The Black Womans Guide To Coping With Stress

Author : Cheryl L. Woods Giscombé
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
ISBN 13 : 1648481167
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Black Woman's Guide to Coping with Stress written by Cheryl L. Woods Giscombé and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you feel like you’re doing it all for everyone—all the time? This book offers mindful self-awareness practices to help you prioritize self-care, soothe stress, and create a life of joy, fulfillment, and well-being. As a Black woman, do you often feel an intense pressure to do it all? To be a kind of “superwoman” who never lets others down? Do you feel compelled to hide your own emotions for fear of being vulnerable or appearing weak? If so, you are not alone. Our culture tells us in many ways that Black women must be strong and unwavering for their community, family, friends, and partners. But at what cost? If you’re feeling the effects of stress and burnout, this book can help you find balance. In The Black Woman’s Guide to Coping with Stress, Black psychologist and registered nurse Cheryl Woods Giscombe introduces the innovative, research-based superwoman schema (SWS) framework—five core beliefs that drive Black women’s stress—and provides self-care practices grounded in mindfulness and self-compassion to help you live a life of joy and greater well-being. In this empowering guide, you’ll identify the core beliefs that may be contributing to your experience of stress—that you must always be strong, hide your emotions, resist vulnerability, succeed even in the face of inadequate resources, and always help others while neglecting self-care. You’ll learn how these beliefs can lead to burnout and a feeling of imbalance in your life. And finally, you’ll discover how to harness the strengths within these beliefs, so they no longer cause you harm. There’s nothing wrong with being strong—but sometimes it’s essential to “take off your superwoman cape,” recharge, and prioritize self-care. You are worth it. This book will help you gain the self-awareness you need to stay balanced and live your very best life.

Author : Cheryl Woods Giscombe
Publisher : New Harbinger Voices for C
ISBN 13 : 9781648481147
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Black Woman's Guide to Coping with Stress written by Cheryl Woods Giscombe and published by New Harbinger Voices for C. This book was released on 2024-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black women often feel intense pressure to be strong and to do it all for others. But at what cost? In this empowering guide, Black psychologist and registered nurse Cheryl Woods Giscombe introduces the innovative, research-based superwoman schema (SWS) framework--five core beliefs that drive Black women's stress--and provides self-care practices grounded in mindfulness and self-compassion to help readers find balance and live a life of joy and greater well-being.

Author : Faye Childs
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781469912929
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Going Off written by Faye Childs and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a series of "Women & Anger" workshops, this pragmatic guide shows African-American women how to express anger constructively, without "going off" on others, or repressing their anger and stifling their feelings in the interest of maintaining harmony in their life. Illustrations.

Author : Pearis L. Jean
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
ISBN 13 : 1648482953
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Strategically Navigating Anti-Black Racism in Professional Spaces written by Pearis L. Jean and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An empowering guide to help you navigate racism in the workplace, find solutions that work for you, and stay focused on your professional goals and well-being. Have you ever been in a meeting or had a conversation where a coworker or manager said something racist, and wondered how to respond? People often understand racism in terms of blatant, overtly hostile behaviors and attitudes—such as verbal abuse or physical intimidation. At work, however, racism is typically more subtle, and often takes the form of microaggressions, being ignored, being invalidated or talked over, being overly criticized, or having assumptions made about your abilities. The perpetrator might think nothing of their actions, but the impact is real, and over time it may deteriorate your mental health, well-being, and job satisfaction. You should not have to experience racism—and it is not your fault—but the unfortunate reality is that many Black people do, especially in their workplace. Experiences of racism can leave you feeling disempowered, hurt, and unsure of what to do next. Having the confidence to stand up to racism can be incredibly difficult. And once you muster the courage to say something, what do you say, and when do you say it? Based on the author’s innovative SNAPS (Strategically Navigating Anti-Black Racism in Professional Spaces) decision-making model, this empowering workbook provides practical skills for navigating and responding to anti-Black racism in the workplace. With this much-needed guide, you’ll find solutions that work for you and your unique situation, as well as tips for addressing interpersonal issues, setting boundaries, and attending to your emotional and mental health while ensuring that you achieve your professional goals and aspirations. Whether overt or covert, if you’ve experienced racism in the workplace, you may feel trapped in a dilemma. How should you respond to an incident of racism? Should you ignore it, potentially allowing it to fester beneath the surface like an unseen infection? Or should you speak up, and risk the very real consequences: being disbelieved, criticized, or worse, fired? This workbook offers essential tools to help you make informed choices about how to respond to racism in the workplace, assert yourself with confidence, and prioritize your own well-being.

Author : Faye Childs
Publisher : Golden Books Adult Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780312245412
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Going Off written by Faye Childs and published by Golden Books Adult Publishing. This book was released on 2001-06-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Going Off examines common scenarios that can lead to anger in friendships, romantic relationships, families, and the workplace. It suggests ways to defuse your anger triggers by changing your perspective so that you can avoid the temptation to "go off" and instead think about the situation rationally. It also helps you detect when you have fallen into the Invincible Black Woman syndrome, the silent but strong type, and leads you on a path to recovery through control over stressful situations, counseling, setting limits, and accepting support from others. Going Off identifies some of the most common anger triggers and the four anger styles: * Authoritarian: difficulty seeing others' point of view or feelings * High Profile: overly concerned with image, often displaying a strong front * Pragmatic: a stable team player at risk of internalizing anger * Intellectual: likes to be in control and feels threatened when criticized Finding spiritual release through rituals, meditation, self-care, and forgiveness is the final tool for conquering negative anger patterns. With insight, empowering quotes, and spiritual reflections, Going Off is full of inspiration and hope.

Author : Shavonne J. Moore-Lobban
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
ISBN 13 : 1684039363
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Black Woman's Guide to Overcoming Domestic Violence written by Shavonne J. Moore-Lobban and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2022-06-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your journey to healing and wholeness after domestic violence begins here. Domestic violence is about power and control. As a Black woman and a survivor of domestic violence, you have had your power taken away from you against your will. You are not alone, and there are tools you can use to feel whole and in control of your life again. Written by two psychologists and experts in BIPOC mental health, this book will show you how to start healing—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this compassionate book addresses the unique struggles faced by Black women who have experienced domestic violence. You’ll find practical and empowering skills to help you understand and heal from trauma, leave harmful situations, and regain a sense of safety and freedom. You’ll also learn how to build a safety net, trust yourself—and others—again, and let go of the shame and guilt resulting from your experience. Finally, you’ll discover ways to reclaim your self-worth, set boundaries in your relationships, and make room for self-care in your day-to-day life. If you’re ready to leave—or have already left—an abusive situation, this book can help you heal from the trauma of domestic violence and discover personal freedom in mind, body, and spirit.

Author : Angela Neal-Barnett
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451603630
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Soothe Your Nerves written by Angela Neal-Barnett and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you or someone you love suffer from "bad nerves"? •Denise is constantly on edge. She's convinced something bad is going to happen. •Ruth will drive an hour out of her way to avoid driving over a bridge. When she has to do it, her chest thumps, her heart starts racing, and she breaks out in a sweat. She's beginning to think she shouldn't leave her house. •Bernice hasn't slept in two months for fear that the witch is going to ride her again. What do these women have in common? They are struggling with crippling anxiety disorders. Thousands of Black women suffer from anxiety. What's worse is that many of us have been raised to believe we are Strong Black Women and that seeking help shows weakness. So we often turn to dangerous quick fixes that only exacerbate the problem -- like overeating and drug and alcohol abuse -- or we deny that we have problems at all. In Soothe Your Nerves, Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett explains which factors can contribute to anxiety, panic, and fear in Black women and offers a range of healing methods that will help you or a loved one reclaim your life. Here finally is a blueprint for understanding and overcoming anxiety from a psychological, spiritual, and Black perspective.

Author : Tammy Lewis Wilborn, PhD
Publisher : Balance
ISBN 13 : 1538708361
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Playing a New Game written by Tammy Lewis Wilborn, PhD and published by Balance. This book was released on 2022-10-11 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on first-hand clinical insight and scientific research, Dr. Wilborn offers much-needed advice on how women of color can be high-performing and successful professionally, without sacrificing their physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Black and brown women have been making profound strides in leadership and professional achievement, despite facing the added hurdles of both sexism and racism in the workplace. But so often, excelling at work comes at the expense of their wellness: the chronic stressors and demands on Black women can result in negative physical health outcomes such as sleep disturbance, hypertension, and diabetes, and negative mental health outcomes including anxiety and depression. We cannot talk about career advancement for Black and brown women without talking about strategies that promote their total wellbeing. Playing a New Game offers women a new way forward, in which ambition and wellness can not only coexist, but bolster each other. With insights from her 20 years of professional counseling experience and extensive research, mental health expert Dr. Tammy Wilborn expands the dialogue on BIPOC women’s experiences of race and gender stereotypes at work, exploring them as a wellness issue. Through her evidence-based best practices that promote self-care and self-empowerment as necessary tools for professional success, Black and brown women can flip the script by prioritizing their wellness even as they advance professionally.

Author : Oludara Adeeyo
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1507217323
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Self-Care for Black Women written by Oludara Adeeyo and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-01-11 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prioritize your wellbeing with these 150 self-care exercises designed specifically to help Black women revitalize their outlook on life, improve their mental health, eliminate stress, and self-advocate. Between micro- and macro-aggressions at school, at work, and everywhere in between, it’s tough to prioritize physical and mental wellness as a Black woman, especially with a constant news cycle highlighting Black trauma. Now, with The Self-Care for Black Women you’ll find more than 150 exercises that will help you radically choose to put yourself first. Whether you need a quick pick-me-up in the middle of the day, you’re working through feelings of burnout, or you need to process a microaggression, this book has everything you need to feel more at peace. You’ll find prompts like: -Map out your feelings about a microaggression -Make a list of your safe spaces -Detail out an entire day dedicated to your self-care -And more! It’s time to put yourself first and prioritize your self-care once and for all—and this book is here to help you do just that.

Author : Andrea King Collier
Publisher : Grand Central Life & Style
ISBN 13 : 0446565830
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Black Woman's Guide to Black Men's Health written by Andrea King Collier and published by Grand Central Life & Style. This book was released on 2009-09-26 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studies show that black men are more likely to seek medical attention, follow a healthy diet, and take prescribed medications if there is a woman in their lives. In short, black women play a key role in keeping their men healthy. The first of its kind, THE BLACK WOMAN'S GUIDE TO BLACK MEN'S HEALTH is a comprehensive guide packed with valuable medical information, prescriptive advice, and personal stories from celebrity and non-celebrity women about their men's health issues. Divided into chapters covering key health issues that overwhelmingly affects black men, including prostate and colon cancer, obesity, diabetes, and substance abuse, to name a few, this book provides strategies for building healthy partnerships within the home and community, as well as invaluable guidance for finding the right healthcare and health insurance providers.