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Please join us on Monday, February 3rd, 2025 from 7pm to 9pm as we hear from Dr. Jessica Brown who will help us understand Transgenerational Trauma in African Americans.
Transgenerational Trauma in African Americans: This training explores the concept of transgenerational trauma and how it shows up in African American individuals and families. We will explore the impact of racism and race-related stress across generations and identify how it impacts self-concept, mental health, relationships, and family dynamics.
Dr. Jessica Young Brown is a licensed clinical psychologist who works as clinician, educator, consultant, and speaker. She is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University. There she teaches in the area of applied psychology and coordinates undergraduate internship experiences. Her research and clinical work focus on making mental health accessible and equitable for people in marginalized communites, and equipping mental health professionals to better serve these communities. Dr. Brown’s areas of consulta)on include the impact of racism and race-related stress on mental health, transgenerational and cultural trauma, and the intersection of faith and mental health. In addition to various peer-reviewed and popular media articles, Dr. Brown is the author of Making Space at the Well: Mental Health and the Church.
Please click on this link to join the session.