DSW Candidate – Olivia Yearns, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
The Silent Influencers: What Drives Black Women to Choose Their Mates
DSW Candidate – Olivia Yearns, lCSW
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:30 AM- 11:45 AM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
The Silent Influencers: What Drives Black Women to Choose Their Mates
This presentation will showcase a comprehensive composite paper that integrates three key components: a systematic literature review, a conceptual framework, and a practical application paper. Grounded in the Drive Alignment Framework, this work explores how aligning needs and values can empower Black women to make intentional relationship decisions that foster healthier partnerships and strengthen family structures within the Black community.
The first section, a systematic literature review, examines the values, needs, and cultural influences shaping Black women’s mate selection processes. It identifies critical themes, such as parental influence, systemic barriers, and societal expectations, providing a foundation for understanding the challenges in this domain. The second section introduces the Drive Alignment Framework, a conceptual model grounded in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. This model highlights the importance of aligning emotional, psychological, and practical needs to promote self-awareness and improve relationship dynamics.
This composite paper’s third component is the practical application paper, which provides clinicians with actionable tools to support Black women in making value-aligned mate selection decisions. Utilizing the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy modality, this section incorporates assessments to help clients identify and prioritize their values and needs. These tools promote clarity, self-awareness, and relationship intentionality while addressing systemic and cultural challenges. This presentation aims to foster healthier relationships, challenge stereotypes, and contribute to the overall well-being and resilience of the Black community.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Learn how systemic barriers, cultural expectations, and societal stereotypes uniquely affect the mate selection process for Black women.
- Identify and articulate the core values and beliefs that influence mate selection among Black women and recognize how these values shape their relationship preferences.
- Understand Drive Ailment Framework.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider 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: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
