Community Mental Health Fireside Chat with Program Chair Kini Chang

This intimate event offers prospective students, community members, and aspiring mental health professionals an opportunity to hear directly from Professor Chang about her vision for the Community Mental Health program and the evolving needs of the communities therapists serve today.

Drawing from her extensive experience as a clinician, educator, activist, and advocate for social justice, she will share insights into trauma-informed care, collective healing, intergenerational resilience, and the ways therapists can create meaningful change both within and beyond the therapy room. 

Inspired by themes explored in her recent presentations and public conversations, this discussion will examine how mental health practitioners can respond to systemic inequities while fostering connection, empowerment, and healing in diverse communities. Watch Kini Chang on Intergenerational Trauma, Resilience, and Collective Healing.

The evening will include a moderated conversation with Dr. Chang followed by an opportunity for audience questions and dialogue. Whether you are considering graduate study, currently working in community-based settings, or simply interested in the intersections of mental health, social change, and collective well-being, we invite you to join us for this inspiring conversation.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the Community Mental Health program's distinctive approach, which integrates rigorous clinical training with cultural humility, social justice, and community engagement.

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