Understanding Signs of Workplace Trauma. Recognizing the signs of workplace trauma is crucial to understanding how deeply toxic work environments can affect an individual’s mental and emotional well-being. Workplace trauma refers to the emotional and psychological...
Anxiety in Black Women Anxiety is one of the most common yet misunderstood mental health challenges. For Black women, anxiety often carries an additional layer of complexity, rooted in history, culture, and lived experience. Many women of color navigate...
Mental health is no longer a silent struggle, it’s a global conversation that unites millions each year. World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10th, serves as a crucial reminder that mental well-being is as important as physical health. In 2025, this...
Emotional Blackmail: Powerful Insights & Healing Strategies What Is Emotional Blackmail? Emotional blackmail is one of the most damaging yet often overlooked forms of manipulation. Susan Forward, in her book “Emotional Blackmail: When the People in Your Life Use...
Introduction to Workplace Bullying When the office feels more like a battlefield than a workplace, you may be facing something far more damaging than stress…bullying. Workplace bullying has become a growing concern across industries worldwide. While most people...
What Is Narcissistic Abuse? Narcissistic abuse is a pattern of manipulative, controlling, and emotionally harmful behavior that stems from someone with strong narcissistic traits. Unlike healthy confidence, narcissism thrives on dominance, power, and exploitation....
Understanding Workplace Trauma What Is Workplace Trauma? Did you know that 70% of people have lived through a traumatic event? In the workplace, trauma isn’t just “stress on the job.” It’s the deep emotional, psychological, and sometimes physical toll that harmful...
Gaslighting is a term we often hear in conversations about manipulation and toxic relationships. But as a Black therapist, I know it runs deeper than a buzzword. Gaslighting is not just about disagreement, it’s about denying your reality, silencing your voice, and...
What Is the Grey Rock Method? Origins and Concept The Grey Rock Method is a self-defense communication strategy for people who are dealing with narcissists, manipulators, or emotionally draining people. The idea is simple: when you stop providing the reactions they...
What Is EMDR Therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy designed to help people heal from trauma and emotional distress. Instead of focusing only on talking about your problems, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, like eye...
