Kenneth V. Hardy – Tips and Tactics for Talking about Race

Race remains a potent and polarizing issue in all domains of our society and unfortunately, the world of therapy is no exception. Despite the omnipresence of race in our lives, progressive and meaningful conversations about it remain somewhere between difficult and impossible, often characterized by avoidance, discomfort, and awkwardness. Clinicians and other human services workers are often relied upon to navigate these difficult conversations, but many lack the requisite tools to do so.