Addressing Domestic Violence Among Asian American & Asian Immigrant Communities (Webinar Series)

Webinar 2: Clinical Implications & Interventions

Date & Time: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
12- 1:30PM PT
Location: Zoom

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About

In this webinar, we will explore the research and clinical implications of domestic violence among Asian American & Asian immigrant (AAAI) children and families. Drawing from research evidence and clinical practice, we will discuss culturally competent and trauma-informed approaches for healing and recovery, including addressing stigma, shame, and generational trauma within the context of domestic violence, how to engage families in the healing process, and examples of culturally appropriate therapeutic modalities.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Describe at least two culturally responsive, trauma-informed clinical practices and interventions for addressing unique needs of AAAI children and families affected by domestic violence.

  2. Explain at least two strategies to overcome potential barriers to accessing and engaging in treatment for AAAI children and families impacted by domestic violence.

  3. Identify at least two positive outcomes of clinical practices and interventions on the mental health of AAAI children and families impacted by domestic violence.

*Continuing Education: RAMS is approved by the California Psychological Association (CPA) to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. For this webinar, RAMS is offering 1.5 hours of continuing education for psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs, and LPCCs. RAMS maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

Moderator:

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

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:

Hyunkag Cho, PhD
Associate Professor, Michigan State University School of Social Work

Dr. Hyunkag Cho is an associate professor in the School of Social Work at Michigan State University. His research has focused on intimate partner violence (IPV), survivors’ help seeking, perception of IPV, interpersonal and sociocultural factors for help seeking, and the process of selecting a source of help.

Shilpa Kapoor, Psy.D.
Owner/CEO

I am Dr. Shilpa Kapoor, a psychologist, trauma specialist, and relationship expert. I am licensed in California, New York and Virginia State. I am owner of the group practice Mind-Body Care in the Bay Area with two locations. I do direct clinical services as well as supervise, run trainings, run community presentations for clients and professionals. My areas of interest are intergenerational trauma, resilience and posttraumatic growth.

Sunita Roychoudhury, M.A., LMFT/LPCC
Counselor/Therapist

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a certified International Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coach. I work with couples, individuals, entrepreneurs and professionals from various cultures struggling with interpersonal relationships, life transitions, daily stressors and mental health concerns. I have a preference working with grief and adult children of alcoholics (ACA). As an artist and a therapist, I have a deep appreciation for reflective process and the innate wisdom that we inherently possess. I collaborate with clients in an integrative holistic approach, to cultivate and honor their inner wisdom using mindfulness, art and somatic practices.