Section 5: End of Chapter Questions
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After reading this section can you identify any potential "presenting symptoms" of post
traumatic stress injury resulting from systemic racism in yourself or your family? If so,
what treatments are you or family members most likely to pursue?
In a group or with a partner, explore possible conversation starters with other people
(especially dominate culture) you would like to have to discuss these health issues and
possible remedies for healing.
Based on the mental health findings on the impact systemic racism has had on the
emotional health for people of color - what are some suggestions for how your local
church might respond?