The Trauma of Racism: Lessons from the Therapeutic Encounter: edited by Beverly J. Stoute and Michael Slevin, Abingdon, Oxon, and New York, Routledge, 2023, 394pp., £29.99, ISBN 978-1-032-24747-2.

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Title: The Trauma of Racism: Lessons from the Therapeutic Encounter: edited by Beverly J. Stoute and Michael Slevin, Abingdon, Oxon, and New York, Routledge, 2023, 394pp., £29.99, ISBN 978-1-032-24747-2.
Authors: Numa, Sharon (AUTHOR)
Source: International Journal of Psychoanalysis. Aug2025, Vol. 106 Issue 4, p863-867. 5p.
Subjects: Racism, White privilege, Psychoanalysis, Historical analysis, Traumatism, Patient-professional relations, Race identity, Psychological factors
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: The main focus of the book "The Trauma of Racism: Lessons from the Therapeutic Encounter" is the exploration of racism in America through historical and psychological lenses, emphasizing its traumatic impact on individuals and communities. Edited by Beverly J. Stoute and Michael Slevin, the collection features essays from American and British psychoanalysts and researchers who argue for the necessity of acknowledging the socio-economic legacies of slavery and the ongoing effects of racism in therapeutic settings. The authors discuss the psychological mechanisms that sustain racist attitudes and behaviors, the importance of addressing internalized trauma, and the role of white privilege in perpetuating systemic racism. Through clinical examples and personal narratives, the book advocates for a deeper understanding of the complexities of racial identity and the potential for healing through self-awareness and acknowledgment of these issues. [Extracted from the article]
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