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Season 1: Episode #4: Regarding Loss & Grief and the reclaiming of one's complete self with Dr. Karega Wellness Conversations Podcast
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- Mentale Gesundheit
Thank you for joining us on wellness conversations podcast. On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Muchiri Karega, Chairperson Psychology Department, Kenyatta University (KU.) Such an informative episode where we discuss the current trends of mental health services in Kenya, the nature of loss and grief, how shame influences the ways we grief, the myth of closure, the impact of social conditioning on masculinity and how we can thrive in our lives.
Highlights of this great episode
[0:26] Muthoni’s introduction of Dr Muchiri Karega
[1:32] Who is Dr. Karega
[3:04] Exploration of the diverse field of psychology
[3:43] A look at Marriage and Family Therapy
[4:29] What are relational dynamics
[6:25] How Dr. Karega got into psychology
[8:55] The call in/self help culture
[11:23] Stigma regarding seeking professional mental health services
[16:38] Psychology and Religion?
[19:30] Dr Karega work on loss and grief
[24:24]Healing effectively after experiencing loss and grief
[25:07] How shame influences the experience of loss
[27:26] The myth of closure
[29:09] How do we live with loss
[31:23] Grief is not a dichotomous experience
[32:08] Overcoming loss is ugly
[33:08] Offering support for one to heal in the most healthiest way possible
[35:22] How affirmation and support assists in loss and grief
[38:20]Dr Karega's work with men
[40:34] Social scripting and how it influences how men show up in the world
[42:26]Developing emotional awareness and intelligence in young boys
[43:03]Stuck-ness that men experience regarding self expression
[45:54] How culture defines masculine expressions
[50:10] Raising children in holistic manner
[50:45] With insight comes responsibility
[55:47] What wellness looks like for Dr. Karega
Dr. Karega's email mkarega@gmail.com
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please consider subscribing on our social media platforms.
(facebook) https://www.facebook.com/sakinahwc/
(instagram) @sakinahwellness
(anchor)https://anchor.fm/sakinah-wellness-center
(spotify)https://open.spotify.com/show/08vQJMeKhONxd8r9GdcFI2
#mentalhealthKE #sextherapyKE #africapodcasts
Thank you for joining us on wellness conversations podcast. On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Muchiri Karega, Chairperson Psychology Department, Kenyatta University (KU.) Such an informative episode where we discuss the current trends of mental health services in Kenya, the nature of loss and grief, how shame influences the ways we grief, the myth of closure, the impact of social conditioning on masculinity and how we can thrive in our lives.
Highlights of this great episode
[0:26] Muthoni’s introduction of Dr Muchiri Karega
[1:32] Who is Dr. Karega
[3:04] Exploration of the diverse field of psychology
[3:43] A look at Marriage and Family Therapy
[4:29] What are relational dynamics
[6:25] How Dr. Karega got into psychology
[8:55] The call in/self help culture
[11:23] Stigma regarding seeking professional mental health services
[16:38] Psychology and Religion?
[19:30] Dr Karega work on loss and grief
[24:24]Healing effectively after experiencing loss and grief
[25:07] How shame influences the experience of loss
[27:26] The myth of closure
[29:09] How do we live with loss
[31:23] Grief is not a dichotomous experience
[32:08] Overcoming loss is ugly
[33:08] Offering support for one to heal in the most healthiest way possible
[35:22] How affirmation and support assists in loss and grief
[38:20]Dr Karega's work with men
[40:34] Social scripting and how it influences how men show up in the world
[42:26]Developing emotional awareness and intelligence in young boys
[43:03]Stuck-ness that men experience regarding self expression
[45:54] How culture defines masculine expressions
[50:10] Raising children in holistic manner
[50:45] With insight comes responsibility
[55:47] What wellness looks like for Dr. Karega
Dr. Karega's email mkarega@gmail.com
If you enjoyed today’s episode, please consider subscribing on our social media platforms.
(facebook) https://www.facebook.com/sakinahwc/
(instagram) @sakinahwellness
(anchor)https://anchor.fm/sakinah-wellness-center
(spotify)https://open.spotify.com/show/08vQJMeKhONxd8r9GdcFI2
#mentalhealthKE #sextherapyKE #africapodcasts
1 Std. 3 Min.