Racial Trauma

 

In the wake of the recent grand jury decision regarding Breonna Taylor, many are experiencing outrage and disbelief.

For Black people in particular, the decision represents yet another profound loss and the continued lack of justice for violence against Black women.

Our community is hurting. This pain is intensified by the backdrop of Covid-19 (which disproportionately affects BIPOC) and the protests following George Floyd’s murder.

Many Black people are wondering how they can continue to show up to work and social events, acting as if they are not grieving -- as if their community is not under threat.

These experiences contribute to what is called racial trauma. Research shows that racial trauma severely impacts Black physical and mental health.

Racial trauma often shows up in our bodies in the form of physical aches, fatigue, and appetite changes. Now more than ever, it is important to take care of ourselves and our bodies to safeguard against the effects of racial trauma.

In our latest blog post, Dr. Nia explores five different ways to practice self-care when living through racial trauma. Read the full blog post at Life by Design Therapy

https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/blog/5-ways-to-care-for-yourself-when-dealing-with-racial-trauma/9/2020