Expanding the Narrative: Healing During Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and Beyond

When: Wednesday, May 24 - 11:30 AM

Duration: 2 hours

Location: Zoom

Event Details:

The Asian diaspora living in the United States is multicultural, multigenerational, and multidimensional, but whitewashing often ignores these multiplicities. Providing care and support often benefits from an increased understanding of trauma and racism within social and historical contexts. Moderated by CTAC’s Daniel Tanh, LCSW, this innovative “performance and panel” presentation will highlight important concepts to consider when connecting with such a diverse population. The six panelists will engage attendees in both a learning opportunity and an experience that looks at their healing journeys through acts of creative self-expression. 

By the end of the webinar, learners will be able to:

• Recognize manifestations of racism that have impacted the mental health and wellbeing of the diverse Asian/Pacific Islander American population.
• Describe examples of intergenerational and historical trauma that affect various Asian diaspora communities.
• Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the role of the mental health system in healing and ways to do this both within and outside of it.

**This event offers 2 CE's**