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Meeting Myself Afresh: A Personal Journey into Attachment Styles

Blog, Mental HealthMay 20, 2025245Views 0Likes 0Comments

The other day, I was speaking with my sister after a particularly intense therapy session and found myself saying something I hadn’t quite put into words before: “It’s like I’m meeting myself afresh.” And I meant it. Even though I’ve sat in many therapy rooms before — both as a client and now as a…

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Bridging the Generational Divide: Supporting Mental Health in a Multigenerational Judiciary

Blog, Mental HealthMay 10, 2025214Views 0Likes 0Comments

In my role within the Kenyan Judiciary—a truly multigenerational workplace spanning Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials (like myself), and now Gen Z—I’ve seen firsthand how mental health is perceived and experienced differently across age groups. From seasoned officers who often push through silently due to the norms of their time to younger colleagues who openly…

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Why Don’t People Seek Mental Health Support?

Blog, Mental HealthMay 3, 2025247Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Muthoni Njagi, Therapist & Mental Health Advocate May – Mental Health Awareness Month Have you ever thought about going to therapy but never followed through? Maybe you even went for a session or two, then stopped. Life got busy. Or maybe—if you're honest—it felt too uncomfortable, unfamiliar, or even unnecessary. Yet if your…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Prioritizing the Mental Health of High-Pressure Professionals

Blog, Mental Health, TherapyMay 2, 2025247Views 0Likes 0Comments

As we mark Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s talk about the mental health struggles faced by professionals in high-pressure careers like law and therapy. Behind the titles and responsibilities, they are human too. Introduction May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on our emotional and psychological well-being—and to spark important conversations.…

🌿From Red Flags to Green Flags: Healing, Awareness & Building Better Relationships

Blog, Mental HealthApril 29, 2025686Views 0Likes 0Comments

“My therapist heart gets so happy…” I often say this because it’s true. Watching people become more emotionally aware, learning to recognize red flags, and setting healthier boundaries is beautiful progress. For many—especially those healing from trauma, heartbreak, or toxic relationships—recognizing red flags becomes a necessary survival skill. But here’s the caveat: “Hypervigilance is not…

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Who Shaped Your Concept of Femininity? A Psychologist’s Take on Womanhood, Work, and Healing

Blog, Mental HealthApril 24, 2025283Views 0Likes 0Comments

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The Dating Pool Needs a Permanent Lifeguard: A Therapist’s Take on Modern Love

Blog, Mental HealthApril 23, 2025254Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Muthoni Njagi Therapist • Magistrate • Woman Over 40 If you've been navigating the dating scene recently, you've probably heard the phrase: "The dating pool needs a permanent lifeguard." At first, it sounds like a funny internet joke — but after reviewing recent statistics and speaking with clients and peers, I believe there's real…

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Accepting People for Who They Are: Why I No Longer Cancel Everyone Who Disappoints Me

Blog, Mental HealthApril 22, 2025329Views 1Like 1Comment

Let me start by saying this: I’ve been team block and delete for the longest. Yes, the block game has been on fleek, and let’s be honest — sometimes, hitting that block button is self-care. There’s something oddly satisfying about protecting your peace with just a few taps. But lately, I’ve been learning something deeper:…

Why I’m Passionate About Normalizing Mental Health Support in High-Pressure Careers

Blog, Mental HealthApril 16, 2025305Views 0Likes 0Comments

There’s something no one tells you when you step into a high-pressure career: That sometimes, it’s not the deadlines or decisions that break you. It’s the silence. It’s the expectations. It’s the loneliness behind the role. I know this all too well because I’ve lived it. I’ve worn the professional face while quietly drowning…

“Ruth Kamande Decision: When Battered Woman Syndrome Doesn’t Apply”

Blog, Mental HealthApril 14, 2025298Views 0Likes 0Comments

Brown wooden gavel on brown wooden table Introduction After a brief hiatus due to life's demands, I'm returning to share insights on a significant legal development in Kenya. The Supreme Court recently dismissed an appeal by Ruth Kamande, affirming her life sentence for the 2015 murder of her boyfriend, Farid Mohammed Halim. Kamande sought to introduce…

The Power of Saying No: Reclaiming Your Time, Energy, and Peace

Blog, Mental HealthMarch 31, 2025256Views 0Likes 0Comments

"Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough." — Josh Billings How many times have you said yes when you truly wanted to say no? How often have you overcommitted, stretched yourself too thin, or agreed to something just to avoid guilt…

People You Need to Let Go of in 2025 for Your Peace and Growth

Blog, Mental HealthMarch 25, 2025329Views 0Likes 0Comments

As we step into a new year, it's time to take stock of the relationships we keep. Some people drain your energy, shake your confidence, and keep you stuck—without you even realizing it. Inspired by a post from Molly Burford, let’s talk about the types of people you need to let go of in 2025…

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Meeting Myself Afresh: A Personal Journey into Attachment Styles

Bridging the Generational Divide: Supporting Mental Health in a Multigenerational Judiciary

Why Don’t People Seek Mental Health Support?

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Prioritizing the Mental Health of High-Pressure Professionals

🌿From Red Flags to Green Flags: Healing, Awareness & Building Better Relationships

Who Shaped Your Concept of Femininity? A Psychologist’s Take on Womanhood, Work, and Healing

The Dating Pool Needs a Permanent Lifeguard: A Therapist’s Take on Modern Love

Accepting People for Who They Are: Why I No Longer Cancel Everyone Who Disappoints Me

Why I’m Passionate About Normalizing Mental Health Support in High-Pressure Careers

“Ruth Kamande Decision: When Battered Woman Syndrome Doesn’t Apply”

The Power of Saying No: Reclaiming Your Time, Energy, and Peace

People You Need to Let Go of in 2025 for Your Peace and Growth

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