Racial Trauma and Healing
Black Lives Matter. This phrase is central to a movement that aims to address a long history of systemic violence and oppression that has been a part of this country since its founding. The EKU Counseling Center affirms the Black Lives Matter movement, and stands in solidarity with those who are marching, and demanding that our country listen.
The EKU Counseling Center is using this space to provide resources, supports, and education to the students of EKU, as related to current events. The aim of the center is to maintain awareness of the current needs of students and individuals in our community, and provide what support we can. This page will be updated with ongoing resources, links, and support.
If you are a student, and are in need of our services, please call us to setup an appointment.
Resources
The following resources will be regularly updated. Please check back for more information.
For Black Students and Communities
IC-RACE Toolkit: Surviving and Resisting Hate
Filling Our Cups: 4 Ways People of Color can Foster Mental Health Practice and Restorative Healing
Coping with Racial Battle Fatigue
Meditation for Healing Racial Trauma
44 Mental Health Resources for Black People Trying to Survive in This Country
Mental Health Resources for Students of Color - From Fordham University
Justice for Jacob Blake Resource/Action Guide
Fighting Police Abuse Action Manual- ACLU
National Action Against Police Brutality- Change.org
For Aspiring Allies
Scaffolded Anti-Racist Resources By Anna Stamborski, M. Div Candidate, Nikki Zimmermann, M. Div candidate, and Bailie Gregory, M. Div, M.S. Ed.
Cultural Bridges to Justice: Detour Spotting
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
Meditations for Allies (Second meditation on the page)
Disarming Racial Microaggressions
For Teachers/Professionals
The Little Understood Mental Health Effects of Racial Trauma
Teaching about Racism Resources
Anti-Racism Toolkit for Teachers and Researchers