Growing Up Black and Proud
by Peter Bell (Hazelden Foundation, 1998)
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Summary:
This workbook is aimed at preventing alcohol and drug problems by helping teens develop a strong racial identity and sense of community. Many of the topics are designed to be of special interest to the black community, including racial identity, stereotyping, integration, cultural boundaries, African-American male-female relationships, racism, and chemical dependency and the African-American community. Other topics include chemical dependency; how someone becomes chemically dependent; how chemical dependence affects friends, family, and teens; communicating; dealing with feelings; making decisions; problem solving; resolving conflicts; and dealing with peer pressure. Plentiful opportunities to record personal responses to questions are available in the workbook. Inspirational quotes from prominent blacks are scattered throughout the text. A facilitator’s guide is available for purchase and would be a helpful resource for gaining the maximum benefit from the workbook.
Why does FASTEN recommend this resource?
The Hazelden Foundation is a well-known and highly respected publisher of prevention/recovery materials. Growing Up Black and Proud has a good balance of readings, exercises, and personal responses. This workbook could be used as a supplement to a substance abuse prevention program in a church or community center.
