#203: Black Women and Eating Disorders with Charlynn Small and Paula Edwards-Gayfield (part two)

Charlynn Small, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and Assistant Director of Health Promotion, at the University of Richmond. She received her PhD from Howard University. Dr. Small is based in North Chesterfield, Virginia. Paula Edwards-Gayfield, LCMHCS, LPC, CEDS-C, is regional assistant vice president and diversity and inclusion co-chair for The Renfrew Center, with twenty years of experience treating eating disorders. She is based in Edmond, Oklahoma.   We discuss topics including: The false beliefs about black people Understanding the CROWN ACT and black women being afraid to "wear their natural hair" The pressure to fit in with white women Older adults and body image The stigma about older black women and their bodies changing Black women wanting to look good    SHOW NOTES: (Book) Black Women With Eating Disorders  www.treatingblackwomenwitheatingdisorders.com www.caps.richmond.edu http://news.richmond.edu www.renfrewcenter.com   ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: [email protected] You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.