'Cultural Somatic Skills for Navigating Difficult Times'

Name: 'Cultural Somatic Skills for Navigating Difficult Times'
Start: 2026-01-20T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-01-20T10:45:00-06:00

By Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 10 AM to 10:45 AM

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As we commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of hope, community, and resilience, we invite you to join a session guided by Glady Smith, focusing on cultural somatic practices. Through breathwork, gentle movement and self-reflection, participants will learn practical ways to reconnect with their bodies, regulate stress, and cultivate resilience. This interactive experience aims to deepen our capacity for compassion, presence, and sustained action toward a more just and equitable future. Join us in drawing inspiration from Dr. King and practicing skills that foster strength, restoration, and collective hope. All are welcome!

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all WashU Medicine sponsored events. If you are a person who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, don’t hesitate to contact the WashU Medicine Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in advance at 314-273-2809 or MedDEI@wustl.edu.

Event Details

Event Type

Lectures & Presentations Meetings & Conferences

Schools

School of Medicine

Topic

Humanities & Society Medicine & Health Campus & Community

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connections

Website

https://diversity.med.wustl.edu/dr-ma...

Group

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Department

Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Event Contact

Erin Stampp | e.stampp@wustl.edu | 314-362-6190

Speaker Information

Gladys Smith is a licensed Psychotherapist, Nationally Certified Counselor, Licensed Clinical
Mental Health Counselor, Master Addiction Counselor, and Registered Yoga Teacher. Gladys is
also an Approved Clinical Supervisor. She is a veteran of the United States Navy, serving as a
Chief Petty Officer (HMC) Hospital Corpsman and Sexual Assault Therapist, Substance Abuse
Counselor, and Trainer. She has lived in Iceland, Scotland, and The Republic of the Philippines,
Guam, Scotland, Australia, and various locations throughout the world while serving in the
Navy. She is an avid runner and movie buff.
She obtained a Doctorate in Psychology from California Southern University (Psy.D), Master of
Education from University of Missouri, and Master of Health Science from Washington
University, St. Louis (M.Hs). Dr. Smith serves as a Trauma therapist/ Relationship & Sexual
Violence Therapist at the Washington University Medical School.
She is also a Certified Trauma Professional and Compassion Fatigue Facilitator. She volunteers
in the community with several organizations. She is an Alive & Well STL Ambassador and is a
member of the Steering Committee for Alive & Well. She teaches Emotional Emancipation,
Trauma Awareness courses, and Trauma focused and Peace Yoga classes in the community.
Areas of specialty: Anxiety & Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD), Sexual Trauma, Gender
Identity, Relationships and Intimate Partner concerns, Codependence, Batter Intervention ,
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA), Women’s Mental Health,
Treatment modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused- CBT, Mindfulness
Based Stress Reduction (MBST), Eye Movement and Desensitization (EMDR), Group therapy