EP. 04 Self-Care to Support Black Lives

As the nation becomes more aware of systems of oppression, such as police brutality and murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, strong feelings of anger, anxiety, and depression can set in. Experiencing acts of racism is exhausting for Black people. This is why self-care in the age of Black Lives Matter is crucial in protecting your mental health. It focuses on what we do individually to make sure we’re OK. 

In order to feel empowered, fueled, and to be in a position to make a difference in this unjust society we must be able to function at our optimal best. To do so we must take a step back and ensure that we are taking good care of our physical and mental health.

I would like to share a few tips with you on how you can go about doing this. And I would also like to hear from you about how you are supporting your mental health. Listen in to join the conversation.

RESOURCE MENTIONED - 

Therapy For Black Girls with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

Race Forward https://www.raceforward.org/videos/systemic-racism

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Dr. Tia N. Barnes is an education researcher with a passion for improving social/emotional outcomes for culturally diverse students and those with emotional and behavioral disorders. Her research focuses on the social-emotional well-being of minoritized populations. To study this she focuses on the areas of social-emotional learning, culturally responsive pedagogy, and special education. Her research has been published in Prevention Science, International Journal of Educational Research, Aggression and Violent Behavior, Infant and Child Development, Journal of School Violence, and Developmental Review.