At a time when Black students continue to deal with implicit and explicit racism inside and outside of schools, this is a much-needed resource that helps them to understand, heal, and act in the face of racial stress and trauma. This invaluable workbook has powerful tools, resources, and strategies for anyone working with Black students who want to see them thrive and experience joy.”
Tyrone C. Howard
Pritzker Family Endowed Professor in the School of Education and Information Studies at UCLA
Book Reviews
This workbook is an excellent guide for Black youth to learn ways to manage and move through racial stress and trauma. The authors include the perfect combination of information, reflection, and activities to equip Black adolescents with a repertoire of strategies for navigating the complexities of racism in ways that honor themselves in the process. This is an essential resource for Black youth and all who care for them.
Sharon Lambert, PhD
Professor of Clinical-Community Psychology at The George Washington University
Isaiah B. Pickens, PhD
A refreshingly engaging and evidence-informed resource for young people who have felt confused, angry, or powerless in the face of racial trauma. This workbook equips Black teens to navigate the nuances of managing the stress of racism while drawing closer to cultural pride and wholeness. I’m confident any teen that completes the activities in this workbook will discover the joy of healing and be inspired to make the world better!”
CEO of iOpening Enterprises, and Former Assistant Director of the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress (NCTSS)
This practical, uplifting guide provides evidence-based tools and realistic examples to help Black teens understand and cope with racial stress.”
Marianne Celano, PhD, ABPP
Professor of Psychiatry at Emory University School of Medicine, and Coauthor of Something Happened in Our Town: A Child’s Story about Racial Injustice
I recommend this workbook for teens, teachers, parents, and anyone working with youth from minoritized backgrounds. Rooted in current psychological research, Healing Racial Stress Workbook for Black Teens is a powerful tool for supporting youth in the identification and deployment of cultural, social, and cognitive assets to cope with racism. The authors include relatable examples, accessible language, and concrete strategies to steer youth of color to healthy coping and resilience.”
Stephanie J. Rowley, PhD
Developmental Psychologist, and Dean of the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia
Post 2020, the impact of racialized trauma has been made more visible. This is a valuable workbook for all clinicians working with Black adolescents and emerging adults struggling to navigate the psychological impact of racism on themselves and their communities.”
Frances Y. Adomako, PhD
Vice President of the WELLS Healing Center, Senior Clinician at Radical Healing Collaborative, and APA Minority Fellow
Grounded in research and theory, Healing Racial Stress Workbook for Black Teens gives adolescents the tools and skills needed to navigate challenging racialized times. The authors reflect the critical need for Black teens to not only understand racism, but also identify its impact while employing strategies of resistance. Activities are intentionally designed for teens to discern race-related stressors, as they build on their strengths and become empowered young people.
Brett Johnson Solomon, PhD
Associate Professor, and Chair of the Child Studies Department at Santa Clara University
As the aunt of Black teenagers and an educator who has dedicated her career to improving academic outcomes for Black children, I am keenly aware of the stressors adolescents face—bravely, headfirst, and often with little support. Healing Racial Stress Workbook for Black Teens finally provides this support. The resources and activities in this workbook create opportunities for Black adolescents to celebrate their identity, identify help in their communities, and examine the experiences and feelings they have yet to be able to name, though they feel their impact. This is a powerful workbook every Black adolescent should have access to.”
Miah Daughtery, EdD
Vice President of Content Advocacy-Literacy at NWEA, Chair of 826DC Board of Directors, and Past Middle School and High school English Teacher