Psyche

Redefining Normal: Learning From The Black Psyche

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In this episode, I speak with Kenyatta Sadiki. Kenyatta is a human services professional. He works for Advantage Lifecare Solutions. They are dedicated to meeting specific needs in four main categories:

  • Counseling
  • Court/Probation Mandated Classes
  • CPR/Basic Life Support/First Aid Training
  • Employment

    • In this episode, we explore many topics: 

    • How he got into working with substance abuse and anger management 
    • His difficult adolescence and time in prison 
    • The black psyche 
    • The dominant psychological paradigm and how it does not fit the black experience 
    • The experience of slaves and the ongoing effects of negative conditioning 
    • Martin Luther King, Malcolm X and other black figures that have shaped his perspective
    • The benefits and dangers of religion 

      • Connect with Kenyatta: https://www.advantagelifecaresolutions.com


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