Coping as a Community
The UC Davis Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and its collaborating partners continue the popular Coping as a Community webinar series focusing on the important issues of structural racism, strategies and techniques for questioning and interrupting discrimination, ways to help build healthier and safer inclusive communities, and how to heal during these challenging times. This webinar series features Dr. Hendry Ton, M.D., M.S. as well as several other special guests. Recorded video of past webinars are provided below.
MOST RECENT INSTALLMENT
Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education
Featuring panelists from Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing and UC Davis School of Nursing. Throughout the session speakers provide insight into the impact of trauma on learning, inequities in the learning environment, acknowledging and recognizing trauma in the learning environment, and frameworks for implementing Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Educational Practices.
Past webinars
WEBINAR SERIES
Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education
Featuring panelists from Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing and UC Davis School of Nursing. Throughout the session speakers provide insight into the impact of trauma on learning, inequities in the learning environment, acknowledging and recognizing trauma in the learning environment, and frameworks for implementing Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Educational Practices.
- Introduction [Start at time 00:00]
- Commitment to health equity [Start at time 1:46]
- Land acknowledgement [Start at time 4:44]
- Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant [Start at time 6:12]
- What does it mean to be Trauma-Informed? [Start time 18:39]
- 6 Guiding Principles to a Trauma-Informed approach [Start time 32:35]
- Interacting Layers of Trauma and Healing [Start time 37:31]
- Discussion and Q&A [Start time 40:45]
WEBINAR SERIES
Understanding the Refugee Experience
Featuring panelists from Opening Doors, a Sacramento-based organization that offers a variety of different programs and services to help support newcomers on their path to stability, self-sufficiency, and belonging. Throughout the session speakers provide insight into the cultural understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions and how to support the refugee community in accessing health services. Additional resources from Opening Doors.
- Introduction of panelists [Start at time 00:00]
- Agenda [Start at time 3:04]
- Background on Refugees [Start at time 3:31]
- Afghan community - challenges to keep in mind [Start at time 12:13]
- About Opening Doors Inc. [Start time 35:57]
- Q&A session [Start time 44:34]
WEBINAR SERIES
Racism as a Public Health Crisis
Featuring a special short screening of "Cooked: Survival By Zip Code" (rent and view) followed by a discussion and audience Q&A with our panelists who are part of a national movement to address the colliding crises of structural racism, health inequity, and climate change.
- Introduction of new Truth and Racial Healing Transformation Center (TRHT) [Start at time 01:47]
- Introduction of panelists [Start at time 2:26]
- Racism as a public health crisis [Start at time 3:46]
- Climate justice [Start at time 8:14]
- How power can harm local communities [Start time 12:21]
- Introduction to film screening [Start time 17:11]
- Film screening reflections and discussion [Start time 23:32]
- Operationalizing initiatives [Start time 49:20]
WEBINAR SERIES
Healing our Trauma and Managing our Toxic Stress - Part Two
Many of us experience individual and collective trauma, the secondary traumas of our professions, and are managing toxic levels of stress. There are days when it can feel overwhelming and the versions of “self-care” we see on social media feel expensive, out of reach, and unrealistic. The good news is neuro-science can help! We have within ourselves and our communities, the tools we need to heal and manage that stress.
- Introduction & land occupation acknowledgement [Start at time 00:04]
- Healing trauma & toxic stress introduction - S. Brooke Briggance [Start at time 1:52]
- Re-cap from Part 1 [Start at time 6:20]
- Definition of trauma [Start at time 9:54]
- Intergenerational trauma systematized [Start time 18:44]
- Brain science 101 review [Start time 20:34]
- Trauma, mental health, and health outcomes [Start time 28:22]
- Integration strategies [Start time 43:42]
- Self-care strategies [Start time 47:27]
- 7 types of rest we need [Start time 56:34]
- Mindfulness [Start time 1:11:47]
- Micro-routines [Start time 1:20:47]
WEBINAR SERIES
Healing our Trauma and Managing our Toxic Stress - Part One
Many of us experience individual and collective trauma, the secondary traumas of our professions, and are managing toxic levels of stress. There are days when it can feel overwhelming and the versions of “self-care” we see on social media feel expensive, out of reach, and unrealistic. The good news is neuro-science can help! We have within ourselves and our communities, the tools we need to heal and manage that stress.
- Introduction & land occupation acknowledgement [Start at time 01:37]
- Healing trauma & toxic stress introduction - S. Brooke Briggance [Start at time 5:56]
- Changing how we respond [Start at time 15:49]
- Definition of trauma [Start at time 18:04]
- ACEs: Adverse Childhood Experience and Environments [Start at time 27:36]
- Intergenerational trauma systematized [Start time 33:06]
- Examples of historical trauma [Start time 35:49]
- How trauma impacts the brain [Start time 43:30]
- Defining "toxic stress" [Start time 50:52]
- Trauma, mental health, and health outcomes [Start time 56:10]
- De-escalation strategies [Start time 1:18:22]
WEBINAR SERIES
My Brother's Keeper Trauma and Healing Learning Series-Part 7
A panel of youth workers will share how racism shows up as a mental health crisis in their work, and what some of the challenges and solutions are to resourcing and empowering the youth they serve.
- Agenda overview [Start at time 00:54]
- Ancestor Acknowledgements - Dr. Tiffany Johnson [Start at time 1:51]
- Youth Spotlight Performance by Coley World [Start at time 4:42]
- About the Discussion with Andrew Avila [Start at time 08:54]
- My Brother's Keeper Sacramento - overview and updates from Ray Green [Start at time 13:12]
- Panel discussion with Q&A - DeAngelo Mack [Start time 20:31]
- Resources - Tere Flores, Director of Organizing, Sacramento ACT[Start time 1:28:08]
- Resources - Kristene Smith, CEO, Mental Health California [Start time 1:39:45]
- Youth Spotlight Performance by Mya Worko [Start time 1:50:28]
WEBINAR SERIES
Asian Solidarity in Action
As we grapple with the increased violence toward Asian Americans, it’s critical to hear from experts about the importance of eradicating hate and adopting an anti-racism lens to aid in the safety of our communities.
Moderated by Mercedes Piedra, M.S., Director of Multicultural Education, Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UC Davis Health.
- Introductions [Start at time 1:11]
- Efforts in support of Anti-Asian racism [Start at time 3:41]
- Current and historical challenges of hate [Start at time 24:40]
- Activism and support across cultures [Start at time 47:26]
- Navigating division and divisive language [Start at time 52:30]
- Presentation "2021: a teachable moment", Marilyn P. Wong, M.D., MPH [Start time 1:00:03]
WEBINAR SERIES
Leadership in Action
This session from Principles of Community 2021 features leaders from across UC Davis Health. Hear from our executive leadership as they share their insights on the Principles of Community and the ways that these principles are embodied in our team and our work.
Moderated by Mercedes Piedra, M.S., Director of Multicultural Education, Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UC Davis Health.
- Introductions [Start at time 1:01]
- What the Principles of Community mean to leadership [Start at time 5:06]
- How do we operationalize the Principles of Community [Start at time 15:23]
- Sacramento Health History Tour [Start at time 41:14]
- What is the vision to advance the Principles of Community [Start at time 45:36]
INTERNAL PARTNER WEBINAR
Addressing Privilege and Anti-Blackness in Academic Medicine
Addressing Privilege and Anti-Blackness in Academic Medicine invites participants to consider how racial inequities persists in the health care research system.
Moderated by Mercedes Piedra, M.S., Director of Multicultural Education, Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UC Davis Health.
- Video share [Start at time 0:42]
- Introductions [Start at time 4:32]
- Grounding assumptions [Start at time 9:41]
- Histories of medical research [Start at time 15:37]
- Workplace culture [Start at time 21:02]
- Patient care [Start at time 24:31]
- Research funding [Start at time 34:35]
- Discussion questions [Start at time 48:45]
- Closing discussion [Start at time 1:03:57]
WEBINAR SERIES
Foundations of Anti-Racism
As our communities wait on the outcome of the presidential election, it’s critical to hear from our leaders about the importance of adopting radical self-care to aid in the well-being for ourselves and our communities.
Moderated by Mercedes Piedra, M.S., Director of Multicultural Education, Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UC Davis Health.
- Breathing exercise [Start at time 0:40]
- Panelist introductions [Start at time 3:10]
- Historical importance of Anti-Racism in healthcare [Start at time 4:27]
- Foundations of racism [Start at time 14:11]
- Racism in research [Start at time 26:00]
- Action steps in anti-racism [Start at time 39:53]
- Q&A [Start at time 46:27]
WEBINAR SERIES
Fostering Wellness During Times of Political Stress
As our communities wait on the outcome of the presidential election, it’s critical to hear from our leaders about the importance of adopting radical self-care to aid in the well-being for ourselves and our communities.
Moderated by Mercedes Piedra, M.S., Director of Multicultural Education, Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UC Davis Health.
- Meditation exercise [Start at time 3:05]
- Reflection on meditation practice [Start at time 12:06]
- Holistic strategies specific to cultivating wellness [Start at time 16:37]
- Relationship based curriculum for UC Davis employees [Start at time 27:00]
- Navigating political dialogues [Start at time 34:04]
- Utilizing compartmentalization practices [Start at time 39:40]
- Focusing on shared humanity [Start at time 45:27]
- Compassionate meditative practice exercise [Start at time 47:19]
WEBINAR SERIES
Coping in Uncertain Times
As our communities grapple with the historic social injustices across our nation, it’s critical to hear from our leaders about the importance of adopting an equity and anti-racism lens to aid in the healing and well-being of our communities.
Moderated by Mercedes Piedra, M.S., Director of Multicultural Education, Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UC Davis Health.
- Stressors for the Black community [Start at time 3:17]
- Acknowledging Racial Trauma [Start at time 7:05]
- Self-care approaches [Start at time 13:26]
- Radical self-care and toolkit from Boston College Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture [Start at time 16:09]
- Identifiers of trauma [Start at time 18:39]
- Racial healing circles [Start at time 20:58]
- Utilizing the UC Davis Principles of Community [Start at time 26:46]
- Benefits of building community [Start at time 38:44]
- Words of encouragement [Start at time 48:06]
WEBINAR SERIES
Addressing Structural Racism
This session of Growing as a Community explores what structural racism is and its impact on our community's well being and growth, tools to address structural racism, and what UC Davis Health is doing to address structural racism.
Moderated by Mercedes Piedra, M.S., Director of Multicultural Education, Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UC Davis Health.
- The science behind racism [Start at time 2:00]
- Anti-racism efforts [Start at time 24:46]
- Self-care approaches [Start at time 13:26]
- "What type of trainings do doctors receive?" [Start at time 41:48]
- What can community members do to help [Start at time 46:42]
- Call for leaders to amplify voices [Start at time 54:43]
WEBINAR SERIES
Advancing Racial and Health Equity
In this installment, as our communities' grapple with the historic social injustices across our nation, our panelists discuss the importance of adopting an equity and anti-racism lens to aid in the healing and wellbeing of our communities.
Moderated by Mercedes Piedra, M.S., Director of Multicultural Education, Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UC Davis Health.
- Introductions [Start at time 2:04]
- What UC Davis Health deaprtments are doing [Start at time 3:48]
- 21 Day Challenge [Start at time 16:03]
- Short Introduction to Antiracism from a non-expert presentation [Start at time 23:48]
- Purposeful advocacy in the health spaces [Start at time 39:00]
- Work to be done [Start at time 43:35]
- Navigating resistance [Start at time 46:01]
- Department of Family and Community Medicine diversity statement [Start at time 51:06]
- Closing thoughts [Start at time 52:15]
WEBINAR SERIES
Moving from Ally to Advocate
In this installment, Colleen Sweeney, Ph.D., and Ian Kim, M.D., discuss ways in which we can transition from allyship to advocacy.
Moderated by Mercedes Piedra, M.S., Director of Multicultural Education, Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UC Davis Health.
- Introductions [Start at time 3:55]
- What has your journey looked like? [ Start at time 7:36]
- Advocacy work [Start at time 24:22]
- How to stay informed and in understanding [Start at time 33:48]
- Recent advocacy work [Start at time 43:33]
WEBINAR SERIES
Being an Upstander for Positive Change
In this Growing as a Community webinar, Sheetal R. Shah, Ph.D., Graduate Medical Education Psychologist at UC Davis Health, discusses strategies and techniques of questioning and interrupting discrimination, the difference between a Bystander and an Upstander, and how to strive to build healthier and safer inclusive communities we all deserve.
Moderated by Mercedes Piedra, M.S., Director of Multicultural Education, Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UC Davis Health.
- About Dr. Sheetal R. Shah [Start at time 3:10]
- What is a Bystander and what is an Upstander? [ Start at time 4:40]
- When you find yourself alone [Start at time 14:50]
- Techniques to question and interrupt discrimination [Start at time 16:39]
- Building healthy communities [Start at time 36:39]
WEBINAR SERIES
A Discussion on Community Healing
In this webinar session, Hendry Ton, M.D., discusses the historical challenges of racism in our nation, and its contribution to the ongoing nationwide protest, the need to support our black communities, and the impact of emotional trauma on health outcomes.
Moderated by Mercedes Piedra, M.S., Director of Multicultural Education, Office for Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UC Davis Health.
- Mindfulness exercise [Start at time 1:06]
- Allyship for the black community [ Start at time 8:24]
- Acknowledging inequities[Start at time 19:19]
- Importance of education [Start at time 23:49]
- Defining structural racism [Start at time 40:36]
- Campus resources [Start at time 49:01]
- Hope and healing [Start at time 53:31]