by David Cushman, Psy.D.

EXPLORING AMERICA’S RACIAL CONSCIOUSNESS: AN EVENING WITH CATHY PARK HONG

Friday, April 10th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm

CIIS Public Programs and the Clinical Psychology Department are honored to feature Cathy Park Hong in a unique event at CIIS' San Francisco campus and online. Award winning poet and essayist Cathy Park Hong’s work weaves together personal stories, historical context, and cultural criticism to create an emotional and impactful exploration of Asian American personhood. Her widely praised book of essays Minor Feelings explores her experiences as an Asian American woman and is an essential text for reframing our understanding of race in America. 

The evening begins with a talk in which Cathy expands the ideas shared in Minor Feelings. In anecdotes about her Asian American personhood, Cathy brings to light racist ideologies we all internalize, positing that the way forward requires acknowledgement of harmful ideas and stereotypes that hold us back from social and racial equity.

Following Cathy’s talk, CIIS Chair of Clinical Psychology, Dr. Stephanie Chen, Ph.D., offers remarks linking psychological theories and concepts from Asian American thinkers and psychotherapists. Together, they will discuss Cathy’s work, diving deeper into America’s racial consciousness and psychology.

Join us for an examination of what it means to be a racialized other, and ways that depth-oriented therapy offers a space for exploring and understanding how structural dynamics impact individuals and communities. 

Register here for in-person tickets and here for online tickets! Email David Cushman, Psy.D., at dcushman@ciis.edu, with questions.