Responding to Race Related Trauma: Counseling and Research Recommendations to Promote Post-Traumatic Growth when Counseling African American Males

The application of Post-Traumatic Growth, a resiliency based approach, for counselors working with AfricanAmerican male clients who have experienced race-based trauma is described. The role of cognitive processing and meaning making are reviewed. Implications for counseling, education and research are provided. Author's Notes Correspondences regarding this manuscript should be addressed to Amanda M. Evans, PhD, Assistant Professor, 2084 Haley Center, Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, 334-844-7695 or amt0004@auburn.edu.