Sydney Brodeur-Johnson (she/her), PhD, LCP, CEDS, is the Vice President of Clinical Services and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Accanto Health, the parent company of The Emily Program and Gather Behavioral Health.
Sydney’s passion is providing best-practice, research-informed, and multiculturally competent treatment to patients and their families suffering with eating disorders. She is committed to increasing access to effective treatment, training professionals to deliver gold-standard care, and empowering them to be the best providers and people they can be.
Dr. Brodeur-Johnson received her PhD in counseling psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 2005 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a concentration in the interdisciplinary treatment of adolescents with eating disorders. She assisted with the opening of Carolina House, a residential eating disorder treatment facility in Durham, NC, and was its first Clinical Director. From 2008 to 2019, Sydney served as the eating disorder specialist and Associate Director for Training at University Counseling Services at VCU. In that role, she maintained APA accreditation of the psychology internship program and was the administrator for the training program for students in psychology, social work, and counselor education. She also served as a member of the center’s executive team.
In her free time, Sydney enjoys spending time with her children and partner, being outdoors, listening to music, and traveling.
Implicit Bias and the Impact on Clinical Practice
In this seminar participants will explore the meaning, types, and functions of implicit bias. This workshop will assist participants in recognizing and exploring their implicit biases through experiential activities, self-reflection, and discussion. We will investigate the impact of implicit bias on our interactions with colleagues and clients and identify strategies for disrupting implicit bias to ensure a more inclusive and equitable treatment environment. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Increase understanding of implicit bias
- Identify personal implicit biases
- Recognize the impact of personal bias on clinical practice
- Identify strategies for disrupting implicit biases
Target Audience
Professional counselors, mental health professionals, dietitians, social workers, healthcare providers, and individuals seeking to expand their knowledge in these areas.
Learning Levels
- Intermediate
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Live Interactive Webinar
11:00 AM CDT - 12:00 PM CDT
EARN 1 CE Credit Hours
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About the speaker
Sydney Brodeur-Johnson, PhD, LCP, CEDS
Vice President, Clinical Services & EDI
CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour
CE Approvals
American Psychological Association
The Emily Program is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Emily Program maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
National Board for Certified Counselors
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CE Process Info
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