Introduction; Part I. Black Women in Context: 1. Our Black Women and Psychotherapy Study; 2. Social Determinants of Health and Mental Health for Black Women; 3. Black Girlhood: Developmental Experiences of Black Women; 4. Stereotypes of Black Women: Clinical Implications; 5. Black Women and Trauma; Part II. Therapy Contexts: 6. Therapist Cultural Self-Awareness; 7. Building Strong and Effective Alliances with Black Female Clients; Part III. Core Themes in Black Women's Stress and Distress; 8. Strong Black Woman Persona: Mental Health Impacts; 9. Shifting in Black Women: Clinical Implications; 10. Black Women's Mothering and Caregiving; 11. Black Women's Romantic and Intimate Relationships; 12. Appearance Prejudice and Discrimination Against Black Women; Part IV. Helping Black Women Recover and Thrive; 13. Improving Black Women's Physical Health and Wellness; 14. Black Women's Inner Healing and Resources for Thriving; 15. Black Women's Spiritual and Religious Coping; Conclusion; Appendix; About the Authors and Contributors; Index.
An invaluable resource for mental health practitioners working to support Black women clients heal and thrive.
Donna Baptiste, EdD, LCP, LCPC, LMFT, is Chair and Clinical Professor of the graduate program in Counseling at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, USA. Dr. Baptiste maintains a clinical practice with people of all backgrounds, including Black women and couples. She also has background in research, studying, writing, and conducting trainings on cultural-informed practices related to various aspects of Black family life. Adia Gooden, PhD, received her BA in psychology from Stanford University, USA, and her PhD in clinical psychology from DePaul University, USA. She is now a licensed clinical psychologist whose work focuses on Black women and self-worth. She has provided therapy to many Black female clients and conducted continuing education trainings on cultural competence and working with Black women in therapy.
'Promoting Black Women's Mental Health: What Practitioners Should
and Shouldn't Do is an important resource that is practical,
informative, and inspiring. This book provides thoughtful insights
on integrating therapy, physical health, spirituality, and
relationships for Black women. Most importantly, it encourages
practitioners to look beyond survival mode and to focus on Black
women's strengths and thriving.' Thema Bryant, author of
Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim your Whole,
Authentic Self
'Promoting Black Women's Mental Health should be required reading
for health professionals and training programs. Black women deserve
to be better understood and this powerful book continues that
dialogue.' Gail E. Wyatt, UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and
Human Behavior, USA
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