Dr. Mathias-O’chez

When someone who’s had a tough year says they’ve nothing to celebrate this holiday season, it’s not an invitation to lecture them on being grateful. It’s an opportunity to listen, hold space, respect where they are, and be compassionate. They’re not ungrateful. They’re hurting.

3. Post event follow-up care Support shouldn’t end when the event does. At the very least have someone call to check in. And respectfully if this truly matters, you will budget for a qualified mental health professional the same way you budget for decor, food, and logistics.

2. On site emotional support Have a qualified mental health professional available during and immediately after the session. Create a safe space for grounding, debriefing, and emotional regulation right after they speak.

Ghanaian advocacy groups, NGOs & women empowerment events, stop inviting sexual assault survivors (especially young people) to share their stories without aftercare. Potentially reopening trauma without support isn’t empowerment it’s irresponsible,harmful & exploitative. A 🧵

3. Post event follow-up care Support shouldn’t end when the event does. At the very least have someone call to check in.

If you are serious you can do the following. 1. Pre-session preparation Have a trauma-informed conversation beforehand about what will be shared, boundaries, triggers, and the person’s readiness. Make it clear they can opt out or stop at any point.

What a blessing it is to wake up alive and healthy!! Thank You God🙏🏾

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9 signs he’s a narcissist 1 sign she’s a gold digger Why she’s not offering your mom the front seat Why you should end it if he hasn’t replied in 4 hrs The day you realize these posts are designed to trigger insecurity you’ll stop letting social media ruin your relationships

Choose your sources wisely. Not all feedback deserves equal weight. Prioritize feedback from people who know you well, want your growth (not just to vent or control) and can hold nuance.

Regulate first, reflect after. If feedback is intense or triggering, pause and step away if needed. You don’t have to process it in the moment. Clarity often comes after regulation, not during activation.

Self-awareness is not just about spending time with yourself. A 🧵

You don’t need more productivity, organization, communication, focus, relationship hacks. You need a regulated nervous system. Skills don’t hold under pressure, regulation does. Start simple Pause at different points in your day & slow your breathing, breathe out slowly.

I keep meeting people in Accra who work for luxury brands, expected to look, sound, and embody luxury on salaries that they can barely survive on. Like, what are we doing?