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Session 357: Shedding the Shoulds

Therapy for Black Girls

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Breaking Free from Societal 'Shoulds'

The chapter explores the pressures of conforming to societal 'shoulds' and the challenges faced by black women in doing so, particularly in corporate environments. It emphasizes the importance of taking healthy risks to break free from imposed standards while navigating discrimination and planning for career advancement. Self-compassion, grace, and building a supportive community for processing successes and failures are highlighted as essential elements in overcoming societal expectations.

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