Intergenerational Trauma and Resilience and Our Collective Solidarities

Join us Monday, May 26 at 11 a.m. in person or online as we welcome Dr. Fred Chou, assistant professor in the University of Victoria's Counselling Psychology program, for a special hybrid presentation in honour of Asian Heritage Month. 

In this free, public event, Dr. Chou will provide an overview of the psychological research on intergenerational trauma and resilience in the Asian diaspora, with specific focus on his own research on this topic within the Chinese Canadian community. This event is hosted by Royal Roads President Philip Steenkamp in cooperation with RRU's Office of Human Rights an Accessibility.

Where: Online/in person: Sequoia Building room 224, Royal Roads University (map)

Dr. Fred Chou

Dr. Fred Chou (周敏浩) is an associate professor in counselling psychology at the University of Victoria and a Registered Psychologist in British Columbia. His research focuses on the socioecological and cultural dimensions of psychological trauma, anti-racism and mental health promotion in Asian Canadian communities, and centring youth voice in mental health research. As a researcher, Dr. Chou specializes in qualitative research and in participatory and narrative research methodologies. His academic and clinical interests also include exploring the integration of community and cultural psychology within counselling as a discipline.

Find more resources, events and voices on our Asian Heritage Month webpage.