Description

Clients seeking treatment for religious trauma is increasing in demand across the United States and beyond. benefit from understanding more about in complex intersections of religion and trauma and learn about the protective factors of religion as well as the risk factors in the treatment of trauma survivors. Within the Polynesian and LDS cultures, there are a number of similarities and parallels. The tenets of these cultures can diminish the opportunities for personal and individual development, especially in light of the high focus on communal needs and community values. Clinicians attending this session will learn about the impact of religious institutions on marginalized communities. This presentation will explore and better understand the complexities of navigating racial/ethnic identity within the context of religion, with a focus on the LDS context. Participants will learn about how the mental health of racial/ethnic minorities is impacted within religious institutions.

Speaker
Moderator LaShawn C. Williams, EdD, LCSW