WMHCA: Generational Trauma and Generational Healing

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1 CE Recorded: Summer, 2024

This training will provide information on generational trauma and generational healing in marginalized communities. We go in detail about the meaning of generational trauma and generational healing and connect it with therapeutic approaches. We will demonstrate therapeutic interventions, and present case studies. The knowledge gained from our training will help clinicians working with diverse populations.

Objectives: Learn what is generational trauma, symptoms of generational trauma, how to provide generational healing

Outline: The training will be about two hours long with two 10 minute breaks ● Introductions (10mins) ● Overview of presentation (5 mins) ● Providing facts and discussion (5 mins) ● What is generational trauma? (15 mins) ● What is multigenerational transmission process (10 mins) ● Signs and symptoms with discussion (5 mins) ● What is generational healing (10 mins) ● Indigenous communities and generational healing (10 mins) ● Asian communities and generational healing (10 mins) ● Demonstrate different therapy techniques (20 mins) ● Provide case study examples and discuss therapy techniques (10 min) ● Questions (10 mins)

EPDC CE Hours: 1

Presenter: Raman Basanti & Antonia Ramos

**Raman Basanti** is a licensed mental health counselor in WA state, and a pre-licensed clinical psychologist. She has been working in the field of mental health for almost 10 years. Raman has experience working with a diverse population in both outpatient and inpatient settings and has extensive experience in providing trauma-focused therapeutic interventions, individual and family therapy, conducting groups, and psychological evaluations. She has experience working with survivors of childhood sexual trauma, victims of CSAM and human trafficking. Raman is also a member of the family advocacy outreach network at NCMEC, and is am trained in EMDR, IFS, TF-CBT, DBT, and ACT and her work includes a focus on generational trauma and generational healing in marginalized communities. **Antonia Ramos** is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, pronouns she/her/hers. She has an M.S in Art Therapy from Florida State University. Antonia strives to bring the spirit of reclamation into session. Reclaiming parts of us lost to trauma experienced throughout life. She supports and encourages every part of you to enter the therapy space however feels right, polished or not. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in art, traditional indigenous practices, acceptance, and a relationship built between two people aimed at helping you on your healing journey. She has experience working with individuals experiencing multi-cultural issues, generational trauma, trauma experiences, substance misuse, transitional phases, PTSD, LGBTQIA+ experiences, relationship problems, depression, and anxiety. Her approach to wellness is LAUGHTER! She loves a deep loud laugh. She enjoys art making, snuggling her dog, trying new recipes, and exploring her style.