April 2026 – The Mind and Therapy Clinic

Broken Bonds: The Historical Impact of Slavery on Black Family Structures

Hey there. I’m Rodrego Way, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and the owner here at The Mind and Therapy Clinic. When you walk into my office or hop on a call with me, we usually start with what’s happening

Education or Exhaustion? The Burden of Being the ‘Spokesperson’

Part 14 of 30: Racism-Based Traumatic Stress Series You're sitting in a meeting when someone makes a comment that's racially insensitive. All eyes turn to you. Or maybe you're at a family gathering when a relative says something problematic,

Setting Boundaries Around Racial Discourse

Part 19 of 30: Racism-Based Traumatic Stress Series You're in the break room when a coworker approaches you. "Can I ask you something about what happened in the news? I want to understand the Black perspective." Your stomach tightens.

Navigating Predominantly White Spaces (PWS) with Peace

Part 13 of 30: Racism-Based Traumatic Stress Series Let me be honest with you: navigating predominantly white spaces isn't just about entering a building or sitting in a meeting. It's about the mental preparation before you walk through the

The Power of Validation: Why Your Feelings are the ‘Right’ Ones

Part 20 of 30: Racism-Based Traumatic Stress Series Let's talk about something that might sound simple but is actually revolutionary: your feelings are valid. Period. No asterisks, no conditions, no "but only if..." attached to it. When you've experienced

Protecting Your Peace During Election Cycles

Part 15 of our 30-part series on Racism-Based Traumatic Stress Election seasons hit different when you're Black, Brown, or a person of color in America. While everyone talks about "political fatigue," we're dealing with something much heavier: watching our

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Month: April 2026

Broken Bonds: The Historical Impact of Slavery on Black Family Structures

Education or Exhaustion? The Burden of Being the ‘Spokesperson’

Setting Boundaries Around Racial Discourse

Navigating Predominantly White Spaces (PWS) with Peace

The Power of Validation: Why Your Feelings are the ‘Right’ Ones

Protecting Your Peace During Election Cycles

The ‘Code-Switching’ Tax: The Mental Cost of Adapting

Reclaiming Your Joy: Why Black Joy is a Form of Resistance

The Ultimate Guide to RBTS: Everything You Need to Know to Protect Your Peace

Racial Trauma in Healthcare: Advocating for Your Own Wellness

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