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Shame and divorce in South Asian communities – can shame lead to hope?
I am a first-generation Punjabi woman who divorced after a decade’s long...
The Art of Loving, as a Verb
Inspired by To Have or to Be by Erich Fromm We may wonder if our...
6 Reasons Why The Pull Out Method Alone is Like Rolling the Dice. And What To Do Instead
Author: Dr. Esther Cole The Pull Out Method is not a means of contraception –...
Rest is Resistance
'Artwork by unknown artist, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens,...
A possible ‘cure’ for racism – the place of psychoanalysis
Having chosen a title that I feel some may find controversial and may raise...
We Place Everything in the Unspoken: The Therapy Experiences of Black Gay Men
We Place Everything in the Unspoken: The Therapy Experiences of Black Gay Men...
How Do You Choose the Right Therapist? GET SPACE For the Best Outcome
KEY POINTS Choosing a therapist is difficult Things to consider are how well...
for Oghenewhaire: Black women’s tears
notes on how to be a Black woman for Oghenewhaire No Woman, No Cry Black...
stir it up
Author: Jasminder Bahia These reflections form part of the BAATN Introductory...
for Guilaine: embracing vulnerability
notes on how to be a Black woman for Guilaine Embracing vulnerability...
The physiology of safety
© This article was first published in Therapy Today, the journal of the...
for Cole: cross purposes
notes on how to be a Black womanfor Cole cross purposes The national...
for Shirley: too Black, too strong
notes on how to be a Black womanfor Shirley too Black, too strong Black women...
Third culture kids – identity crisis?
Third culture kids (TCK), a term coined by Dr Ruth Hill Useem, a sociologist...
for Sonya: please don’t hurt me
notes on how to be a Black womanfor Sonya please don’t hurt me Amid soulful...
Different shades of denial
Author: Zeha Tembo I was a stubborn teenager, fact. I remain what I prefer...
a steady foundation
Author: Jasminder BahiaThese reflections form part of the BAATN Introductory...
heavy lifting – you, me, them, and oppression
Author: Dionne St. Hill These reflections form part of the BAATN Introductory...
soul intrusions
soul intrusions These reflections form part of the BAATN Introductory...
listening through a decolonised ear
listening through a decolonised ear These reflections form part of the...
The Path to Creating Miracles in Life
Author: Ayesha Giselle Dornelly Image by Joshua Abner In our journey through...
Bridging the Gap
Author: Starnta Johal Despite being a British born Punjabi woman, whilst...
The Purge
Author: Judy Nkechukwu The Purge. The Purge. You know, the movie? We are...
Loneliness
Author: Lorraine Collins When we feel lonely, it can often come with a sense...
Breaking Barriers: Thriving As a Working Parent With Long-Term, Chronic Illness
Breaking Barriers: Thriving As a Working Parent With Long-Term, Chronic...