Djavila Ho, a licensed associate clinical psychologist and executive director of Kahle Journey shares her work in creating trauma-informed treatment for Caribbean societies, by culturally adapting the Community Resilience Model (CRM) for Jamaica. Djavila discusses the importance of making mental health resources accessible and relevant, highlighting the use of local dialect, popular personalities, and even Jamaican Sign Language in their video series. Djavila also delves into her personal journey and passion for addressing trauma, stemming from a pivotal client experience during her master's program. This conversation offers a fascinating look into the dedication and innovative approaches to fostering resilience within Caribbean communities.
Djavila Ho’s Contact:
Website - https://www.kahlejourney.org/
Email - kahlejourney@gmail.com
Resources:
Tuff It Out & Buil - Video Series
Resource Hub curated by Kahle Journey
Continuing Education Courses at The Multicultural Counseling Institute - https://www.tmcinstitute.org/continuing-education/recorded-webinars
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Music Samples:
Intro 1 by Music for Creators - Upbeat Inspiring Indie Rock
Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest
Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure
