Ashley McGirt‑Adair, LICSW
Trauma therapist, author, and Therapy Fund Foundation founder; focuses on culturally responsive mental health and healing.
Speak to Others with God‑Level Respect, Not Flattery
Speak to others with the language you use for God. God doesn’t need it. His self esteem is NOT poor. Example- “Sister, I magnify your name” Reflections from @drdanielblack
Seattle Leads Book Tour Sign‑Ups, NYC Empty
Book tour transparency. So far 102 people have registered for Seattle 60 in Portland (added a bigger venue so more can come and now we can seat 80) 12 in Chicago 0 in NYC I don’t have numbers on the other cities yet. I...

Chicago Readers: Join My Author Talk on April 4
Where are my Chicago peeps who love to read, connect, and discuss books? I would love to invite you out to my author talk @dabookjoint 4/4 in conversation with @ocartman1 dear algo do your thing and connect me with people...
Seeking NYC‑DC Train Tips Over Flights
I want to take the train from NYC to DC next month. My book tours are back to back. I rather not deal with flight issues. Who has taken that train ride ?

Breaking Silence: Truthful Healing for Survivors of Harmful Legends
We don’t talk enough about what it means when the people we’re taught to admire also caused harm. The truth is, silence has protected legacies for generations. But it has cost survivors everything. This is the work. Holding both. Telling the truth. Healing...

Exploring Racial Trauma and Embodiment Beyond Silent Healing
Next week I’ll be in conversation with somatic healer and author Alishia McCullough for a virtual gathering exploring racial trauma, embodiment, and healing. This conversation is part of the lead-up to the release of my book The Cost of Healing in...

Healing Racial Trauma: A Conversation on Systemic Care
Portland, are you looking to be part of a powerful conversation? 💜 On April 2, I’ll be in Portland for an author talk on my new book, The Cost of Healing in Silence, in conversation with Dr. Bahia Cross at Black...

Seattle Book Launch Tackles Racial Trauma and Healing Costs
Are you looking to be part of a meaningful conversation, Seattle? On April 1, I’ll be at Elliott Bay Book Company for the launch of my book, The Cost of Healing in Silence. We’ll be in conversation about racial trauma, culturally...