Effective Therapy for Black Women

Black women are faced with intersectional challenges that impact their well-being and access to mental health care. In order to effectively provide services to Black women, therapists need to understand how White supremacy and racism operate in society and in their own training. This article discusses the unique type of gendered racism Black women experience and psychological interventions that can be beneficial to Black women facing associated stressors.

Part of the APA Monitor’s CE Corner article series.

New format: After reading the CE Corner article, you will be asked to complete a “Commitment-to-Change” (CTC) exercise. The CTC exercise is designed to help facilitate the translation of your learning into practice. Completion of the CTC is required prior to the completion of the CE Test based on the APA Monitor CE Corner article.

This product is not included in the APA Unlimited CE program.

New York state psychologists: This program is not currently in compliance with the unique requirements imposed by the New York State Board of Education for New York licensed psychologists CE.

• Describe the intersectional challenges facing Black women and understand the impact of racism on Black women’s mental health.
• Explain the Strong Black Woman schema and adultification bias.
• Identify interventions that can reduce stress and improve coping among Black women.

Stephanie Pappas