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Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents

Black Mental Wellness

Mar 21, 2019
3 min

Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents

Guest Contributor: Dana L. Cunningham, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist and Author Over five million children in the United States have been impacted by the incarceration of a parent, and due to the disproportionate number of Black people who are incarcerated, Black children are significantly impacted by the criminally unjust system in our nation. While it is a highly stressful event for a parent to be incarcerated, it is just as devastating and stressful for the families and chil

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4 Strategies for Supporting Incarcerated Family Members

Black Mental Wellness

Mar 15, 2019
3 min

4 Strategies for Supporting Incarcerated Family Members

Guest Contributor: Jessica Henry, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist African Americans are incarcerated at disproportionate rates and nearly six times the rate of whites. Research indicates that family closeness and support are protective and beneficial for African Americans, which suggests that African American families may be able to provide an additional source of support for loved ones who are incarcerated. Family members can help increase awareness of mental health concerns by

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5 Tips to Develop a Self-Care Practice

Black Mental Wellness

Mar 7, 2019
5 min

5 Tips to Develop a Self-Care Practice

Guest Contributor: Colette Ellis Certified Stress Management Coach Practitioner of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT-Tapping) Self-care is not self-indulgent! It's an act of self-preservation. – Audre Lorde We all wear our "busy badges" so proudly that we sometimes forget that it's important to take breaks, eat lunch, or even go to the bathroom when we need to! Everyone experiences stress. That's why it's crucial to proactively create opportunities for quality alone time, incl

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5 Steps to Overcoming Life-Limiting Behaviors

Black Mental Wellness

Dec 5, 2018
3 min

5 Steps to Overcoming Life-Limiting Behaviors

Guest Contributor Romal Tune Author of, Love is an Inside Job Instagram: @RomalTune Throughout my life, there have been things that I’ve wanted to change about me. My goal is to become the best version of myself. I believe this is something most people desire. The problem is that sometimes we beat ourselves up and even worse judge ourselves when we miss the mark because our thoughts or behaviors are not in alignment with who we truly desire to be in the world. Through therapy

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Beyond the Chair

Black Mental Wellness

Nov 29, 2018
3 min

Beyond the Chair

Guest Contributor Dene’t Radden Hair Care Provider & Consultant Healthy Hair Republic 203 Hull Street, Suite A Richmond, Virginia 23224 Instagram: @HairByDenet In order to achieve a healthy life, we must first vision it for ourselves. We must see the possibilities derived from our visions and dreams to find our true selves. To find our true selves, we have to release the expectations that others have of us, and learn how to embrace and love ourselves, flaws and all. We also h

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