Code must be entered at time of checkout to receive discount.)

Refund Policy: 100% of tuition is refundable up to 48 hours before the program. Within 48 hours of the program, and at any point in Homestudy format, tuition is nonrefundable.

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About the Speaker:

Witni Jackson, DSW, LCSW, MAC 

Dr. Witni Jackson is a seasoned social work professional with over 15 years of experience in mental health, crisis intervention, and program management. She holds a Doctorate in Social Worker from Capella University, a Master’s in Social Work from Georgia State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Spelman College. Dr. Jackson’s expertise spans various sectors, including veteran’s services, mental health care and community outreach.

Currently working as a social worker at the Department of Veteran Affairs, Dr. Jackson serves as a subject matter expert offering education and consultation to both internal and external stakeholders. In addition to her federal service, Dr. Jackson is the CEO and Instructor at Kuna Consulting, LLC where she designs and delivers accredited educational programs for social worker, professional counselors and addiction therapists across Georgia.

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Target Audience:​

Target Audience: Mental health professionals, educators, and students.

Psychologists. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1.0 continuing education credits. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to process these feelings during discussion periods. 

Counselors/Clinical Counselors. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available 1.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for counselors and clinical counselors. License Number: 197.000159

Social Workers. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1.0 hours of continuing education. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to provide continuing education programming for social workers. License Number: 159.001036

MFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs. Course meets the qualifications for 1.0 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. If you are licensed outside of California please check with your local licensing agency to to determine if they will accept these CEUs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to offer continuing education programming for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an accredited or approved postsecondary institution that meets the requirements set forth in Sections 4980.54(f)(1), 4989.34, 4996.22(d)(1), or 4999.76(d) of the Code.

National Board. This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 1.0 NBCC Clock Hours. The Chicago School-Counselor Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 3036. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Chicago School-Counselor Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 

Non Psychologists. Most licensing boards accept Continuing Education Credits sponsored by the American Psychological Association but non-psychologists are recommended to consult with their specific state-licensing board to ensure that APA-sponsored CE is acceptable.

*Participants must attend 100% of the program in order to obtain a Certificate of Attendance.

If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them. Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to OfficeofCE@thechicagoschool.edu. There is no commercial support for this program nor are there any relationships between the CE Sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could reasonably be construed as conflicts of interest.

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