272 - BIPOC Mental Health Month: Addressing Mental Health, Racial Trauma, and the Road to Healing with Licensed Professional Counselor Dr. Chinwé Williams

In this episode of the Be the Bridge Podcast, host Latasha Morrison engages in a powerful discussion with Licensed Professional Counselor Dr. Chinwé Williams surrounding mental health. They talk through the collective trauma the world has endured and the racial trauma the BIPOC community endures. Dr. Chinwé shares about the benefits of somatic therapy, the need to foster emotional resilience in kids, and helpful tips for talkings with kids and teens about racism. Dr. Chinwé concludes the conversation with a word for the BIPOC community. You will be empowered to be a mindful listener and to remain steadfast in the midst of struggles. You will feel validated and encouraged. And you will be reminded that there is always help and hope. Join in the conversation on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn to let us know your thoughts on this episode! Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown Producer, Editor, & Music - Travon Potts with Integrated Entertainment Studios Assistant Producer & Transcriber - Sarah Connatser Quotes: “Racial trauma is real. Racial trauma is any sort of race based stress, any sort of mental or emotional injury that's caused by racial bias.” -Dr. Chinwe Williams “We have to pay attention to what's happening. And we do have to start talking to one another. We have to talk to our children.” -Latasha Morrison “Being seen and heard is actually essential to healing.” -Dr. Chinwé Williams Links: If you’d like to partner with the Be the Bridge Podcast, please fill out our Advertise with Us form. Ads: Spotify for Podcasters [Record, edit, distribute your podcast. Download the Spotify for Podcasters app or go to www.spotify.com/podcasters to get started] Become a Donor of Be the Bridge Shop the Be the Bridge Online Shop Resources Mentioned: Seen book by Dr. Chinwé Williams and Will Hutcherson Beyond the Spiral book by Dr. Chinwé Williams and Will Hutcherson Five Ways to Help Children Build Emotional Resilience Instagram Post by Dr. Chinwé Williams Four Tips for Talking to Kids and Teens about Racism and Social Unrest article by Dr. Chinwé Williams Connect with Dr. Chinwé Williams: Her Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Be the Bridge: Our Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Latasha Morrison: Facebook Instagram Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.