• Online Resources

    There is a wide array of media available below, from suggestions on children’s books to award-winning podcasts, articles, documentaries, provider directories, and more educational materials. We hope that this page provides a central hub from which to locate meaningful resources that you can apply in your own life and within your community. Link to this page and visit again, there's more to come!

  • The EMPOWER Lab Featured Resources

    You are welcome to download, print, and share these resources created by The EMPOWER Lab!

    Bipolar Disorder Psychoeducation Poster
    Bipolar Disorder 

    This psychoeducation flyer is designed for clinicians to help discuss aspects of bipolar disorder while also helping educate community members about the warning signs.

    Mental Health in College
    Mental Health in College

    This extended two-part poster for college students details the importance of mental health and provides information about available services.

    Finding a Black Therapist
    Finding a Black Therapist

    An important first step to healing is getting the right person to help. Here is a guide for locating a Black therapist.

    CONFIDENTIALITY
    Confidentiality

    This flyer for caregivers and clients details some commonly held concerns and facts about mandatory reporting in clinical settings.

    Suicide
    Suicide Awareness

    This poster is designed to help educate community members about the warning signs and impact of suicidal ideation.

    Substance Misuse
    Substance Misuse

    This flyer details the effects and impact of substance misuse and provides information about available services.

    HIV Myths + Facts
    HIV Myths & Facts

    This fact sheet designed for clinicians provides myth-busting details for HIV+ clients and their caregivers.

    Racial Trauma
    Racial Trauma

    This psychoeducation handout for caregivers and clients details the symptoms of racial trauma as well as coping and communication strategies.

    Racism Hurts
    Racism Hurts

    This psychoeducation handout for clients, caregivers and clinicians provides citations on recovery from racial stress, the importance of self-care, and the medical and mental consequences of racial trauma.

    Be An Ally
    Be an Ally Against Racism

    This special handout includes specifics for community members on what allies can do, how to advocate effectively, and the medical and mental consequences of racial trauma.

    Learning about You (CLIENT HANDOUT)
    Learning about You (patient handout)

    This is available in two versions, the Client Handout and the Therapist Guide, designed for clinicians to engage youth and caregivers in discussions around racial identity and experiences with discrimination.

    Learning about You
    Learning about You (therapist how-to guide)

    This is available in two versions, the Client Handout and the Therapist Guide, designed for clinicians to engage youth and caregivers in discussions around racial identity and experiences with discrimination.

    FAST-T Caregiver Racial Socialization Handout
    FAST-T Caregiver Racial Socialization Handout

    This special handout includes three parts to assist parents and caregivers in helping children feel better about themselves after experiencing or witnessing racism.

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    Microaggression Infosheet

     

    This psychoeducation flyer is designed for clinicians, teens, and adults to understand the different types of microaggressions.

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    Anxiety Coping Technique

     

    This flyer is to aid kids, teens, and adults in managing their anxiety.

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    Racial Socialization: What is it?

     

    This flyer is to educate others about what racial socialization is as well as its benefits.

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    Racial Socialization:

    Racial Equality 

     

    Psychoeducation and Suggestions

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    Racial Identity Development

     

    This flyer delves into the ways in which our racial identity is formed. This process is not linear, and often takes it's own unique path!

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    HIV Basics

     

    This flyer is designed to educate you on how HIV presents itself symptomatically and how it's spread.

    Coping with the Stress of Racism
    Coping with the Stress of Racism (for Teens)

    This extended handout is specifically designed for clinicians to help discuss racial trauma in depth with teens.

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    PTSD & Racial Trauma Similarities

     

    This psychoeducation flyer is designed for clinicians, teens, and adults to understand the elements and similarities of PTSD and Racial Trauma.

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    Long-term Anxiety Reduction

     

    This flyer is to help kids, teens, and adults manage their anxiety triggers and overall reduce future anxiety.

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    Racial Socialization:
    Racial Pride
     
    Psychoeducation and Suggestions
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    Racial Socialization:

    Spirituality & Religion

     

    Psychoeducation and Suggestions

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    Progressive Muscle Relaxation

     

    This flyer is a guided PMR practice! Read each step and feel the tension leave your body.

    Coping with the Stress of Racism
    Coping with the Stress of Racism (for Kids & Teens)

    This psychoeducation flyer is designed for clinicians to help discuss aspects of racial trauma with children and teens.

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    What is Grief?

     

    This psychoeducation flyer is designed for clinicians, teens, and adults to understand grief.

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    How To Apply To Graduate School

     

    This flyer is designed to help future grad students find the right program for them and display the necessary steps of the application process.

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    Racial Socialization:

    Racial Barriers

     

    Psychoeducation and Suggestions

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    Racial Socialization:

    Family Involvement

     

    Psychoeducation and Suggestions

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    How Can You Help BIPOC Youth as a White Therapist?

     

    This flyer is a guide for white mental health clinicians to best serve their clients of color.

    How to Talk to Kids About Police Violence
    How to Talk to Kids About Police Violence

    This psychoeducation flyer is designed for parents discuss police violence with children and teens.

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    Trauma Infosheet

    This psychoeducation flyer is designed for clinicians, teens, and adults to help understand trauma with children and teens.

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    Healing After an Attempt

     

    This psychoeducation flyer is designed for teens and adults to help guide them after a suicide attempt.

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    Racial Socialization:

    Racial Achievement

     

    Psychoeducation and Suggestions

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    HIV Basics

     

    This flyer is designed to educate you on what HIV is and how it's spread.

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    How to Talk to Kids About Police Violence

     

    This psychoeducation flyer is designed to help parents discuss police brutality with children and teens.

  • Media Recommendations

    Resources for Parents, Caregivers, Researchers and Clinicians.