Being a Good Listener
Written By Redbird Therapy What does It mean to Really Listen? We often think of listening as something we simply do with our ears. But meaningful listening asks much more of us. It asks us to slow down, become present, and make room for another person’s experience. Active listening means being fully present with what […]
Therapy is for Everyone: An Invitation
Written By Pekhna Kaur, Clinical Assistant, RP Therapy is for Everyone: An Invitation For a long time, I believed that starting therapy would be the hardest part. Not because I didn’t think it could help, but because my mind was full of questions, doubts, and reasons to wait. “Do I really need therapy?” “Maybe I […]
You Don’t Have to Walk Alone
Written By Redbird Therapy Being Human is hard. Everyone needs a little help. You don’t have to walk alone. We are often sold the idea that success comes through independence, that asking for help is a weakness, and that our worth is measured by how much we can accomplish on our own. Loneliness has become […]
How Depression Changes Your Perspective
Written By Redbird Therapy How Depression Changes Your Perspective Depression can be a scary state to be in, particularly if we don’t understand what’s happening or how depression works. Most people have periods of being depressed, or know others who have struggled. It’s worth remembering – you are not alone! Even though at the time it feels […]
Understanding the Body-Mind Connection and Somatic Therapies
Written By Redbird Therapy What Is The Body-Mind Connection? The body-mind connection refers to the bidirectional relationship between our physical body and our mental and emotional worlds. This is not a new phenomenum. Many indigenous communities from around the world have emphasised the interconnection between our bodies, minds, and spirit for centuries. The body feels […]
Exploring The Impact Of Authenticity On Our Mental Health
Written By Redbird Therapy Take a moment to imagine a garden full of flowers. Some of these flowers are carefully trimmed and maintained to look perfect. While they are appealing to the eye, they look similar to each other without any factors that distinguish them. Others grow wild and untamed, with petals in unexpected shapes […]
Kutana Wema 2026 – Participant Reflections
Written by Kutana Wema 2026 Participants “It is really hard to describe in words the feelings and emotions that came over me from the moment I first stepped off the bus at the Wema Centre. I am immediately reminded of the Grinch movie where his heart grew 3 sizes one day. I felt an explosion […]
Coping With Grief
Written By Redbird Therapy What Is Grief? Losing someone near and dear to us is a deeply personal and complex experience. Learning to live with our loss and navigating what it means to move forward can feel like a process. Grief is the emotional response of losing someone or something that was important to us. […]
Kutana Wema: What It Truly Means To Meet
Written By Redbird Therapy The Wema Centre is a place of care, safety, and possibility. For more than three decades, it has walked alongside children and young people in Mombasa, Kenya, offering not only protection and education, but the steady, loving presence needed to heal and grow. Kutana Wema grew from this foundation – a […]
The Benefits of Mindfulness
Written By Redbird Therapy What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is often described as the process of becoming aware of the present moment. Mindfulness is often described as the process of becoming aware of the present moment. However, this description may seem vague, unfamiliar, and sometimes intimidating. Especially for those of us who have lived through overwhelming […]