Christina
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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Christina
- Jan 18, 2021
- 7 min
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...
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Christina
- Jan 6, 2021
- 7 min
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...
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Christina
- Dec 21, 2020
- 0 min
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Christina
- Nov 21, 2020
- 5 min
The “S.A.D.dest” Time of the Year
Every October since I moved to Canada, I have experienced a sense of dread. I know that long, cold, dark days are coming and that I will...
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Christina
- Nov 9, 2020
- 3 min
When “Positivity” is Negative
I have been noticing an ever-increasing trend towards encouraging “positive thinking” and “living from abundance”. This shows up in...
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Christina
- Oct 5, 2020
- 0 min
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Christina
- Sep 15, 2020
- 3 min
What Your Therapist Really Thinks About You
Many clients over the course of my work with them have wondered about how I see them and the work we do. Some have asked me directly and...
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Christina
- Aug 29, 2020
- 4 min
Hey White People! We Are Sick of Your Tokenism
This week, August 23-29, 2020, has shown us yet again that black lives still don’t matter. Another unarmed black man, Jacob Blake, was...
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Christina
- Aug 14, 2020
- 3 min
In Parenting, 30% is not a failing grade
Many of the clients who see me for help with their parenting have a common concern; they wonder how to be a perfect parent. Many are...
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