Testimony Therapy

In this transformative book, family therapist Makungu Akinyela introduces testimony therapy, a healing practice that emphasizes Black cultural traditions of storytelling and testifying. Challenging conventional Eurocentric therapeutic models, Akinyela advocates for a decolonization of mental health by prioritizing African American cultural knowledge and community. Drawing on the works of influential thinkers like Frantz Fanon and W. E. B. Du Bois, this book outlines theoretical foundations and practical approaches to empower therapists and clients in overcoming internalized racism and fostering liberated Black identities. Ultimately, it serves as a powerful call for collective healing and resistance against colonial oppression.