Carrying Our Burden in the Heat of the Day Mid-Life Self Sacrifice Within the Family Circle Among Black Professional Women

Author: King Toni C.   Ferguson S. Alease  

Publisher: Haworth Press

ISSN: 0270-3149

Source: Women & Therapy, Vol.29, Iss.1-2, 2006-07, pp. : 107-132

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Abstract

The following article examines both the cultural and bi-cultural complexities of self-sacrifice as a major familial and communal demand experienced by African American1 professional women at mid-life. As a prelude to this clinical discussion, an examination of the sociological, cultural and inter-cultural dimensions of self-sacrifice are provided. To support clinical intervention and self help, a series of conceptual models, and problem solving and assessment tools are presented to aid practitioners in delivering culturally competent, personally relevant self-empowerment, relational management, and self care strategies for this client group.