Khmer Courageous Conversation: Power of Reconnecting w/ your Khmer Identity

Khmer Courageous Conversation: Power of Reconnecting w/ your Khmer Identity

A safe community process group for Khmer second generation to talk about hard topics under the supervision of a clinical licensed therapist.

By Dorothy Chow & Dr. Sochanvimean Ph.D

Date and time

Thursday, May 30 · 6 - 7:30pm PDT

Location

Online

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

Attendees must be Cambodian in order to register for Khmer Courageous Conversations.


Topic of discussion: The Power of Reconnecting with your Khmer Identity


Disclaimers and Rules:

This is NOT therapy, but a process group/discussion group with the guidance of a licensed clinical therapist.

Privacy. Everything shared within the sessions must stay within the sessions.

One person speaking at a time.

Be respectful. No calling people out, attacking others. Host facilitators have the right to remove anyone who we feel is a threat to the community.

In efforts to manage time, we may potentially limit speaking time per person.

Please check in with yourself as we are discussing hard topics. If you need further assistance, please see our recommended list of resources and ways to find therapists or additional support.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a therapy session?

No, this is NOT therapy. This is a process / discussion group that is facilitated with a licensed clinical doctor in the room.

How are the sessions structured?

Every session, co-facilitators will remind everyone of the community rules. We will present the topic of the day, and closely monitor discussion as everyone shares their thoughts. The last 5 minutes will be dedicated to a grounding exercise.

Do I have to be Cambodian to attend these sessions?

Yes, we require that attendees identify as Cambodian to register for these events.

How long are these sessions?

We estimate to be about 1.5 Hours.

What topics will be discussed?

Every session will have a theme or general topic. In the future we plan on covering other topics such as family relationships, Cambodian identity, toxic characteristics in the community, etc.

Will I be required to speak in each session, or can I just listen?

Co-hosts will monitor and facilitate the flow of discussion, however you are not required to speak unless you are comfortable in doing so.

Will guests be monitored if someone gets aggressive and triggered?

Absolutely. Dr. Sochanvimean will closely monitor the discussion and will remove anyone in the group who seems a threat to the community discussion. We will also be providing a list of resources for those who feel triggered negatively and are searching for more support.

Are you required to attend every session?

No, you may choose which sessions you prefer to attend based on the topic being discussed.

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Dorothy Chow & Dr. Sochanvimean Ph.D

Dorothy Chow and Dr. Sochanvimean Ph.D are on a mission to help the Cambodian Second generation heal from our dark history and pasts. They wanted to create a free-online space where the Cambodian community can come together and openly share their experiences with difficult but necessary discussion topics such as intergenerational trauma, identity as Cambodians, toxic characteristics within our community, and so much more. They hope that these facilitated discussions can start the healing process for future generations.