Dr. Natasha Williams
This dynamic, powerful, thought provoking speaker/educator challenges the status quo. She is an anti-oppressive leader in the field of Psychology while initiating critical thought.
Dr. Natasha Williams is a Radical Self Care expert, Clinical Psychologist, Best selling author, International Speaker and certified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion trainer/facilitator.
Dr. Williams is one of the founding directors of Allied Psychological Services which provides anti-oppressive assessment, individual and group psychotherapy, corporate consultation, research, supervision and training services to clients from diverse ethno-racial backgrounds, gender and socio-economic backgrounds.
She has traveled around the world to places such as Hawaii, Peru, Japan, South Africa, Trinidad, Suriname, Haiti, Jamaica, India and Bali where she has been invited to speak on topics including culturally adapting Cognitive Behavoural Therapy for the English-Speaking Caribbean Community, Motivational Interviewing in a Caribbean Context, Mental Health in the Black Community, Black Women and Mental Health, Mental Health and the Church, Embracing Selfishness-How to embody radical self-care, and Cultural Implications in Psychological practice.
Dr. Williams is a guest radio and television personality and has been invited to several programs including The Agenda with Steve Paiken, ETalk, The Marilyn Denis Show, G987, CHRY 105.5 and Joy Radio. She is currently a media expert with CTV Your Morning and CTV News.
She is also a published best-selling author with contributions to compilations such as "Carpe Diem" and "Chicken Soup for the Soul" as well as books including "Embracing Selfishness-It's not what you think" and "You are not Every Woman".
Dr. Natasha Williams is a Radical Self Care expert, Clinical Psychologist, Best selling author, International Speaker and certified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion trainer/facilitator.
Dr. Williams is one of the founding directors of Allied Psychological Services which provides anti-oppressive assessment, individual and group psychotherapy, corporate consultation, research, supervision and training services to clients from diverse ethno-racial backgrounds, gender and socio-economic backgrounds.
She has traveled around the world to places such as Hawaii, Peru, Japan, South Africa, Trinidad, Suriname, Haiti, Jamaica, India and Bali where she has been invited to speak on topics including culturally adapting Cognitive Behavoural Therapy for the English-Speaking Caribbean Community, Motivational Interviewing in a Caribbean Context, Mental Health in the Black Community, Black Women and Mental Health, Mental Health and the Church, Embracing Selfishness-How to embody radical self-care, and Cultural Implications in Psychological practice.
Dr. Williams is a guest radio and television personality and has been invited to several programs including The Agenda with Steve Paiken, ETalk, The Marilyn Denis Show, G987, CHRY 105.5 and Joy Radio. She is currently a media expert with CTV Your Morning and CTV News.
She is also a published best-selling author with contributions to compilations such as "Carpe Diem" and "Chicken Soup for the Soul" as well as books including "Embracing Selfishness-It's not what you think" and "You are not Every Woman".
"Embracing Selfishness-it not what you think!".
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"No longer silenced!-transgenerational trauma, its impact and what can we do"
Embracing Selfishness-Words from a Psychologist! How to redefine selfishness as radical self care for speakers
The word selfishness has received a bad rap. Many times, speakers are told, “Its not about you, its about your audience.” But where do you fit in the equation? If you leave yourself last, then you risk your own health and well-being. With the use of clinical psychological research data, I am going to challenge you to look at selfishness differently. Once you change your perspective you will be able to look at selfishness as necessary self-care which will enhance you as a speaker, the...
Speak to DEI!-Increasing cultural competency when working with diverse audiences
Overview:
As speakers, we have the unique opportunity to engage with individuals from around the world. It is important for us to encompass diversity, equity, and inclusion to navigate and connect with people from different cultural backgrounds. While cultural competency is an ongoing journey that requires continuous learning, self-reflection, and an open mindset, learning various strategies to increase cultural competency and awareness will significantly...
