Healing From Racial Fatigue with Jason Shankle
Healing From Racial Fatigue with Jason ShanklePublished on August 13, 2024 In this episode of 'The Exit Interview,' host Dr. Asia Lyons talks with therapist and researcher Jason Shankle about the importance of creating sacred spaces and emotional boundaries, particularly for Black educators facing racial battle fatigue. Jason shares his journey in education and psychology, and offers practical strategies for coping with racial battle fatigue. The conversation delves into the significance of rituals, the value of Black therapists, and the need for intentional self-care practices. Jason underscores the importance of not trying to change toxic work environments but rather focusing on personal healing and maintaining emotional equity.
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Black Educator, Be Well
Happy Friday, beautiful people! I have something special for you to support your wellness this weekend. I created a reflection guide to accompany my conversation with Dr. Jamita Horton, Pressing the Reset Button. Together, the episode and guide invite you to sit with a simple question: Who am I underneath all the noise? The work. The roles we carry. The news. The scrolling. The people who need us. All the things competing for our attention. Find a little time this weekend, press play, and...
When The Harm Follows You: Black Educators, Nonprofits & Racial Battle Fatigue From, Letters from the Lab The morning before I was fired from my last job at a nonprofit organization, I stood in front of my bathroom mirror and asked myself a question: Do you want to stay or do you want to go? I remember looking at myself and answering honestly. I want to leave. At that point, I had already changed. I had become quieter. More detached. Less hopeful. I was spending more energy trying to survive...
Greetings, beautiful people! We hope this week has started off well for you and your families. We are reaching out to let you know that this is the last week to sign up for Podcast and Pause: An Unbook Club for Black Educators. Our first session last week was amazing and we are excited to continue the conversation over the next six sessions. If you are interested in joining, sign up today. After you register, someone will reach out to catch you up on what you missed in our first session....