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A Mourning Walk: An Autoethnographic Reflection of Intergenerational Trauma
A Mourning Walk PPT Lisa L. Moore, PhD, LICSW, will share excerpts from her autoethnographic memoir work-in-progress that addresses the intricacies of understanding how a traumatic event shapes a family narrative of resilience and the persistence of…
White/Black: Part 2 – The Descendants of the Crack Epidemic
White-Black Part 2- Descendants of the Crack Epidemic PPT In part two of our series, we further explore the disparities and systemic issues seen in the Black community, and discuss the impact they continue to have on mental illness and substance use disorder treatment. We will speak…
The Ethics of Care: Dismantling Racism
The Ethics of Care PPT Over the last 30 years, the changes in the workplace impacting working-class families, racial tensions between different races, and cultural influences have been slowly taking a psychological toll, though in a more diffuse, less detectable way than with anyone traumatic event. Psychotherapy, as…
Internet Gaming Disorder: Is that really a disease?
Internet Gaming Disorder PPT.PDF Dr. Brunner will review how internet gaming disorders are diagnosed and treated and how the structure of the internet and social media can reinforce the problem. There will be about 10 minutes for Q & A at the end of the presentation. Learning Objectives…
White/Black Part 1: A Tale of Two Opioid Epidemics
Black-White, A Tale of Two Opioid Epidemics PPT As the more publicized institutionally racist and oppressive practices like police brutality, poverty, and the racial wealth gap continue to ravage the Black community, there is a significant issue that has been allowed to permeate society with little notice…
Improving Mental Health Services for Refugee and Immigrant Families: Using Trauma Systems Therapy (TST-R) to Improve Engagement and Outcomes
Improving Mental Health Services PPT This webinar will focus on improving mental health services for refugee and immigrant children and families. Dr. Saida Abdi will present Trauma Systems Therapy for Refugees (TST-R), an intervention adapted for refugee and immigrant youth and families who have experienced trauma before resettlement…
Walking the Talk: Practicing Restorative Justice and Anti-Racism
The Center for Practice Transformation and the University of Minnesota’s School of Social Work and Continuing Education Series is proud to co-host this Special Webinar Series. In this session, Sheryl Wilson, restorative justice practitioner and trainer, will discuss how…
Shifting the Mental Health Paradigm to a Mind Body Healing Practice
This presentation focuses on the current mental health structure in Western society and how it affects Native people. Native people have a long history and experience of historical/inter-generational trauma within the United States. Native peoples’ history and relationship with…