Episode 74: Dr. Pearis Jean
”Experiencing racism is dysregulating…and so a lot of people have that freeze response…and so this book kind of allows people to think through, okay, even if I did freeze in the moment, there are still things that I can do afterwards”. -Dr. Pearis Jean
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In this episode of What Your Therapist is Reading, host Jessica Fowler speaks with Dr. Paris Jean about her workbook Strategically Navigating Anti-Black Racism in Professional Spaces: A Practical Guide for Black People Responding to Racism in the Workplace. Dr. Jean, an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Towson University, discusses her research and the development of the SNAP model (Strategically Navigating Anti-Black Racism in Professional Spaces). The conversation also delves into the importance of community and the emotional and psychological tools necessary for addressing workplace racism.
Highlights:
Discussing the Book: Navigating Racism in Professional Spaces
The SNAP Model Explained
Reflective Questions and Community Support
Best Practices and Research Insights
Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts
Connect with the author
About the author:
Dr. Pearis Jean is an assistant professor of psychology at Towson University and a licensed psychologist in the state of Maryland. Her research focuses on the development of individual and community-level interventions to support the wellness of survivors of trauma with a focus on the Black community. She is the author of a workbook based on her research on anti-Black racism and racial trauma in the workplace entitled, Strategically Navigating Anti-Black Racism in Professional Spaces: A Practical Guide for Black People Responding to Racism in the Workplace.