Three Siblings; Paulyne, Sylvanus and Sophia discuss their shared experience with a toxic person within their lives, how they noticed that this person was toxic to how they managed to detach and move on. Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist https://the-artisticpsychologist.com

In this episode, Sophia and Nawekulo sit down to chat about the initial signs they saw in their loved one's toxic relationship and long term effects of staying in toxic or abusive relationships. Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist https://the-artisticpsychologist.com

In this episode, we asked Gloria, Sylvanus and Imani to share their stories on Toxic & Abusive relationships, how to identify when you're loved on is in a toxic or abusive relationship and how these experiences left them feeling. Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist https://the-artisticpsychologist.com

In this episode I define what stalking is and break down different scenarios within which stalking happens and the effects it has with Lucy and Nicoleta. Remember to be mindful when sharing this content. We also want to remind you that it is ok to pause or stop when taking in any of the content we will release if it is too heavy for you. Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist

In this episode, I have a chat with Nicoleta and Lucy, we define and differentiate toxicity and abuse and share insights on how to identify the two in your relationships and where to seek help if you need it. Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist

Toxic vs abusive relationships is a series we are running where we will be sharing stories from different individuals about their experiences with these relationships and debunking what they are with professionals. We hope this series will help educate you and that it will also help you find the courage to share your experiences and make room to listen to other people’s experiences. Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist https://www.youtube.com/@theartisticpsychologist6681/

My COVID story is a series we are running where we will be sharing stories from different individuals about their personal experiences during the pandemic. We hope that this series will help you find the courage to share your experiences and make room to listen to other people’s experiences. in doing so, we hope that you will develop more empathy and compassion for yourself and others and that you will find healing and peace. In the sixth episode of this series, I have a chat with a physiotherapist and dear friend of my family, Jacinta. Jacinta shares her experience working as an essential worker during the pandemic. She shares some stories about working with her clients, and how she found hope working with them and inspired hope in them. She also talks about some of her fears during the pandemic, how she got COVID-19 at some point and, some of the effects she has seen the disease has had on her clients. Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist

My COVID story is a series we are running where we will be sharing stories from different individuals about their personal experiences during the pandemic. We hope that this series will help you find the courage to share your experiences and make room to listen to other people’s experiences. in doing so, we hope that you will develop more empathy and compassion for yourself and others and that you will find healing and peace. In the fifth episode of this series, I have a chat with a financial literacy coach who is also a dear friend of mine, Pauline Wairimu. We speak about how the pandemic has affected people's finances, and how issues with finances are affecting people's mental health. She also shares some of her personal struggles while dealing with the pandemic including getting sick and financial issues. Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist

My COVID story is a series we are running where we will be sharing stories from different individuals about their personal experiences during the pandemic. We hope that this series will help you find the courage to share your experiences and make room to listen to other people’s experiences. in doing so, we hope that you will develop more empathy and compassion for yourself and others and that you will find healing and peace. In the fourth episode of this series, I have a chat with Martins who works in the transport industry as an uber driver. In the episode, he shares his experience and challenges in that industry when the pandemic hit. Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist

My COVID story is a series we are running where we will be sharing stories from different individuals about their personal experiences during the pandemic. We hope that this series will help you find the courage to share your experiences and make room to listen to other people’s experiences. in doing so, we hope that you will develop more empathy and compassion for yourself and others and that you will find healing and peace. In the third episode of this series, I have a chat with my mum! We get into several things such as; her experience actively working and heading her department at work throughout the pandemic, her struggles, some of our shared experiences with the pandemic and much more. Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist

My COVID story is a series we are running where we will be sharing stories from different individuals about their personal experiences during the pandemic. We hope that this series will help you find the courage to share your experiences and make room to listen to other people’s experiences. in doing so, we hope that you will develop more empathy and compassion for yourself and others and that you will find healing and peace. In the second episode of this series, Yvonne shares her experience navigating motherhood while dealing with the pandemic. Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist

My COVID story is a series we are running where we will be sharing stories from different individuals about their personal experiences during the pandemic. We hope that this series will help you find the courage to share your experiences, as well as make room to listen to other people’s experiences. in doing so, we hope that you will develop more empathy and compassion for yourself and others and that you will find healing and peace.  In the first episode of this series, Gloria and I discuss her personal experiences dealing with the pandemic and some tips we can use to manage our mental health during this period. Connect with Gloria: https://www.instagram.com/face.yourfront/ Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist

The final story in the series on grief is by Ethel. Ethel shares her journey through grief after losing her grandfather. She also touches on her grief after losing one of her friends and one of her uncles. Below are contacts of therapists and institutions one can seek help with their mental wellbeing: Connect with Gloria https://www.instagram.com/face.yourfront/ https://www.instagram.com/gloria_ithima/ Connect with Leila https://www.instagram.com/leancounselingcentre/ +254721347969 Amani Counselling Centre https://www.amanicentre.org Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist +254736637597

The seventh story in the series on grief is by my dad- Honourable Timothy Wanyonyi Wetangula. He shares his journey through grief after losing his brother in May 2020. Below are contacts of therapists and institutions one can seek help with their mental wellbeing: Connect with Gloria https://www.instagram.com/face.yourfront/ https://www.instagram.com/gloria_ithima/ Connect with Leila https://www.instagram.com/leancounselingcentre/ +254721347969 Amani Counselling Centre https://www.amanicentre.org Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist +254736637597

The fifth story in the series on grief is by Michelle. Michelle shares her journey through grief after losing two of her loved ones. Below are contacts of therapists and institutions one can seek help with their mental wellbeing: Connect with Gloria https://www.instagram.com/face.yourfront/ https://www.instagram.com/gloria_ithima/ Connect with Leila https://www.instagram.com/leancounselingcentre/ +254721347969 Amani Counselling Centre https://www.amanicentre.org Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist +254736637597

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss suicide, this may be distressing to some. Remember to take care of yourself and your mental health. The fourth story in the series on grief is by Brian. Brian's cousin, who he describes as his best-friend, committed suicide not too long ago. Brian shares his journey dealing with this incident and grieving his late cousin, Below are contacts of therapists and institutions one can seek help with their mental wellbeing: Connect with Gloria https://www.instagram.com/face.yourfront/ https://www.instagram.com/gloria_ithima/ Connect with Leila https://www.instagram.com/leancounselingcentre/ +254721347969 Amani Counselling Centre https://www.amanicentre.org Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist +254736637597

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss death. In some parts of the narration, details of illness are quite explicit, this may be distressing to some. Remember to take care of yourself and your mental health. The third story in the series on grief is by Juelz. Juelz's friend passed away after prolonged illness and, in this episode, she shares her experience walking with her friend through his illness and her journey grieving him. Below are contacts of therapists and institutions one can seek help with their mental wellbeing: Connect with Gloria https://www.instagram.com/face.yourfront/ https://www.instagram.com/gloria_ithima/ Connect with Leila https://www.instagram.com/leancounselingcentre/ +254721347969 Amani Counselling Centre https://www.amanicentre.org Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist +254736637597

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss death. In some parts of the narration, the details of the death are quite explicit, this may be distressing to some. Remember to take care of yourself and your mental health. The second story in our grief series is by Nawekulo and Waksy; sisters who lost their father last year September. In this episode, Nawekulo and Waksy share their experience watching their father pass away and how their journey with grief has been so far. Below are contacts of therapists and institutions one can seek help with their mental wellbeing: Connect with Gloria https://www.instagram.com/face.yourfront/ https://www.instagram.com/gloria_ithima/ Connect with Leila https://www.instagram.com/leancounselingcentre/ +254721347969 Amani Counselling Centre https://www.amanicentre.org Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist +254736637597

Trigger warning: In this episode we talk about suicide which can be a distressing topic for some. The first story in our series on grief is by Collins. Collins shares his journey grieving his late brother who committed suicide. Below are contacts of therapists and institutions one can seek help with their mental wellbeing: Connect with Gloria https://www.instagram.com/face.yourfront/ https://www.instagram.com/gloria_ithima/ Connect with Leila https://www.instagram.com/leancounselingcentre/ +254721347969 Amani Counselling Centre https://www.amanicentre.org Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist +254736637597

To kick off the series on grief and grieving we have Leila Mkameli and Gloria Ithima, both counselling psychologists who do a lot of work on grief. In this episode we discuss grief, the stages of grief, how to deal with grief and what grief looks and feels like during a pandemic. Connect with Gloria https://www.instagram.com/face.yourfront/ https://www.instagram.com/gloria_ithima/ Connect with Leila https://www.instagram.com/leancounselingcentre/ +254721347969 Amani Counselling Centre https://www.amanicentre.org Connect with The Artistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/theartisticpsychologist/ https://web.facebook.com/theartisticpsychologist +254736637597