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By Chelsea Candelario PureWow HOW TO FIND A BIPOC THERAPIST
According to a 2015 study by the American Psychological Association, 83.6 percent of psychologists are white, while only 14.6 percent combined are Black, Latinx and Asian (and that doesn’t even account for Native Americans and other underrepresented communities). While therapists specialize in a variety of areas regardless of their background, stats like this can be so disheartening. Identity is important, and it’s hard to speak up and communicate about the struggles plaguing our society (aka racism, economic disparities and microaggressions, to name a few) to someone who has had the privilege of not experiencing those issues. "The largest benefit of having a therapist who reflects your identity is that there may be a greater understanding based on some shared experiences. While every person’s experiences are different, there is no mistaking that walking in the world with darker skin informs your perspective," said Jor-El Caraballo, founder of Viva Wellness and Shine contributor. "Sharing that identity has been well-demonstrated to create a deeper sense of trust between therapists and clients and that’s incredibly important when you’re sharing intimate details of your life." While it may seem like a mountain to climb, Caraballo shares a few tips for BIPOC to get started on a positive mental health journey.
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1. DO HOURLY CHECK-INS
Most of the time, it isn’t what’s currently happening that’s stressing us out so much, it’s the anticipation of what’s about to happen. Dreading your doctor’s appointment tomorrow morning? Get yourself back in the moment by periodically asking yourself “Am I OK right this second?” Chances are, you’re hanging in there just fine for the moment. Continue to ask yourself whenever you need a quick positive affirmation. “Are you OK right now?” Yep, you’re OK. Read More... 1. THE DON’T CARE EXCUSE
You convince yourself that you don’t want or need whatever it was anyway. For example, “You know what? Maybe what I really need to work on is loving myself as is. And, anyway, I love my morning stroll to get my Frappuccino. Maybe I should just return the Peloton.” 2. THE PASSIVE EXCUSE Life is happening to you. It’s beyond your control. For example, “My phone—fine, Instagram—totally sucked me in last night, again. I just don’t know where the evening went, and really, I went to bed too late to get up this early. I’ll work out later.” Read More... |
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