diversity & inclusion
Silver Psychotherapy strives toward inclusive excellence by fostering an environment where everyone is valued for our unique differences. Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Belonging. They’re more than just words for us. They are the principles guiding our practice.
Infographic Adapted from Turner Consulting, https://www.turnerconsultinggroup.ca/
“We each have racist conditioning. Being anti-racist means having the courage, honesty, caring and dedication to uproot that conditioning—in ourselves and our world.”
– Tara Brach, www.tarabrach.com
RESOURCES
This document is a living document, meaning that it will evolve throughout time. These are some of our favorite resources, but it is by no means an exhaustive list.
An Open Letter to Corporate America, Philanthropy, Academia, etc.: What Now? Blog Post by Aiko Bethea
Antiracism Meditation: Created through the lens of a Black and a White teacher, Antiracism Meditation includes an EP and journal questions to support people of all races seeking understanding. Three meditations – allyship, racism and loving-kindness. The project is live on Spotify, AppleMusic, Soundcloud and Insight Timer, Iman Gibson and Tori Lund, July 15, 2020.
Notice the Rage; Notice the Silence, Resmaa Menakem, On Being with Krista Tippett, June 4, 2020
How to be an Anti-racist, Ibram X. Kendi, listen to Ibram’s interview with Brené Brown, June 3, 2020
So You Want to Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo, Sept 2019
The New Jim Crow, Michelle Alexander, Jan 7 2020
Stamped From the Beginning: A Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, Ibram X. Kendi, August 15, 2017
How to Explain Racism to Kids– CNN/Sesame Street. Racism Townhall. June 6, 2020
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, Emmanuel Ancho
Antiracist Baby boardbook, Ibram X. Kendi, June 16, 2020
The Inner Work of Racial Injustice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness, Rhonda V. Magee, September 17, 2019.