Talking to clients of color about race and experiences of racial trauma is critical. But many white clinicians struggle with how to open these discussions.

Now, more than ever, we’re engaged as a society in finding ways to have a truly meaningful dialogue about race and racism. But how do we translate good intentions into practice? In this discussion, six clinicians of color speak candidly with a white therapist about what actually helps heal race-based stress and trauma, rather than just pay it lip service.

After an unusual break from practice, a burnt-out young clinician learns to finally feel at home in the therapist’s chair.