Join us for a transformative healing circle that bridges BIPOC and non-BIPOC therapists through the framework of AEDP. Within this carefully cultivated space, the circle will create a safe and supportive environment to lower defenses, facilitate open discussions about racialized trauma, and foster collective healing.

Through experiential learning and authentic dialogue, therapists will deepen their understanding of how racialized trauma manifests both societally and within the therapeutic relationship.

This intimate and professional setting offers a unique opportunity to examine systemic racism’s impact on mental health practice while developing enhanced cultural attunement skills.

Together, we’ll strengthen clinical effectiveness with BIPOC clients, assess our own positions within the therapeutic space, and forge authentic allyship across cultural boundaries. This workshop combines personal growth with professional development, creating lasting impact for both clinicians and their clients.

Bringing together diverse expertise in racial trauma healing and AEDP therapy:

Sonya Parker is a skilled therapist and doctoral student researching the psychological, physiological, and epigenetic impact of racialized trauma.

Connie Rhodes and Marsha Elliot specialize in healing circle facilitation within organizational and educational settings.

James Santos, a marriage and family therapist and member of the AEDP DBEI Committee, supports the Institute’s efforts and growth in this topic.

Nicky Cameron and Tabitha Azor-Douyon bring specialized experience in healing racial trauma within BIPOC communities through their outpatient practices.

Heloise Ridley’s doctoral research focuses on culturally-attuned counseling for BIPOC college students. 

Steve Carroll, an experienced AEDP™ Supervisor and therapist, is passionate about  healing racial trauma in BIPOC communities.