Root & Grow Chats w/ Dr. Amber Thornton

Updates, updates, updates! * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

A thorough list of suggestions for any White person who is interested in being an ally for racial equality, to help make our society a little bit better. * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Listen as I talk w/ special guest, Patrice Douglas, about Suicide Prevention Week, contributors to mental health challenges for people of color, reasons why we believe Black suicide deaths are on the rise, and our suggestions for how communities of color can work toward preventing suicide deaths. You can find Patrice Douglas on Instagram- @thepatricenicole, Twitter- @patricendouglas, Facebook- @patricendouglas You can also purchase Patrice’s mental health t-shirts and other merchandise at https://teespring.com/stores/PatriceNDouglas. *All proceeds from t-shirt sales go toward helping someone in need seek mental health service. Read more about suicide deaths in the Black community here- http://www.dramberthornton.com/blog/the-reality-of-suicide-in-the-black-community If you haven’t already, check out episode 20, “The Reality of Suicide in the Black Community”- http://www.dramberthornton.com/blog/the-reality-of-suicide-in-the-black-community * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton

Remembering Houston and anyone else that has been impacted by trauma or loss. Listen to episode 24 to understand more about post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and grief. * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Dr. Amber Thornton discusses reasons why engaging in various forms of activism is great for restoring hope. * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

How have you been coping with the events happening in Charlottesville? Listen to Dr. Amber Thornton share how she has been coping, offer suggestions for how you can cope, and tips for reducing anxiety and stress. Need more of this topic? Consider listen to the following ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast episodes: Ep.2: The Art of Thriving Ep. 6- Black Mental Health Pt. 1- Depression & Anxiety Ep. 8- Black Mental Health Pt. 3- Trauma & Grief Ep. 14- Black Healing is Lit Ep. 17- Should we watch videos of police brutality & Black death? ft. Ced You can find and learn more about the podcast at http://www.dramberthornton.com/podcast.html Also consider reading the following posts: Black Mental Health Matters- http://www.dramberthornton.com/blog/black-mental-health-matters "The Art of Thriving": Tips for living your best life within an oppressive society- http://www.dramberthornton.com/blog/the-art-of-thriving-tips-for-living-your-best-life-within-an-oppressive-society Using “Identity Salience” to Cope with Social Injustice- http://www.dramberthornton.com/blog/using-identity-salience-to-cope-with-social-injustice From Trauma to Healing- http://www.dramberthornton.com/blog/from-trauma-to-healing * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Sharing reflections and lessons learned from 5yrs of my natural hair journey. S/o to Shon for the inspiration for this podcast episode. Shon Curtis Photography https://www.shoncurtis.com/ #MinorityMentalHealthMonth is coming to an end but that doesn't mean we stop talking about our mental health. Check out www.dramberthornton.com for resources and information regarding mental health. * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Suicide is difficulty to talk about but its necessary to have such a discussion. Listen to learn about why there is so much stigma around suicide in Black communities, new statistics about African American suicide, why death by suicide in Black children is increasing, and what can be done to prevent death by suicide. Read "The Reality of Suicide in the Black Community" here- http://www.dramberthornton.com/blog/the-reality-of-suicide-in-the-black-community National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Are you afraid to go to therapy? Listen as Dr. Amber Thornton discusses her therapy experiences and the top 10 reasons she believes people are afraid to go to therapy. Read more about the reasons you may feel afraid to go to therapy here -> http://www.dramberthornton.com/blog/are-you-afraid-to-go-to-therapy * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Learn about the "Nigrescence Model" and why it is relevant to #MinorityMentalHealth. Resources: Therapy For Black Girls- Therapist Directory- http://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/therapist-directory/ Association of Black Psychologists (ABPSI)- Therapist Directory- http://www.abpsi.org/find-psychologists/ Follow @melaninandmentalhealth on IG to see mental health professionals of color featured all during the month of July.- https://www.instagram.com/melaninandmentalhealth/ Learning more about #MinorityMentalHealth- http://www.dramberthornton.com/minority-mental-health-awareness.html BOOKS: "Shades of Black: Diversity in African American Identity" by Dr. William E. Cross- http://www.temple.edu/tempress/titles/754_reg.html "African American Psychology: From Africa to America"- https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/african-american-psychology/book236802 * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Dr. Amber Thornton & Cedric discuss whether it is okay for us to watch videos of police brutality & Black death, in addition to the effects and implications for racial trauma. *This episode contacts profanity. Read more about: "The Art of Thriving: Tips for living your best life within an oppressive society" --> http://www.dramberthornton.com/blog/the-art-of-thriving-tips-for-living-your-best-life-within-an-oppressive-society "From Trauma to Healing" --> http://www.dramberthornton.com/blog/from-trauma-to-healing Listen to similar podcast episodes: Ep. 3 "The Art of Thriving" --> https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton/the-art-of-thriving Ep. 8 "Black Mental Health Pt. 3- Trauma & Grief" --> https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton/black-mental-health-pt-3-trauma-grief * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Pt. 2 of the "Grad School 101" series. In this episode, I share my experience of decided I wanted to go to graduate school, and give my suggestions and opinions on 6 frequent questions I get from those of you who are interested in graduate school. Also check out: Episode 15- Grad School 101, Pt. 1-https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton/grad-school-101-pt-1 "Should I go to graduate school?"- http://www.dramberthornton.com/blog/should-i-go-to-graduate-school "The Timeline" for applying to graduate school- http://www.dramberthornton.com/the-timeline-applying-to-graduate-school.html "Grad School FAQs"- http://www.dramberthornton.com/grad-school-faqs.html "Grad Psychology FAQs"-http://www.dramberthornton.com/grad-psychology-faqs.html * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

Grad School 101- Pt. 1 of a series, all about how to successfully get into graduate school! This episode features "The Timeline" you should follow when working toward applying to graduate school. This information is also available at http://www.dramberthornton.com/the-timeline-applying-to-graduate-school.html. * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

The need for Black people to heal is real and very necessary. Listen to learn more about how we might begin to shift from trauma to healing. Black healing is lit! "From Trauma to Healing"- http://www.dramberthornton.com/blog/from-trauma-to-healing #21DaysofSelfCare Challenge- http://www.dramberthornton.com/join-the-movement.html Episode 6, "Black Mental Health Pt. 1- Depression & Anxiety"- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton/black-mental-health-pt1-depression-anxiety Episode 8, "Black Mental Health Pt. 3- Trauma & Grief"- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton/black-mental-health-pt-3-trauma-grief * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton * * * * * * * * * All music produced by Joshua Thornton. Contact: joshutheproducer@aol.com

I'm so glad to be back! My thoughts on transitions, listening to "life", boundaries, and being authentic. * * * * * * * * * Do you have a question you would like answered on ‘A Different Perspective’ podcast? If so, email your question to me at podcast@dramberthornton.com. Are you interested in having me come speak with your students, organization, club, group, community, colleagues, employees, etc. about topics ranging from culture, diversity, inclusion, mental health, wellness, self-care, or psychology? If so, email me at hello@dramberthornton.com. * * * * * * * * * Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Listen to 'A Different Perspective' podcast on: SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/dramberthornton iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-different-perspective-dr-amber-thornton/id1205183788?mt=2 Google Play- https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tonwxeqzyjxsvbb2aoiflx3ki?t=A_Different_Perspective__Dr_Amber_Thornton