Saying No to Toxic Positivity

Saying No to Toxic Positivity is an audio-only course. Have you ever had someone tell you to ‚“look on the bright side‚” when you were struggling with difficult feelings? If so, you’ve probably experienced the effects of toxic positivity. Toxic positivity is the urge to hide real feelings behind false optimism, which can have harmful consequences. This course is part of the Black Girl Burnout series, a collection of podcasts dedicated to helping Black women manage the stress of daily living and preventing the detrimental effects of burnout. In this course, Kelley Bonner, licensed therapist, social worker, and burnout expert, explains why toxic positivity is harmful, especially for people of color. you’ll learn four signs of toxic positivity, and how to address them. After this course, you’ll be ready to remove toxic positivity from your life.