Presented by Dr. Angela Neal-Barnett
CEO and Founder Rise Sally Rise, Inc.

Sister Circles

(A workshop for Employee Assistance, Mental Health and Social Service Professionals) 
Occasional feelings of unease, anxiety, or fear can be normal healthy responses to life events. When such feelings begin to dominate one’s thoughts, they may signify a psychological disorder. In the African American community, women who suffer from anxiety, panic, and fear are often characterized as worrywarts or having bad nerves. Because they often feel pressure to maintain their historical roles as pillars of strength in their family and community, many African American women won’t acknowledge their fears. Instead, they learn to cope with and hide their feelings. Health Care professionals are just beginning to recognize the specific needs of this population and develop therapeutic methods and strategies-like Sister Circles-to help address them

1. How prevailing stereotypes of African American women contribute to the perception and manifestation of anxiety disorders in this population
2. How work and life issues can trigger feelings of anxiety, panic, and fear
3. How to plan and maintain a Sister Circle by establishing guiding principles, screening potential members and supporting each woman during her journey

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