In this episode of The Culture We Speak, I sit down with Ms. Regina Cline for a profound conversation about the experiences & challenges faced by refugee & immigrant populations, emphasizing cultural humility, active listening, & the value of embracing diversity. Cultural humility is defined as a lifelong commitment to self-evaluation, acknowledging power imbalances, & fostering respectful partnerships. Ms. Cline shares personal anecdotes to highlight the importance of empathy & genuine listening to understand the unique perspectives of refugee and immigrant communities. In our discussion we celebrate the richness that diversity brings & explore how it fosters innovation across settings.

Ms. Cline earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Belhaven University. She earned her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Ms. Cline spent her previous career in the Social Work and Addiction fields. She has a passion for diversity and immigrant issues, which was birthed, in part, from her experience as a social worker. She is currently the Founder and Executive Director of Embracing Diversity, a 501(c)3 founded serving the immigrant community. Ms. Cline is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Public Affairs/Public and Nonprofit Management at the University of Texas at Dallas. She has also taught “Diversity in the Public Sector” and “Nonprofit Management” courses. She is a co-author of a book chapter about intersectionality and Human Resource Management during the COVID pandemic and is currently completing her dissertation on refugee policy.

Connect with Ms. Cline:

ravin.cline@gmail.com

https://www.diverseworld.co

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravincline/

In this episode, Rachel Archambault, also known as the PTSD SLP, joins me for an in-depth discussion on Trauma-Informed Care and the vital role speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play in supporting clients exposed to trauma. Emphasizing the importance of cultural humility and collaborative care, we share professional insights and highlight self-reflection as a crucial element of effective care for individuals and communities affected by trauma.

Rachel Archambault, MA CCC-SLP is an SLP Program Specialist for Broward County Public Schools. After experiencing a nationally publicized traumatic experience at her workplace, she looked for ways to help work with students (and herself) after trauma. She found trauma-informed care and has been presenting nationally to SLPs as well as other healthcare providers and educators on how Trauma-Informed Care can be used in their setting.

Connect with Rachel:

rachel@ptsdslp.com

www.ptsdslp.com

https://instagram.com/ptsd.slp

https://facebook.com/ptsd.slp

https://linkedin.com/rachel-archambault

For more information on trauma-informed care:

The Deepest Well - Nadine Burke Harris

How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime – Nadine Burke Harris

My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and Bodies - Resmaa Menakem

SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach

Trauma Informed Oregon

Ted Talk: How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime – Nadine Burke Harris

Equity centered Trauma-informed Education (book) - Alex Shervin Venet

What happened to you?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing (book) – Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey

In this episode, I interview Palestinian American activist Bahia Amawi about her fight against Texas’ anti-BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) legislation. We explore how these laws impact our work as speech-language pathologists and discuss their broader implications on free speech and global discourse about justice and human rights. Our conversation emphasizes the crucial need for open dialogue and understanding in the face of oppression.

Ms. Bahia Amawi started with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and communications from the University of Florida. She worked in advertising for a couple of years. After realizing the environment of long hours, stressful deadlines, and lack of feeling any reward wasn’t suited for her, she went back to school and graduated with her master’s degree in speech language pathology from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. She worked full time with Austin Independent School District during the school year and at a health clinic over the summers until she had her first child thus influencing her switch to contracting so she could balance motherhood and still be involved in her field. Currently, Bahia is an active member of her Austin surrounding community. She is involved in youth group, and Islamic education outreach, she is a homeschooling mom, and she contracts (without the anti-BDS law) as a speech language pathologist with Pflugerville Independent School District.

Bahia Amawi is featured across news sources in Texas and beyond for her advocacy against Anti-BDS legislation. She is also featured in the documentary, Boycott (by JustVision), available on Apple TV, Google Play, Vimeo on Demand, and Prime Video.

Additional Resources:

A Texas Elementary School Speech Pathologist Refused to Sign a Pro-Israel Oath...

US: States Use Anti-Boycott Laws to Punish Responsible Businesses

Boycott (Documentary)