Healing the Cultural Betrayal of Black Women & Girls: Bringing the Dreamstorm to Life
In this episode of the How We Can Heal podcast, host Lisa Danylchuk speaks with Dr. Jennifer Gomez about cultural betrayal trauma, particularly in the context of black women and girls. This in-depth discussion explores the complexities of holding perpetrators accountable, transforming cultural expectations, and the importance of small wins in the healing process. Dr. Gomez also shares insights from her recent book, 'The Cultural Betrayal of Black Women and Girls: A Black Feminist Approach to Healing from Sexual Abuse,' and her collaborative work in the field of trauma recovery.
00:52 Acknowledging Our Sponsor: ISSTD
02:14 Welcoming Dr. Jennifer Gomez
02:44 Discussing Dr. Gomez's Book
02:50 Cultural Betrayal Trauma
04:19 Personal Reflections and Feedback
07:14 Navigating Family Dynamics
12:12 Healing and Differentiation
21:41 Small Wins and Institutional Courage
26:16 Restorative Justice and Accountability
31:50 Accountability and Relational Repair
32:54 Expectations and Apologies
34:19 Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
36:09 Empathy and Collective Responsibility
41:08 The Role of Perpetrators in Prevention
47:51 Cultural Shifts and Professional Roles
54:50 Upcoming Talks and Publications
58:05 Conclusion and Resources
Season 3 Episode 6 The Importance of Cultural Betrayal Trauma, with Dr. Jennifer M. Gómez
Season 3 Episode 7: DreamStorming - Finding Hope & Joy in the face of Cultural Betrayal, with Dr. Jennifer M. Gómez
Jennifer’s upcoming ISSTD presentation: https://www.isst-d.org/training-and-conferences/upcoming-conferences/2024-washington-dc-regional-conference-2/
Harvard DID Conference: https://cmecatalog.hms.harvard.edu/stronger-together-dissociative-identity-disorder
Jennifer’s website:
https://jmgomez.org/
-- This episode is sponsored by the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD). The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation is an international, non-profit, professional association organized to develop and promote comprehensive, clinically effective and empirically based resources and responses to trauma and dissociation and to address its relevance to other theoretical constructs. Visit https://cfas.isst-d.org/ to access educational offerings for both professionals and non-professionals To learn more and become a member, visit: https://www.isst-d.org/
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