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This Is What Racial Trauma Does to the Body and Brain

By Jillian Wilson — 2020

In order for Black people to address their experiences and ultimately work toward healing, racial trauma needs to be acknowledged and implemented into mental health treatment trainings — because, as the experts we spoke to emphasized, racial trauma has its own set of challenges and effects for victims.

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Karen Treisman: Good Relationships Are the Key to Healing Trauma

Dr. Treisman talks about the importance of forging good relationships and effective society-wide systems when it comes to understanding and healing trauma.

Bessel van der Kolk

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How to Resolve Racially Stressful Situations—Howard C. Stevenson

If we hope to heal the racial tensions that threaten to tear the fabric of society apart, we’re going to need the skills to openly express ourselves in racially stressful situations. Through racial literacy—the ability to read, recast and resolve these situations—psychologist Howard C.

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The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist”s Notebook—What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Healing

In this instant classic of developmental psychology, a renowned psychiatrist examines the effect that trauma can have on a child, reveals how PTSD impacts the developing mind, and outlines the path to recovery.

Bruce D. Perry, Maia Szalavitz

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Raising Antiracist Kids: The Power of Intentional Conversations About Race and Parenting

Parents, caregivers and educators know that having conversations with kids about race and racism are important, but they often don’t know when and how to have them.

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How to Speak to Your Children About Racism with Allison Briscoe-Smith

CGTN's Asieh Namdar spoke to Allison Briscoe-Smith, director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Wright Institute, on how to speak to children about racism.

Allison Briscoe-Smith

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How to Navigate Conversations on COVID-19 & Racism With Your Children | B-Well Together | Salesforce

Get tips on how to navigate conversations with your children around COVID-19 and racism with Allison Briscoe-Smith, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Wright Institute. #Salesforce #BWellTogether Subscribe to Salesforce: http://bit.ly/SalesforceSubscribe

Allison Briscoe-Smith

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How an App Can Help Parents Talk About Race and Racism with Kids

Discussing the racial divides in this country with children can be a challenging conversation for parents. Mental health professional Dr.

Allison Briscoe-Smith

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Mother Hunger: How Adult Daughters Can Understand and Heal from Lost Nurturance, Protection, and Guidance

Trauma counselor Kelly McDaniel has seen these traits over and over in clients who feel trapped in cycles of harmful behaviors—and are unable to stop. Many of us find ourselves stuck in unhealthy habits simply because we don’t see a better way.

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Family First with FOX43: Racism and Discrimination Impacts on Mental Health

The Black Lives Matter movement is one of the largest this country has ever seen. How can parents use it to talk to their children about racism in America?

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How to Model Anti-Racism for Children - A Parent's Guide on Race & Racism - PBS KIDS for Parents

Being anti-racist means talking about race and racism with the understanding that all the racial groups are equals. Dr. Renee Wilson-Simmons, Executive Director of the ACE Awareness Foundation, explains why standing up when racism happens is important.

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