SOCIAL JUSTICE

This blog category explores social justice as an essential pillar of ethical counselling practice. Counselling does not exist in a vacuum—our clients’ mental health is shaped by systems, policies, and power structures. Here, we speak openly about advocacy, equity, systemic injustice, and the lived experiences of marginalized and racialized communities. These reflections are grounded in the belief that healing also requires naming harm, challenging oppressive systems, & amplifying silenced voices

When Systems Meant to Protect Become Another Source of Harm

Disclaimer- GLORIA MHLANGA This blog was originally written a few months ago as a reflection of my lived experience navigating union support as a racialized worker. Recently, I have observed elements of this work — including the language, themes, and insights — being shared and presented by others without acknowledgment. This experience highlights an additional concern that is often overlooked: while we critique systemic inequities within unions, we must also examine the lack

GLORIA MHLANGA

Mar 193 min read

When Trauma Shows Up in Interviews: Why Traditional Hiring Methods Don’t Work for Everyone

Introduction Many people believe interviews are designed to measure competence, intelligence, and leadership ability. But for many individuals with trauma histories, interviews often measure something else entirely: how well someone performs while their nervous system feels under threat. For trauma survivors, the experience of sitting across from a panel of people observing, evaluating, and judging every word can activate deep emotional responses tied to past experiences of c

GLORIA MHLANGA

Mar 163 min read