In this episode, Natacha and Stephanie discuss how one can go about accessing mental health supports as a caregiver, particularly if their culture/community of origin stigmatizes mental health treatment. They also discuss how to communicate with family/ friends if struggling as a caregiver when caregiving is viewed as a cultural norm or expectation.
About Natacha:
Natacha Pennycooke is an award winning
psychotherapist, international speaker, clinical
consultant, and director of Natacha
Pennycooke Psychotherapy a group private
practice. In her over 11 years of practice, Natacha's work is guided from an anti-
oppressive, healing focused, trauma informed, anti-Black racism lens and racial justice framework, to unpack and challenge Euro-
centric ideologies, systemic oppression and generational traumas that have been detrimental to racialized communities. She has presented at a number of international and national psychological conferences; and, is sought after for her passionate speaking style and expertise on mental health, coping, racial
trauma and healing to speak at various corporate and community events across
Canada, and beyond. Natacha is a founding member of the Association of Black Psychologists - Toronto Chapter (ABPsi-TO), and is the current recipient of the ByBlacks People’s Choice Award for Best Canadian Counsellor of 2020.
Find Natacha:
On Instagram: @natachapennycooke.therapy