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Eugenia replied to the discussion How might we draw on research findings to highlight and challenge the impact of anti-Black racism on youth and their families? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:45:18 -0500

Reply to How might we draw on research findings to highlight and challenge the impact of anti-Black racism on youth and their families?

I think research is crucial when we need to start to plan and implement interventions as research gives us precious information on how the phenomena is developing within the society. The picture we received by research data is a valuable way to start a clinical work but its also we need to take as a valis tool but not the only one. We need to…

Eugenia replied to the discussion Let’s dream and envision programs and services where Black youth are not experiencing anti-Black racism. How might we move beyond identifying the service needs and gaps Black youth face, to pro-actively designing pathways to inclusion in the youth sector? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:36:30 -0500

Reply to Let’s dream and envision programs and services where Black youth are not experiencing anti-Black racism. How might we move beyond identifying the service needs and gaps Black youth face, to pro-actively designing pathways to inclusion in the youth sector?

Collaboration and teamwork are always good elements when we need to accomplish a goal. the combination of expertise that Black youth can provide, and the clinical framework/lenses through which we analyze issue represent the key factors to design pathways of inclusion. We need to listen to the experience of Black individuals that…

Eugenia replied to the discussion What is One Simple Thing you could do to center Black youth wellbeing in your work? What is One Simple Thing that your organization could do to center Black youth wellbeing? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:02:20 -0500

Reply to What is One Simple Thing you could do to center Black youth wellbeing in your work? What is One Simple Thing that your organization could do to center Black youth wellbeing?

I think that the first simple thing that I could do is listening to the youth in front of me, as I can understand and gain more knowledge on the Black peoples universe and, at the same time, being empathetic with the uniqueness of the individuals life. I think that cultural humility and cultural competency come from simply listening who is…

Eugenia replied to the discussion Areas of Privilege in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:44:21 -0500

Reply to Areas of Privilege

I think that mental health itself is not a privilege as much as the access to it. The privilege is reflected into the tool, services and strategies that allow us to nurture our mental health. Some individuals are more resilient than others. However, even the most resilient individual needs to be nurtured in ones own resilience. Because…

Eugenia replied to the discussion How can we work towards dismantling anti-Black racism in Canada? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:24:08 -0500

Reply to How can we work towards dismantling anti-Black racism in Canada?

I think one important step is having White People silent and allow Black People and Minorities speak their piece. As a White Woman, I need to listen and make my listening active by using an empathetic attitude that let me try and fell what it really means being not- White.

I also think that media could advocate much more and with a…

Eugenia replied to the discussion Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:10:59 -0500

Reply to Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario?

Two major issues come up on my mind when I think about Anti-Black Racism:

1- Lack of self-reflection: people are not used to self-reflect and having the courage to face uncomfortable sides of oneself such as biases and prejudice, and being willing to go through the hard work that leads ultimately to authentic and productive growth.

2 – Lack…