Healing from the Trauma of Racism Workshop

The BIPOC community at Pacific University is invited to a day of "Healing from the Trauma of Racism." This is an all-day virtual workshop from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, that will be facilitated by Danette C. Gillespie-Otto, LCSW. 

Join us for this powerful experience as we gather with the BIPOC community of faculty, staff, and students at Pacific University for a day of healing, sponsored by the Office of Equity Diversity and Inclusion.

Register by 6 p.m. Oct. 21.

Racism is a form of trauma for Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color that is particularly insidious, because it is so pervasive, yet largely denied. When People of Color attempt to address racism directly, we are often met with outrage or tears. Rage, heartbreak, and terror may be some, of the effects of this ongoing toxic exposure. We may have difficulty sleeping. We may begin isolating. We may overeat or not eat enough. We may get to the point of breaking down. Because of the nature of systemic oppression, we cannot live in this country and escape the effects of racism. But we can end our isolation. We can gather together, care for one another and heal. —  Danette C. Gillespie-Otto, LCSW. 

Join the Office of EDI for this all-day virtual workshop, "Healing from the Trauma of Racism," from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. 

*Please Note:
This group is for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color only. For our White community members, please support our healing by sharing this opportunity with the people of color that you know and love.