Dr Akima Thomas OBE

Resilience, Resistance, Rebellion, Recovery ... The HER model pathways to healing for survivors of gender based violence. DM for more info. #metoo  #domesticabuse

@BromleyWA Hiya, Yes of course, the Holistic Empowerment Recovery model is used by Women and Girls Network as the basis of our clinical model. Please email me akima@wgn.org.uk so we can discuss further. In solidarity, Akima

@AkimaThomas Hi Dr Akima, I'm unable to DM you. Would it be possible to get some more info on this?

Resilience, Resistance, Rebellion, Recovery ... The HER model pathways to healing for survivors of gender based violence. DM for more info. #metoo  #domesticabuse

Ya power to the women ✊🏽❤️

As part of our #BlackHistoryMonth Instagram line-up we spoke with @AkimaThomas, founder and Clinical Director of WGN, about #Activism, #BlackLeadership, #RevolutionaryLove & more. Watch part 1 of the interview here: instagram.com/p/CGPcrPtjEvX/

This #WorldMentalHealthDay let’s talk about #mentalhealth & racism. Not just because it’s #BlackHistoryMonth, but because it needs to be talked about! Read about how racism affects Black people's mental health, and experiences with mental health services in the images below

CA just became the first state in the nation to mandate the study and development of proposals for reparations. Our past is one of slavery, racism, and injustice. Our systems were built to oppress people of color. It’s past time we acknowledge that. latimes.com/california/sto…

Book now for Friday - pay what you decide from £1 - some seriously brilliant speakers and a brand new monologue from me. I love 💕💗💕 this movement - kick ass challenge to damaging medicalisation of mental health ✊🏼💗✊🏼

Out Rage .... I see you

Look out for our very own ⁦@AkimaThomas⁩ at Sticky Labels: Women and the Mental Health System ⁦@WOWisGlobal⁩ today exploring the politics of women and mental health, and the misogyny within the contemporary psychiatric diagnostic framework. southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/14155…

“ Silence -part of women’s coping strategy “ #reclaimingvoices2020

So can we please STOP with the why doesn't she just leave? Most women who flee domestic violence have nowhere to go theguardian.com/society/2020/f…

I’ll be facilitating a workshop with ⁦@AkimaThomas around creative approaches to trauma⁩ on the 13th February - join us 🌀 #ADisorder4Everyone eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-disorder-f…

"Patriarchy is our judge that imprisons us at birth," the protesters chanted, performing an anti-rape anthem that has been staged all over the world. huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/protest-…

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Words fail me to express the love and gratitude I feel for the fierce womxn @WomenandGirlsN and everyone holding space, making us reflect, laugh, challenge, build power at #ThinkingUnderFire2019 yesterday. Memories will stay firmly in my heart for many, many moons @VirdeeGurpreet

Imagination is sometimes a casualty of trauma. It’s not always a priority. Imagination can support alternative meaning. The wake is not only trauma. That would be a single story. There is also pleasure & joy. @FolukeTaylor #ThinkingUnderFire2019

A HUGE thank you to everyone who attending our #ThinkingUnderFire2019 Conference. It was a truly incredible day with such inspirational speakers, facilitators, performers and attendees! Sending you all love and thanks ❤️❤️