“Why and how “rage” manifests in Black communities, and the differences between rational rage, redemptive rage, and righteous rage, were among the topics covered by Dr. Ladonna Butler in her Power Broker interview of national systems change leader, author, and professor, Dr. Jennifer Mullan.
Dr. Mullan – in town as part of the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg for its Speakers Who Inspire series – also shared why she practices “decolonizing therapy,” what that term means, and how we can all begin the healing process.
In her forthcoming book, titled “Decolonizing Therapy: Oppression, Historical Trauma, and Politicizing Your Practice,” Dr. Mullan challenges therapists to re-think their concept of the “core wound.” She also challenges everyday readers to harness the healing power of rage. The book is scheduled to be released this fall.
Dr. Butler, who is the President & CEO of The Well for Life in St. Petersburg, capped the interview with a powerful bonus question.
To learn more about the Foundation’s new grant funding program for mental health, visit this link. To connect with Dr. Mullan, follow her work @decolonizingtherapy on Instagram.
