Christina
Things I Appreciate About Vancouver, (And a Few I Really Don’t)
Vancouver, British Columbia is one of the most picturesque cities anywhere. When the entire area called Metro Vancouver is considered,...
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Christina
- Aug 6
- 5 min
To my Beloved Jamaica on Her 60th Birthday
Dear Jamaica, Happy Independence Day. It has been sixty years since we first raised the flag of Jamaica and ended our status as a British...
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Christina
- Aug 2
- 6 min
Why Boundaries at Work are Essential to Well-Being
Many, many years ago, I worked in hospitality in a capacity that required me to be on call 24/7. This meant that no matter what time I...
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Christina
- Jul 4
- 5 min
What the Bible Actually Says About When Life Begins and Abortion
In June of 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States of America overturned Roe vs. Wade, the law that gave constitutional rights to...
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Christina
- May 31
- 6 min
Overcoming Taboos - The Case for Comprehensive Sex Education
I have been watching recent events in the global West of the world as yet again, the myths surrounding the most basic of human urges is...
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Christina
- Apr 1
- 6 min
Returning to Self: How Going Back to the Caribbean as a “Snowbird” Reminded me of Who I Really Am
Shortly after my return to Canada, I was having a conversation with one of my friends from Vancouver. I was sharing with her what it was...
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Christina
- Mar 18
- 6 min
How the Fear-Based Socialization of Caribbean People Hinders our Capacity for Wealth Creation
The region of the globe referred to as “the Caribbean” comprises of a number of countries who share the colonial experience of being...
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Christina
- Jan 4
- 6 min
The Trafficker Next Door
Recently, I completed training in child trafficking and a workshop on trafficked persons. I was astounded to realise that there is so...
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Christina
- Dec 3, 2021
- 3 min
Abolishing the “Black Tax” is Long Overdue
Today, I had yet another conversation with a client about the unfair expectations of their family members of eternal financial support...
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Christina
- Nov 23, 2021
- 6 min
You can briefly rest peacefully now or Rest in Peace eternally later…
I recently had a scary episode with a stress induced migraine that mimicked a stroke. I share this to make the point that prolonged...
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Christina
- Sep 22, 2021
- 6 min
Professional Sports as a Mirror for Society: Lessons from 2021
After a delay of twelve months on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, professional sporting events have finally resumed in 2021. These...
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Christina
- Aug 31, 2021
- 11 min
The Therapist and the Digital Native
It is important as therapists that we start to examine the manner in which our practice intersects with the realities of the digital age....
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Christina
- Jul 23, 2021
- 6 min
Eight things not to say to a grieving person, and a few things to try instead
A few weeks ago, my beloved partner lost his grandfather. This week, my family lost an aunt who had just turned 90. It is as if an entire...
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Christina
- Jul 14, 2021
- 4 min
Interview with the Vancouver Black Therapy and Advocacy Foundation
I was interviewed by the Vancouver Black Therapy and Advocacy Foundation, an organization that was formed by a concerned member of the...
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Christina
- Jun 10, 2021
- 6 min
Dear Jamaican Media, it is Time to Live Up to Your Function
Back in the year 2000 when I started my first Masters programme in Communication Studies, I remember on our first day being told...
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Christina
- May 21, 2021
- 1 min
Talking Sex with Your Child: Respect and Resilience
The month of May is Child Month in Jamaica. This year, I am proud to connect with my esteemed colleague Rosemarie Voordouw, Associate...
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Christina
- May 1, 2021
- 6 min
The Case for Regional Registration of Counsellors
I very recently registered as an Associate Counselling Psychologist in my home country of Jamaica and a number of thoughts came to mind...
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Christina
- Mar 18, 2021
- 8 min
The Role of Men in Ending Violence Against Women
Domestic violence is a topic that generally provokes strong feelings from people. It knows no class, ethnic, racial or gender...
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Christina
- Feb 27, 2021
- 8 min
The Concept of "Sustainable Activism"
I have been giving a lot of thought recently to activism and how important effective activism is in effecting social change. Many...
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Christina
- Feb 18, 2021
- 7 min
The Scourge of Parental Alienation
I have been having a number of conversations both professionally and personally with devastated fathers who are having access to their...
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