Periagoge
Scenario

When couples disagree about traditional healing approaches for mental health

My partner and I have been seeing a traditional healer together for my depression but she's skeptical of the ritual cleansing practices while I feel drawn to them, and now our sessions feel tense because we're not aligned on what healing even means. We both want me to get better but we're pulling in different directions about the path forward.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two people committed to healing are discovering that their fundamental beliefs about what constitutes legitimate treatment are incompatible.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with African healing traditions for mental distress?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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