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Dr. Joy DeGruy Biography

Dr. Joy Angela DeGruy is a prominent researcher, educator, and author who has spent over 30 years studying and working in the field of social work, with a focus on the impacts of racism, trauma, and slavery on African Americans. For over two decades, she served as an Assistant Professor at Portland State University’s School of Social Work and now serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Joy DeGruy Publications Inc.

Dr. DeGruy holds multiple advanced degrees and is renowned for her acclaimed book "Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome – America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing," which examines historical trauma in African American communities. Dr. DeGruy lectures extensively, has presented her work globally, and has received prestigious awards including the American Psychological Association's Presidents Award in 2023. Her scholarship is highly influential, with over 1,700 citations of her seminal book. In addition to her research and writing, Dr. DeGruy has developed evidence-based models to support communities of color.

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Dr. Joy DeGruy Speaking Topics

POST TRAUMATIC SLAVE SYNDROME

The Theory of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome suggest that centuries of slavery followed by systemic racism and oppression have resulted in multigenerational adaptive behaviors • some of which have been positive and reflective of resilience, and other that are detrimental and destructive.In brief, Dr DeGruy presents facts, statistics and documents that illustrate how varying levels of both clinically induced and socially learned veridical stress related issues were passed along through generations as a result of slavery.
HEALING WORKSHOPS

Healing begins by simply telling the truth. Dr Joy believes that "truthfulness is the foundation of all human virtues."Workshops aim at guiding us toward unlocking our own truths by critically evaluating history, medicine, science and education. Dr. DeGruy shares her strategies for whaling and well as encouraging others to discover their own. Dr. DeGruy has the keen ability to meet her audience where they are and inspire us to rise above our fears.Don't miss an opportunity to be a participant in these amazing series of workshops. Be a partner in social justice. Be a part of history. Be the Healing.

CULTURE SPECIFIC MODELS OF SERVICE DELIVERY AND PRACTICE

This seminar couple evidence-based practice models and culturally responsive intervention approaches.Thus the values, customs and traditions that characterize and distinguish different groups of people become the tools through which providers can uterine how to proceed in assisting, supporting and strengthening individuals, families and group from a particular cultural group. Informed by an anthropological familiarity with the pertinent behaviors, ideas, attitudes, habits, beliefs, and so forth that are peculiar to that group.

AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE ADOLESCENT VIOLENCE

This workshop examines the relationship between current and historical stressors unique to economically disadvantaged African American male youth. Dr. DeGruy investigates issues of violence victimization, violence witnessing, urban hassles, racial socialization, issues of respect and the presence of violence among these youth.

Dr. Joy DeGruy Videos

Dr. Joy Degruy on empathy for Black people in America

Nationally and internationally renowned researcher, educator and author of "Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome", Dr. Joy Degruy lectures on the ...
Joy DeGruy: Martin Luther King, Jr Speech

Joy DeGruy is an educator, activist and author of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome : America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing. She spent ...
Cracking the Codes: Joy DeGruy "A Trip to the Grocery Store

Cracking the Codes: Joy DeGruy "A Trip to the Grocery Store" ... author and educator Joy DeGruy shares how her sister-in-law uses her white privilege...

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Dr. Joy DeGruy Books

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing

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How do I book Dr. Joy DeGruy to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Joy DeGruy for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Joy DeGruy, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Joy DeGruy or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Dr. Joy DeGruy

Speaking fees for Dr. Joy DeGruy, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Joy DeGruy are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Joy DeGruy, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Dr. Joy DeGruy speak about?

Dr. Joy DeGruy is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Black Heritage, Civil Rights, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Literary, Social Justice, Virtual.
Where does Dr. Joy DeGruy travel from?

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Who is Dr. Joy DeGruy’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Dr. Joy DeGruy for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Joy DeGruy for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Joy DeGruy or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Dr. Joy DeGruy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as POST TRAUMATIC SLAVE SYNDROME, HEALING WORKSHOPS, CULTURE SPECIFIC MODELS OF SERVICE DELIVERY AND PRACTICE and AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE ADOLESCENT VIOLENCE. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Joy DeGruy for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Dr. Joy DeGruy generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nikki Giovanni, Clayborne Carson, Dorothy Roberts, Ellen McGirt and Bakari Sellers. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Joy DeGruy for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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