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WHY IS AFRICAN AMERICAN THERAPY TABOO? - Coggle Diagram
WHY IS AFRICAN AMERICAN THERAPY TABOO?
Slavery
Racism
Systemic racism
Trauma from slavery
Trauma can affect the human brain from generation to generation
Triggers from the system of oppression will cause a person of color to not seek help
Lack of Economic resources
Lack of education on resources available
Rural areas are harder to get resources.
poverty
Stigma of being labeled "crazy"
Therapy is only for white people
Feelings and thoughts of being seen as "weak" "soft"
Feelings of feeling humiliated and shamed
Not wanting to feel victimized and run to the "white savior"
Not wanting to tell your families business and the fear of being "put away" if you share too much
Lack of diversity of African American counselors
Less African American are trying to be counselors due to the oppressive system
Religious factors
The "I only need God mentality"
Usually, it's taboo to mix religion and any type of science and therapy is a social science
The mindset that you can only pray your issues away
