"Racism and the Asian American Pacific Islander community- Mental Health for Racial Trauma" presented by Bill Prasad LPC-S, LCDC -- ZOOM CEU Program, Free for members, $5 for non-members

6:45 - 7:00   Check-in and opportunities for members to share announcements

7:00 - 8:30   CEU Presentation

Title:

Racism and the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community

Presenter:

Bill Prasad LPC-S, LCDC

Presentation Description:

Where are you from? No, where are you really from? Two questions often heard too often by members of the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Racism is woven into the fabric of our past and our present. This presentation looks at the imprint that Covid-19 racism left with us, the demographics of racism, its influence on the mental health of your clients, and how to help your clients cope. 

Presenter Bio:

Bill Prasad owns a group private practice in River Oaks where he offers individual and group psychotherapy. He specializes in trauma and drug addiction along with critical incident response. Bill also has an extensive experience in leadership, having worked as Director of Clinical Services, Director of Continuum Services and Director of Outpatient Operations in psychiatric hospitals and medical center.

See his full resume here.