Intergenerational Trauma in the BIPOC Community and the Use of Art
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 15:00 -
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 17:00
Event duration 2 hours
General Admission + CEU Certificate:
USD 45.00
HUSSW Faculty, Staff, and Alumni Admission:
USD 35.00
Student Admission:
USD 10.00
About Intergenerational Trauma in the BIPOC Community and the Use of Art
This in-person workshop explores how creative arts can help clients understand and process intergenerational trauma.
Intergenerational Trauma in the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Community and the Use of Art
Thursday, September 17 | 3pm- 5pm (EST)
Howard University School of Social Work, Inabel Burns Lindsay Hall
In-Person Training
Facilitator:
Sharieka Mason, LSW, MSW, Cert. AEAC
Life Coaching with Sharieka, LLC
Program Overview:
This in-person, interactive workshop explores the role of art as a creative and supportive tool for understanding and addressing intergenerational trauma. Participants will examine the meaning and impact of intergenerational trauma, with particular attention to its historical roots and ongoing effects within Black and other BIPOC communities.
Through discussion, examples of artists who have used creative expression to process trauma, and a hands-on art/collage activity, participants will explore how trauma can influence emotional well-being, relationships, identity, and engagement within communities. The workshop will also consider how unresolved trauma may affect the mind, body, and overall well-being across generations.
Participants will gain practical strategies for incorporating creative approaches into trauma-informed practice and learn ways to facilitate deeper conversations with clients about intergenerational trauma and its impact on daily life and interpersonal relationships. The workshop is designed to strengthen professionals’ ability to support clients in the early stages of healing while creating safe and meaningful opportunities for reflection and expression.
*This training satisfies continuing education requirements in LTBTQIA+ and BIPOC Community Care
Learning Objectives
Participants will identify what intergenerational trauma is and how it affects the client and their community.
Participants will discover the history of intergenerational trauma in the BIPOC community.
Participants will discover how to incorporate art as a therapeutic tool during the healing process.
Participants will be able to identify the importance of art when dealing or coping with trauma.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is appropriate for social workers, counselors, therapists, behavioral and mental health professionals, educators, case managers, community-based practitioners, and other helping professionals interested in trauma-informed and creative approaches to healing.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026, 15:00
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 17:00
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Howard University School of Social Work
https://socialwork.howard.edu/
601 Howard Place, NW
The values of the Howard University School of Social Work are deeply rooted in the core principles of social justice, respect for diversity, and a commitment to the transformation of oppressive conditions. Grounded in the Black Perspective, the School prioritizes the experiences and strengths of African Americans, Africans in the Diaspora, and other marginalized communities. These values are integrated throughout the curriculum, promoting an appreciation for scientific knowledge, a sensitivity to systemic inequities, and a profound respect for the history and achievements of people from diverse backgrounds. Our program is committed to preparing students to challenge discriminatory systems, advocate for the well-being of underserved populations, and lead efforts to improve the quality of life for all. This focus on equity, empowerment, and social responsibility drives the education and professional practice of our graduates. Our Mission To prepare MSW graduates for advanced professional practice at local, national and international levels for the solution of human problems and to become leaders in their communities; and to prepare doctoral graduates for research, the professoriate, and leadership in the global community. We are dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge through discovery, research, partnerships, innovative practices, and other scholarly educational endeavors of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Graduates of the master's and doctoral degree programs are expected to become architects of liberating structures in culturally diverse families and communities that are empowered to serve the best interests of all of their members. The mission of Howard University School of Social Work is congruent with the mission of the University.