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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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8 reasons why you might not be getting the most out of your therapy sessions

Many people today have been to therapy, are currently in therapy, or are considering going for therapy. (By the way, if you are considering going to therapy and you reside in Pennsylvania, I am currently accepting new clients here!)  Psychotherapy is hard work. Although it is not the visible type...

The silent sufferer

Happy almost 4th of July! It looks like July 4th weekend is easily becoming my poetry weekend. At this time 2 years ago, I wrote a poem about rest. This time, it’s about suffering in silence.  We’ve all experienced some sort of hardships in our lives. Sometimes it can be...

Slow down and spend this time with God

For some reason today I am drawn to write something that will help you (yes you) process. I don’t know what you are going through and I usually don’t write like this, but the Holy Spirit led me here, so here we are. Many of us struggle with being still...

Why are boundaries so hard for people from African cultures?

This is the story: Susan (let’s call her that) has been complaining about not wanting to go to this event, but not only that, she has been tasked with making the fried plantains for the event. But she doesn’t want to do any of it. What’s the event? It’s a...

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