A Paradigm Shift: Supporting the Multidimensional Identities of Black Male Youth

Authors

Linwood G. Vereen, Shippensburg UniversityFollow
Marcelle R. Giovannetti, Messiah University
Lynn Bohecker, Liberty University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2-2020

Abstract

© 2020, © 2020 ASGW. Black male youth are poorly represented in the counseling literature. There is a focus on development from a deficit model and lack of attention to their complex and multidimensional identities. In addition, popular media invariably portray Black male youth through a myopic lens as needing to overcome a litany of challenges and struggles. The purpose of this article is to begin to combat this myopic view. This article further explores the notion of listening to learn from the voices of Black male youth prior to implementing group work practices. Implications for group work practice are provided.

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Originally published as:

Vereen, L. G., Giovannetti, M. R., & Bohecker, L. (2020). A paradigm shift: Supporting the multidimensional identities of black male youth. The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 45(2), 99–112. https://doi.org/10.1080/01933922.2020.1740847

Recommended Citation

Vereen, Linwood G.; Giovannetti, Marcelle R.; and Bohecker, Lynn, "A Paradigm Shift: Supporting the Multidimensional Identities of Black Male Youth" (2020). Counseling Educator Scholarship. 10.
https://mosaic.messiah.edu/grcou_ed/10