Event date: 9/15/2021 Export event Mark Wills / Thursday, September 2, 2021 / Categories: Uncategorized The Intersections of Historical Mass Trauma, Racial Terrorism and African American Mental Health NASW Massachusetts Noon-2 p.m. Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome (P.T.S.S.) is a theory that explains the etiology of many of the adaptive survival behaviors in African American communities throughout the United States and the Diaspora. It is a condition that exists as a consequence of multigenerational oppression of Africans and their descendants resulting from centuries of chattel slavery. Participants will learn strategies to combat institutionalized racism and promote healing. Approved for 2 CEUs Register for The Intersections of Historical Mass Trauma, Racial Terrorism and African American Mental Health Previous Article Chapter Chat: Social Work Month Next Article Virtual School Social Work Conference: Antiracist Practice Principles for School Social Workers Print 1619 Tags: virtual continuing education webinar chapter massachusetts Related articles Borderless Care: Navigating Transnational Caregiving in a Globalized World Cultural Humility: A Practice of Curiosity and Accountability for Social Workers Social Workers’ Role in Addressing Harmful Substance Use Emotional Intelligence in Social Work: Strengthening Professional Practice New Trends in Substance Abuse Focusing on Alcohol and Cannabis