Coping with Racial Trauma
Discover ways to help children cope with difficult race-related situations and experiences.
Understanding and coping with racial trauma can be difficult for both children and grown-ups. These resources can help.
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Breathe, Feel, Share
Three steps to navigating race-related conflicts.
Proud of Your Eyes
A video on coping with being teased about one’s facial features.
Talking About Race: The Clutes
A Native American family talks about their lives and culture.
Talking About Race: The Christofferson Family
A White family actively working to be antiracist talks honestly about their journey.
Racial Trauma & Responding to Racism
An article about historical trauma and ways to respond to racist incidents.
Spanish Is My Superpower
A video about a racial confrontation and one way to handle it.
Giant
An anthem about pride, self-worth, and diversity.
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