“As a minority female therapist, I identified with some of the emotions that Dr. Tovar-Murray and his clients worked with in session. I was particularly impressed by how the course presented strategies for helping Black men reconcile their multiple identities and understand how anger often masks fear.”
—Dr. Debolina Ghosh, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Stephens College
“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 encourages clinicians to bravely explore the realities of race, racism and stereotyping, as well as the stories Black men are born into, in order to help their clients connect with their humanity, which is so frequently overlooked by society.”
—Javier F. Casado Pérez, PhD, Director of the Community Counseling Clinic, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, Portland State University
“As a minority female therapist, I identified with some of the emotions that Dr. Tovar-Murray and his clients worked with in session. I was particularly impressed by how the course presented strategies for helping Black men reconcile their multiple identities and understand how anger often masks fear.”
—Dr. Debolina Ghosh, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Stephens College
“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 encourages clinicians to bravely explore the realities of race, racism and stereotyping, as well as the stories Black men are born into, in order to help their clients connect with their humanity, which is so frequently overlooked by society.”
—Javier F. Casado Pérez, PhD, Director of the Community Counseling Clinic, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, Portland State University
“As a minority female therapist, I identified with some of the emotions that Dr. Tovar-Murray and his clients worked with in session. I was particularly impressed by how the course presented strategies for helping Black men reconcile their multiple identities and understand how anger often masks fear.”
—Dr. Debolina Ghosh, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Stephens College