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!
Sharing some articles that inspired/encouraged me this last year
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Reader, You are receiving this (pre-scheduled) email while I transition back from a break. So it doesn’t address or reflect on anything that might be happening in the world at the moment. (And honestly, I’m really hoping nothing major is happening… because we’ve all had plenty happen already.) Short and sweet: Here are a couple of articles I was glad to come across last year... This is one that made me think the most: Why We Should Stop Saying “Underrepresented” by N. Chloé Nwangwu Why? Because it’s always worth questioning the language we use. Words have power, and adapting our language so it’s not causing harm is an act of care and mindfulness (and an act of decolonizing yourself). I hope you get as much out of it as I did! And this next one isn’t an article—it’s part of an art installation I saw in Portland last year: We Don’t Want a President by Demian DinéYazhi’ I hope it gives you a great perspective on colonialism—not just in the mental health and wellness industry, but in life as a whole—and how it continues to impact us all. Even though I’m sending this while I’m coming back from my hibernation break, I want to hear from you: Are there any articles you've read this last year that were really meaningful and informative to you? Send me your answer, I so want to read it when I’m back. In community 🌻 Silvana @ Decolonize Your Practice PS. You can read previous Liberatory Letters here. Let's connect! |
Liberatory Letters
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!
Reader, A quick update on what I've been up to: 💻 Community Liberation Sessions, (formerly Decolonized Consultation Sessions) start today. And you're welcome to join us live if you have a cancellation or watch it later (limited replay available.)This is a virtual gathering space for therapists, healers, and space-holders practicing decolonization — in real time.We'll answer questions, process dilemmas, and learn together how to support a decolonial practice.Learn more below or here. I...
🌿 Did I Achieve Enough?
March 2026 Reader, At the end of the Gregorian year, I took a full month off from therapy clients. And I actually took time off. I didn’t check my work email, I disconnected completely, and I left out-of-office messages everywhere they could possibly live. I intentionally didn’t plan a vacation. I stayed home to, I guess, hang out with myself. No specific plans. No productivity goals. No “use this time wisely” strategy. Just a stack of books that I promised myself I would peruse, not finish...
Reader, A quick update on what I've been up to: 💻 Community Liberation Sessions, (formerly Decolonized Consultation Sessions) start next week. This is a virtual gathering space for therapists, healers, and space-holders practicing decolonization — in real time.We'll answer questions, process dilemmas, and learn together how to support a decolonial practice.Learn more below or here. Let’s be clear: therapy is political. When a client walks into our office, chances are they bring with them a...