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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,

Vicarious Trauma: Navigating the Impact of Viral Racial Violence

You're scrolling through your feed during lunch. A notification pops up. Another video. Another hashtag. Another name you'll never forget. You watch for a few seconds, maybe longer than you should, and then you feel it: that familiar heaviness

The Legal Maze: Social-Based Trauma in Family Court and Divorce

When we talk about divorce, the conversation usually centers on the emotional weight of a relationship ending. We talk about heartbreak, the logistics of moving, and the split of assets. However, for many individuals: particularly men and BIPOC families:

The Difference Between PTSD and RBTS

Welcome to Blog Post 7 of 30 in our Racism-Based Traumatic Stress Series When we talk about trauma in the mental health field, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) often dominates the conversation. It's recognized, researched, and routinely treated in therapy

Do You Really Need Therapy After a Divorce? Here’s the Truth for Men in Transition

Divorce is often described as one of the most taxing life events a person can experience, ranking second only to the death of a spouse on the stress scale. For men, the transition is frequently marked by a specific

Internalized Racism: Unpacking the Invisible Weight

Welcome to Blog Post 8 of 30 in our Racism-Based Traumatic Stress series. If you've been following along, you already know we're not here to sugarcoat the hard stuff. Today's topic is one of the most insidious forms of

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