The Quiet Crisis of Self-Erasure: How Black Women Lose Themselves in Caregiving, Survival, and Success
The Quiet Crisis of Self-Erasure: A Clinical Lens on Black Womanhood
A powerful, trauma-informed exploration of self-erasure in Black women: why it forms, how it affects identity, and how therapy supports healing and reclamation.
When the Holidays Are Heavy: Understanding Caregiver Stress Through the Lens of Black Womanhood
A clinically grounded, culturally attuned guide for Black women caregivers navigating holiday overwhelm, burnout, and emotional labor.
When Strength Becomes a Burden: Unpacking the Superwoman Schema for High-Achieving Women of Color
Discover how the Superwoman Schema impacts high-achieving women of color and learn to reclaim ease through reflection, community, and coaching.
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Nourishing the Body, Healing the Soul: Food Resources Across Massachusetts & Rhode Island
At Yemaya Wellness Center, we believe healing begins with nourishment — body, mind, and soul. This post explores local food shelters and community resources across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, reminding us that access to food is the foundation of wellness. Grounded in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, we unpack how meeting basic needs is essential to emotional safety, self-esteem, and healing. Discover trusted local food programs and learn how community care aligns with the work of rehumanizing wellness.
Slow Is Sacred: Reclaiming Self-Trust in a World That Demands Hustle
Many high-achieving Black women struggle to rest without guilt—trapped in the cycle of over-functioning, people-pleasing, and perfectionism. In this trauma-informed blog, Yemaya Wellness Center explores how the Superwoman Schema impacts mental health and why rest, self-trust, and nervous system regulation are essential acts of resistance and healing. Includes somatic tools, journal prompts, and affirmations to help you reclaim your rhythm….on your own terms.
Embracing Teletherapy: Tips for Getting the Most from Your Virtual Sessions
Teletherapy offers flexibility, privacy, and comfort; but it works best when approached with intention. Whether you're new to virtual sessions or want to deepen your experience, this guide breaks down the benefits of telehealth, how to prepare, and what to know before logging into Zoom.
Cowrie Shells: The OG Currency, Spiritual Armor and it’s Sacred Symbolism
Discover the rich history and spiritual significance of cowrie shells—once used as currency, now a symbol of protection, prosperity, and divine feminine energy. Learn how they connect to African heritage, spirituality, and modern empowerment.
Love Shouldn’t Break You: How High-Performing Black Women Can Cultivate Healthier Relationships
Love Shouldn’t Break You: A Guide to Healthier Relationships for High-Performing Black Women
Explore why so many Black women overextend in relationships and how to build secure, reciprocal, emotionally healthy love. Culturally aligned and trauma-informed.
Breaking Free from the Superwoman Schema: Why Black Women Deserve Rest & Healing
Breaking Free from the Superwoman Schema: A Path to Healing for Black Women
Discover how the Superwoman Schema impacts stress, identity, and emotional health — and learn how Black women can break free and reclaim rest, ease, and support.
thoughts on Reclaiming Our Bodies through hip movement
Black women’s bodies have never belonged solely to us—not in the eyes of society. From the enslavement era, where our bodies were commodified, to today’s workplace politics, where we are scrutinized for existing in our natural fullness, we have constantly fought for agency over our own movement.
When we twerk—on our own terms—we reclaim that agency.
Rhythm, Release, and Liberation: A Brief Literature Review on The Healing Power of Movement
In the intricate tapestry of Black culture, dance has always been a profound thread, weaving stories of joy, resilience, and resistance. Among these movements, twerking—a dance characterized by rhythmic hip gyrations—has emerged as both a cultural phenomenon and a potent form of healing for Black women.
Breaking the Silence: Redefining Mental Wellness for High-Performing Black Women
Yemaya Wellness Center is more than a therapy space—it’s a movement. We are here to create a sanctuary for Black women who need a place to exhale, to be seen, and to be supported in their healing.