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Group Therapy
D.R.I.V.E. (Dialogue. Re-Story. Inspire. Validate. Empower.)
NBCC is excited to offer a therapy group for Black youth and their families to explore Blackness, Black Culture, and Racial Identity in a Community Setting. We meet every other week to discuss topics related to race and culture.
Details:
- Our group will be a maximum of 10 Black Youth, Ages 12-17 years.
- Meetings take place every other Tuesday, from 5pm to 7pm.
- The group will be open, join anytime as you are able!
Goals:
- Open Dialogue about Race, Culture, and Adoption Experiences
- Sharing Stories to Build Black Community in White Spaces
- Inspire Personal Exploration of Blackness
- Validating Individual Black Experiences
- Empowering Black Voices and Pride
Come for the Food! Stay for the Community!
Black Fatigue Group
Black Fatigue is specifically designed to support our Black adult clients in navigating and addressing the unique challenges and experiences we face as Black folks. Black Fatigue’s goal is to create a safe, supportive, and empowering space where we can connect with each other, share similar experiences, and promote healing through food and community. In Black Fatigue, we recognize that it is important to acknowledge and discuss the challenges of managing and mitigating the impacts of being Black in Madison, in the States, in the World – these challenges include and are not limited to black fatigue, community trauma, compassion trauma, racial trauma, survivor’s guilt, imposture syndrome, identity, intersectionality, and systemic inequality and oppression. We will also be discussing the book “Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit” by Mary-Frances Winters. The phenomenon of black fatigue is often referred to as "racial fatigue," and is a term used to describe the mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion experienced by Black individuals as a result of persistent racial discrimination, microaggressions, and systemic inequalities.
Black fatigue can affect various aspects of life, including mental health, job performance, and overall well-being. This fatigue can stem from various sources, including:
- Constant Racial Stress: The need to navigate and respond to racial biases and discrimination in daily life.
- Emotional Toll: The psychological impact of dealing with systemic racism, which can include feelings of frustration, anger, or helplessness.
- Cultural Labor: The expectation to educate others about race and racism, which can be draining.
- Social and Institutional Pressures: The burden of facing systemic inequities in areas such as employment, education, and housing.
- Representation and Visibility: The stress related to being one of the few Black individuals in predominantly non-Black spaces, which can lead to feelings of isolation or scrutiny.
Details:
- Meetings take place every other Tuesday, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.