![]() ![]() Himpathy, as men who cause harm receive excessive sympathy, as in the case of Brock Turner, a white student convicted of sexual assault whose "father lamented that the conviction had ruined his son’s appetite and deprived him of his happy-go-lucky demeanor.Victim-blaming by insinuating they brought harm on themselves, with questions like "Why were you at a fraternity house?” “Why were you drinking?” “Why were you wearing a short skirt?” etc. ![]() Minimizing harm to the victim if it cannot be disproven, with replies like "I was only joking, where is your sense of humor?” or “Why are you so uptight?” or “Wow, you sound like a man-hater.”.Dismissal by claiming that the victim lied or is an opportunist, as illustrated by the case of Daniel Holtzclaw, who was convicted of crimes against Black women based on physical evidence, but conservatives resorted to "claiming that his victims were lying, motivated by the prospect of profiting from their accusations.".Denial by insinuating that the victim was confused or misunderstood, as in the case of "President Donald Trump’s imitation of Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony before the Judiciary Committee that nominee Brett Kavanaugh, now a Supreme Court Justice, had sexually assaulted her when they were in high school.".These self-care tips for Black people who are struggling with this very painful week from Rachel Miller at Vice offers some ideas for relief. Zahra Barnes put together 44 Mental Health Resources for Black People Trying to Survive in this Country, with people and organizations to follow and things to remember while seeking support. ![]() The meditations incorporate social just principals to focus on healing from internalized racism and external systemic racism, microaggressions, and other day-to-day experiences. Liberate is a meditation app by and for BIPoC folx. Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness connects Black womxn across the diaspora to support community and healing through education, resource referrals, and connections. The National Queer and Trans Therapist of Color Network has a directory of providers who identify as queer people of color, and offer financial resources for accessing support.īlack Mental Health Alliance has additional resources, support, and education, as well as another directory of Black psychiatrists. Therapy for Black Girls has a variety of resources for mental health support and help connecting with mental health professionals. A love letter to BIPOC folx fighting racism in predominantly white institutions Dear BIPOC person fighting racism in a predominantly white institution, Day after day, I watch in awe as you navigate a world that we were never meant to survive. Melanin and Mental Health produces the Between Sessions mental health podcast and offers help finding a therapist of color in your community. Supportive Communities and Therapist Directories Agency: Coyote Outdoor School - a program of Whole Earth Nature School Location: Eugene/Cheshire, Oregon Job Category: Temporary/Seasonal Positions. The Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture at Boston College has created a Racial Trauma Toolkit to help communities of color manage post trauma symptoms. ![]() The Community Healing Network's Healing in the Face of Racial Trauma toolkit, created by and for people of African ancestry, is available for free download. Text STEVE to 741741 to connect with a culturally trained crisis counselor.īlackLine is a crisis support phone and text line that focuses on supporting Black, Black LGBTQI+, Brown, Indigenous, and Muslim folx, but supports all regardless of identity. The Steve Fund, an organization focused on supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color, has a 24/7 Crisis Text Line. Same-day appointment scheduling is available. Call 54 during open hours to schedule in-person, teletherapy, and consultation appointments, or to speak with a mental health professional immediately. These services and self-care resources are geared towards supporting students as they deal with the trama of violence against their communities.Ĭounseling Services offers multiple options for services for UO students in Eugene and elsewhere, including identity-based support. The widespread publication of images of violence against Black people has caused great pain for our Black students and other students of color. ![]()
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