Hire Dr. K to speak at your next event on topics related to DEI and minority mental health.
Everyone’s needs are different. Workshops are available as a single session or recurring series. Together, we can create a workshop that fits just right for you or your organization. Click to learn more about Dr. K.
Signature Workshop Offerings
For Therapists or Healthcare Providers
The Model Minority Stereotype: In and Out of the Therapy Room
Gain an understanding of the origins of the Model Minority stereotype, who it refers to and why it is important to acknowledge and discuss today. Explore how this stereotype may present in the clinical setting and how clinicians can support their Asian-American clients with a deeper understanding of their history and lived experience in the United States today.
For Employers and Other Professionals
The Model Minority Stereotype: Then and Now
Learn about the sociopolitical context that contributed to the creation of the term “Model Minority” and how this stereotype of Asian-Americans can have a financial, psychological and even physical impact on your colleagues and employees.
Diversity: More than a Buzzword
Understand how the identities of your employees/team impacts cross-cultural communications and interactions in the workplace. Find ways to use discomfort and tension in your environment as opportunities to connect in a more meaningful manner and recognize your own implicit biases.
Diversity: More than a Buzzword (II)
Build on the conversation from Part I of this training about diversity to explore why your workplace may be finding it difficult to retain employees or have specific kinds of conversations. This is a workshop tailored to your team's needs.
For People Interested in Therapy
Psychotherapy 101
Gather knowledge about how to find the "right" therapist, what to expect in a therapy session, the difference between a coach and therapist, when to end therapy and more
For Others
Custom Workshop
Every workplace or organization has unique needs based on the identities of it's team members, geographic location, culture in and out of the workplace and more. Reach out if you would like to discuss custom workshops that address the specific needs of your group.
Past Workshops + Speaking Engagements
Cigna
Diversity: More Than a Buzzword
The Model Minority Stereotype: Then & Now
Day of Understanding
Mountain States Producer Series - How Diversity and Inclusion Impacts Health and Wellbeing
South Asian Sexual & Mental Health Alliance (SASMHA)
Therapy 101
We Are Saath St. Louis/WashU APAMSA Mental Health Conference
“Why can’t I talk about my mental health too?” - Breaking the Stigma of Seeking Psychological Care
UL’s 2022 DEI Summit
Session 9: AAPI Experience
What People Are Saying
“Shanta is a gem! She is passionate about making behavioral health more accessible, including to immigrant and South Asian populations. Her work across clinical, teaching, consulting, and organizational capacities demonstrates her commitment to this issue and breaking down the stigmas or taboos of addressing mental health for marginalized communities. Shanta led a highly attended and well-received workshop for us on accessing mental health services. We look forward to working with her again soon!”
— Sree, SASMHA
“Shanta is a nationally recognized expert on matters of diversity and inclusion, but to me what most differentiates her from competitors is her approach and personal style. Shanta has the unique ability to make everyone feel welcome during a conversation on diversity and inclusion regardless of your background or personal beliefs and she has the ability to keep you engaged even when the conversation moves to distinctly uncomfortable ground most people avoid. Shanta conducted such a conversation for our organization and it was a striking success with strong attendance and very positive feedback. In fact, she will be facilitating a second part later this year. I highly recommend Shanta for her expertise and outstanding facilitation skills.”
— Ann, Cigna
“We recently invited Dr. K to present a workshop on Model Minority Myth in the Therapy Room. She showed up with genuine authenticity, sharing her personal and professional experiences, and demonstrated a depth of knowledge in the history and implications of this topic in the mental health field. Would definitely recommend Dr. K to any organization or event looking for someone with knowledge, experience, and humility in working with Asian-American clients!”