Current Projects

Examining Experiences of Racial Trauma in Clinical Supervision: An Exploratory Study

As understanding evolves regarding the psychological responses to experiences of racism, an increasing number of studies are recognizing and conceptualizing these responses within the context of trauma. This study examines whether racist incidents within clinical supervision can be interpreted through the lens of trauma. It seeks to identify the types of encounters supervisees perceive as racist incidents and to analyze these incidents in terms of race-based traumatic stress. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. The project is currently in the manuscript writing stage.

Exploring Affective Responses to Historical Racism Among African Americans

This study aimed to explore the emotional and psychological responses of African American adults when reflecting on various aspects of historical racism in the United States. Employing a qualitative methodology, the project engaged 31 self-identified African American adults who provided insights through open-ended questions about the history of anti-Black racism and the current effect that history has on them. The manuscript detailing the findings is now finalized and prepared for journal submission.

Anti-Racism Framework in Training Mental Health Professionals: A Review of the Literature

This study conducts a systematic review of literature focusing on the implementation of anti-racism as a foundational approach or framework in the training of mental health professionals. It aims to consolidate existing published material regarding antiracist frameworks in such training, delineating how anti-racism is currently defined in the field, examining current models of anti-racist training and those integrating anti-racism frameworks, and critiquing the existing literature. Furthermore, this study endeavors to provide informed recommendations for anti-racism practices and training, drawing from the synthesized findings of the literature review.

The Role of Racism and Race-Based Traumatic Stress in Mental Health Among Asian Americans

This study delves into the relationships between experience of racism, race-based traumatic stress (RBTS), and mental health outcomes among Asian Americans. Despite the recent increase in research addressing the racial trauma experienced by Asian Americans, there remains a notable dearth of empirical studies focusing on the relationship between RBTS and specific mental health outcomes. This project investigates the relationship between RBTS symptoms experienced immediately after a racist incident and current mental health issues, particularly symptoms of depression and anxiety. The research utilizes a diverse cohort of Asian American participants, drawn from a broader survey study. The project is currently in the manuscript writing stage.

Violence Begets Violence: Exploring the Relationship Between Racism and Community Violence Exposure in Black Men

Community voices posit that racism is one of the root causes of community violence. Still, few empirical studies investigate how racial violence begets community violence. In this study, we aim to explore the association between the experience of multiple levels of racial violence and community violence exposure in Black Men.

Race Based Traumatic Stress and Protective Factors in College Students

The present study will examine college-aged students who experienced a Race Based Traumatic Stress event and seek to understand different protective factors individuals use as coping strategies.

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