Embracing Wellness

In this blog, I explore the many ways that therapy intersects with racial disparities, parenthood, and life in general. You'll also find helpful resources such as book recommendations and links to services that support mental health. If you are considering therapy for yourself, your children, or your family, this blog serves as an introduction to the idea of therapy and its many benefits.

'Be Out Day' an opportunity for kids to be kids following the transitions through the pandemic

The following contains a quote from me about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's mental and physical health and applauding...

Addressing Racism and Racial Trauma in Behavioral Healthcare: A Review with the Experts

Below is a blog post that followed the panel I participated in for the 2021 Impact Nation conference. https://www.relias.com/blog/address...

What Nurses Should Know About Racial Trauma and Its Impact on Patients

Read the following interview I had with Nurses.com about the impacts of racial trauma and some key things that nurses should be mindful...

Racial Trauma: Your Questions Answered - Part 1 and 2

My webinar on racial trauma received a lot of good feedback and many great questions were asked! In an effort to capture some of the...

What is Racial Trauma? An Interview with Dr. Holcomb

Check out the following interview with Relias about my work with Racial Trauma. https://www.relias.com/blog/what-is-racial-trauma-intervi...

Children Are Not Colorblind: 4 Ways to Talk to Young Children About Race

Many ethnic-minority parents recognize the importance of talking to their children about race, especially during the current racially...