In this episode of Khmer Tree Podcast, Chad sits down with Mao Beckett, an EMDR-certified somatic therapist from Milwaukee, to explore the impact of intergenerational trauma on the Khmer diaspora. As a first-generation American, Mao shares her personal experiences growing up in the Khmer community and how they shaped her understanding of mental health.
They discuss the importance of acknowledging trauma, the role of EMDR therapy in healing, and why rest, play, and collective care are essential for moving forward. Mao emphasizes the need for cultural awareness in mental health and the power of community support in the healing journey.
Tune in for a powerful conversation on resilience, self-care, and breaking cycles of trauma within the Khmer community.
Takeaways
- Mao Beckett is an EMDR certified somatic therapist.
- Trauma can be intergenerational and affects our community deeply.
- Rest and play are radical acts of self-care.
- Understanding our cultural roots is essential for healing.
- EMDR therapy helps process unresolved trauma.
- The Khmer community faces unique challenges in mental health.
- Collective care is vital for community healing.
- Mental health issues are often rooted in systemic oppression.
- Healing is a journey that requires community support.
- The past influences our present and future experiences.
Contacts:
- Website: https://www.resetandresilientwellness.com/
- Spotify: Hold Up, Wait A Minute Podcast!
- https://open.spotify.com/show/0yC4yT4IJx90SecgGIBYrp
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/mao-beckett-boston-ma/872286
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