“Dr. Tovar Murray intentionally offers a therapeutic space for Black male clients to narrate their intersections of identity without fear of judgment, criticism, or skepticism. Salient examples of tackling the complex issue of historical and contemporary racism many Black male clients face in daily life is provided. The therapist skillfully examines race, identity, strength, and resiliency while navigating the importance of self-disclosure, connection, and agency within session. This timely demonstration can be a foundation for some therapists, students, and professors or a key reminder for others within our racialized society.”
—Sam Steen, PhD, Associate Professor School Counseling, George Mason University
“Dr. Tovar-Murray masterfully demonstrates that therapists don’t need special interventions or tricks up their sleeves to work with Black male clients. Rather, he shows that building an authentic, therapeutic relationship is the key that unlocks the door to Black men's wellness.”
—Dr. LaTonya Summers, LCMHC, Professor, Jacksonville University and Founder of the Black Mental Health Symposium
“An invaluable resource for professionals counseling African-American men. Dr. Tovar-Murray will deepen your understanding of racial experiences and their profound psychological effects on the day-to-day lives of Black men. His methods for addressing the multi-layered identities of African-American men can be easily incorporated into your existing therapeutic approach. I recommend this video series as an absolutely necessary resource for all counseling professionals.”
—Poonam Doshi, PhD, Assistant Professor, Psychology & Mental Health Counseling Department, Pace University
“This comprehensive online course is insightful and much needed. Tovar-Murray's unique style of working brings to light the unwritten narratives of African American men, giving them a voice in a space where they have often felt silenced and stigmatized. This series will be amazing in training a new generation of counselors.”
—Dr. Shirlyn M. Garrett, EdD, Assistant Professor, Director of the Counseling Graduate Program, Chicago State University
“Counseling African American Men humanizes how the experiences of racism, stereotypes and trauma affects Black men and their mental health. These experiences, whether shared or idiosyncratic, need to be heard, enabling counselors to engage in a culturally responsive and humanistic practice.”
—Dr. Jordan Shannon, PhD, Assistant Professor, Seattle Pacific University
“Counseling African American Men is extremely powerful, and will benefit a wide range helping professionals. This course covers common challenges that African American men face daily, yet often feel unable to express, as they are deliberately silenced and in turn profiled as angry, problematic, and even criminal. These videos offer clinicians and students an opportunity to provide culturally competent treatment to African American men in a caring and meaningful fashion.”
—Mary Brown, MS, LPC, Doctoral Candidate, Capella University