The Black woman's guide to coping with stress mindfulness & self-compassion skills to create a life of joy & well-being

Black women often feel intense pressure to be strong and to do it all for others. But at what cost? In this empowering guide, Black psychologist and registered nurse Cheryl Woods Giscombé introduces the innovative, research-based superwoman schema (SWS) framework--five core beliefs that drive Black...

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Main Author: Giscombé, Cheryl L. Woods (Author)
Other Authors: Magee, Rhonda V. (writer of foreword.)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, [2024]
Edition:[Trade paperback edition].
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Summary:Black women often feel intense pressure to be strong and to do it all for others. But at what cost? In this empowering guide, Black psychologist and registered nurse Cheryl Woods Giscombé introduces the innovative, research-based superwoman schema (SWS) framework--five core beliefs that drive Black women's stress--and provides self-care practices grounded in mindfulness and self-compassion to help readers find balance and live a life of joy and greater well-being.
Physical Description:vii, 183 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages [179]-183).
ISBN:9781648481147
1648481140
Author Notes:Cheryl L. Woods Giscombé, PhD, RN, is the LeVine Family Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; a psychiatric nurse practitioner; and a social and health psychologist. Giscombe's research on mindfulness, mental health, and wellness for Black women has been funded by the National Institutes of Health.