Danielle Wright
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“Listening to What Our Emotions Are Telling Us: Understanding the Signals Within”
Emotions act as signals within our bodies, guiding us on how to meet our needs. They are not inherently good or bad, but rather indicators that provide insight into our well-being, feelings, and necessities. For example, consider how you respond to thirst—you reach for a drink because you recognize that hydration will satisfy this bodily…
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Waiting to Exhale
This past Saturday, I had the beautiful experience of viewing the 90’s iconic film, “Waiting to Exhale,” with an intimate group of black women, followed by leading a discussion about the movie. The event was hosted by a non-profit organization, Black Women for Self, founded by Samjah Iman and Chaila Scott. Black Women for Self’s…
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Breaking Free from the Superwoman Schema: A Path to Healing for Black Women
Several pervasive and damaging stereotypes about Black women are perpetuated by society, which in turn affect both how others perceive us and how we view ourselves. These stereotypes simplify our complex identities and obscure our true selves, undermining our autonomy. These stereotypes include the Mammy, the Jezebel, and the Sapphire. However, there is one stereotype…
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Critical Consciousness, The Tilted Room Theory, Resilience & Swiss Cheese For Visionaries, Luminaries & Disruptors…
If you have ever imagined a future that does not exist for the most vulnerable among us, but yet one that we are all entitled to as citizens of this country…and you continue to fight for all of us…and you remain proximate to the struggle, addressing injustices across all the systems with which we interface…this…
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Childhood Trauma & Adverse Childhood Experiences do not have to define our destiny!
Childhood trauma is an injury that requires rehabilitation. It is important to understand that our bodies have the same physiological response when presented with a threat to our emotional well-being such as self-esteem or bullying, as it does when we are presented with a physical threat such as being approached in the woods by a…
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Let’s talk Climate Change and Mental Health
Climate Change X Mental Health The loss of place is a profound and ambiguous loss. It strips us of our sense of belonginess and creates what feels like an attempt to erode away indelible childhood memories. It represents the loss of traditions, the loss of community and the loss of history. And while we are…
Providing you with tips and tools from a licensed therapist to support the development of your emotional intelligence 