This trainer will explore historical trauma and its effect in a modern context, especially concerning intergenerational and racial trauma. There will be discussions on colorism, microaggressions, and oppression perpetrated by a society that continues to devalue, degrade, and demoralize specific populations and groups. This training will challenge clinicians and practitioners to understand their roles in advocating for clients individually, locally, nationally, and globally. It will also motivate counselors to be "change agents of justice" by facilitating change within systems that do not efficiently support or serve clients and patients. This training will also review some ethical case scenarios related to social injustices.
At the end of this training, participants will:
• Examine the nuances of historical trauma and social justice in culturally diverse settings.
• Explore issues related to social justice and how the ethical codes and principles align with treating clients and patients equally and fairly.
• Explain how racism and microaggressions can harm the therapeutic alliance or relationship.
• Exbibit ways clinicians and practitioners can be more trauma-informed and culturally responsive to reduce barriers facing marginalized, vulnerable, and oppressed populations.