Empower Yourself Against Racial and Cultural Stress

People of color know how it feels to have the deck stacked against them—to be judged, mistreated, or denied opportunities because of their background. Psychologist Ryan C. T. DeLapp has devoted his career to helping young people understand racial and cultural stress and build skills for coping with it. This empowering book gives readers tools to safely navigate painful emotions while undoing the deep, often hidden impact of society's negative messages. Teens and young adults of color are guided to identify their own cultural stressors, explore their strengths, stand up for their values, and uncover who they truly want to be, from a place of self-love and cultural pride. Dr. DeLapp shares step-by-step strategies and downloadable worksheets for implementing his innovative program, illustrated with stories of diverse individuals going through the journey.