During our research, we interviewed a 29-year-old Black woman who grew up in a lower-middle-class neighborhood near Detroit. She attend predominantly white private schools and went on to become the first in her family to graduate from college and later earn a master's degree in counseling.work environment
As a result, the woman explained that she felt that she was devalued and began to feel anxious, sad and hopeless. Her self-esteem also suffered.Yet current incidents of social injustice combined with centuries of violence, poverty, undereducation,, family dysfunction and health disparities have made it difficult for some Black people to maintain hope, a necessary element in undertaking the work to overcome this trauma.
Based on research and nearly 20 years of clinical experience, we have found tangible tools to address these wounds in five holistic ways.," a first step is identifying and understanding the psychological impacts of racialized trauma, as well as knowledge of strategies for wellness.In our research, we learned that affirming one's personal strengths and replacing negative beliefs can help individuals deal with racialized trauma.