Systematic racism and the continued onslaught of civil rights injustices remain a significant public health crisis. The recent and continuous incidents of police brutality in this country can trigger racial trauma for Black citizens throughout the nation. Unfortunately, race plays an integral role in how...
Racial trauma is the tense feeling in the body when one senses a threat, or racing heart when watching an online video of a Black person being brutalized by law enforcement, or feelings of unworthiness related to racial injustice. Racial trauma is the most chronic...
Happy Black History Month! I hope you all had a positive start to 2022. As we use this month to reflect on our past, I thought it would be important to share some tips on how to get through negative experiences. What is a Negative...
When I first began practicing Mindfulness Meditation I found it challenging to say the least. After a few attempts, I realized I wasn’t connecting with my “full self” while practicing. All of the culturally relevant and diverse parts of me were experienced separately. Below are...