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

Part 16 of 30: Racism-Based Traumatic Stress Series In a world that constantly confronts Black people with trauma, grief, and oppression, the simple act of choosing joy becomes revolutionary. Black joy is not passive happiness or toxic positivity: it

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

If you have ever felt a sense of exhaustion that sleep just can’t fix, or if you find yourself constantly on edge when navigating certain spaces, you aren’t alone. For many people of color, these feelings aren't just "stress",

Racial Trauma in Healthcare: Advocating for Your Own Wellness

Welcome back to our series on Racism-Based Traumatic Stress. This is post 11 of 30, and today we're tackling something that hits close to home for many in the BIPOC community: navigating healthcare systems that weren't always designed with

How to Recognize the Hidden Signs of RBTS Before They Burn You Out

At The Mind and Therapy Clinic, we see people every day who are working twice as hard to get half as far. You’re doing the work, showing up for your family, and navigating your career, but lately, you feel

Mindfulness as a Tool for Racial Healing

This is post 18 of 30 in our Racism-Based Traumatic Stress series. When we talk about racial healing, we're talking about something that goes beyond intellectual understanding. The weight of racism-related stress lives in your body: in the tension

RBTS 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Healing from Racism-Based Traumatic Stress

If you have ever felt like the weight of the world is a little heavier because of the color of your skin, I want to start by saying: I see you, and your feelings are valid. At The Mind

The Corporate Mask: Navigating Workplace Racism

Part 9 of 30: Racism-Based Traumatic Stress Series You walk into the office every morning with your game face on. Hair perfect. Outfit professional. Smile ready. But underneath that polished exterior, you're carrying an invisible weight that your white

7 Mistakes You’re Making with RBTS Recovery (and How to Fix Them)

Hey there. I’m Rodrego Way, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and LCDC, and owner of The Mind and Therapy Clinic. If you’re reading this, you’ve likely realized the weight you’ve been carrying isn’t just “stress”—it’s something deeper. We talk a

Parenting While Black: Protecting Your Child’s Mental Health

Part 10 of 30: Racism-Based Traumatic Stress Series Parenting is challenging under any circumstances. But parenting while Black adds layers of complexity that many families navigate daily: the weight of preparing your child for a world that may not

Healthcare Hurdles: Navigating Medical Gaslighting in BIPOC Communities

When you walk into a doctor’s office, you expect to be heard. You expect that your pain will be validated and that your concerns will be met with clinical expertise and empathy. However, for many individuals in BIPOC (Black,

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