This virtual workshop will focus on the traumatic events and experiences of Cambodian refugees, immigrants, and their families. Cambodians were the most traumatized group of people. They continued to experience the effects of trauma after their resettlement in the early 1980’s and 1990’s. Because they were known to underutilize mental health services, a culturally informed approach to mental health was needed to better serve these traumatized Cambodians. Thus, a culturally specific, trauma-focused, and wellness-focused program was developed in 1999. This holistic program was designed to serve Cambodian residents in the County of Santa Clara in California. It has been refined at Gardner Health Services for 25 years now.
A cause-and-effect approach will be used to illustrate what happened to Cambodians during their premigration, migration, and post-migration. Details will be provided about the causes and effects of trauma. In addition, participants will learn about research data, lived experiences, and professional knowledge and skills acquired at Gardner.
This event will be hosted by the Ohana Center of Excellence on December 4.
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