Healing Racial Stress Workbook for Black Teens: Skills to Help You Manage Emotions, Resist Racism, and Feel Empowered

This workbook provides guidance and strategies for managing emotions related to racism and discrimination, offering evidence-based techniques grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). It aims to help individuals identify and define their experiences, explore the impact of racial stress on thoughts, feelings, and behavior, develop a response plan, and apply learned skills in real-world situations. The workbook is designed for kids and teens and has been widely acclaimed for its effectiveness, with over 1.6 million copies sold worldwide.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2023
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

If you have experienced or witnessed racism or discrimination, you may feel stressed, angry, sad, or anxious. You may struggle to focus on school or enjoy time with friends, and you may even experience moments of panic or fear. It is important to know that you are not alone, and what happened to you is not your fault.

Most importantly, there are tools available to help you work through these difficult emotions, regain your confidence, and move forward from your experience. This workbook, written by a team of experts in Black mental health and wellness and grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), offers evidence-based strategies to help you manage emotions in the face of race-based stress due to microaggressions, implicit bias, overt racism, and vicarious racism. You will also learn to find strength in your racial and cultural identity and gain the skills needed to resist racism and thrive.

You will gain tools to help you:

- Name and define your experience
- Explore how racial stress can impact your thoughts, feelings, and behavior
- Create a game plan for responding to racism
- Apply what you have learned in the world

With this workbook, you will see that you are not alone in your experience and will find stress-relieving strategies that you can draw on throughout your lifetime to stay well in body and mind. Finally, you will learn tips for navigating discussions about race and experiences of discrimination, so you can be empowered to stand up for what is right and contribute to an antiracist society.

In these increasingly challenging times, kids and teens need mental health resources more than ever. With more than 1.6 million copies sold worldwide, Instant Help Books are easy to use and accessible resources that can help you navigate difficult emotions and build resilience.

Remember, your mental health is important, and you are not alone in your journey. With the right tools and support, you can overcome the challenges of racism and discrimination and thrive.

Weight: 352g
Dimension: 202 x 254 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781648480676