(WEBINAR) A Look into Japanese American History

CE Type:*Cert of Attendance Only

# of CE's: Certificate of Attendance only

3.0

Certificate of Attendanc Only

 

About This Course

The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community is made up of more than 22.6 million individuals with more than 40 distinct ethnicities, along with distinct differences in language, religion, education, socioeconomic status and immigration patterns.  AAPI encompasses all of the Asian continents and the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. This presentation will focus on Japanese American History. Participants will explore and discuss how mental health, intergenerational trauma, and stigma affects Japanese American culture. The presentation will also identify how Japanese Americans have developed and practiced resilience throughout their history.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Discuss the arrival of Japanese to America
  • Review stigma around the Japanese America culture
  • Overview of AAPI mental health and trauma
  • Discuss Internment of Japanese Americans During WWII
  • Review Allies
  • Resources to support Japanese Americans

 

Intended Audience: 

Behavioral Health Staff

 

Instructional Level: 

Introductory

 

Completion Requirements: 

Participants must attend the entire session, participate in all activities, and submit an evaluation within the 7 days of training to receive a certificate. All certificates of attendance will be received through the DBHIDS Learning Hub. Once you have completed your evaluation you will have access to your Certificate of Attendance through your DBHIDS Learning Hub Account.

 

Credit Statements:

BHTEN Certificate of Attendance Only

Course Instructors

May 5, 2026

Yvette K. Kamimura Jones

She/her

Behavioral Health Training Specialist

BHTEN

M.S.

Yvette’s behavioral health background includes quality assurance, substance use disorders, and training development. Yvette is also on the board of directors for Women Against Abuse (WAA).  As an associate trainer, Yvette serves as a liaison between the Behavioral Health Training and Education Network and outside stakeholders/partners, such as DBHIDS, to coordinate ongoing community educational events. Yvette is an alumnus of Chestnut Hill College, where she obtained her Masters of Science degree in Administration of Human Services.