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What does forgiveness look like in practice?

Relationships are challenging. Even more so during the holidays. We are reminded of our...

Answers to 10 frequently asked questions about psychotherapy

A few days ago, I was talking to a friend and mentor from Central Africa whom I have known for 13...

What prevents African immigrants from seeking mental help?

Seeking mental help is not an easy thing to do. Not only do I know from personal experience (yes...

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Stress management tips in your African homes during the holidays

The holidays are fast approaching. When I was a child in Cameroon, I looked forward to December. It was one of my favorite periods because people came together to celebrate. There was always a lot of food and merriment. As an adult, although I enjoy spending the holidays with my...

Why you might not have needed counseling in Africa, but you need it in the U.S.

I often hear African immigrants say that they have never had a reason to seek professional counseling. (Read this post for common reasons they give).  I believe counseling is even more important for African immigrants because traditional practices geared toward mental health in many parts of Africa are no longer...

Am I losing my African identity?

I’ve been in the U.S. as an adult for about 15 years now. The longer I am here, the easier it has become to make the U.S. my home. I have an Americanish accent (depending on whom I’m talking to), I have adopted different things from American culture. I probably...

Why prayer is not enough for mental problems

But I pray, why do I still need counseling? You’ve probably heard someone say this or you’ve thought it yourself. I get it, I used to think so too. But it is not accurate. If all we needed were prayers without action, then we wouldn’t need medical doctors, dentists, scientists...

I am grateful to have had this 2022 exclusive interview with Brainz Magazine. Click on the link to read more about me and why I created African Mind Healer.

Brainz Magazine Articles

I was an Executive Contributor at Brainz Magazine, a magazine “with a focus on interviews, articles and information about business, mindset, innovation, leadership and lifestyles.” Check out the magazine and read my articles linked below.

Six simple questions that will change how you set goals
Is the pressure on men damaging their mental health?
Will pursuing a relationship with God make me feel better?
The Resilient African Immigrant
9 Tips On How To Benefit From Your Psychotherapy Sessions
7 Simple Steps To Forgiving And Letting Go
Does Culture Influence How We Love?
3 Easy Tips To Ground Yourself In The Morning
Come Back To Your First Love
5 Barriers That Prevent Immigrants From Seeking Mental Help