The Racial Trauma Handbook for Teens
Break the cycle of racial trauma, build confidence, and thrive with this practical handbook just for teens.
If your teen or someone in your family has experienced racism or racial trauma—such as discrimination or racial violence—they may feel like the experience has made them different from other teens. Teens affected by race trauma may see the world as a scary or unjust place. They may struggle with negative thoughts, sadness, anger, resentment, or shame. Over time, these negative thoughts and feelings can get in the way of school, friendships, and being their best. But there are ways you can help them move forward and start living the life they deserve. This handbook will help.
The Racial Trauma Handbook for Teens presents evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to help teens overcome personal and intergenerational trauma, increase self-awareness, and build lasting confidence. They will learn how trauma can change the way you see yourself, and how you can break this cycle by learning more about your culture or heritage. Most importantly, the reader will find tools to help them balance emotions and put a stop to unwanted thoughts and memories associated with trauma so they can find lasting peace of mind.
Racial trauma does not need to define who people are. With this book as their guide, teens can heal from the past, discover their own hidden strengths, and cultivate a sense of pride in their identity and their place in the world.
ISBN: 9781648480126
