Episode 51 - Interview with Dr. Chinwé Williams: Leading our Children in Conversations About Racism

I am so grateful to have Dr. Chinwé Williams on the Still Becoming podcast this month. Through her expertise, wisdom, and warmth Dr. Williams guides us through the topics of racial trauma, vicarious trauma, and talking to our children about racism, empathy, protests, and more. These are not one size fits all conversations, and Dr. Williams specifically addresses how these conversations will look different in Black families and white families. Dr. Williams describes parents as leaders, and leaders as learners. This is an empowering frame for parents. She guides us in how to listen to our nervous system, and ground ourselves as adults. We also get to hear some about Dr. Williams story, and one person that was part of her becoming who she is today. This conversation is rich, multi-layered, insightful, encouraging, and timely. To have an expert like Dr. Williams guide parents through these topics, how to talk to our kids, and how to listen to and care for ourselves is incredible. I learned so much from Dr. Williams, and I know you will too. This is an episode that will be passed between parents I am sure. Dr. Chinwé Williams is a Board-Certified Counselor, and owner of Meaningful Solutions Counseling & Consulting. Dr. Williams completed her master’s degree at the University of Georgia and doctorate degree at Georgia State University. She served as an Associate Professor in a graduate counseling program for nine years. Her 15 years of professional experience includes work in public school systems, university and corporate work settings. She is a published journal author and has presented at numerous conferences at the local, state, national, and international levels. She is a featured guest expert on several blogs and podcasts related to mental and emotional wellness including  USA Today.com, CNET, Healthy.com,  Lifezette.com, and Parent Cue . She regularly speaks on women’s wellness, parenting, relationships, overcoming anxiety, and achieving work/life integration.  Dr. Williams currently enjoys membership in the American Counseling Association (ACA) and maintains a growing therapy and consulting practice in Roswell, Georgia. Find Dr. Chinwé Williams here: www.meaningfulsolutions.com Dr. Chinwé Williams on Instagram Facebook: @MeaningfulSolutionsCounseling Twitter: @DrCuwilliams For more Still Becoming, follow Monica on Instagram @monicadicristina.