What Therapists Need to Know

Episodes

1. 11

   Microaggressions and Mental Health

   For BIPOC and other marginalized populations, brief, everyday insults known as microaggressions can be a significant source of psychological distress. During this podcast, Drs. Char Newton and Janeé Steele draw on their clinical and personal experiences to discuss the mental health impact of...

   Nov 29, 2023

   48m
2. 10

   Mending the Wounds of Racial Trauma

   During this podcast, Drs. Char Newton and Janeé Steele discuss racial trauma and ways to heal, emphasizing strategies presented in their recently published book, Black Lives Are Beautiful. Strategies to increase clinician comfort during discussions of race are also explored. Moderated by Tatyana...

   Nov 1, 2023

   49m
3. 9

   Culturally Adapted CBT

   Cognitive Behavior Therapy is considered the gold standard of psychological care; however, this theory is often criticized for limitations due to the Eurocentric worldview from which it was derived. In this episode of What Therapists Need to Know, Drs. Char Newton and Janeé Steele discuss use of...

   Sep 27, 2023

   54m
4. 8

   Black Love: The Tie That Binds Us Together

   Black love (i.e., romantic, familial, friendships, community) is often characterized in popular culture by conflictual relationships, strained family ties, competition, and disconnectedness. However, this deficit perspective of Black love fails to capture its true nature and its importance to the...

   Aug 30, 2023

   58m
5. 7

   Countering Mental Health Stigma in BIPOC Communities

   It’s BIPOC Mental Health Month! BIPOC populations are less likely to seek help and it may take them longer to reach out for help. This month, we discuss mental health stigma and messages that often stop BIPOC populations from entering therapy. In this episode, Drs. Char Newton and Janeé Steele…

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   Jul 29, 2023

   59m
6. 6

   Say it loud, I'm Black and I'm proud!

   Whether you’re feeling proud or feeling down, how you speak to yourself is important. Our words have power! In this episode of What Therapists Need to Know, Drs. Char Newton and Janeé Steele focus on the power of affirming ourselves through our words. They discuss why this is important, look at…

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   Jun 14, 2023

   44m
7. 5

   We See You Black Queen

   Black women are not only affected by racism, but sexism as well. As a result, they can experience microaggressions at increased rates given their multiple identities. These experiences can wear on the soul of Black women and impact their mental health. Thus, within this episode of What Therapist...

   May 27, 2023

   44m
8. 4

   Rest and Resistance Through Embodied Healing

   Embodied healing practices have long been recognized for their efficacy in healing the effects of trauma, including racial trauma. Recently, scholars such as Tricia Hersey have acknowledged the power of a particular practice, rest, for its restorative and liberatory potential. In Episode 4 of…

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   Apr 26, 2023

   30m
9. 3

   I'm Not Your Superwoman

   In this episode, Drs. Char Newton and Janeé Steele discuss the Strong Black Woman Schema and explore strategies to develop more balanced views of self and coping. Moderated by Tatyana Smith.

   Mar 31, 2023

   38m
10. 2

    Loving Your Blackness

    Everyone should love the skin they're in. In Episode 2 of What Therapists Need to Know, Drs. Char Newton and Janeé Steele honor Black History Month by discussing positive Black racial identity development and ways African Americans can learn to celebrate and love their Blackness. Moderated by...

    Mar 30, 2023

    42m
11. 1

    Addressing Internalized Racism with CBT

    In this episode, Drs. Char Newton and Janeé Steele are led in conversation by Tatyana Smith as they discuss how therapists can respond to the challenge of addressing internalized racism in therapy with African American clients.

    Mar 29, 2023

    35m