Healing the Cultural Betrayal of Black Women & Girls: Bringing the Dreamstorm to Life

 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: ISSTD02:14 Welcoming Dr. Jennifer Gomez02:44 Discussing Dr. Gomez's Book02:50 Cultural Betrayal Trauma04:19 Personal Reflections and Feedback07:14 Navigating Family Dynamics12:12 Healing and Differentiation21:41 Small Wins and Institutional Courage26:16 Restorative Justice and Accountability31:50 Accountability and Relational Repair32:54 Expectations and Apologies34:19 Child Sexual Abuse Prevention36:09 Empathy and Collective Responsibility41:08 The Role of Perpetrators in Prevention47:51 Cultural Shifts and Professional Roles54:50 Upcoming Talks and Publications58:05 Conclusion and ResourcesSeason 3 Episode 6 The Importance of Cultural Betrayal Trauma, with Dr. Jennifer M. GómezSeason 3 Episode 7: DreamStorming - Finding Hope & Joy in the face of Cultural Betrayal, with Dr. Jennifer M. GómezJennifer’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-disorderJennifer’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/Support the show