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In this episode of 'The Exit Interview,' host Dr. Asia Lyons talks with therapist and researcher Jason Shankle about the importance of creating sacred spaces and emotional boundaries, particularly for Black educators facing racial battle fatigue. Jason shares his journey in education and psychology, and offers practical strategies for coping with racial battle fatigue. The conversation delves into the significance of rituals, the value of Black therapists, and the need for intentional self-care practices. Jason underscores the importance of not trying to change toxic work environments but rather focusing on personal healing and maintaining emotional equity.
In this episode of 'The Exit Interview,' host Dr. Asia Lyons talks with therapist and researcher Jason Shankle about the importance of creating sacred spaces and emotional boundaries, particularly for Black educators facing racial battle fatigue. Jason shares his journey in education and psychology, and offers practical strategies for coping with racial battle fatigue. The conversation delves into the significance of rituals, the value of Black therapists, and the need for intentional self-care practices. Jason underscores the importance of not trying to change toxic work environments but rather focusing on personal healing and maintaining emotional equity.
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Peace out,
Dr. Asia Lyons
CEO of Inner Self and Wisdom; Author; Executive Director of The Black Mental Health and Wellness Coalition
Jason Shankle is a Father, Healer, Therapist, Author, Poet, Self-Proclaim Black Consciousness historian, content creator and Philosopher. My professional identity as a Therapist and CEO of my private practice Inner Self and Wisdom, LLC has been a significant part of my healer’s aura. To walk in my purpose of helping individuals, couples, families, and the Black Community mental health is one of the greatest honors. I am the Executive Director of The Black Mental Health and Wellness Coalition which is a non-profit aimed to destigmatize therapy in the Black communities and combat Racial Battle Fatigue. Lastly, I’m an author and owner of Book King Publishing, Inc. My publication as an author is: Soul Searching Poetry, Crowns and Shattered Dreams and Suffer Less: Meditations for Transforming Trauma into Healing.
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