2 CEUs
BIPOC Mental Health Month: Trauma Healing in Asian American Community by CALIFORNIA SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK
Description:
Join us in recognizing BIPOC Mental Health Month with a focus on healing trauma within immigrant families and the Asian American community. This event provides an educational and supportive space to explore the unique mental health challenges faced by Asian Americans and immigrants, including cultural stigmas, generational trauma, and identity struggles that impact mental well-being. The event will feature Linda Yoon, LCSW, and Soo Jin Lee, LMFT, co-directors of Yellow Chair Collective and co-authors of Where I Belong: Healing Trauma and Embracing Asian American Identity. The workshop will be based on insights from their book, which can be found at whereibelongthebook.com. They will be joined by Amanda Lee, LCSW, to discuss racial and cultural trauma healing and mental wellness. The program includes historical, systemic, and cultural considerations, personal stories to showcase diverse narratives, strategies for fostering resilience and self-compassion, discussions on the role of cultural identity in mental health, and resources for ongoing individual and community support. Whether you are seeking to better support your clients or looking to deepen your understanding of the experiences of immigrant families and the Asian American community, this event aims to educate, raise awareness, foster understanding, and promote healing.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Historical, Systemic, and Cultural Considerations: Understanding the broader context of mental health challenges in the Asian American and immigrant communities.
Understand Cultural Stigmas: Gain insights into the cultural stigmas surrounding mental health within immigrant families and the Asian American community and how these stigmas impact mental well-being.
Identify Generational Trauma: Learn about the concept of generational trauma and its specific effects on immigrant families and Asian Americans.
Explore Identity Struggles: Understand the unique identity struggles faced by Asian Americans and immigrants and how these struggles contribute to mental health challenges.
Recognize the Role of Cultural Identity in Mental Health: Discuss the importance of cultural identity in shaping mental health experiences and strategies to integrate this understanding into mental health practices.
Develop Strategies for Resilience and Self-Compassion: Acquire practical strategies for fostering resilience and self-compassion among individuals from immigrant families and the Asian American community.
Learn Trauma-Informed Approaches: Gain knowledge on trauma-informed approaches to support the healing process in immigrant and Asian American communities.
Access Resources for Ongoing Support: Identify and utilize resources and tools for ongoing support and self-care for individuals and families within the immigrant and Asian American communities.
Implement Community Engagement: Learn ways to engage with and support the mental health needs of immigrant families and the Asian American community through community partnerships and collaborative efforts.