The State of Black Girls: A go-to guide for creating safe spaces for Black girls

The State of Black Girls: A go-to guide for creating safe spaces for Black girls

by Marline Francois-Madden
The State of Black Girls: A go-to guide for creating safe spaces for Black girls

The State of Black Girls: A go-to guide for creating safe spaces for Black girls

by Marline Francois-Madden

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Overview

There is so much pain in life that is undeniable. Pain from abuse, mental health stigma, trauma, and heartbreak can come from so many places in life. There is no denying the things you face are not only real, but are oppressive. Self-esteem, depression, failed friendships, grief, anxiety, domestic violence, and heartbreak all take their toll on the lives they impact, but there are answers to help you win in life. The State of Black Girls is a non-fiction piece whose aim is to empower young black girls in the face of the obstacles that stand before them each day. This book offers perspectives, activities, and prompts that can help you to know what factors are at play in life and in society, and how to navigate them with poise and success. It is crucial to understand what the terms are for success, why they are that way, and how best to turn the tides in your favor. Coping skills, self-care, affirmations, goal-setting and more are the tools you will incorporate into your strategy in life that will give you that power. The world is better with you in it and there is much for you here. Read The State of Black Girls today and find out what lies within you today because every Black Girl Matter.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780578495156
Publisher: Marline Francois-Madden
Publication date: 07/01/2019
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 142
Sales rank: 441,213
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Marline Francois Madden is the owner of Hearts Empowerment Counseling Center, Huffington Post contributor, phenomenal public speaker, and entrepreneur. With over 13 years of clinical experience, she has become a sought-after expert in mental health, trauma, self-care, and girls leadership. Marline has shared her expertise at dozens of universities, colleges, community organizations, churches and conferences— including the Congressional Black Caucus for Women and Girls. She was named by the White House as a Nominated Changemaker at the State of the Women summit during the Obama administration. Marline has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Penn State University and a Masters of Social Work degree from Rutgers University - Newark. She is the Chair of the National Association of Social Worker -Legislative and Social Action committee. She is currently licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. To learn more about Marline or to book her, please visit www.marlinefrancois.com
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