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Welcome to Black Folks do Therapy where we endeavor to challenge you to think critically about your mental health and overall wellness. Our goal is to inspire you to align your values and actions and live your life fully 86400 seconds every single day. We do this in part by asking questions and rais…

Dr. Anthony Smith


    • Aug 17, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Black Folks do Therapy

    Episode 27: Season 3 Launch - No More Trauma No More Drama A Psychologist's Path to Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 55:42


    In this session, I am interviewed by Vanessa O'neal and Barry Saunders about my upcoming book. We discuss the trauma that has impacted the African American community, my own history of trauma and what it means to heal from trauma. We discuss the practical usefulness of the book as an example of the stories and challenges that we all face.

    Episode 26: Part II Interview with Dr. Adisa Ajamu - Psychology and Armah - Analyzing the book The Healers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 58:34


    In this second episode with Dr. Ajamu we continue our discussion with an analysis of the novel The Healers by Ayi Kweh Armah. We process the manner in which Armah weaves psychology into his work, challenging us to critically look at what it means to assist the healing process in an inspirational manner. This fun and lively conversation is a bit different than our normal conversations, but one our listeners are sure to enjoy.

    Episode 25: Interview with Dr. Adisa Ajamu - On Being a Developmental Psychologist and the impact on the African American community

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 50:53


    I met with Dr. Ajamu to discuss his path to becoming a psychologist and his interactions with the psychologists who influenced his path. We processed the importance of developmental psychologists creating a new paradigm for understanding the African American community and creating new paradigms for healing. Finally, we discussed a framework for discussing and understanding the psychological impact of the work of author Ayi Kwei Armah.

    Episode 24: Interview with Ms. Dearta Smith M.A., Speech Pathologist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 64:53


    In this episode we talk with Ms. Dearta Smith about her work as a Speech Language Pathologist, and how this relates to mental health. During the podcast she describes her role within the public school system, provides some of the reasons why speech and language services are provided to children, discusses some of her experiences working with children diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum and explains how Assistive Technology can facilitate communication. She also briefly examined the role of parenting in observing and identifying warning signs of communication concerns. Lastly we discussed her inspiration for authoring several children's books and discussed how parents can facilitate a lifelong love for literacy with their children.

    Episode 23: Interview with Dr. Kevin Cokely, University of Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 56:34


    In this interview, we discussed the impact of policy and the effectiveness of policy making on the mental health of underserved communities. We discussed the legal and political hurdles that must be navigated to allow for access to programs that will bring about equity and healing. We discussed the impact of the current racial climate and how this affects the Black community in addition to interventions for healing.

    Episode 22: Interview with Dr. Kevin Washington, Grambling State University

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 63:36


    Talked with Dr. Washington about his career path into psychology and how it has manifested. We discussed issues related to Black Psychology and managing our spirit during this time in our country. Discussed issues related to Black men and mental health. We also touched on some of the historical aspects of etiology of Black Psychology and the current and future states.

    Episode 21: Interview with Dr. Kristee Haggins, Sacramento CA Emotional Emancipation Circles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 57:38


    We talked with Dr. Kristee Haggins about her work with Emotional Emancipation Circles, Ubuntu Circles and Black Safe Spaces. We processed the need for the healing these circles provide and looked at the format that they take. Discussed the origins of these healing modalities as a result of unfounded murders by police within the Black community as a means to cope with the trauma these experiences create. Offered methods for people to get engaged with these circles moving forward.

    Episode 20: Interview with Dr. Monique Swift, Mental Health and Justice in the time of George Floyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 57:54


    Talked with Dr. Swift about the nature of change in the time of protest regarding injustice. Discussed racial disparities and interventions for healthy living. Also discussed specific strategies for remaining healthy.

    Episode 19: Interview with Dr. Pearl Barner Minneapolis MN - Managing emotions related to the Murder of George Floyd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 77:15


    We discussed the recent murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the catastrophic mental health impact this is having on the African American community. Dr. Barner relates personal history related to his proximity to the murder of Emmit Till in Mississippi and the current murder in Minneapolis. We discussed the psychological trauma and conditioning that takes place in the African American community and the long term effect on individuals. We also considered the necessity of studying the evil nature that allows someone to commit such an atrocious act.

    Episode 18: Interview with Dr. Tania Lodge, Clinical Director at Minority Health Group, Akron Ohio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 56:47


    Episode 17: Interview with Dr. Wade Nobles - The importance and evolution of Black Psychology and the Association of Black Psychology

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 56:19


    Episode 16: Interview With Dr. Jamila Codrington, Brooklyn New York

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 64:03


    Topics covered include what it means to be an African centered therapist, managing stress in the age of Covid-19, ways to manage negative emotions and being your best self.

    Episode 15: Dr. Valerie Jackson of Monarch Family Services, Child psychology

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 48:47


    Episode 14: Interview with Dr. Shawanda Anderson, Neuropsychologist Houston Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 56:21


    Episode 13: Ms. Debra Machando Harare Zimbabwe - Psychological practices in Harare

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 33:24


    Mental health is being recognized as a necessary component of overal health in Zimbabwe but is slow to gain full acceptance. Ms. Machando is doing work to help her community to recognize the benefits and how they can access these services. We discuss the trauma women face and how she helps them to heal from this using various techniques. Also discuss the treatment process as it exists in Harare.

    Episode 12: Dr. Ifetayo Ojelade A Healing Paradigm (Atlanta, Georgia)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 50:43


    Episode 11: Dr. Pamela Jenkins PLM Metta Healing Center Atlanta, GA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 53:38


    Dr. Jenkins is a licensed psychologist practicing in Atlanta Georgia. She founded her practice in Atlanta in 2012 and had been in practice previously in San Francisco, CA and brings a wealth of experience to her work with clients. You can reach her at her website http://www.mettahealingoasis.com/. She specializes in the treatment of Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Women's Issues, Cultural Issues, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, and other Psychological Diagnoses. Reach her at (404) 590-8156 askdrj08@gmail.com @drpamelajenkins for facebook, twitter and linkedin.

    Episode 10: Managing Emotions Related to Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 21:27


    Episode 9: Parenting and Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 20:32


    We discuss issues related to parenting and setting expectations that will allow your child to acheive at the highest levels. Strategies that can be utilized to inspire your child will be discussed.

    Episode 8: Barriers to Effective Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 17:07


    Episode 7: Interview with Dr. Christopher Bishop and Dr. Mohamed Mansaray

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 42:34


    In today's episode, we talk with Dr. Bishop and Dr. Mansaray about their experiences as African American male psychologists and the importance of their roles in the community. We discussed techniques they utilize in working with their clients as well as methods for empowerment. Dialogue about racism and managing microaggressions were also discussed.

    Episode 6: Benefits of a Culturally Competent Therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 12:35


    Black Folks Do Therapy is a podcast dedicated to helping reduce the stigma about mental health amongst the African American community. Dr. Anthony Smith is a licensed psychologist in Durham North Carolina and the owner of Alase Center For Enrichment and has been in business for 20 years. This podcast will incorporate a variety of topics dealing with mental health in addition to interviewing Black Psychologists around the world to bring a variety of perspectives on Black Mental Health. In today’s episode we discuss the benefits of having a culturally competent psychologist. Please remember to visit my website at www.alase.net for more information. You can reach me on twitter at @heartmindhealer. Our instagram and facebook are alasecenter.

    Episode 5: Interview with Mkhulu Makhamba Johannesburg, South Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 36:53


    Mental health in South Africa is a significant area that deserves a lot of attention. There is a significant amount of trauma that has been imposed on the society, particularly given the historical antecedants of apartheid. This generational trauma continues to manifest and there is a need to do significant work to bring about true healing. We discuss methods for providing this healing and creating peace for those in this society. Please remember to visit my website at www.alase.net for more information. You can reach me on twitter at @heartmindhealer. Our instagram and facebook are alasecenter.

    Episode 4: Interview With Dr. Satira Streeter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 34:46


    We talked with Dr. Streeter about her private practice and the population she works with in Washington D.C. We also discussed her approach to working with clients and helping them to manage trauma. We discussed her approach to dealing with domestic violence and strategies for recovery. We also discussed the things that led her to be a therapist and what it means to work with an African American population. Please remember to visit my website at www.alase.net for more information. You can reach me on twitter at @heartmindhealer. Our instagram and facebook are alasecenter.

    Episode 3: Interview With Dr. Tasha Russell, Tamarac Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 47:08


    In this episode Dr. Russell discussed her path to being a therapist and the things that inspired her along this path. We discussed her approach to working with couples and assisting with communication skills. We also discussed her perspective on helping people to heal. Finally we discussed cultural issues within various segments of the African/Carribean/African American communities. Please remember to visit my website at www.alase.net for more information. You can reach me on twitter at @heartmindhealer. Our instagram and facebook are alasecenter.

    Episode 2: How Do I Work With People?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 17:17


    Welcome back to another episode of Black Folks Do Therapy. In today's episode I want to take you through a bit of my though process in terms of providing therapy for clients. Please remember to visit my website at www.alase.net for more information. You can reach me on twitter at @heartmindhealer. Our instagram and facebook are alasecenter.

    1. Black Folks DO Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 8:25


    Please remember to visit my website at www.alase.net for more information. You can reach me on twitter at @heartmindhealer. Our instagram and facebook are alasecenter.

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