The mental health conversation continues!
Today we are joined by Oluwatosin "Tosin" Akindele, LMSW (Licsensed Master's Social Worker) on IG: @therapy4usbyus. You can find Tosin on various websites such as therapistsforblackmales.com, menhealing.org and therapyforblackmen.org which can all be great resources for men of color to find a therapist to work with.
In this episode, Tosin and I are talking about the healing of men of color with a strong focus on Black men and some of the societal barriers they face when it comes to seeking mental health care. One of the topics in particular is that of male survivors of sexual trauma which is not address enough in our society. Statistically, 1 in 7 males/boys/men have been molested in their lifetime yet we do not often see conversation around this issue. Trauma shows up differently in everyone but in a society where hyper-masculinity is prevalent, this conversation is quite taboo.
Please join us for our conversation as we move through various topics. Again, its candid, conversational and real AF.
Within the episode, Tosin mentions the Weekend of Recovery retreat offered to male survivors of sexual assault. It is a private weekend led by a team of facilitators, including Tosin.
**CONTENT WARNING**
Please note that the discussion of sexual trauma, PTSD, poverty and racial traumas come up in this episode.
Recommendation of the Week
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