One of the questions I am being asked a lot in session recently, is how clients can grieve the loss of someone still alive? If you have no contact with parents or other family members. this is a particularly complex and emotionally challenging issue that requires professional support, a support network and lots of self […]
Category: HEALING THE FATHER WOUND.
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 […]
Barrel Children Documentary Reflections.
In this live stream I share reflections from a powerful documentary called “Barrel Children” which sheds light on the experiences of children left behind in the Caribbean during the Windrush period when their parents migrated to the UK in search of a better life. The film delves into the emotional and psychological impact on these […]
Black men in therapy. #happyfathersday 9/30 Live stream challenge.
Happy Fathers Day to all all the brotha’s doing their inner work and showing up in their children’s lives. Although I normally focus on working with women, in todays live, I talk about how I work with black men in therapy. This session may also help black women understand some of the challenges black men […]
A peaceful fathers day for wounded daughters 8/30 live stream challenge
Tomorrow is Fathers Day in the UK so in this live I share tools and reflections for wounded daughters to manage and prioritise your wellbeing.
6/30 A Message for Daddyless Daughters. #fathersday
With fathers day around the corner in the UK, I’m using the next couple of live streams to talk about issues that speak to the challenges around fathers day. Today, I have three reflections for daddyless daughters to explore the relationship with their dad and fathers day.
Happy Mothers Day?
After years of navigating the complex relationship with my mother, (and now no contact), one of the most important things I’ve learned in the healing process is that motherhood is not just about my relationship with her. It’s about receiving maternal energy that can come from anyone who is loving and caring for your best […]
Healing the Black Mother Wound Retreat Reflections.
I am so humbled after the success of the mother wound retreat. My first in person experience since COVID. In this video I share the key takeaways and reflections from the day. If you were not able to make it and need support for Mother’s Day you can still buy the workbook from my store […]
The Powerful ‘Black’ Sheep?
In researching content for my Black Mother Wound retreat, I came across a powerful piece of writing that reframes the negative meaning of the ‘black’ sheep of the family. In this live stream I share my thoughts on how this position is an opportunity to reclaim your autonomy and break destructive family patterns! The Black […]
How to start healing the black mother wound.
Sometimes the idea of healing the black mother wound feels so overwhelming that we don’t know where to begin. In this live stream I share how to begin along with my own story. To join us for the mother wound retreat go to www.motherwound.juneallen.net