An unfiltered, yet thoughtful discussion of racial trauma from two mental heath professionals who just happen to be cousins. In this episode, we discuss racial trauma, what is looks like, our own personal experiences, giving examples of discriminations, microaggressions, and the ultimate toll it takes on us.
Racialized Trauma is a topic that is not widely discussed and with new bills being passed prohibiting teachers from discussing racism etc. in schools, it is as if the experience of racism is being invalidated on a wider spectrum. When people are subjected to racism, discrimination, microaggressions, or other forms of mistreatment or violence because of their racial background, it can lead to trauma. "Moreover, over 60% of Black Americans endorse at least one experience of racial discrimination in their lifetime, and findings suggest that the links between experiences of racial discrimination and negative health outcomes are stronger for Black Americans than for any other group. Carter (2007) posits that some Black Americans who experience racial discrimination can develop racial trauma, a psychological trauma with symptoms comparable to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-5 criteria for PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), which include negative alterations to cognition and mood, intrusive symptoms, avoidance, and physical reactions." (https://psychology.uga.edu/coping-racial-trauma)
The book mentioned in this podcast: My Grandmother's Hands Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies By: Resmaa Menakem MSW LICSW
If you have any questions, concerns, or you're looking for further information please feel free to email us at: relative.insights1@gmail.com
This episode may contain explicit content that may not be appropriate for children.
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