Black Masculinity and Therapy | Emotional Empowerment and Breaking Stigma

Описание: In this conversation, Dr. BJ Rudd, PsyD and I discuss Black mental health, the lack of Black therapists, stigma around therapy, and how cultural expectations influence masculinity, vulnerability, and the therapeutic relationship.

Featuring:
Dr. BJ Rudd, PsyD – Clinical Psychology Fellow and Psychotherapist specializing in Relational Cultural Therapy

00:00 Introduction | Dr. BJ Rudd, PsyD
00:22 Lack of Black therapists | Stigma against therapy in the Black community
02:25 Similarities and differences working with Black clients
06:17 Dr. Rudd’s experiences working with White therapists
09:00 Therapy with heterosexual Black men | Expansiveness of Masculinity
13:00 “Fear of being found out,” as a gay therapist
15:21 Being an authentic therapist and establishing safety in the therapeutic relationship
17:20 Different ways of being in the world as gay or straight Black men | “Strong black man” schema
20:00 Black masculinity | The power of being a Black therapist
22:40 Stigma against therapy in other communities (South Asian)
23:30 Extending the therapeutic relationship into personal relationships | Acceptance and Hope

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Disclaimer
This video is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute therapy or clinical advice and does not establish a professional relationship.
The information shared reflects professional opinion and is offered in good faith, but it does not represent the full truth of any topic. Psychology is an evolving field, and other professionals may have different perspectives.

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