black mental health

The Therapist as Healer

By Yema | January 22, 2019

Healers have existed from time immemorial in all societies all around the world. In Africa, in Europe, in Asia, in the Pacific, in the Americas and everywhere else in the world, every community has always…

Merry Christmas?

By Yema | December 18, 2018

Christmas is a week away. Whether you celebrate it or not, this holiday is unavoidable for most of us living in the continents of Africa, Europe, the Americas or elsewhere in the world. As society…

Historical Ties That Bind

By Yema | October 4, 2018

Historical trauma is trauma that is passed on from one generation to the next. Dr. Maria Yellow Horse Brave Heart – a Native American researcher, clinical social worker, and mental health expert – defines it…

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Yema Ferreira

2 months ago

Happy Monday! It is that time of the year again. Time to take a break. Time to go see and live the colors of life. Time to slow down and just be, to replenish ourselves, to be with family (whatever family is for us). It is that time of year for me. I wish you a good summer and hope that you can take some time off to recentre yourself. See you in mid-August.🌞🌻 ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Happy Wednesday! Summer is here for those of you in the northern hemisphere. Take some time off, go on holidays or even a staycation. Don't check work emails, put your work phone away. Unplug. For a week. Or two. Or four. Allow your body and mind to rest and regenerate and come back stronger. 🌞🌻 #SelfCareWednesday ... See MoreSee Less

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Culturally appropriate psychotherapy and life coaching for Black and African women

Yema Ferreira @YemaFerreira·

8 May

Yes, Portuguese too 🙂 Thank you @SuzanneTiega

Suzanne Tiega@SuzanneTiega

@ronkelawal Also check @YemaFerreira. She is really good. Speaks English, French and Portuguese (not 100% sure about Portuguese). Her blog is a gem.

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7 Apr

My new long essay:
“Why I’m no longer talking to Nigerians about race: On writers, empathy and (black) solidarity politics” https://t.co/mKBynriNqR

📸: @dejiakinpelu, @akefestival 2016

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