Addressing Vicarious Trauma

Counselors, educators, youth service providers, organizers, and others responsible for managing and helping others navigate these dangerous and unprecedented times are not exempt from the stress, concern, and related effects of these times. In fact, many in these positions experience vicarious trauma. Join us for an in-depth discussion on vicarious trauma. In conversation with psychotherapist, Iya Rev. DeShannon Bowens, we will explore individual and institutional approaches to addressing vicarious trauma.

Moderator: Lumumba Akinwole-Bandele, Organizer, Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, and Adjunct Lecturer, CUNY School of Professional Studies

Guest speaker: Iya Rev. DeShannon Bowens, Founder, ILERA Counseling & Education Services

This event is part of the 2022 Community & Youth Organizing series, hosted by the Youth Studies programs at the CUNY School of Professional Studies. Additional events include We Keep Us Safe! Alternatives to Policing on January 12, and No One is Illegal on January 19.