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The Power of Healing in Community with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
The Power of Healing in Community with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
The Power of Healing in Community with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Friday 28th June 2024
Explore the power of healing in community with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. Learn about culturally competent therapy, managing anxiety, and the importance of friendships.
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Episode Overview
- The significance of culturally competent therapy for personalised mental health support.
- Practical techniques for managing anxiety, including grounding exercises.
- The crucial role of friendships in maintaining mental health.
- Challenges and tips for finding a good therapist.
- The unique benefits of group therapy compared to individual therapy.
Healing often happens in community, through shared experiences and mutual support.
Ever wondered how community and friendships can be a powerful tool in healing? In this episode of 'The One You Feed', Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed psychologist and host of the award-winning podcast 'Therapy for Black Girls', joins Eric Zimmer to explore this very topic. Dr. Joy delves into the importance of culturally competent therapy and how it can be a game-changer for personalised mental health support.
She shares practical techniques for managing anxiety, such as grounding exercises, and emphasises the critical role friendships play in maintaining mental health. The conversation also touches on the challenges of finding a good therapist, especially one who understands your cultural background, and how social media can both help and hinder mental health efforts. Dr. Joy's insights are grounded in her extensive experience and her new book, 'Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community'.
The episode is filled with personal anecdotes and broader reflections on how sharing your story can unlock healing not just for yourself but for others too. Eric and Dr. Joy discuss how individual therapy compares to group therapy, highlighting the unique benefits each offers. You'll find yourself nodding along as Dr. Joy talks about the power of holding space for one another, creating environments where people feel safe to share their most intimate thoughts without judgement.
It's a reminder that healing often happens in community, through shared experiences and mutual support. Whether you're seeking ways to manage anxiety, looking for tips on finding the right therapist, or simply interested in how friendships can aid in mental health recovery, this episode has something for you. Don't miss out on this enriching conversation that could offer you new perspectives on your own healing journey.