This workshop will explore the roles of resiliency and growth through the lens of the “Post Traumatic Growth” theory (Calhoun & Tedeschi). Discussion will focus on defining Post Traumatic Growth (PTG) with an emphasis on the impact of exposure to racism in daily interactions and the negative impact this has on the health and wellness of Black people. Workshop members will improve coping skills and examine their own experiences of discrimination due to racism to increase the likelihood of growth when experiencing racial trauma.

Dr. La Tanya Takla is an Educational Psychologist as well as a dually Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California. Dr. Takla has been a licensed mental health provider for over a decade and works with a broad spectrum of clients. In addition to clinical practice, she is an Associate Professor at the University of Phoenix and teaches in the Master’s in Professional Counseling Program. Dr. Takla is the Director of Spark Center’s Inclusive Mental Health Initiative. She facilitates training for therapists who work with ethnic minorities as well as provides consultation for therapists. Dr. Takla regularly conducts groups and workshops for the unique needs of clients including: Healing from Race-Based Trauma and Stress as well as psychoeducation for grief, loss, and coping. Dr. Takla is passionate about providing culturally informed responsive services.

This workshop is presented by Soul Space; funded by a Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services Time-Limited Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Community-Driven grant, with the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), Prop. 63 PEI funds administered through the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA).