Intergenerational Trauma Among Asian American & Asian Immigrant Communities (Webinar Series)

Webinar 3: Promoting Intergenerational Communication & Healing Recording & Slides

August 27, 2024

About

In the last webinar of the Intergenerational Trauma Among AAAI Communities series, we will explore community and clinical practices that promote effective communication and mutual understanding across AAAIs of different generations. Specifically, we will discuss barriers and benefits of cross-generational communication, learn from success stories of community programs that bring generations together, and explore culturally sensitive practices that facilitate the healing of AAAI children and families from intergenerational trauma.

Learning Objectives

As a result of attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the unique cultural and historical background that might impact cross-generational communication among AAAI families.

  2. Describe at least two mental health benefits of cross-generational communication

  3. Identify at least two community programs or clinical practices that promote cross-generational understanding and healing from trauma in AAAI families.

Moderator:

Cruz Chan, M.A., LMFT, RDT
Clinical Manager, Healing for Asians at Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc. (RAMS), San Francisco
Email: cruzchan@ramsinc.org

A Cantonese and Mandarin-speaking clinician, Cruz graduated from California Institute of Integral Studies (San Francisco), with a Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Drama Therapy.  In Cruz's new role as Clinical Manager, Cruz will be further developing the RAMS Healing for Asians program which provides trauma informed mental health services to limited English speaking Asian victims of crime. This RAMS program is part of San Francisco’s multi-system, initial answer and collaborative solution to the “Anti-Asian Hate”. Cruz is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist as well as a Registered Drama Therapist. Cruz's background also includes providing mental health services to children, youth, families and adults at RAMS outpatient and school-based programs. Prior to clinical work, Cruz has also participated in many drama performances and was a radio host and producer in Macau. Currently, Cruz is actively receiving training in psychodrama under the guidelines of the American Board of Examiner of Psychodrama, Group Psychotherapy and Sociometry (ABE), and presented in the 2020 North American Drama Therapy Association Conference.

Speakers:

Soo Jin Lee, LMFT
Executive Director
Email: soojin@yellowchaircollective.com
Slides

Soo Jin Lee, a licensed therapist and executive director of Yellow Chair Collective, as well as co-founder of Entwine Community, has carved a significant path in mental health advocacy, deeply influenced by her experiences as an undocumented Asian immigrant. Her approach to mental health care, centered on understanding and addressing the unique challenges of similar communities, has led her to co-author the impactful book, "Where I Belong: Healing Trauma and Embracing Asian American Identity." Soo Jin's work, recognized on platforms such as NPR, PBS, CBS, and CUNY, reflects her commitment to culturally sensitive services and the importance of community support in healing and identity formation.

Yee Wan (Ingrid) Chung, LPCC
Clinical Trauma Professional Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant,
SMH Clinical Program Manager
Email: ichung@ahschc.org
Slides

Ingrid has been in the community mental health field since 2002. She focuses on Southeast Asian Mental Health Program Development and intergenerational therapy work. Ingrid works with the Asian Health Services Specialty Mental Health Prevention team, concentrating on developing engaging interventions and combating mental health stigma. Targeted groups include, but are not limited to, M2B, parents of children aged 0-5, adolescents, and both young and older adults. Ingrid’s goal is to heal intergenerational trauma through diverse voices and stories. Yee Wan (Ingrid) Chung is a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with training in trauma treatment and clinical supervision.