The Emotional Empowerment Circle (EEC) is an upcoming form of healing being introduced into clinics, campuses, and community organizations across America. The premise of this self-help group is that people of African descent living in America have been greatly influenced by many lies about themselves and their identity. One of the overarching goals of the EEC is to “challenge the lie of the myth of black inferiority” that has pervaded American discourse for centuries. In the circle, indigenous African rituals are implemented alongside historically African American traditions to create interventions that promote change. What is considered normal and abnormal: One aspect of CEE that is considered normal is the support group format. This format is used in various therapeutic contexts allowing for a sense of community. Support group participants generally have a common problem that leads to discussion. One abnormal thing is speaking negatively about America. Although support groups are considered normal, it is still helpful to address the fact that most therapies are conducted on an individual basis, which is in line with the American value of individualism. The CEE uses the African value of community as a way to heal by arguing that the individual does not exist without the community (). In the EEC it is assumed that America has perpetuated lies to oppress the African American people. These lies are spread in various ways and leave African Americans in situations where they face disadvantages. It is not normal to suggest that America is built on a lie and that all people do not live an equal life in America. Historically, Africans brought to this country were repeatedly told lies and then forced to work for their oppressors. This is the opposite of... middle of paper... Continue to live “the lie” Works Cited Baldwin, Joseph A. (1980) African (Black) Psychology. Issues and synthesis in R. L. Jones (ed.) Black Psychology (125-133). First and Second Edition. New York: Harper Grills, Cheryl (2014) The Context, Perspective, and Mission of the ABPsi: Past and Present Journal of Black Psychology 39(3) 276 –283Jones, J.M. (1991). The Politics of Personality: Being Black in America. In R. L. Jones (Ed.), Black Psychology: Third Edition (pp. 305–318). Berkeley, CA: Cobb & Henry Publishers.Longshore, D., Grills, C., Annon, K., & Grady, R. (1998). Promoting recovery from drug abuse: An Africentric intervention. Journal of Black Studies, 28(3), 319-333. Nobles, W. W. (1972) “African Philosophy: Foundations for Black Psychology,” in R. L. Jones (ed.), Black Psychology (47-64). First and Second Edition. New York: Harper