Description

The current sociocultural and sociopolitical realities of the world, requires both an examination of individual and systemic experiences affecting the lives of many BIPOC communities, including Latinx communities. This presentation will examine how systemic and structural violence continues to perpetuate ideologies of colonialism and white-bodied supremacy, and how these processes impact our ability to create meaningful change, both individually and systemically. The presentation will discuss ethno-racial trauma and race-related stress, while elucidating ways to heal and to remain maladjusted to unhealthy environmental circumstances among Latinx individuals and communities. The presentation will discuss strategies and approaches that may increase engagement and wellness among Latinos.

Learning objectives:

1. Define ethno-racial trauma

2. Identify race-related stressors for Latinx communities and individuals

3. Discuss meaningful strategies and approaches when working with Latinx persons with mental health challenges

4. Address how systemic and structural violence impacts Latinx communities’ well-being

Who should attend? This webinar is designed for substance use and co-occurring disorders counselors and clinicians who work with Latinx populations and are interested in learning about the vulnerabilities and uniqueness of these populations.

About the presenters: 

Miguel Gallardo, PsyD- Dr Miguel Gallardo has been a long- time collaborator for the previous National Hispanic and Latino Addiction Technology Transfer Center and now National Hispanic and Latino Mental Health Technology Transfer Center. His expertise in culturally responsive approaches has been instrumental for our audience that has included addiction counselors, clinicians, clinical social workers, psychologist, mental health counselors and graduate level students. Dr. Gallardo´s sensibility and awareness in describing the social, historical, community and individual factors that have an impact on the mental health of Latinos has been recognized and appreciated by our audiences. Dr Gallardo has been a presenter at our conferences and has also facilitated webinars, and in all of those he has been well-organized, articulate and responsible in presenting the information. We are grateful to have him as one of our main collaborators.