I help therapists, healers, and space-holders bring decolonial and liberatory values into their work—so you’re not just saying you’re aligned… you’re actually practicing it. ⬆️ More integrity, more connection, more liberation. ⬇️ Less burnout, less performative wokeness, less colonial residue. If you want a practice where marginalized clients feel safe, seen, and honored—and you want to feel more grounded and intentional in your work—subscribe and join a growing community of practitioners doing this work differently. You practice can be liberatory-- let's get you there!
Bridging the Gap, part 5
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Reader, For the last three of weeks I’ve shared with you the 7 steps to bridge the gap between your and your client’s identities. There are 7 steps to bridging the Gap:
This week I am unpacking step 5, Commit to Ongoing Learning: Committing to Ongoing Learning is about recognizing that decolonizing mental health isn’t a one-time act or a box to check. It’s an evolving, never-ending commitment to growth. It means constantly interrogating your biases, seeking out new perspectives, and critically engaging with social justice movements. This isn’t about memorizing facts about a community or culture; it’s about challenging the systems of power that shape your worldview. Stay rooted in activism, be willing to unlearn, and let your clients’ lived experiences guide your learning process. Decolonizing mental health isn’t a one-off event, it’s an evolving journey that requires constant learning, reflection, and action. Here’s how to commit to continuous learning in therapy:
What does Committing to Ongoing Learning have to with Decolonizing the Mental Health and Wellness Industrial Complex? In short, by continuously learning and unlearning, you’ll be better equipped to foster an anti-normative healing environment that is responsive to the evolving needs of your clients. How are you Committing to Ongoing Learning in your healing space? Hit reply and let me know! I’ll tell you more about step 6 of Bridging the Gap (Memorizing is not the same as understanding) in the next weeks. ☀️ In community, Silvana @ Decolonize Your Practice PS. Starting next year I will be offering workshops on the various ways of having inclusive and affirming practices🔥 not causing unintended harm to our clients ❤️🩹 and healing in community 💫
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I help therapists, healers, and space-holders bring decolonial and liberatory values into their work—so you’re not just saying you’re aligned… you’re actually practicing it. ⬆️ More integrity, more connection, more liberation. ⬇️ Less burnout, less performative wokeness, less colonial residue. If you want a practice where marginalized clients feel safe, seen, and honored—and you want to feel more grounded and intentional in your work—subscribe and join a growing community of practitioners doing this work differently. You practice can be liberatory-- let's get you there!
You’re receiving this pre-scheduled message while I’m deep in rest-mode (yes, actual rest; yes, again).So if something major is happening in the world right this minute, this email won’t reflect it — but I’m still holding you with care across whatever landscape you’re in. Reader, This year I'm sharing books a little differently. Instead of forcing myself into the usual end-of-year productivity rituals, I’m honoring what my body and brain actually want: 📕 I’m honoring my neurodivergence —...
You’re receiving this pre-scheduled message while I’m deep in rest-mode (yes, actual rest; yes, again).So if something major is happening in the world right this minute, this email won’t reflect it — but I’m still holding you with care across whatever landscape you’re in. Reader, Every December, the world speeds up for one last sprint just as our bodies are asking us to slow down. The emails roll in: Get your end-of-year discount.Set your intentions.Take one more training, on sale.Map your...
Reader, Short and sweet because I want your input. As I map out next year’s offerings — workshops, Q&As, learning circles, mini-courses, communal practice spaces — I want to hear directly from you. What do you need as you keep unlearning colonial frameworks and building a practice (and reconnecting with a self) rooted in liberation, justice, and collective care? Just hit reply and answer one or all of these: Questions Where are you struggling most in bringing your liberatory, anti-oppressive,...