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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...

Christina
May 31, 20226 min read


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...

Christina
Apr 1, 20226 min read


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...

Christina
Mar 18, 20226 min read


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...

Christina
Jan 4, 20226 min read


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...

Christina
Dec 3, 20213 min read


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...

Christina
Nov 23, 20216 min read


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...

Christina
Sep 22, 20216 min read


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....

Christina
Aug 31, 202111 min read


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...

Christina
Jul 23, 20216 min read


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...

Christina
Jul 14, 20214 min read


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...

Christina
Jun 10, 20216 min read


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...

Christina
May 21, 20211 min read


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...

Christina
May 1, 20216 min read


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...

Christina
Mar 18, 20218 min read


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...

Christina
Feb 27, 20218 min read


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...

Christina
Feb 18, 20217 min read


What Women Want (the "Grown and Sexy" Version)
Photo credit: Max Earle This year, during my “Zoom birthday” catch up with my two best friends, (one male, one female), we started to...

Christina
Jan 18, 20217 min read


Dating and Relating During a Global Pandemic
One of my favourite TV shows when I was in my 20’s was Sex and the City. I loved how relatable the show was at that period in my life as...

Christina
Jan 6, 20217 min read



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