My Three Cents – @doc

My Three Cents.

“My Three Cents” is a blog that bridges academia and the community. Dr. Tierra absolutely love scholarly research finds that it is imperative to present research in a way that is culturally relevant and can speak to Black and Latinx communties

May 31 2020

“I can’t breathe…again! Vicarious trauma is that you?” : Ways to decrease symptoms of vicarious trauma

By: Tierra T. Ellis, Ph.D., NCSP Vicarious trauma is the emotional residue of the indirect exposure to trauma from hearing narratives of people who encountered traumatic experiences firsthand (e.g., CNN updates, social media). Here are some tips to decrease symptoms of vicarious trauma 1. Acknowledge your emotions. Why might you be feeling that way? What […]

May 12 2020

#irunwithAhmaud

“See, since its ROOTS, systems have oppressed Black people since THE BIRTH OF A NATION and manipulated them to “make sense” of their story because WHEN THEY SEE US we don’t have a life that is worthy of justice or being free from bars…”

May 3 2020

“Bad Kids”: You Are What You Eat!

“Get off that table and eat your dinner! Acchhht acchhht – If you don’t stop running around my house like you lost your mind! And don’t roll your eyes at me – go back to the table until that plate is empty!”