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The discussion could go either way when Black women talk about their hair. With the influx of natural hair sites, events, and outlets over the
Colourism and mental health among Black women is still a convoluted topic – interracially and intraracially. The term colourism is rooted in slavery, white supremacy
Growing up with the felt sense of not belonging is loney. Working really hard to mimic your peers, and feeling unaccepted is unbearable. Being forced
It’s International Women’s Month, a time to celebrate the many facets of being a phenomenal woman. Black women embody the “strong Black woman” archetype who
As we celebrate the accomplishments of women everywhere, and continue to fight for women’s rights. My heart and mind often mediates Sojourner Truth speech “Ain
Holiday blues is referred to as a temporary feeling of sadness or even anxiety that people may experience during the holiday season. The holiday season
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) is a mental health condition in which you experience some of the symptoms of PTSD, plus additional symptoms such as,
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a stabilizing intervention developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, a neuroscientist. The foundation of the protocol is Polyvagal Theory,
Why do I need a woman of colour therapist? The world of psychology has historically been white and male, and has reinforced sexist troupes and
The diagnosis “Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome” is not widely accepted. Dr. Joy DeGruy, a researcher and educator, coined the concept of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome
