Therapists are now integrating their beliefs into treatment, with many African American therapists focusing on faith-based therapy and biblical principles to aid clients in their emotional and spiritual growth.
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Posted inSpiritual
Sweet Hope: How the Pandemic Helped Two Baltimore Churches Find Unity
When Rev. Dr. Terry Thornton conceived the concept for his doctoral dissertation, “A Discovery of a Pastoral Leadership Succession Plan and Its Benefits for Sweet Hope Free Will Baptist Church,” he […]
Posted inNational
A Blooming Business: Expanding Plant-Based Mental Health Services
Since 2016, Plants and Blooms Reimagined (PBR) has been serving Washingtonians with therapeutic horticultural practices, intersecting mental wellness, environmentalism and education by using repurposed plants, workshops and presentations to strengthen people’s connections […]
Posted inWord In Black
Oak Bluffs: The Legacy of Black Martha’s Vineyard and Black Artists
Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, has been a sanctuary for Black, middle- to upper-income, educated professionals for generations, with many Black artists and creatives finding inspiration and refuge in the town.
Posted inCulture
5 Spaces for Writing the Story That Won’t Leave You Alone
Writing your story requires claiming space for yourself, whether it’s a room in your own home, a one-day retreat in your city, near water, a mountain hideaway, or a forest or woodland retreat, so that you can give yourself time to reflect and allow your story to take form.
Posted inMental Health
The Intersection of Mental Health and Drug Abuse
Black Americans are disproportionately affected by drug abuse and mental health issues, with many turning to substance use to cope with trauma and stress, and the stigma and lack of access to mental health care exacerbating the problem.
Posted inPolitics
Trump’s Massive Bill Turns America Into a Police State
Trump’s new spending measure aims to cut Medicaid and ACA, expand ICE’s detention budget, and create a centralized list of U.S. citizens, while receiving widespread criticism from Democrats and privacy experts.
Posted inHealth
Lawsuit: Kennedy’s Anti-Vax Stance is an “Existential Threat”
Six organizations and a pregnant doctor have sued Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for most pregnant women and children, which could have serious health consequences for Black Americans.
Posted inInternational
Community Rallies to Support Victims of Devastating Kerrville Flood
HILL COUNTRY, TEXAS — What began as a quiet Independence Day weekend turned tragic for residents of Kerrville and surrounding Hill Country communities. In the early morning hours of July 4th, […]
Posted inHealth
Shedding Light on Fibroids: Breaking the Silence for Black Women’s Health
Dr. Soyini Hawkins, founder of the Fibroid and Pelvic Wellness Center of Georgia, is dedicated to expanding treatment options for women with uterine fibroids, particularly Black women, and breaking the silence surrounding the condition.