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From KQED in San Francisco, I'm Mina Kim. Coming up on forum, psychologist Joy Harden Bradford says,

when black women convene, there

is a, quote, cadence and rhythm to our gatherings, a natural sisterhood that breeds openness.

That observation underlies Bradford's approach to group therapy, which she says sparks breakthroughs

and healing that often don't happen as quickly in individual sessions.

We talked to Bradford about what makes for a successful therapeutic community

and why elements like humor, intuitiveness, and rhythm generate healing in black women's spaces.

Bradford's new book is Sisterhood Heels.

Join us. Welcome to Forum. I'm Mina Kim. When psychologist Dr. Joy Harden Bradford started therapy for black girls about 10 years ago, it was at first a blog where she shared

posts on mental health topics for black women, whom she says were largely ignored by the

wellness industry. She was not prepared for the outpouring of black women drawn in. Now therapy

for black girls is a community of more than 700,000, and it's the name of Bradford's weekly podcast, helping listeners

navigate personal relationships, professional challenges, conflicts, and more. Bradford has a new book,

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