Weaponised forgiveness for wounded daughters is a term used to describe the manipulation of forgiveness as a means to silence victims of harm, particularly daughters who have experienced maternal abuse. This concept is crucial to address as it stagnates our healing and allows the mother to maintain control over her daughter. By understanding the dynamics […]
Author: June Allen
What is the black mother wound?
In this weeks live, we explore the concept of the “black mother wound” and it’s significance in the black woman’s suffering. Using an intercultural lens means breaking down this theory into three circles. The inner circle focuses on how the wound has impacted the relationship with yourself, the next circle layer will explore the relational power […]
Are you self silencing?
Self-silencing has been coming up a lot in session with my clients this week, and many are beginning to recognise the devastating consequences of this suppression on their mental and physical health. This behaviour has often been learned as a defense mechanism to keep us safe when a relationship or social environment has proved unsafe and […]
Did the holidays bring you out of denial?
Did the holidays drag you out of denial? January can be a tough time if you recently spent time with challenging family members. Any festive fantasies you had before may now be shattered by the harsh reality of the pain you’re in now, feeling confused, ashamed and alone with the powerlessness of their limitations. If […]
Umoja (Unity) in sistahood.
My inspiration for today’s live was sparked from one of my favourite influencers, Candice Brathwaite. Candice’s fear and vulnerability during a dentist visit came with unexpected gentleness and care that brought her to tears. This really moved me and brought up reflections on so many of my clients exploring the impact of unmet maternal needs […]
You Are Sacred. 🧡
I’m back feeling happy and well rested in my sacredness after a mini sabbatical and ready to serve. Today, I want to remind you that you are also sacred. Yes you! Read that again, YOU ARE SACRED! After reconnecting with clients I recognise that many might not feel this because stress and exhaustion can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself. Join me today and watch […]
An Emotional Ending.
One of the things I love about being a therapist is the privilege of witnessing the transformation in my clients. Last week, it was humbling to wrap up an emotional ending to my Self Care for Success course where therapists explored their relationship to caring for themselves as the foundation for building a private practice. What […]
Autumn Self Love.
With evenings drawing in with less light and cooler shades, it’s also time to tweak our self love rituals to follow suit with this change in season. In today’s live I share some simple self love reminders to embrace a cozy autumn.
How to stop sleep procrastination.
Sleep procrastination is a complex issue that many us struggle with because of a lack of understanding. Join me in this live where I explore the underlying factors as the first step to addressing this compulsive behavior and transitioning to healthier sleep habits.
Being your sacred self.
In a system of toxic expectations and oppression, it can be difficult for us to stay fully grounded inside our true, authentic selves. There is also the fantasy that in order to do this we must reject the parts of us that are hurt, angry and lost, so in today’s live I share how to […]