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Sustaining the Work

60%

Over 60% of Black Americans report experiencing at least one traumatic event, and many report multiple, chronic stressors tied to racism, community violence, and systemic inequity making intentional healing and culturally grounded mental health work not optional, but essential.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) & Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study; national summaries on trauma exposure in Black communities.

14.7%

Only about 14.7% of Black adults received mental health treatment in the past year, compared with 22.9% of the U.S. population overall showing a substantial gap in access to care that healing work directly challenges.

Source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office of Minority Health — Mental Health Treatment Use Among Black Adults

Only 4% of psychologists in the United States are Black.

Despite Black people making up roughly 13–14% of the population, they represent only ~2% of psychiatrists and ~22% of social workers underscoring the vital role Black clinicians play in reshaping care, access, and outcomes.

Source: American Psychological Association (APA); American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; National Association of Social Workers workforce diversity data.

32%

32% of Black adults report a preference for seeing a provider of the same race, compared to just 7% of white adults.

Research links this racial concordance to higher patient satisfaction, increased trust, and better treatment follow-through, underscoring why representation matters in healing.

Source: Urban Institute (2020) — Racially Concordant Care and Patient Engagement.

If you see yourself in these numbers, know this: choosing healing is not small or selfish work. It is disciplined, courageous, and worthy of support.These numbers tell a story of responsibility and resilience. The resources below exist to support the powerful work you are already doing—within yourself and for others.

Guides and Resources

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Black Paper-Grieving In Fullness

A reflective guide for those navigating grief beyond loss alone. This Black Paper explores grief as it shows up in bodies, identities, relationships, and inherited histories—especially for Black women. Rooted in clinical insight, cultural context, and compassion, it offers language and grounding for grief that deserves to be honored, not rushed.

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Sleep Guide

Rest is not a luxury—it’s a biological and spiritual need. This guide supports those struggling with sleep due to anxiety, trauma, burnout, or chronic stress. Blending neuroscience, somatic practices, and gentle reflection, it offers practical ways to support your nervous system and create safer conditions for rest.

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Black Paper-Surrender and Release

For those carrying too much for too long. This Black Paper invites reflection on surrender—not as giving up, but as a nervous-system-centered act of care. Grounded in trauma-informed practice and cultural awareness, it explores what it means to loosen control, release survival strategies, and create space for rest, healing, and trust.

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EMDR Prep Guide

Beginning EMDR can bring curiosity, hope, and understandable questions. This guide prepares clients for EMDR by explaining what to expect, how to support emotional and physical regulation between sessions, and ways to build internal safety. Designed to help you feel informed, resourced, and supported before deeper processing begins.