Trauma, Culture & Identity in Care

Workshop Description

Trauma does not occur in a vacuum; it is shaped by cultural context, identity, and lived experience. This workshop explores the intersection of trauma, culture, and identity and how these factors influence clinical presentation, assessment, and treatment. Participants will examine cultural humility, power dynamics, and counselor self-awareness as essential components of trauma-informed practice. The training emphasizes culturally responsive clinical approaches while maintaining ethical neutrality and respect for diverse identities within counseling relationships. 3 CEs May 7th, 2026 Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to: Examine how cultural and identity factors influence trauma responses and clinical presentation. Apply culturally responsive strategies to trauma-informed counseling practice. Increase counselor self-awareness regarding bias, power, and cultural positioning in clinical work. Presenter: Dr. Sherie Hawkins PhD, LPC, NCC, CPCS Sherie Hawkins is the Founder and Program Director of MindPath Innovations and someone who firmly believes that continuing education should be smart, meaningful, and yes, actually enjoyable. With a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision and years of experience as a licensed professional counselor, educator, supervisor, and trainer, Sherie brings both clinical depth and real-world wisdom to every learning experience she designs. Her work lives at the intersection of trauma-informed care, ethics, supervision, and professional development—and she is deeply committed to helping clinicians feel more confident, competent, and grounded in their work. In her own clinical practice, Sherie is a Certified EMDR practitioner and conducts EMDR Intensive experiences for clients. She is progressive in her approach to treatment and is currently launching a medication-assisted trauma release experience.