Transforming Care for Racial Trauma

Location Details
The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre Auditorium
1145 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario
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Clinical Tools for Culturally Responsive Practice

Speaker

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Dr. Monica T. Williams

Dr. Monnica T. Williams, PhD, ABPP
Board-certified, licensed clinical psychologist & Canada Research Chair in Mental Health Disparities

An expert in her field and author of numerous scientific articles and books including her most recent A Clinician’s Guide to Healing the Wounds of Racial Trauma

Overview

In this compelling and practical 3-hour lecture, Dr. Monnica Williams, a leading voice on racial trauma, guides clinicians through an exploration of the profound impacts of racism on mental health. Drawing on her extensive research and clinical practice, Dr. Williams provides a deep dive into the complexities of racial trauma, offering actionable tools and insights to enhance culturally responsive care. Participants will learn practical approaches to recognizing and addressing racial trauma within therapeutic settings, equipping them with concrete strategies to support resilience and healing in their clients. Through this focused training, clinicians will build a solid foundation to meet the unique needs of racialized communities in a meaningful, trauma-informed way.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the Impact of Racial Trauma

  • Recognize Manifestations of Racial Trauma in
    Clinical Settings

  • Implement Culturally Responsive Therapeutic Techniques

  • Foster Resilience and Healing in Clients Affected by Racial Trauma

  • Address Systemic and Cultural Factors in Client Care

Target Audience

Clinicians, Researchers, Academics, Practitioners, Hospital administration

Date and time

February 20, 2025
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST

Location

The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre Auditorium 
1145 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario

Cost

$120 / person

Registration and information

To register, please click here.

For more information email conferences@theroyal.ca

Registration URL

https://cvent.me/b5XWrb