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Addressing Racial Trauma among Asian American Men through Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) – Part II
September 26, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm HST
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This two-part workshop series aims to address the critical but neglected issue of race-based trauma among Asian American men particularly of East Asian origin such as Korea, Japan, and China. It will suggest some practical strategies to promote wellness and empowerment using the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT is a non-pathologizing approach to therapy and skills building that emphasizes mindful acceptance and meaningful action rather than symptom reduction. This approach, alternatively known as Acceptance and Commitment Training, can also be utilized in non-clinical settings (e.g., church, temple) by practitioners who are not necessarily therapists (e.g., ministers, coaches, etc.)
Acceptance and Commitment Training is very compatible with indigenous Asian wellness practices such as mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion/wisdom traditions and can be well-suited for individuals who are less likely to seek mental health services due to stigma. When used in conjunction with communal support within an intersectional framework, ACT can be an effective approach for addressing racial trauma among Asian American men.
Who is this workshop series for?
This workshop series is for anyone interested in addressing racial trauma. You do not need to be a therapist nor an Asian American man. This workshop can benefit coaches, ministers, community organizers, healthcare workers, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding and dealing with racial trauma within an Asian American context.
Format of the workshop series:
This workshop series will utilize a qualitative method known as autoethnography and will include a case presentation using the presenter’s own lived experience with racial trauma.
What you will learn in Part II (September, 26, 2023)** of this workshop:
- Understand how the six processes of ACT can mitigate hurtful racial stereotypes
- Learn a simple way to implement ACT skills tailored for Asian American men
- Explore ways to use ACT as a supplement to indigenous Asian practices and cross cultural community-building
**Important: For those who have not attended Part I (August 29, 2023) of this series, it may be helpful to watch the recording of that session prior to attending Part II.