Decolonizing the Body: Healing, Body-Centered Practices for Women of Color to Reclaim Confidence, Dignity, and Self-Worth Paperback
Description
Decolonizing the Body: Healing, Body‑Centered Practices for Women of Color to Reclaim Confidence, Dignity, and Self‑Worth by Kelsey Blackwell (foreword by Christena Cleveland) is a compassionate, practice‑driven guide to healing from systemic oppression. Written by a woman of color for women of color, it offers somatic rituals and daily practices to help readers trust the wisdom of their bodies, set boundaries, and reconnect with inherent dignity and worth.
Grounded in body‑based wisdom and community care, this accessible book invites readers to slow down, build nourishing routines, and cultivate belonging—from the inside out.
Key Features
- Somatic toolkit: Body‑centered practices for grounding, boundary‑setting, and self‑trust.
- By and for WOC: Centered on the lived experiences of women of color and the impacts of systemic oppression.
- Edition details: Paperback; 184 pages; New Harbinger Publications; published March 2023.
- ISBN‑13: 9781648480614.
Why Choose This Book
- Affirming & practical: Clear, doable practices that meet readers where they are.
- Community‑minded: Encourages rituals of care, rest, and connection.
- Conversation‑ready: Ideal for circles, retreats, and book clubs exploring healing and liberation.
Who It’s For Click or tap to expand
- Women of color seeking somatic, body‑based healing practices.
- Readers of transformative justice, mindfulness, and trauma‑informed care.
- Book clubs, wellness programs, and community circles.
Key Themes Click or tap to expand
- Somatics; nervous‑system regulation; ritual and rest
- Body wisdom; boundaries; dignity and self‑worth
- Healing from systemic oppression; community and belonging
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Decolonizing the Body: Healing, Body-Centered Practices for Women of Color to Reclaim Confidence, Dignity, and Self-Worth Paperback
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