44 DAYS & CAPS Mental Health Series: MIND-BODY HEALING FOR RACIAL STRESS AND TRAUMA with Dr. Shawan Worsley

Co-sponsored by the Black Leadership Coalition, High Potential Program, Counseling and Psychological Services, and the Intercultural Center

Join us for a deep dive with Dr. Shawan Worsley, Founder and Executive Director at Culture Ally.

This workshop examines the definition of racism, explores the concept of white-body supremacy, and considers the physical impact of racial ideologies. In particular, it explores how racial conditioning and racial trauma have impacted American racial bodies. Additionally, it considers how race and racism are experienced and transferred physically and emotionally through the body. The workshop also defines racial trauma and identifies how traumatic retentions impact individuals and racial groups.

Participants practice mindful activities that help mitigate racial trauma and disperse traumatic retentions. These mindful activities will teach participants strategies to still the hyperaroused body, decrease racial distress, help connect racialized bodies, and help heal traumatic responses. Food will be provided!