Shama Panjwani

<p>Dr. Shama Panjwani is an Asian Indian speaker and expert in trauma-informed care, focusing on attachment, immigration, cultural/racial, and intergenerational traumas while integrating holistic wellness approaches to addressing trauma in a culturally competent manner. She is currently a professor in the clinical mental health counselling program at Keiser University. Dr. Shama has a private practice, SoHolisticEnergy Counseling & Consultation, LLC, where she provides clinical services to clients and supervisees. She also provides consulting services to organisations and institutions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI) and Workplace Wellness.</p></br> <p>Dr. Shama has a Ph.D. in counsellor education and supervision with a specialisation in Cross-Cultural Psychology and Organizational Leadership. She is a national certified counsellor, a certified clinical mental health counsellor, a board certified telemental health provider, licensed professional counsellor and an approved clinical supervisor.</p></br> <p>Her research presentations and publication focus on topics such as: reducing mental health stigma, immigration, acculturation, trauma, social justice and advocacy, multiculturalism and diversity, psychedelic-assisted therapy, crisis counselling, as well as approaches used to increase cross-cultural awareness and wellness, and leadership skills within academia and other institutions. She has been working in the mental health field for more than nine years. She is actively involved in doing consultations, workshops, and presentations to create awareness and destigmatise mental health and wellness for the BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) community on an individual and organisational level by increasing their access to effective and culturally responsive treatment.</p>