Explores the relationship between Helms'"womanist identity" attitudes and the mental health of black and of white women. Results showed that black women and white women have different patterns of responses to both womanist and mental health scales. Discusses limitations of the study, and implications for counseling and education. (RB)

The author recounts personal experiences with socio-politically structured racism, especially in education and religion; and the growth gained in confronting this nemesis. A career ranging from pastor to counselor to counselor educator has brought understanding of the link between religion, education, and counseling and a commitment to…

The society and the counseling profession are in a curious and confused period that envelopes a great racial divide alongside a greater racial understanding. Counselor educators want to be part of the solution. This personal narrative recounts experiences and understandings the author has gained of racism. (EMK)