Minorities suffer a unique type of collective grief that is experienced through a shared history and shared present day struggle. Whether African American, Latino, Asian, or Native American, minorities and cultures face unique persecutions in history that manifest within the individual consciousness. The history and persecution of minorities in the United States is a black eye to this nation but through proper understanding and accountability, these past wrongs can be made to awaken the current generation to better future choices.
Unfortunately, racism and hatred still exist towards minorities. Police brutality and inequality re-open old wounds and create a sense of loss within minority communities that create a sense of fear, mistrust and grief within it’s members. Grief Counselors need to understand this unique grief and the issues these minority groups face daily.
Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Diversity Certification. The program is a supplemental certification for those who are already Grief Counselor certified and looking to enhance their understanding of grief and loss within diverse minority groups. The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals.
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