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The aim is to examine how embodied and culturally responsive healing practices can support recovery from racial trauma in African American communities.

June 19, 2026The Family Journal

Embodied Liberation: Integrating Somatic and Culturally Responsive Healing Practices for Racial Trauma in African American Communities

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AGAnastasia GordenAntioch University Santa Barbara

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This article explores embodied healing practices for racial trauma in African American communities, suggesting effective pathways for recovery.

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The aim is to examine how embodied and culturally responsive healing practices can support recovery from racial trauma in African American communities.
Synthesized interdisciplinary literature on somatic therapy, dance/movement therapy, and mindfulness.
Examined culturally responsive clinical interventions and frameworks like Post-traumatic Slave Syndrome and somatic racial trauma theory.
Argued for a paradigm shift towards body-centered approaches in trauma treatment.
Somatic and expressive therapies offer effective pathways for emotional regulation and identity restoration.
Integrated healing practices enhance community healing and awareness of systemic issues.
Advocated for culturally grounded approaches to improve mental health outcomes.

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Anastasia Gorden (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a34df4a65a5b0777af2e754 https://doi.org/10.1177/10664807261456286

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This article explores embodied healing practices for racial trauma in African American communities, suggesting effective pathways for recovery.

Embodied Liberation: Integrating Somatic and Culturally Responsive Healing Practices for Racial Trauma in African American Communities

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Embodied Liberation: Integrating Somatic and Culturally Responsive Healing Practices for Racial Trauma in African American Communities

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