Gray Matter Health

09/08/2025

This week I’m teaching with PESI on The Art of Relationship Repair for Clinicians in the USA.

Relationships are at the heart of our human experience, and as therapists, we have the privilege of helping couples and families heal, rebuild trust, and reconnect. Because let’s be honest—love is messy, healing takes courage, and repair is an art.

I’ll be diving into the skills every therapist needs to help couples move from rupture to reconnection, and from pain to possibility.

This training is all about equipping clinicians with practical tools and evidence-based strategies to guide those difficult yet transformative conversations.

If you are an American or Canadian clinician interested in attending or catching the replay, sign up at Pesi.com.

08/29/2025

✨Exciting News!✨
I’m honoured to be a guest expert on the upcoming special More Connected with Tracy Moore, a one-night special airing this Sunday, August 31 at 8PM EST!

I’ll be joining to talk about: emotional regulation: how we can manage our feelings in healthy ways, even when life throws challenges our way.

This was such a wonderful conversation, and I can’t wait to share insights that can help us all feel more connected -to ourselves and to each other.

Mark your calendars and tune in for this special event!

08/09/2025

Another year, another blessing! I am so grateful for life, health and strength and all of you for celebrating with me my continued existence on this precious planet. I don’t take lightly the breath I breathe and the blessings I have. Thank God for another year of his grace and mercy! Thank God for my family, friends, and followers. I wish you all well!

06/19/2025

06/10/2025

06/03/2025

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05/28/2025

Pause for an emotional check-in. 💚

05/14/2025

Mental health and mental illness are two different things let’s not use them interchangeably.

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, and like-a-mom figures out there!! Enjoy your day! 🌸 1. Yesterday we put my grandmother to rest. I will forever cherish a lifetime of memories with her. 2. My mother is an amazing woman who I love and adore. She has always been there for me, encouraged me and saw potential in me from the start. 3. I am blessed to be a mother and I don’t take this honour lightly. I love my kids and will continue to pour my heart and soul into their success and happiness.

04/28/2025

GO OUT AND VOTE if you haven’t already?!! Black Canadians and the Power of Voting:
• Black people in Canada were denied the right to vote for generations.
• Racist laws and barriers silenced our voices for far too long.
• Our ancestors fought hard — we inherited this right.
• Voting today is how we honour their fight.
• Your vote is your superpower.
• Use it. Protect it. Own it.

Our voice is power. Our vote is power.

03/13/2025

To end off last month, I had the honour of sitting on a panel at the University of Toronto to discuss the past, present, and future of social work—its industry, research, and scholarship.

As a Black woman in this field, it was both a privilege and a responsibility to give my thoughts, reflect on my scholarly work and share my personal story of my grandmother and her social service leadership and influence on community. Black community leadership comes in various forms and all need to be revered appreciated and respected.

The conversation was powerful, necessary, and deeply inspiring. Engaging with students, faculty, and fellow panelists reminded me that change in this profession doesn’t just happen—it’s built through the voices and actions of those willing to challenge the status quo.

A heartfelt thank you to my fellow PhD scholars, faculty, and colleagues who continue to push boundaries, elevate critical research, and advocate for meaningful change. And a special thank you to Dale and Rupaleem for creating this space for dialogue and reflection as well as Dr. Tanya Sharpe and Dr. Massaquoi for their words of encouragement and inspiration.

Let’s continue the work of ensuring that social work serves all communities with justice, equity, and care.

Photos
1. Sharing insights
2. Awaiting our guests
3. My arrival
4. Some of my fellow panelists
5. Me sharing about my story and research
6. The captivated audience
7. My “I am here” story of our collective voice, power and unapologetic presence
8. The audience enthusiastically cheered
9. The panelists and moderators
10. Discussions with audience members

03/11/2025

Last week I had the honour of speaking at Toronto’s Litigation Boutique Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP to present a workplace wellness lunch and learn. Should you or your organization need mental health, diversity or psychological safety support, contact us through DM or the link in the bio for a corporate consultation.