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Selected Works of Lynn Bohecker
Article
A Paradigm Shift: Supporting the Multidimensional Identities of Black Male Youth
The Journal for Specialists in Group Work (2020)
  • Dr. Linwood G Vereen, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
  • Marcelle Giovannetti, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
  • Dr Lynn Bohecker, Liberty University
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Abstract
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 portrays 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.
Keywords
  • Black Male Youth,
  • Group Work,
  • Critical Race Theory
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Publication Date
2020
DOI
10.1080/01933922.2020.1740847
Citation Information
Linwood G Vereen, Marcelle Giovannetti and Lynn Bohecker. "A Paradigm Shift: Supporting the Multidimensional Identities of Black Male Youth" The Journal for Specialists in Group Work Vol. 45 Iss. 2 (2020)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/Dr-Bohecker/39/