Root & Grow Chats w/ Dr. Amber Thornton

Listen as we discuss what we believe to be the struggle between Black men & women. * * * * * * * * * 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) You can find Cedric on Twitter @itsLikeiCed2 ! 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

I'm taking a break from my break to record with a very special guest (Cedric), as we discuss our thoughts and feelings about Shea Moisture's betrayal, David Banner's ideas, and the need for more empowerment for Black boys and men. How did you like this episode? Let me know what you think on Twitter, IG, Facebook, or at podcast@dramberthornton.com. You find Cedric on Twitter >>> @itslikeiced2 * * * * * * * * * 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

Answers to your questions about how to have emotionally charged conversations, helping a friend in a bad relationship, setting boundaries, and seeking mental health services. * * * * * * * * * 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

My authentic and real thoughts about Rachel Dolezal and "transracial identity", Kendrick Lamar and "Humble", and how I take care of myself when I'm not feeling my best. Learn more about the #21DaysofSelfCare Challenge here- http://www.dramberthornton.com/join-the-movement.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

Pt. 3 of a 3-part series on Black Mental Health. Listen to Ep. 8 to learn more about trauma or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), grief, how these conditions may present differently in Black communities, and what to do if you or someone you love may have difficulties coping with these conditions. * * * * * * * * * 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

Pt. 2 of a 3-part series on Black Mental Health. Listen to Ep. 7 to learn more about Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia,, how these disorders may present differently in Black communities, and what to do if you or someone you love may have these mental health disorders. To learn more about: Alan Pean's story- https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/14/us/hospital-guns-mental-health.html?_r=0 "This American Life" podcast- https://www.thisamericanlife.org/ ***If you are 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, 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

Pt. 1 of a 3-part mental health series. Listen to learn more about depression, anxiety, how these mental health disorders look different in Black communities, how to determine the difference between momentary uncomfortable emotions vs. clinical mental health disorders, and what to do if you believe you or someone else you love needs some help. "Dealing with Difficult Emotion"- http://www.dramberthornton.com/blog/dealing-with-difficult-emotion 21 Day Self-Care Challenge w/ Dr. Amber Thornton-http://www.dramberthornton.com/join-the-movement.html Psychology Today "Find a Therapist"- https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/ Psychology Today "Find a Psychiatrist"-https://psychiatrists.psychologytoday.com/rms African American Therapists- http://africanamericantherapists.com/ The Association of Black Psychologist, Therapist Resource Directory- http://www.abpsi.org/find-psychologists/ Black Therapists Rock- https://www.facebook.com/BLACK-THERAPISTS-ROCK-863569957023705/ 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

'Moonlight' and its relevance to expanding our ideas of Blackness, with the help of theories such as intersectionality and the ADDRESSING Model. Learn more about: ADDRESSING Model- http://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/encouraging-diversity-in-psychology#.WLyMFPkrLIU ADDRESSING Model worksheet- http://booksite.elsevier.com/9780123745170/Chapter%202/Chapter_2_Worksheet_2.7.pdf Kimberle W. Crenshaw & Intersectionality- https://www.ted.com/talks/kimberle_crenshaw_the_urgency_of_intersectionality 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, iTunes, & Google Play!

Thoughts on the newly released film 'Get Out', the criminalization of Black and Brown youth, and the 5th year anniversary of Trayvon Martin's death. 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, iTunes, & Google Play!

The Art of Thriving. Learning to thrive in a world that feels chaotic, stressful, hateful, and negative. Incorporate these suggestions into your life for a life of thriving, not just surviving. To learn more about how to feed and nourish yourself (self-care)-http://www.dramberthornton.com/21daysofselfcare-the-program To read more about other ways to cope with social injustice- http://www.dramberthornton.com/blog/using-identity-salience-to-cope-with-social-injustice http://www.dramberthornton.com/blog/authentic-activism-a-call-to-action http://www.dramberthornton.com/blog/black-mental-health-matters 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, iTunes, & Google Play!

An explanation of why we need more Black psychologists; Some history around Black psychology and the Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi); What it means to be a "Black psychologist"; Tips and information for what it takes to become a psychologist. Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi)- http://www.abpsi.org/ American Psychologist Association (APA)- http://www.apa.org/ To learn more about Black Psychology: http://www.dramberthornton.com/what-is-aa-psychology.html http://www.dramberthornton.com/faqs.html Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about the podcast. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Looking forward to more!

A review of the "Loaded Topics" that listeners would like to hear about on 'A Different Perspective." Stay tuned for more dope conversation about these complex and intriguing topics. Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about what you'd like to hear from the show. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Looking forward to more!

Just a sneak peek of what is to come with 'A Different Perspective' podcast! Tweet, Instagram, Facebook, or email me with your ideas and feedback about what you'd like to hear from the show. podcast@dramberthornton.com @dramberthornton (Twitter, Facebook, IG) Looking forward to more!