VSC Podcast Episode 48 - Racial Trauma and Black Survivors - a podcast by Victim Service Center

As we continue celebrating Black History Month, today the third episode of our 4-part mini-podcasting series came out!

On the third episode of this mini-series, VSC Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell sat down with two amazing Mental Health Counselors: Tamara Nelson and Michelle Ilugbusi, to chat about Racial Trauma. Tune in as we discuss what Race is, the difference between Racial Trauma and Transgenerational Trauma, the effects Racial Trauma can have on those within the Black Community, and ways we can heal within the community and beyond.

Tamara Nelson uses she/her pronouns, received her Bachelors degree in Psychology and Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida where she is currently a staff Therapist with UCF’s Counseling and Psychological Services, and is one of our contract therapists at the VSC. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the state of Florida, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) with the Yoga Alliance. Tamara is passionate about the mental health profession and raising mental health awareness in marginalized communities.

Michelle Ilugbusi uses she/her pronouns and is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in the state of Florida. She earned her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL and is currently a therapist in Central Florida working with clients covering concerns such as grief, anxiety, depression, trauma and more. Michelle holds a passion for working with people of color as they navigate their various intersecting identities, as well as engaging in advocacy and anti-racist work.

Check out Michelle’s article on allyship here: https://medium.com/@Michelleoye/it-sounds-like-you-want-to-be-an-ally-c3b3f63471d3

And her anti-racism resources here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15K0U8QVF0xvsAQW-65kQnHNjfgnQVlsSn3nfJyYFSPM/edit

You can listen to this episode on our Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/ml7u6rDke5M

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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