How therapy can help us dismantle racism
In family therapy, we are often working on how to resolve conflict, strengthen family relationships, and improve communication
When White People Say You Are Being “Too Sensitive”
It can be frustrating and hard when white people just don’t get it. How often this season have you heard white people in your life say you were being too “sensitive” or take things too “seriously” for?
Racism is a white people problem
Being racially conscious as a white person also means that you experience many feelings when issues of race show up in your life.
3 Anti-racist Responses For White People To Address and Prevent Racially Derogatory Language
Keep in mind these specific strategies are to be used with people that you already have some type of relationship with such as a friend, co-worker, family member or acquaintance. Continue to be aware of the language that is used around you.
Is your child celebrating Thanksgiving in school? What does that look like?
I wrongly assumed that my children’s preschool (which we chose partially because of its cultural diversity of both students, staff, and admin and opportunity for bilingual education in Spanish) would know how teach Thanksgiving accurately. Nope. I was wrong. Here’s the resources that I found helpful to share with the administration, hope it helps!
Are you a white mom or do you know one?
Both parenting and anti-racism work go hand in hand and are a lifelong commitment. It is essential as white moms that we commit to making that happen. This post was created to give you the tools and strategies to help you make that happen.
