One of the reasons why so many of us are suffering is because we are in situations that are not reciprocal. We are surrounded by people and places who gorge on our energy leaving us feeling drained, resentful and untrusting. In this live I talk about the principle of reciprocity that the ancient goddess Ma’at tells us is essential for our personal and collective growth.
Many of the clients I work with are unable to say what they want because they are unclear about what they need. They often say that no one had ever asked them before so I often get blank faces and long pauses as the reality of not understanding or knowing what their needs are hit home. This is always an aha moment for me because it means that conversations going forward will begin the unravelling of them seeing themselves with a new sense of curiosity about want they want. In this live I talk about the importance of stepping back to explore your needs so you can step forward and claim what you deserve with clarity.
The healing journey is a rocky road that also needs laughter so today, I’m sharing the Instagram accounts that give me life when things get hard! Enjoy.
@candicebrathwaite
@cocosarel
@notkarltonbanks
@blackpeoplepets
@jazmynjw
@ginayashere
@1judilove
Many of us are locked in a cycle of shame, deprivation and people pleasing as a result of unmet childhood needs. This pattern along with living inside systems of oppression makes it extremely difficult to experience joy, pleasure and abundance in our lives. In this live I talk about the half day retreat I’m hosting where we’ll unpack these issues with immersive explorations and practical tools for abundant living. Go to www.heal.juneallen.net to join us.
On this day 75 years ago, the Empire Windrush came to the UK with people from the Caribbean to help rebuild this country after the war. Many made a lot of sacrifices leaving their children back home with hope of building better life. However, the fantasy propaganda that brought them here was very different from the reality of broken families, a hostile welcome from racists and the scandal that betrayed many of our elders up to this day. In this live I share about the secret history of grief and loss that I often see in clients from the impact of Windrush.
Tomorrow is the 75 Year anniversary of the arrival of Empire Windrush to the UK so I’ve been looking for topics to share that relate to the impact of migration and how therapy can help. In looking through the various resources, I thought I would share the books that may help with this complexed topic.
Many or us are so used to being silenced that we don’t know how to advocate for ourselves. One of the most humbling things I witness in clients is seeing them find their voice and give themselves permission to speak their truth without judgement. In this live I talk about the power of being heard and the importance of finding the right space to open up.
Many of us like the idea of receiving and abundant living but are unable to lean into it as a result of a backlog of resentment and grief that is blocking any space for goodness to enter our lives. In today’s live I talk about 2 different kinds of grief and the chaos that stops us receiving what we deserve.
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 face and where they can go for support.
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.