Race and trauma can often be intertwined, particularly for BIPOC clients. And these experiences can leave them feeling disempowered and hopeless. What’s more, for clients with a history of racial trauma, this sense of hopelessness can deepen into depression, especially in a society that often fails to recognize the impact of racism. So how might […]
Working with Racial Trauma and Gaslighting – with Usha Tummala-Narra, PhD
For many clients of color, their stories of racial stress or trauma are often downplayed, disregarded, or invalidated . . . . . . sometimes even by those closest to them. So in the video below, Usha Tummala-Narra, PhD shares how she worked with one client who experienced multiple levels of gaslighting in the aftermath […]
Treating Racial Trauma in 106 Countries
Now that we’ve wrapped up The Trauma of Racism: Expert Strategies to Help Clients Heal, I’d like to take a moment to thank you again for tuning in. We believe that helping clients of color heal from the painful wounds of racism is so important. That’s why we made it our mission to make this […]
Can Self-Care Be a Form of Protest? – with Eboni Webb, PsyD
For many people of color, the fight for racial justice and equality is a lifelong struggle . . . . . . but the effort required to constantly work toward social change can easily consume a person – especially when they continue to witness traumatic acts of injustice. So in the video below, Eboni Webb, […]