A Black Empathic Approach to Psychotherapy: Growing from Rage to Compassion (1)

By: Isha McKenzie-Mavinga

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Synopsis: This book presents the concept of a black Empathic Approach, an experientialmodel used as a means of developing powerful feelings associated with racism,such as fear, guilt, and rage, into a useful THERAPEUTIC tool for healing theintersectional impact of anti- black racism and associated oppressions.Providing a framework for training, continued professional development, andtherapeutic client work, this book explains the concept of the black EmpathicApproach and discusses its usefulness in addressing racialization in a therapeuticcontext. It helps readers to unpick their use of empathy as a generic concept anddevelop it as a skill that can be used to assist others in addressing the trauma andimpact of racism. Through a series of honest and transparent personal vignettes,Dr. McKenzie- Mavinga shares her own learning experience and personal growthfrom feelings of rage about racism to developing the approach and transformingpain into compassion. Chapters support processing, engagement and dialogue withcontexts of anti- black racism in psychotherapy and counsellor training to providea powerful framework for therapeutic discussion, teaching, learning and practice.This book is intended for therapists, coaches, support workers, social workers,training institutes, and anyone else attempting to support individuals and groupsimpacted by racism.