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All Parts Welcome is a podcast to help us explore what it means to be multiracial and multicultural. Often, as people of mixed race and culture we don’t feel fully connected to one specific group and this can lead to a feeling of not fully belonging.This podcast is a safe space, a space where all are welcome to show up as they are, a space for all to feel seen and honored. In this space we will explore and talk about our experiences, how we have grown, developed our identity and learned skills to overcome obstacles that only people of mixed race and culture have experienced. You will hear from community members and experts who will share their personal experiences and knowledge in hopes that something will resonate and support you in finding what it is you need, healing, hope, peace or just a sense of knowing that you are not alone. We will explore ancestral and generational trauma and how this impacts us.In this podcast we will not only talk about the obstacles of being mixed race but will also talk about the gifts and magic within us.Podcast Produced and Hosted by Melissa Gonzales Edited by Abbey Dot

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EP 7: Unpacking Intergenerational Trauma - Interview with Josephine (Josie) Ampaw

April 01, 2023 • Melissa Gonzales

Welcome back to All Parts Welcome, a podcast that celebrates the beauty and complexity of multicultural and multiracial identities. In this episode, host Melissa Gonzales sits down with Josephine (Josie) Ampaw, a social worker, educator, and co-founder of A Flourishing Community, an organization that supports under-represented mental health counselors.

Together, they discuss Josie's experience as a first-generation immigrant from Guyana and how it has influenced her work as a therapist. They explore the concept of intergenerational trauma, discussing how to recognize the signs and behaviors, where it comes from, and the importance of holding space for healing. Josie offers tips on how to recognize this trauma in your behaviors and within your own body and learn from it.

Join us as we explore the complexities of intergenerational trauma and the importance of creating a supportive community for mental health professionals. Tune in to All Parts Welcome, and celebrate the magic of our diverse identities.

Find this week’s guest here:
https://www.ampawpc.com/
josephine@ampawpc.com

If you have any questions or comments, you can find Melissa here:
http://melissa-gonzales.com/
melissa@mgonzalestherapy.com

Episode was edited by Abbey Dot. For more information, find Abbey here:
http://AbbeyDotProductions.com
abbeydotproductions@gmail.com

Music by RomanSenykMusic from Pixabay