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Why We're All Suffering from Racial Trauma (Even White People) -- and How to Handle It | Resmaa Menakem

10% Happier with Dan Harris

CHAPTER

Understanding Racial Trauma: A Somatic Perspective

This chapter explores the necessity of addressing racial trauma through a somatic lens, recognizing that cognitive strategies may fall short. The discussion highlights the profound impact of historical and institutional factors on individual experiences of trauma, while also examining the dynamics of allyship and the challenge of white comfort. Additionally, the concept of inherited trauma is introduced, illustrating how trauma responses can be transmitted across generations, emphasizing the importance of contextualizing these experiences in the journey toward healing.

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