Such a Gorgeous Paradox

Such a Gorgeous Paradox

By Ryan Campinho ValadasSociety & Culture
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Such a Gorgeous Paradox episodes

  • "I'm here for a reason." - Kairo Maynard

    Kairo is currently a HCPC registered Dramatherapist working in a NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. 

    Since her therapy training, her main interests and the driving force for her work focus on intergenerational trauma and attachment, racial injustice and health inequalities which she has spoken and written about on a number of occasions. Alongside her therapy work, she is the Equality and Diversity Lead for her service and is passionate about improving access to mental health services for Black and other marginalised communities, whilst also advocating for further inclusion and visibility of Black, Asian and ethnic minority therapists and trainees. 

    A list of her writings include:

    •  'Can Dramatherapy help Black women discover their true self despite racial and gender oppression?' in Dramatherapy Journal, 2018.
    • “As a Black therapist, I want to see action come out of mental health awareness discussions” in Mental Health Today, 2019.
    • "Dramatherapy: History, Applications and Outcome Measures" in The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 2018
    • "Black Children and Autism" in Lafiyah Health, 2017
    • Currently she is contributing to a book exploring Intersectionality in the Arts Therapies.

      • References:

      • For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf, Ntozake Shange
      • Four Women, Nina Simone (song)

        • Be in touch: [email protected]

        Instagram: @ryan.therapyspace

        1 hr 7 min
      • Season 1 - The Drama of Being a Therapist

        In this episode, I talk about the season ahead. This series of episodes will focus on Dramatherapy, a form of psychotherapy which uses elements of drama in its support of mental health difficulties, trauma, and personal growth. I briefly share my journey into the profession and all the things I have done since qualifying as a therapist, particularly my role within The British Association of Dramatherapists' Inclusion & Visibility Subcommittee. 

        References:

        • The British Association of Dramatherapists
        • Health Care Professions Council
        • Ryan Campinho Valadas, "From isolation towards intimacy: healing emotional wounds in HIV+ gay men"
        • Alice Miller, The Drama of Being a Child

          • Be in touch: [email protected]  

          Instagram: @ryan.therapyspace

          17 min
        • Intro - "Life is such a good conversation"

          Welcome to Such a Gorgeous Paradox! My name is Ryan and I will be your host. 

          In this brief episode, I cover my inspiration and intentions for the podcast, and a little bit about myself.

          References:

          • Ocean Vuong, "A Life Worthy of Our Breath" in On Being with Krista Tippet
          • Ocean Vuong, On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
          • Mark Thompson, Gay Soul: Finding the Heart of Gay Spirit and Nature

            • Be in touch: [email protected]

            Instagram: @ryan.therapyspace


            16 min

          About Such a Gorgeous Paradox

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          A podcast where therapists explore their paradoxical position in society and culture: holding the projections of perfection, absolute expertise, and infallible compassion, whilst simultaneously trying…