On this On the Couch Episode, Marissa Anya Messiah and I discuss the importance of being proactive about our mental health. Marissa offers 3 practices to help you become proactive about your emotional wellness. Be deliberate of what you let into you physical and mental space!

Dr Crystal Benjamin is a Marriage and Family and Marriage Therapist, and we are On the Couch today talking about Trust and Betrayal in intimate partner relationships. In this 2-part series, we discuss the meanings of trust and betrayal for women and men as well as how they can move beyond it to places of wholeness and healing. 

'On the couch' is back with a must-hear episode for anyone who is a parent, or cares for children in any capacity. Trishsanna Poyah-Rasul is discussing self-esteem, why it is important, and how we can help young people we love to develop a strong sense of worthiness.

Don't let people and situations dictate your pace during the holidays. Be aware of your feelings and give yourself the gift of self-care! 

Do you sometimes struggle with sadness at Christmas time? You are not the only one. That            time of year could be anxiety provoking and stressful for numerous reasons. Perhaps the memories triggered are traumatic and painful. Maybe you spend this time alone or your family dynamics are disastrous during Christmas. Between the media messages about how you should feel and the reality of your thoughts and feelings, Christmas time can be extremely overwhelming. In this episode, Tracie Rogers shares 7 powerful acts that can help you break free of the Christmas blues. Be deliberate about caring for your emotional self this Christmas. 

Akilah Riley Richardson leads our discussion on Childlessness and Christmas with 5 practical tips for women struggling with infertility. The holiday season may present several emotional triggers for couples working through infertility. The holiday season is usually synonymous with children, and it is common for women to experience invisible grief or shadow grief when interacting with friends and family members. Learn about these emotional triggers and ways in which you can be proactive in managing your emotions during this time.

We are back On the Couch with Clinical Psychologist Keshan Latchman and we are breaking down what exactly this type of evaluation is all about. Many parents are told that their children require a psychoeducational assessment. Do you know what this entails? How can you be certain that your child needs one? It's important that you are an informed consumer. In this video, we discuss the aims of psychoeducational assessments and the ways in which it can be helpful. 

Counselling Psychologist Trishsanna Poyah-Rasul of Serenity Counselling and Consulting is on the couch with Tracie Rogers discussing one of the most challenging tasks of parenting - administering discipline. In this 2-part segment, we differentiate discipline from punishment and discuss practical strategies that we can use to engage in deliberate and thoughtful parenting. 

Michele Matthews-Morancie and Melissa Matthews, Co-Managing Directors of MAM Squared are On the Couch this week discussing their amazing programme for girls that focuses on building self-confidence through entrepreneurship. Learn more about this innovative and empowering programme in this 2-segment episode of our weekly video series. 

Don't hesitate to reach out to Michele and Melissa if you want to learn more about this initiative.  If you are interested in this group, you can reach out to Michele and Melissa at Mo' Girls Global Phone/ Whatsapp (868)323-2509