EPISODE 46
Black Fathers, Parenting and Mental Health: A Discussion with Dr. Michael Hannon
Black Fathers, Parenting and Mental Health: A Discussion with Dr. Michael Hannon
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1. Michael discusses the issue of intersectionality in his role as a Mental Health professional, and Black father of an autistic son. What specific issues does he raise that are most striking to you, and what are the implications for supporting Black families and families of color who have children with disabilities?
2. Michael provides factual information about the role and competence of Black fathers that challenges myths and public perceptions that may be held by white culture. What are some of these myths that need to be put to rest. Have you experienced this directly as a parent, educator or therapist?
3. What advice does Michael give for Black families and families of color, and especially Fathers in dealing with professionals, especially when there are differences of opinion or conflicts?
4. If you are a professional, how do you intend to make changes in your practice based on what you have learned in this podcast?
Featuring
DR. MICHAEL HANNON
Michael is a Black husband, father, counselor, counseling professor, and researcher. All of those roles and identities converge to inform his personal and professional curiosities. He teaches at Montclair State University and provides therapy on a part time basis at the Center for MARCUS
Show Notes
Dr. Michael Hannon is an Associate Professor of Counseling at Montclair State University. Dr. Hannon earned his doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from The Pennsylvania State University. As an award-winning counselor educator and scholar, Dr. Hannon is a highly sought after lecturer, consultant, and collaborator. He also is the father of a teen-age son on the autism spectrum, and co-facilitates support meetings for Fathers of autistic children through Drexel University.
Dr. Hannon’s research primarily focuses on Black men’s wellness, with a focus on the value they derive from their roles as fathers, community leaders, clients, and counselor educators. He takes great pride in leveraging his lived experiences and his professional counseling experience in K-12, student affairs, and clinical settings to the classroom and to his research He has been a featured contributor to media outlets and organizations such as Autism Speaks, Thrive Global, Fusion, Neurodiversity Experts, and Huffington Post. His forthcoming book, Black Fathering and Mental Health will be published in March, 2022.
For more of Michael’s work:
His forthcoming book, “Black Fathering & Mental Health”, will be published in March. – More info here
Follow Michael: @drmdhannon