Breaking the Cycle: Immigration, Trauma, and Healing Across Generations

Please join us in earning CEUs and networking with a community of healers looking to liberate mental health in America!

In this interactive and creative workshop experience, participants will learn about generational trauma in immigrant families, the mental health impacts of immigration, and the challenges of cultural identity. They'll explore how these issues affect individuals and families and gain skills to provide culturally competent care and advocate for immigrant communities.

Panelists Include:

Andy Prashad

Andy is a graduate of Carlson School of Management, he has worked in the non profit sector for 14 years , then transitioned in to Real Estate for the past 25 years.

He has volunteered in various community and business organizations, served on their Board of Directors, and assisted with strategic planning.

His personal interests have always been in the space of community integration and the dynamics of it, considering we live in a mobile and transitional society.

Tulsie Sookdeo

Tulsie Sookdeo is a dedicated physical therapist specializing in outpatient orthopedics. He has a compassionate approach to patient care and has a positive impact on those he serves. When not working, Tulsie enjoys giving back to the community through volunteerism, staying active by being involved with cricket and spending time with family and friends.

Anita Powell

Anita Powell is a business owner, wife, and mother of three based in Minnesota. A proud advocate for her Indo-Caribbean heritage, she uses her platform @BakwaasBarbie to empower brown girls and celebrate their achievements. Anita is passionate about travel, having explored 30 countries, and enjoys volunteering with her kids. Despite facing challenges, she channels her experiences into promoting hope and resilience, all while living her “happily ever after” with her family.

Nisha Narpaul-Panel Moderator

Nisha Narpaul is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapy intern currently pursuing her Master’s degree from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. As a child of immigrants, Nisha has a profound commitment to working within underserved communities and advocating for equal access to healthcare. She is a founder of West Indian Wellbeing.

Tickets are free, but any contributions go toward bringing free therapy to Black and Brown community members! Pre-registration is required. Light appetizers, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages provided.

After their combined experiences in the traditional mental health model, Jamil and Sara Stamschror-Lott co-founded Creative Kuponya in 2017 to provide therapy without the barriers of forced diagnosis. After losing their offices in the civil unrest following the M**der of George Floyd, they developed their theory of Transformative Community Healing and began the BIPOC Therapy Fund to provide therapy without barriers. Creative Kuponya has been featured in The New York Times and USA Today.

1 CEU has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Social Work and Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, supported by documentation of completion.

100% of the profits for Kuponya Conversations will go to Creative Kuponya's Therapy Fund. This year we are on the way to funding over 2000 no cost therapy sessions and need your help!

www.creativekuponya.com

@creativekuponyampls

Excited to be in conversation!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

All Square, 4047 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, United States