Arab American Heritage Series: Understanding and Empowering Palestinian Clients

People of Color in Psychology

As part of the Arab American Heritage Series, we want to highlight the Palestinian experience in this episode. We discuss with Dr. Shirin the Palestinian Diasporic experience and how healing might take place. Dr. Shirin is also leading a project to connect Palestinians with mental trained health therapists.

Dr. Shirin’s Contact:

https://www.thediasporapsychologist.com/aboutshirin

Psychology Today

Support Launching The Diaspora Psychologist - Therapy for Palestinians

Support Dr. Shirin’s work:

The Trotters of Tweeville: Zavis DaMavis

The Story of Amal, A Story of Hope: The Trotters of Tweeville Go Global!

Resources:

Palestinian Diaspora Experience

US Demographics for Arab Americans

Continuing Education:

The Multicultural Counseling Institute courses - https://www.tmcinstitute.org/continuing-education

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Music Samples:

Intro 1 by Jala Extra - Palestine Music

Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest

Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure