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19Sep

The Power of Vulnerability: I Was Deeply Hurt By Men, and Healed By Them Too

Tier Blundell

experienceoftherapy, identity, men, mensmentalhealth, racism, shame

Mind

Racism and abuse by men in Tier Blundell's childhood left him wary of men. First working with a male therapist, then with A Band of Brothers changed all of this – here's his story
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07Mar

What's in a Name? A Therapist's Reflections on Identity and Belonging

Chandrika Patel

culture, identity, race, racism, society

Therapists

Therapist Chandrika Patel reflects on her own experiences growing up with a traditional North Indian name in Britain, and what it means to her to be a culturally-sensitive therapist
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05Jan

5 Things I've Learned About Self-Care As a Black Woman

Chlöe Pierre

BAME, identity, race, racism, selfcare, society, tips, women

Soul

Author Chlöe Pierre's book Take Care focuses on the history of self-care, and practices to support Black women. Here she shares her five personal definitive lessons about self-care as a Black woman.
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27Apr

Your Mum and Dad: When Unspoken Pain is Passed Down the Generations

Alice McGurran

childhood, family, film, racism, society, trauma

Relationships

Documentary Your Mum and Dad explores how unresolved pain can be passed down from parents to children. Alice McGurran talks to director Klaartje Quirijns and psychoanalyst Michael Moskowitz about their family stories of grief and trauma.
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16Sep

The Mental Health Impact of Racism and Race in the Therapy Room

Nova Reid

culture, race, racism, society, therapisttips, trauma

Mind

Author of The Good Ally, Nova Reid explores the impact of racial microaggressions on mental health and calls for a better understanding in healthcare settings.
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10Jun

The Mental Health Toll of Racism

Dania Akondo

culture, race, racism, society

Therapists

The murder of George Floyd has inspired Black Lives Matter protests across the world. Therapist Dania Akondo shares her own experiences of racism and explains the toll racism can take on mental health.
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