Dr. Joy DeGruy
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome
Dr. Joy DeGruy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication, a master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Social Work Research. Dr. Joy DeGruy is a nationally and internationally renowned researcher, educator, author and presenter. She is an Assistant Professor at Portland State University and the President of JDP Inc. Dr. DeGruy has over twenty-five years of practical experience as a professional in the field of social work. She conducts workshops and trainings in the areas of mental health, social justice and culture specific social service model development.
Published Works
Dr. Joy DeGruy authored the book entitled Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing, which addresses the residual impacts of trauma on African Descendants in the Americas. Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome lays the groundwork for understanding how the past has influenced the present, and opens up the discussion of how we can eliminate non-productive attitudes, beliefs and adaptive behaviors and, build upon the strengths we have gained from the past to heal injuries of today.
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: “The Study Guide” is designed to help individuals, groups, and organizations better understand the functional and dysfunctional attitudes and behaviors that have been transmitted to us through multiple generations. The Guide encourages and broadens the discussion and implications about the specific issues that were raised in the P.T.S.S. book and provides the practical tools to help transform negative attitudes and behaviors into positive ones.
Dr. DeGruy has published numerous refereed journal articles and has developed the “African American Male Adolescent Respect Scale” an assessment instrument designed to broaden our understanding of the challenges facing these youth in an effort to prevent their over-representation in the justice system.
Randall Robinson, Bill Cosby, Al Sharpton, and many more have praised the book. Susan Taylor, Editorial Director of Essence Magazine says that “Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome is a master work…Her book is the balm we need to heal ourselves and our relationships. It is the gift of wholeness.” Adelaide Sanford, Vice Chancellor of the Board of Regents for the State of New York states that “Dr. Joy DeGruy’s mesmerizing, riveting book is vital reading for our time…With Dr. DeGruy’s potent words we can and will heal.”
In addition to her pioneering work in the explanatory theory and book, Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, she has developed a culturally based education model for working with children and adults of color.
Cover of the April 2008 Vogue
Dr. Joy DeGruy is a nationally and internationally renowned researcher, educator, author and presenter. Her seminars have been lauded as the most dynamic and inspirational currently being presented on the topics of culture, race relations and contemporary social issues. She is a tell-it-like-it-is ambassador for healing and a voice for those who’ve struggled in search of the past, and continue to struggle through the present.
Dr. DeGruy is the author of the groundbreaking book, Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome - America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing which addresses the residual impacts of trauma on African descendants in the Americas. Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome lays the groundwork for understanding how the past has influenced the present, and opens up the discussion of how we can use the strengths we have gained to heal.
The book incorporates her research in both America and Africa, as well as her twenty years of experience as a social work practitioner and consultant to public and private organizations. In the book and her presentations, Dr. DeGruy examines the conditions that led to the Atlantic slave trade and allowed the pursuant racism and efforts at repression to continue through present day. She then looks at the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that African Americans faced as the result of the slave trade. Next she discusses the adaptive behaviors they developed—both positive and negative—that allowed them to survive and often even thrive.
Dr. DeGruy concludes by reevaluating those adaptive behaviors that have been passed down through generations. She explores replacing behaviors which are today maladaptive with ones that will promote, and sustain the healing and ensure the advancement of African American culture.
Dr. DeGruy’s Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: The Study Guide revisits the topics she covers in PTSS and provides a detailed mapping of how one can begin the change process in your personal life, employment, family and in your community. She illustrates how — with thoughtful self–exploration — each of us can evaluate our behaviors and replace negative and damaging behaviors with those that will promote, ensure and sustain the healing and advancement of African Americans.
Her clients have included academic institutions such as Oxford University, Harvard University, Columbia University, Fisk University, Smith College, Morehouse College, University of Chicago, and Portland State University where she is currently an Assistant Professor. She has keynoted at a number of national conferences including the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education and the White Privilege Conference.
Dr. DeGruy has also presented to federal and state agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Probation and Parole agencies, Juvenile Justice Judges Association, and Police agencies. Major corporations and companies such as Nordstrom, Nike, the NBA Rookies Camp, and the renowned G-CAPP program all have experienced Dr. Joy's expertise and charisma.
A highly sought-after expert, she has appeared on CNN, ABC, NPR, Pacifica Network stations nationwide and in The New York Times, Essence Magazine, The Journal of Black Psychology as well as numerous other publications.
In addition to her own books, she has chapters in Should America Pay: Slavery and The Raging Debate on Reparations (Harper Collins Publishing, 2003) and in Impact of Genocide & Terrorism Post Slavery Syndrome: A Multigenerational Look at African American’s Injury, Healing and Resilience (2010).
Dr. DeGruy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications; two master degrees in Social Work and Psychology; and a PhD in Social Work Research. With over twenty years of practical experience as a professional in the field of social work, she gives a practical insight into various cultural and ethnic groups that form the basis of contemporary American society.
Dr. DeGruy is the author of the groundbreaking book, Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome - America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing which addresses the residual impacts of trauma on African descendants in the Americas. Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome lays the groundwork for understanding how the past has influenced the present, and opens up the discussion of how we can use the strengths we have gained to heal.
The book incorporates her research in both America and Africa, as well as her twenty years of experience as a social work practitioner and consultant to public and private organizations. In the book and her presentations, Dr. DeGruy examines the conditions that led to the Atlantic slave trade and allowed the pursuant racism and efforts at repression to continue through present day. She then looks at the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that African Americans faced as the result of the slave trade. Next she discusses the adaptive behaviors they developed—both positive and negative—that allowed them to survive and often even thrive.
Dr. DeGruy concludes by reevaluating those adaptive behaviors that have been passed down through generations. She explores replacing behaviors which are today maladaptive with ones that will promote, and sustain the healing and ensure the advancement of African American culture.
Dr. DeGruy’s Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: The Study Guide revisits the topics she covers in PTSS and provides a detailed mapping of how one can begin the change process in your personal life, employment, family and in your community. She illustrates how — with thoughtful self–exploration — each of us can evaluate our behaviors and replace negative and damaging behaviors with those that will promote, ensure and sustain the healing and advancement of African Americans.
Her clients have included academic institutions such as Oxford University, Harvard University, Columbia University, Fisk University, Smith College, Morehouse College, University of Chicago, and Portland State University where she is currently an Assistant Professor. She has keynoted at a number of national conferences including the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education and the White Privilege Conference.
Dr. DeGruy has also presented to federal and state agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Probation and Parole agencies, Juvenile Justice Judges Association, and Police agencies. Major corporations and companies such as Nordstrom, Nike, the NBA Rookies Camp, and the renowned G-CAPP program all have experienced Dr. Joy's expertise and charisma.
A highly sought-after expert, she has appeared on CNN, ABC, NPR, Pacifica Network stations nationwide and in The New York Times, Essence Magazine, The Journal of Black Psychology as well as numerous other publications.
In addition to her own books, she has chapters in Should America Pay: Slavery and The Raging Debate on Reparations (Harper Collins Publishing, 2003) and in Impact of Genocide & Terrorism Post Slavery Syndrome: A Multigenerational Look at African American’s Injury, Healing and Resilience (2010).
Dr. DeGruy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications; two master degrees in Social Work and Psychology; and a PhD in Social Work Research. With over twenty years of practical experience as a professional in the field of social work, she gives a practical insight into various cultural and ethnic groups that form the basis of contemporary American society.
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