Register: Intergenerational Trauma Among Asian American & Asian Immigrant Communities (Webinar Series)

In this webinar series, PHI’s Lotus Project will delve into the profound impacts of intergenerational trauma on Asian American & Asian immigrant (AAAI) communities.

Drawing on historical events, cultural context, personal narratives, and relevant research/case studies, speakers will explore how trauma may be “passed down” through generations and how it shapes the mental health, physical health, and identity of Asian Americans and immigrants today. Speakers will also discuss how systemic racism, immigration challenges, and cultural expectations contribute to intergenerational trauma, and will provide insight into how individuals and communities can work towards healing. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between history, culture, and mental health in Asian American communities, and will be equipped with therapeutic resources and strategies to support those affected by intergenerational trauma.

Webinar 3: Promoting Intergenerational Communication & Healing

In the last webinar of the Intergenerational Trauma Among AAAI Communities series, we will explore community and clinical practices that promote effective communication and mutual understanding across AAAIs of different generations. Specifically, we will discuss barriers and benefits of cross-generational communication, learn from success stories of community programs that bring generations together, and explore culturally sensitive practices that facilitate the healing of AAAI children and families from intergenerational trauma.

Date & Time:  Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | 1-2:30pm PT

Learning Objectives

As a result of attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand the unique cultural and historical background that might impact cross-generational communication among AAAI families.

• Describe at least two mental health benefits of cross-generational communication

• Identify at least two community programs or clinical practices that promote cross-generational understanding and healing from trauma in AAAI families.

*Continuing Education: RAMS is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA) to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. For this webinar, RAMS is offering 1.5 hours of continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs, and LPCCs. RAMS maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

Moderator:

Cruz Chan, LMFT, RDT – Clinical Manager, Healing for Asians at Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc. (RAMS), Trainer, Lotus Project

Speakers:

Jin Lee, LMFT – Executive Director, Yellow Chair Collective

Yee Wan (Ingrid) Chung, LPCC – Clinical Trauma Professional Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, SMH Clinical Program Manager

Webinar 2: Southeast Asian Youth & Families

In this webinar, PHI’s Lotus Project will further explore the impacts of and approaches to address intergenerational trauma within AAAI communities, with a focus on the experiences of Southeast Asian communities. Speakers will discuss the unique historical contexts, experiences and personal narratives related to Southeast Asian intergenerational trauma and learn about culturally sensitive practices used to promote healing for Southeast Asian youth and across generations.

Date & Time:  Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | 1-2:30pm PT

Learning Objectives

As a result of attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Describe at least two effects of intergenerational trauma on the physical and mental health of Southeast Asian youth.

• Identify at least two strategies on how to support the healing of Southeast Asian youth and families dealing with intergenerational trauma.

*Continuing Education: RAMS is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA) to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. For this webinar, RAMS is offering 1.5 hours of continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs, and LPCCs. RAMS maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

Moderator:

Cruz Chan, LMFT, RDT – Clinical Manager, Healing for Asians at Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc. (RAMS), Trainer, Lotus Project

Speakers:

Mory Chhom, MPH – Director of Population-Focused Prevention Early Intervention at RAMS

Hoa My Nguyen, LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Webinar 1: Background & Impacts

Date & Time:  Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | 1-2:30pm PT

Learning Objectives

As a result of attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Describe at least two effects of intergenerational trauma on the physical health of AAAI individuals.
• Describe at least two effects of intergenerational trauma on the mental/psychological health of AAAI individuals.
• Identify at least two strategies on how to support the healing of AAAI individuals affected by intergenerational trauma.

*Continuing Education: RAMS is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA) to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. For this webinar, RAMS is offering 1.5 hours of continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs, and LPCCs. RAMS maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

Moderator:

Cruz Chan, LMFT, RDT – Clinical Manager, Healing for Asians at Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc. (RAMS), Trainer, Lotus Project

Speakers:

Andrew Wooyoung Kim, PhD –  Assistant Professor of Anthropology, UC Berkeley

Andrea Chan, Psy.D – Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Richmond Area Multi-Services (RAMS)

Soo Jin Lee, LMFT – Executive Director of Yellow Chair Collective; Co-founder of Entwine Community; Co-Author of ‘Where I Belong: Healing Trauma and Embracing Asian American Identity

Originally published by The Lotus Project