Many of us have been victims of racial trauma. I can think of at least two occasions when I have experienced prejudice against my skin colour, as well as times when I have been harangued for my nationality. My experience is nothing compared to that of many. I have counselled those who have been violently assaulted and had to flee for their lives. This evil tendency to despise and hate those who are not like us is one of the darkest stains on humanity. Some who suffer its trauma are able to find a measure of help and healing but not all. Recent research at the University of Surrey describes how therapists often lack sufficient knowledge, training, and even confidence to handle these issues, and that this can cause therapists to even avoid such
topics, fearing that they’ll “get it wrong”. The result is that their clients may be left unable fully share and explore their experiences. Their study, published in Psychology and Psychotherapy highlights how therapy canboth perpetuate racial harms and provide meaningful, long-term support. Whether or not we may have access to human therapies, we are all invited to come to One who Himself experienced rejection and hate, and Who will comfort and heal our wounds. Jesus is waiting for you. Why not come to Him today?