VSC Podcast Episode 47 - Anti-Racism and Therapy - a podcast by Victim Service Center

For Black History Month, the VSC, as part of their table talk grant award from the Central Florida Foundation, is launching a mini-podcasting series this month: the Healing Begins Here Series!

This series will have 4 episodes focusing on issues affecting Black and African American Communities and ways we can advocate for Black survivors of Trauma and Sexual Violence.

On the second episode of this mini-series, VSC Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell sat down with UCF Professor Dr. Reshawna Chapple and VSC Had Therapist Brandi Godbee to chat about Anti-Racism and Therapy. Tune in as we discuss what Anti-Racism really means and how mental health professionals can create safe anti-racist spaces for their Black Identified Clients.

Dr. Reshawna L. Chapple uses she/her pronouns and is an associate professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Central Florida. She is an anti-racist, social justice scholar whose areas of clinical practice and research include intersectional identity, mental health disparities and access to culturally responsive services for Black women, Deaf women, and other marginalized communities. She received her BSW, MSW and PhD in Justice Studies from Arizona State University.

Brandi Godbee uses she/her pronouns and is the lead therapist at the VSC and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. She is trained in EMDR and is a certified clinical trauma professional. Brandi has been advocating for sexual trauma survivors through VSC since 2012 and supports every person’s right to peace and freedom in their lives.

You can listen to this episode on our Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/h34JUdH-N04

You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

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