10:00am to 12:00pm
Impact Arizona
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Join the conversation at the Book Discussion Group!
The spring 2018 book discussion group will explore Dr. Joy DeGruy's 2005 book, "Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury & Healing."
The May session will focus on the healing process and our role in building healthy lives that will benefit communities, families, and society. Special presentation by genealogist, Ms. Joyce McCollum.
FREE | Open to the public | Ages 18 years+
New participants are always welcome (You do not have to read the book in advance to attend.)
Facilitated by: Erica Alexander-Maxwell, Crayon Box Consulting Group
About the book:
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing (PTSS) by Dr. Joy DeGruy describes a set of behaviors, beliefs and actions associated with or, related to multi-generational trauma experienced by African Americans that include but are not limited to undiagnosed and untreated Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in enslaved Africans and their descendants. With over thirty years experience in the mental health field, Dr. DeGruy encourages African Americans to view their attitudes, assumptions, and behaviors through the lens of history to gain a greater understanding of how centuries of slavery and oppression have impacted people of African descent in America. Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome helps to lay the necessary foundation to ensure the well-being and sustained health of future generations and provides a rare glimpse into the evolution of society's beliefs, feelings, attitudes and behavior concerning race in America.
Where to get your copy:
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome is availailable through major book sellers including Amazon, and through Dr. DeGruy's website, https://joydegruy.com/joy-de-gruy-books-cds-and-dvds/. An e-book is available exclusively through Dr. DeGruy's website and PDF of the book's first edition can also be found online.
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Directions & Parking
Location:
Tanner Community Development Corporation (TCDC)
700 E Jefferson Street, 2nd Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Directions:
TCDC is located on the corner of E. Jefferson Street and 7th Street. For driving directions, click on the map button below and then select "Directions," or contact our office.
Parking:
The primary parking lot is located between the TCDC offices and the Historic Tanner Chapel AME Church. The lot can be accessed from both E. Jefferson Street and 7th Street.
Public Transportation:
TCDC is also accessible by public transportation including light rail and bus. For more information about public transportation options, visit the Valley Metro: http://www.valleymetro.org.