TIPs: Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity > Race and Ethnicity
As the Black Lives Matter protests rage on, more and more people are engaging in the discussion of racial and ethnic differences in our culture. The tips provided here by the therapists at The Center for Growth will help you and your loved ones navigate through sensitive topics such as racial discrimination in the workplace, the implications of race in the dating scene, and many many more.
Whiteness, Trauma, and the Body
Part Two: Contacting White Fragility
This tip builds on concepts introduced in Whiteness, Trauma, and the Body: Part One. If you haven’t read Part One, click the link continue reading
We are living in a moment in which many white-bodied Americans are becoming more aware of systemic racism and its impact on Black and Indigenous people of color (BIPOC). This tip is for white-bodied folks continue reading
Expanding our Cultural Lens: Cards for Humanity Activity
Have you ever walked into a setting where you felt that no one can relate to you? What was your emotional experience? How did you feel? Did continue reading
Multicultural Competence with Clients: If you’re a psychologist, marriage counselor, social worker, psychiatrist or clinical therapist, it’s important to have a level of multicultural competence with clients, as it allows you to understand your background continue reading
Corporal Punishment: Hot Topic in African American Families - Parenting Support Services
“Spare the rod, spoil the child”. If you are familiar with this saying, you are very familiar with the idea of corporal punishment continue reading
Interracial Dating: Hot Topic with African American Women
Are you an African American woman who has dated outside her race? You may have had many responses, reactions, ambivalences and other experiences that were both positive continue reading
When we think about the Strong Black Woman, one of the struggles that plagues this badge of honor is the idea of balancing strength and vulnerability in life and relationships. The old idea of the continue reading
