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Are You Raising a Gen Z or Alpha Child? Why You Need a New Kind of Parenting

Blog, Mental HealthJuly 21, 202548Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Muthoni Njagi | Kenyan Mind and Justice Digest | Judicial Officer | Counselling Psychologist There’s something I’ve been meaning to say, and I’ll say it gently—but directly: The way you were raised will not work for the world your child is growing up in. Today’s parenting landscape is almost unrecognizable compared to a generation…

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💸 Lessons About Money I Wish I Was Taught As a Child (And What I’m Now Teaching My Own Children)

Blog, Mental HealthJuly 14, 202566Views 0Likes 0Comments

By: Muthoni Njagi | Magistrate | Counselling Psychologist When I think back to my childhood, money was never an open conversation. It was discussed in hushed tones, during a crisis, or in the middle of arguments. For many of us, money wasn’t just scarce—it was sacred, secretive, or shameful. It was used to control, reward,…

Navigating Your 40s: The Truths, The Pain, and The Light

Blog, Mental HealthJune 30, 202546Views 0Likes 0Comments

In 1623, William Shakespeare wrote: All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players; they have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages. From the screaming infant to the finality of oblivion, Shakespeare poetically captured the journey of life…

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Trapped at Work: Coercive Control, Trauma Bonds, and the Diddy Case We Can’t Ignore

Blog, Mental HealthJune 11, 202583Views 0Likes 0Comments

“When fear is in the room, consent is not.” – Laura Richards, Criminal Behavioural Analyst In the aftermath of multiple lawsuits and harrowing testimonies, one story stands out like a flashing red warning light: that of Rodney “Diddy” Combs’ former employee, Ms. Clark. Her disturbing account offers us a rare and brutal glimpse into…

Children and Mental Health: What Every Adult Needs to Know

Blog, Mental HealthJune 2, 2025131Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Muthoni Njagi Magistrate | Psychologist | Child Advocate As someone who has worked in the Kenyan Judiciary for the last 13 years, I've presided over many cases that involved children — children who had experienced unspeakable trauma, abuse, and violations of their innocence. My heart broke repeatedly sitting in courtrooms listening to child survivors…

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Meeting My Younger Self: A Reflection on the Diddy Trial and the Vulnerability of Young Women

Blog, Mental HealthMay 21, 2025130Views 0Likes 0Comments

Description: Exploring the psychological dynamics of coercive control and trauma bonds in the context of the Diddy trial, with insights from experts Laura Richards and Dr. Nadine Macaluso. The recent revelations from the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial have been both shocking and deeply unsettling. Cassie Ventura, who met Combs at the tender age of 19,…

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Meeting Myself Afresh: A Personal Journey into Attachment Styles

Blog, Mental HealthMay 20, 202594Views 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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Unwrapping the Layers of Mother’s Day: Between Celebration, Silence, and the Wounds We Inherit

Mental Health, TherapyMay 12, 202597Views 0Likes 0Comments

By: Muthoni Njagi, HealthHourTherapy Mother’s Day has come and gone, leaving behind a swirl of flowers, heartfelt captions, voice notes, brunches… and for many, a heavy silence. As I scrolled through social media this past weekend, one post jumped out at me: "Not every mother should be celebrated." It was raw, honest, and at first…

Dear Daughters: A Letter to My Younger Self This Mother’s Day

Mental Health, TherapyMay 10, 2025111Views 0Likes 0Comments

10 Things I Wish I Knew, That I Now Know, and That I Want You to Carry with You Always This Mother’s Day, my heart is full. Full of gratitude for my journey, full of compassion for my younger self, and full of hope for the two beautiful girls I’m raising. As you’ve probably gathered…

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

Blog, Mental HealthMay 10, 202597Views 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, 202591Views 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, 2025113Views 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.…

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