NYCAAMH’s Open Mic Night inspired an APAHM celebration and continuing education opportunity!
Several NYCAAMH artists and members–Keith Mar, Maureen P. Medina, Robin Mele, Daniel Tanh, and Linda Thai–will be taking the stage once again alongside others to participate in a continuing education event entitled “Expanding the Narrative: Healing During Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and Beyond” with the Community Technical Assistant Center at the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research.
The Asian diaspora living in the United States is multicultural, multigenerational, and multidimensional, but whitewashing often ignores these multiplicities. Providing care and support often benefits from an increased understanding of trauma and racism within social and historical contexts. Moderated by NYCAAMH and CTAC’s Daniel Tanh, LCSW, this innovative “performance and panel” presentation will highlight important concepts to consider when connecting with such a diverse population. Six panelists will engage attendees in both a learning opportunity and an experience that looks at their healing journeys through acts of creative self-expression.
By the end of the webinar, learners will be able to:
Recognize manifestations of racism that have impacted the mental health and well-being of the diverse Asian/Pacific Islander American population.
Describe examples of intergenerational and historical trauma that affect various Asian diaspora communities.
Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the role of the mental health system in healing and ways to do this both within and outside of it.
Watch this short video to find out more. Sign up for McSilver’s registration system and register for the event here.