2025 Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
Presentation Type
Round Table
Abstract
Black trans women face systemic barriers to mental health care, often ignored by traditional counseling models. This roundtable explores developing critical consciousness in psychology, supporting community resilience, and advocating for systemic change. Discussion centers on affirming, trauma-informed care that depathologizes experiences and fosters joy, strength, and self-determination.
Start Date
3-21-2025 1:00 PM
End Date
3-21-2025 1:50 PM
Location
McGregor Conference Room BC
Included in
Community Psychology Commons, Counseling Psychology Commons, Multicultural Psychology Commons, Social Justice Commons
Critical Consciousness, Community, and Systemic Change: Uplifting the Mental Health and Resilience Factors of Black Trans Women
McGregor Conference Room BC
Black trans women face systemic barriers to mental health care, often ignored by traditional counseling models. This roundtable explores developing critical consciousness in psychology, supporting community resilience, and advocating for systemic change. Discussion centers on affirming, trauma-informed care that depathologizes experiences and fosters joy, strength, and self-determination.