Speaker(s):
Presentation: The presentation will increase your knowledge and awareness about the link between historical and intergenerational trauma, and the current challenges for women of color. The presenter will discuss culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed practices you can use with your clients in individual and group sessions. The purpose is to have a transparent, informative discussion about the status of Women of Color in our offices, our treatment centers and in our communities.
Objectives:
- Describe the link between historical trauma and the challenges faced today by Women of Color
- Identify culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed practices with individuals and communities
- Recognize and discuss your own conscious and unconscious perceptions that could interfere with treatment