Choosing to Break Free: Understanding the Impact of Internalized Oppression Upon African-Descended Persons
Overview
The most recent societal unrest in response to the increased visibility of police killings of African Americans highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the collective historical trauma experienced by the African American population. In this Stress, Trauma, and Resilience (STAR) Seminar, Dr. Brinell Anderson will explore the historical trauma experienced by African Americans utilizing Dr. Linda James Myers’ Phases of the Psychology of Oppression as the framework. This understanding will allow participants to develop ways to sensitively respond to the African American community, including learning strategies for healing from the effects of collective trauma. Attendees will be exposed to culturally-congruent trauma recovery and healing strategies which can be used by both African-American clinicians as well as patients.
Learning objectives
- Describe the types of collective trauma the African American community has endured
- Delineate the five phases of the psychology of oppression
- Describe internalized oppression as an effect of collective historical trauma
- Explain the role of African-centered psychology in addressing this collective historical trauma
- Name three culturally congruent resilience-building strategies for African American persons who have experienced collective historical trauma
Training times
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