EP 30: Talking to Children about Racism and Racial Trauma with Psychologist Dr. Tasha Brown

In this podcast, we have an intriguing conversation with Dr. Tasha Brown, a licensed clinical psychologist in New York. Within her private practice she serves children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Brown shares her views on being a psychologist and working with children of color, trauma kids experience by watching the media, creating a safe space for children to have conversations about racism, and how educators can have authentic conversations on race with children. Highlights from this podcast: Dr. Brown explains her background in psychology and working with children of color. Why parents search for a black therapist as opposed to a white or hispanic therapist. The trauma kids experience watching murders on tv of black and brown people and why an adult should be present. How to model authenticity when responding to children’s emotions in certain situations. How to work with children that have internalized negative racial beliefs about themselves. Dr. Tasha M. Brown is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of New York, parent consultant, and speaker who specializes in providing clinical care to children, adolescents, and young adults. She provides a wide variety of evidence-based clinical services  and is passionate about helping the individuals she works with function adequately at home, school, and in their communities. She gets excited when her clients  incorporate skills learned in treatment into their daily lives. Dr. Brown prides herself in being able to provide client centered care with a  strength- based approach. ****************************************************************** The Equity Experience Podcast is brought to you by Dr. Karla Manning, President of The Equity Leadership Group, LLC.   We help K-12 school leaders and educators build equitable and inclusive classrooms and school districts with our diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting services. I invite you to schedule a discovery call if your organization is interested in our curriculum development, leadership training, or coaching & consulting services: https://calendly.com/karlamanning/discoverycall20mins