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Trauma can be experienced in a myriad of ways; it is not limited to a war, pandemic, systemic oppression, religious persecution, or scarcity. It can manifest as a result of profound migration stories, sudden death of a loved one, relentless cultural shaming, maladaptive attachment styles, and unresolved inner childhood wounds.

Additionally, within one's therapeutic work with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour), an overlap between cultural expectations and trauma responses could exist involving interactions with family and community.

As mental health practitioners, it is essential to explore the duality of these trauma responses; that is, what may be considered unacceptable in one culture is lauded in another, hence causing somatic and inner conflict within the BIPOC psyche.

This online presentation is based on content from my book (Routledge, 2024) of the same title; it will offer an overview of how trauma is encountered, internalized, and perpetuated in BIPOC communities and discuss the practical application of a trauma-informed framework designed specifically for BIPOC clients to process, unlearn, and break Intergenerational trauma cycles.

Thursday, November 14, 2024
5 - 6 PM ET

 

About The Presenter

Dr. Pavna Sodhi, MEd., CCC, Ed.D, RP (she/her), is a registered psychotherapist, author, speaker, and adjunct professor residing in Ottawa, Canada.

With over 25 years of psychotherapeutic and research experience, Dr. Sodhi has interacted with a multitude of populations in various clinical, academic, and supervisory spaces.

Her professional background and personal narrative offer a unique research perspective regarding culturally responsive trauma-informed work, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) communities, and immigrant mental health.

Her research has been featured in national and international scholarly journals and books. She credits her Punjabi-Sikh upbringing and lived experience for her continued interest in these timely topics.

As a productive ally, she takes pride in decentring systemic racism, breaking barriers, and encouraging others to be culturally responsive. Her latest book titled, Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy for BIPOC Communities: Decolonizing Mental Health (Routledge) was launched in June 2024.

The knowledge level of the audience is Introductory. This event will be recorded and is eligible for 1 CEC. 

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Ontario Anglophone Director Event - Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy for BIPOC Communities: Decolonizing Mental Health

  • Thursday Nov 14 2024, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM