Recognising Unique Wellbeing Needs Karisha George
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It’s widely recognised that people from underrepresented backgrounds - identified by factors including race and ethnicity, disability, socioeconomic status, etc - face unique challenges that affect their wellbeing. While this has led to numerous support initiatives, psychologist Karisha George will argue that these continue to ignore the complex realities of people with multiple underrepresented identities.
Join Karisha and learn why a more holistic ‘intersectional lens’ approach which recognises individuals’ unique experiences is required to ensure everyone is fully supported. Only through this approach is true empowerment achieved.
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About the speaker
Dr Karisha Kimone George is a Lecturer in the Psychology Department at the University of York, UK. She specialises in wellbeing and resilience but, originally from Trinidad and Tobago, she is specifically passionate about cross-cultural belonging. Her main aim is to support different populations in understanding how to enhance their levels of resilience and wellbeing, and to this end, has developed the Success at York toolkit – a resource for students at the University of York. As this expands, new resources for different populations are underway with the aim of empowering each and every individual to achieve their full potential.
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