Dr. Lisa Harris
BIO
Dr. Harris holds a license as a professional counselor. She is the founder of Healing Season, a private practice counseling and wellness center. She serves as the professor for clinical counseling practicum at Pentecostal Theological Seminary. Additionally, she founded Ladies Like Us, an organization dedicated to addressing the unique challenges experienced by women of color. She is a Ph.D. candidate at Walden University, currently conducting research for her dissertation on the evaluation of the cultural relevance and utility of a mental health guide for faith leaders within the Black clergy community. She holds a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Fayetteville State University. She has been trained as a traditional naturopath and holds a doctorate in the discipline. Lisa is a certified wellness coach and personal trainer who focuses on the emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of her clients. She has written two books: Rebuilding the Temple: A Practical Guide to Health and Wellness and The Five Pillars of Wellness.
Presentation and Deep Dive Discussion Session
Session 1-E. The Impact of Colorism on Mental Health
DescriptionColorism negatively affects the mental well-being and self-esteem of individuals with both light and dark complexions. Individuals may experience mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. Individuals often experience ongoing anxieties regarding how they are socially perceived based on their skin color, which can manifest in different aspects of their personal, social, and professional lives. Society may have overlooked the potential negative impact of names like redbone, tar baby, yellow bone, blue black, and similar terms on children's self-image. The consequences of these words have a lasting impact on mental well-being across one's lifetime and can be perpetuated and passed down to future generations, resulting in an ongoing cycle of mental health issues due to colorism. To effectively tackle the persistent issue at hand, it is imperative to address the phenomenon of colorism.
Session 3-B. Colorism and Mental Health: The Reality Description Discussion focusing on the earlier presentation titled “The Impact of Colorism on Mental Health” and the impact colorism has on mental health and well-being.
DescriptionColorism negatively affects the mental well-being and self-esteem of individuals with both light and dark complexions. Individuals may experience mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. Individuals often experience ongoing anxieties regarding how they are socially perceived based on their skin color, which can manifest in different aspects of their personal, social, and professional lives. Society may have overlooked the potential negative impact of names like redbone, tar baby, yellow bone, blue black, and similar terms on children's self-image. The consequences of these words have a lasting impact on mental well-being across one's lifetime and can be perpetuated and passed down to future generations, resulting in an ongoing cycle of mental health issues due to colorism. To effectively tackle the persistent issue at hand, it is imperative to address the phenomenon of colorism.
Session 3-B. Colorism and Mental Health: The Reality Description Discussion focusing on the earlier presentation titled “The Impact of Colorism on Mental Health” and the impact colorism has on mental health and well-being.