The first thing I noticed when I arrived home was the heat. Not a polite warmth, but temperatures in the nineties, the kind that press against the skin and slow the body down. I have been here a week now, back in my ancestral home in Tobago, sitting outside with my notebook, trying to reclaim tranquillity. There is a slight breeze moving through the yard. I can hear lambs bleating nearby and birdsong rising and falling around me. These sounds are ordinary, but they feel like medicine. They...

The loss of Professor Jason Ardy has left a deep void in the black community. His work, mentorship, and presence were pillars for many navigating the challenges of academia and social justice. Grief in such moments is profound, but it also calls us to reflect on the strength and resilience that communities build in the face of loss. Remembering leaders like Bernie Grant reminds us of the ongoing struggle and the importance of honoring those who paved the way. This post explores the impact of...

Last week, I had the profound experience of leading a discussion on chapter 8 of my book, A Black Empathic Approach to Psychotherapy: Growing from Rage to Compassion. The chapter, titled “Unburied and Undried Tears,” invites deep reflection on the trauma caused by anti-Black racism—both historically and in everyday life—and the ways we respond to and cope with this pain. The meeting was moving, filled with honest emotions and shared stories that connected us to our ancestors and to each other...