Accessing Mental Health Supports and Navigating the Healthcare System as a Caregiver from a Marginalized Group/ Community in North America- With Natacha Pennycooke (Episode 38)

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 winningpsychotherapist, international speaker, clinicalconsultant, and director of NatachaPennycooke Psychotherapy a group privatepractice. 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, racialtrauma and healing to speak at various corporate and community events acrossCanada, 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.therapyhttp://www.natachapennycooke.com*The content shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it does not constitute therapy or counselling. If you are in need of mental health support or professional guidance, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or Compassion in Caregiving.