This blog is about the psychological consequences of being a person of colour in the UK. It’s about the impact on our inner lives and our sense of identity, about the political landscape we live in that shapes public opinion and the policies that have been put in place to mitigate against the impact of racial bias. Guest contributors are welcome. Guest Contributor Guidelines
Shame and divorce in South Asian communities – can shame lead to hope?
Gasps of shock and horror reverberate in my head!! For my generation it is a taboo and unspoken subject that even now, after working on my feelings of shame, invoke those gasps and my heart tightens with guilt, so embedded is this feeling.
The Art of Loving, as a Verb
Does our partner feel loved by us? It’s a tricky one because the answer may be that we don’t know.
6 Reasons Why The Pull Out Method Alone is Like Rolling the Dice. And What To Do Instead
The Pull Out Method is not a means of contraception – that is a myth – I think it’s like rolling the dice. All adults and young people globally need ‘pulling out’ removed from their sex education curriculum, and it needs removing from the internet as a method of contraception at large.
Rest is Resistance
Power naps are my thing. But I am as conditioned by capitalism and its demands to produce as much as anyone, so it’s been something of a guilty pleasure.
A possible ‘cure’ for racism – the place of psychoanalysis
Having chosen a title that I feel some may find controversial and may raise curiosity amongst others, there is some pressure in delivering this.
We Place Everything in the Unspoken: The Therapy Experiences of Black Gay Men
Therapy should be a space for healing, self-exploration, and growth. However, for Black, gay men (BGM), this space often comes with unique challenges.
How Do You Choose the Right Therapist? GET SPACE For the Best Outcome
Choosing the right therapist can feel overwhelming, with so many factors like their training, therapy style, and personality to consider. But how do you know who’s the best fit for you? Discover how the GET SPACE acronym can guide you to the right choice
The physiology of safety
Stephen Porges and Eugene Ellis discuss
polyvagal therapy as an intervention
for transgenerational trauma
Third culture kids – identity crisis?
Third culture kids (TCK), a term coined by Dr Ruth Hill Useem, a sociologist in the 1960’s, are those who were raised in a culture other than their parents’ or the culture of their country of nationality. They have the sometimes difficult task of reconciling both cultures to provide some balance for themselves.
Different shades of denial
I was a stubborn teenager, fact. I remain what I prefer to describe as a strong-willed adult with firm opinions, take that as you may.