Culturally Adapted Evidence-Based Interventions

About the Presenters

Dr. Vincentia Paul-Constantin,

Ph.D., LPC (GA/USVI), LMHC, NCC, ACS

Dr. Vincentia Paul-Constantin, a beacon of educational leadership and cultural competency, embodies the role of a lifelong educator and advocate. As the Founder and Executive Director of Beautifuldreamers.org, she brings a wealth of expertise as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, licensed both in the US Virgin Islands and the state of Georgia, and as a National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC).

Dr. Paul-Constantin's formidable academic achievements include a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's in Student Personnel Administration and Counseling, a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, a Master's in Special Education, an Educational Specialist degree (EdS), and a PhD in Specialized Education. She currently serves as the Chair of the United States Virgin Islands Board of Licensed Counselors and Examiners.

With over 20 years of experience as an educator, Dr. Paul-Constantin's work transcends conventional teaching methodologies. Her dedication to fostering an inclusive learning environment is evident through her work with Beautiful Dreamers (a non-profit organization), where she has been instrumental since July 2015. At Beautiful Dreams, she not only administers educational assessments but also provides invaluable training, consultation, and support for educators working with Haitian communities in the Virgin Islands.

Dr. Paul-Constantin's specialty lies in her cultural and social acumen, particularly with diverse ethnic groups such as Rastafarians and French Creole-speaking Haitians. Her fluency in French and French Creole (Haitian and Lucian) complements her extensive experience administering psychological assessments, such as the Woodcock-Johnson, WIAT, and K-TEA. This expertise positions her as a key instructor in courses that highlight multicultural considerations in mental health assessments—a crucial aspect she adeptly presents in workshops, aligning with the promotional materials that spotlight her role.

In her capacity as the Director of Social and Cultural Competency for The Justitia Foundation, Dr. Paul-Constantin's initiatives are rooted in the belief that social and cultural awareness is essential to individual development. Her approach—shaped by 14 years as a special education teacher and advocate—ensures that individuals, especially those with Learning Disabilities and Mental Illness, are empowered to become productive members of society. She is steadfast in her mission to cultivate and equip individuals and their families, working collaboratively with schools and communities to promote educational equity and culturally responsive pedagogy.



Dr. Paul-Constantin's vision is a society where education is both a reflective mirror and a window to a world of social and cultural diversity. Through her leadership, she inspires a celebration of every individual's unique story within the broader narrative of the community, fostering resilience and well-being among the youth she serves. Her holistic approach to education and her advocacy for cultural sensitivity stand as testament to her profound impact on the tapestry of modern education.

Agenda: 

9:50 ET – Sign In / Networking

9:55 ET – Welcome / Announcements / Introduction of Speaker

10:00 ET – Learning Objectives / Q&A

12:00 ET – Evaluation / Certificates

Content Area: Beginner / Intermediate: Information that builds on knowledge practitioners with some experience already have. This course focuses on skill-building or adding knowledge, following a brief overview of basic information, and involves using information in concrete situations and understanding the underlying structure of the material.

Audience: This presentation is intended and appropriate for licensed and pre-licensed counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, addiction counselors, peer support specialist, case managers, psychologists, and any professional engaged with clients in a behavioral or mental health setting.

Course Interaction & System Requirements: This live webinar presentation is interactive. Attendees & presenters may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions.

System requirements:

• Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher

• Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher

• Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible

Course Completion and CE Information:

To earn CE credit, participants must be on time, sign in and sign out, attend the entire course and complete a course evaluation. This is a 2 hour course. Partial credit is not permitted. Must be present the full 2 hours to receive CE certificate. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 2 business days of course completion.

CE Statements:

Summit BHC, provider #2057, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 07/31/2025 - 07/31/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 2 clinical continuing education credits.

Summit BHC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7161. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Summit BHC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NAADAC #188283 GACA #26-220-20

Registration Deadline: Registration will remain open until 5:00 ET on the day prior to the start of the training. In the event the training reaches capacity prior to that day/time, registration will close automatically.

CANCELATION NOTICE: Cancelations are eligible for full refund if cancelation notice is given in writing (via email) by June 2, 2026, 10:00am ET - 3 days prior to the event date. Refunds are not available for cancelations made within 3 days prior to the event date - registration fee is eligible for transfer to selected other offered training by this organization. 

PAYMENT NOTIFICATION: Payment will show as payable to American Association of Forensic Professionals - Justitia Foundation on your payment statement

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