Colorism privileges lighter skin, harming identity and self-esteem, especially for women and girls of color, reinforcing the damaging impact of societal beauty standards.
Understanding and addressing colorism is crucial for therapists, as clients often resist discussions about it due to shame, requiring sensitive, trauma-informed strategies.
Shadow work and art therapy are effective methods to help clients externalize and process emotions related to colorism, enabling deeper healing and self-acceptance.
Colorism operates within racial communities, creating hierarchies that privilege lighter skin tones, rooted in colonial histories and perpetuated by societal norms.
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