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Monnica Williams
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Some parents are turning to microdosing to manage stress, but the evidence is limited and risks are often overlooked. I sat down with Today's Parent to further discuss. Check out the article here: www.todaysparent.com/family/paren...
Why Some Parents Are Microdosing - Today's Parent
As parenting stress reaches new heights, moms and dads are exploring microdosing psychedelics despite the legal and scientific unknowns.
www.todaysparent.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Don’t overlook the CPA’s proposed by-law changes. Behind the language is a shift that weakens transparency and sidelines BIPOC leadership in psychology. Psychologists vote No.
www.mentalhealthdisparities.org/cpa-proposal...
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Children deserve more than survival; they deserve belonging, dignity, and love. Racism can leave invisible scars, but building cultural pride at home and naming the pain aloud can help children heal. No child should struggle just to feel wanted.

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Are We Overlooking the Silent Scars of Racism on Our Kids?
Behind confidence, smiles, and success, many children quietly carry wounds of exclusion and broken belonging
americanmuslimtoday.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I am excited to announce that my book, Managing Microaggressions, is now out in Japanese! 🇯🇵

In just one week, I’ll be traveling to Tokyo to discuss the book, share my research, and lead the Racial Harmony Workshop. I can't wait! ✈️
December 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The psychologist workforce in Canada is shrinking while mental health care needs continues to rise. Fewer providers means longer waitlists, higher burnout, and people left without access to support.

Read the full piece here: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cult...
The Thinning Psychologist Workforce in Canada
A crisis of access demands we embrace faster, proven pathways to create the psychological practitioners Canadians desperately need.
www.psychologytoday.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I joined Dr. Linda McGhee to discuss why I developed the Unrest Questionnaire to help clinicians assess racial trauma, and how we can better identify OCD in diverse populations to ensure everyone gets the right care.

Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxw0...
Analyzing Racial Trauma
YouTube video by The Multicultural Psychologist
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December 2, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Many clinicians underestimate how often racial trauma shows up in practice. When we miss it, we risk misdiagnosis and harm.

My on-demand course Treating Racial Trauma gives a clear framework, assessment guidance, evidence-based tools & 5 CMEs.

app.tpn.health/education/tr...
December 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
What's in a name? Rethinking Who Can Be Called a Psychologist | #PsychologyToday psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cult...
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Rethinking Who Can Be Called a Psychologist
Many psychologists in Canada are in an uproar over expanding the title of "psychologist" to master's-level practitioners, but this is not a new thing.
psychologytoday.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Psychedelic therapy is being hailed as a mental health revolution — but some communities are still left out.

Black & Brown communities still face major barriers.

Read more: sacobserver.com/2025/10/blac...
Black therapists and clients navigate psychedelic-assisted therapy - The Sacramento Observer
Exploring the stigma and challenges of psychedelic-assisted therapy in Black communities, and the need for representation and cultural sensitivity.
sacobserver.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
🌿I’m organizing a 9-day plant medicine retreat in Colombia, led by Dr. Joe Tafur together with my students from the University of Ottawa’s MA in Psychedelics program.
📅Feb 14-23
✨A few spots remain for interested health professionals! Learn more here: modernspirit.org/uottawa-colo...
November 29, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I’ll be joining the Black, Indigenous, and Racialized People Psychology Web (BIR) to discuss how recent CPA leadership actions could disempower sections. These decisions have consequences for racial justice in our field. Please join us Dec 3: us02web.zoom.us/j/8784747102...
November 27, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I sat down with Sue & Ann on "Therapist Uncensored" for one of the most honest conversations I’ve had about white women, racial trauma, and what real allyship actually means. If you’ve ever wondered where to begin, this is the episode to start with.

therapistuncensored.com/episodes/rea...
What is Real Allyship When it Comes to White Women and Racial Trauma with Dr. Monnica Williams (271)
Dr. Monnica Williams alongside Sue Marriott explore the deep psychological toll of racism, focusing on the concept of racial trauma and its cumulative impact on people of color. She highlights the importance of recognizing these experiences within therapeutic settings and the need for diversity in mental health research and practice. The discussion delves into the…
therapistuncensored.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:07 PM
We’re hitting a ceiling with traditional PTSD treatment — especially for people of color.

In my latest interview with CHUO 89.1 FM, I share the psychedelic research that’s finally breaking that cycle.

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Dr. Monnica Williams on psychedelics treating PTSD and racial trauma | Dissemination | Episode 3
Today, we’re joined by Dr. Monnica Williams, a trailblazer in the field of mental health and equity. She’s a clinical psychologist and Canada Research Chair in Mental Health Innovation and Equity at t...
share.transistor.fm
November 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Both of our clinics have a new online presence: websites, social accounts, but the same gold-standard mental health care. If you're interested in accessible, evidence-based treatment -- come visit us! www.bewellct.com
Behavioral Wellness Clinic - Specialized Mental Health Care
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for OCD, trauma, depression, and complex mental health challenges.
www.bewellct.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
OCD is often misdiagnosed or mis-treated, but let’s change that.
Join our 12-week online OCD Therapist Training (Behavioral Wellness Clinic), starting Feb 4, 2026.

Gain real clinical skills in:
• ERP
• Y-BOCS-2 assessment
• Exposure hierarchies & more
bewellpsych.ca/services/ocd...
OCD Therapist Training - Behavioural Wellness Clinic
OCD Therapist Training Comprehensive Training in the Assessment & Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Speak To an Expert Book a Consultation Next Session Starts February 4, 2026 Begins February...
bewellpsych.ca
November 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Ever walk into a room and feel like you’re not meant to be there?
Sometimes the environment sends the message.
You’ll never unsee this once you learn it. ↓ www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cult...
When Racism Is Hidden in Plain Sight
When you don’t see yourself reflected in images of leadership, depictions of campus life, or prestigious global programs, the institution is saying this space is not for you.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Racial trauma is the emotional, psychological, and physical harm caused by discrimination, racial violence, and inequity.
On the podcast "Talkative with T" I explored what it is and why it matters.🎙️
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8 | What is Racial Trauma?
Podcast Episode · Talkative with T · 04/10/2024 · 27m
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November 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I’m looking forward to leading this 4-day training on treating racial trauma in beautiful Montego Bay this coming March!

If you’ve been wanting to connect with this work, I hope you’ll join me: ebtrainingsolutions.com/event/2026-0...
November 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Researchers recently uncovered a troubling mental-health trend in young women in Canada. Read the CBC article to find out more: www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Girls and young women need better access to mental health care, StatsCan reports | CBC News
Waitlists for mental health and substance use services are one of the deterrents for girls and young women in Canada looking for professional help, a new report from Statistics Canada suggests.
www.cbc.ca
November 15, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The Japanese edition of "Managing Microaggressions" is now available. It's exciting to see its benefits reach clinicians worldwide. Thank you to Nihon Hyoronsha for publishing!

www.nippyo.co.jp/shop/book/95...
心理支援とマイクロアグレッション|日本評論社
心理支援とマイクロアグレッション。モニカ・T・ウィリアムズ氏。出口真紀子氏。水木理恵氏。立崎愛枝氏。日本評論社は1918年創業。法律時報、法学セミナー、数学セミナー、経済セミナー、こころの科学、そだちの科学、統合失調症のひろば、など評価の高い雑誌を定期刊行しています。
www.nippyo.co.jp
November 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
This year I had a conversation on the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast with Dr. Lynn Marie Morski. We discussed racial trauma through Psychedelic Therapy, an important and emerging treatment.
You can listen to the full episode at this link. Don't miss out!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUHx...
Addressing Racial Trauma through Psychedelic Therapy: Monnica T Williams PhD|Psychedelic Med Podcast
YouTube video by Psychedelic Medicine Podcast
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November 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Earlier this year, I spoke with Nebraska Public Media News (NPR Nebraska) about a Nebraska mother’s call for accountability after her son faced racial bullying at school.

Today these issues are still ongoing — and so is the work.

Listen here: nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...
A Nebraska boy was bullied and called a ‘cotton picker.’ His mother is demanding accountability
Tara Blunt spent months asking officials at Falls City Public Schools for help as her son dealt with racism and physical abuse at school. Now, she’s sued a gutted U.S. Department of Education for taki...
nebraskapublicmedia.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Finding a psychologist of colour shouldn’t be this difficult.

Read my full article on Psychology Today: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cult...
November 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Racial bias in medicine is not limited to the United States; it’s a global problem that affects diagnosis, treatment, and patient trust worldwide.

Read my full article on Psychology Today: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cult...
Racial Bias in Medicine Isn't Just an American Problem
Mirrianne Mahn, a Black city representative for Frankfurt and German native, was shocked when her doctor said she should be grateful to be in a German hospital at all.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM