White Trauma: Vulnerability and Dismantling Systemic Racism

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Recorded: Spring, 2025 2 CEs

Racism, at its most basic level, is a lens though which people interpret, naturalize, and reproduce inequality. We all struggle to truly see one another due to the conditioning and trauma that has been imposed upon us, which becomes the breeding ground for implicit bias and racial disconnection. Racism is not a “white” issue it is a systematic/structural issue designed to keep in place white cultural dominance. This system has caused harm to us all. What is in us will come out, unintentionally or intentionally, because The Body Keeps the Score.

Objectives:

Participants will:

• Learn how trauma can invade the body and skew perception.
• Have an increased awareness of how unconscious or unspoken racism compromise discussions and outcomes

EPDC CE Hours: 2

Presenter: Sherronda Jamerson, MA, CDP

Sherronda Jamerson is a seasoned professional with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (2012) from City University College in Seattle, WA, and certification as a Chemical Dependency Professional (2007). Sherronda’s career has been focused on advancing equity in healthcare and education through her work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (EDI). With extensive experience in designing, implementing, and presenting EDI training to healthcare professionals, schools, and community organizations, she has become a recognized expert on DEI and healthcare equity. Sherronda has presented at state, national, and international conferences, including those focused on behavioral health and global research, where she shares her knowledge with confidence, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to justice.