In this months episode, Malynda Hale and Rebecca Thomas bring on Ashley McGirt-Adair, a licensed psychotherapist and trauma specialist, discussing the importance of mental health awareness in marginalized communities, especially within faith spaces. Topics include racial trauma, healing out loud, and the work of the Therapy Fund Foundation.
Chapters
03:07 The Cost of Healing in Silence
06:54 Defining Racial Trauma
09:13 The Intersection of Faith and Mental Health
12:12 Cultural Competence in Therapy
18:47 Exploring Different Types of Therapy
25:39 Community-Led Healing Initiatives
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