

Hold Your Ground
In this session, Elijah shares his experiences after returning home and navigating the dynamics at home. The conversation explores challenges like anxiety in family interactions, the importance of honesty, and the quest for self-expression through writing and cooking. Elijah discusses how setting b…

Patience and Participation
In this session, Elliott discusses a dynamic form of patience, particularly the kind tested when we deeply care about someone who isn't meeting their potential. This episode features Gladys, who shares her experience with her younger sister, Jasmine, as the latter transitions to a new environment i…

Grief Can Sometimes Be The Result Of Necessary Change
In this episode, we explore a poignant moment between sisters Jasmine and Gladys as Jasmine undertakes a significant move to Georgia, both geographically and emotionally. This conversation illuminates the challenges and rewards of choosing one's own well-being, dealing with grief, embracing support…

Hard Boundaries: No One Said Being Healthy Was Easy
In this episode, Jasmine shares her journey of setting healthy boundaries with her father, highlighting the struggles and growth it entails. By learning to pause and not react aggressively, Jasmine experiences a newfound peace but is challenged by familiar tensions. The discussion centers on unders…

Reconnecting
In this episode, we explore the evolving relationship between Elijah and his Uncle Chris. The session begins with both sharing their hopes for building trust and understanding each other better. Chris expresses a desire to unify the family and become a key connector, while Elijah admits to uncertai…

New Beginnings: Between Mother & Son
Gladys and Elijah open up to one another about their hopes for growth, resolution, and deeper love in their relationship. Both speak candidly about their desire for honesty and understanding within their family. Elijah expresses his confusion about certain family conflicts and concerns, yearning fo…

Balancing Honesty With Compassion
In this session, Jasmine, Elijah, and Gladys discuss the importance of open communication within families to truly understand each other without blame or silencing. Elijah raises profound questions about love and its complexity in familial interactions. The discussion moves towards how to maintain…

Learning How To Say, NO and Set Boundaries
WHO IS JASMINE? Jasmine shares her hopes of managing her boundaries and healing through saying 'no' to others. She reflects on her transformation from reacting aggressively to choosing calm responses, igniting her healing journey. Jasmine explores how she knows she is on her healing path by feeling…

I Didn't Get the Whole Truth Until I Was in My Thirties?
WHO IS CHRIS? From being separated at a young age after his mother's tragic death to the struggles of growing up in foster care, Chris opens up about his life experiences and the importance of therapy in his healing process. Chris expresses how understanding his siblings' perspectives could transfo…

Family Therapy: The Gathering - A New Family
The Black Effect Presents... Family Therapy! WHO'S ALL HERE? Jasmine, along with her siblings Chris and Gladys, and her nephew Elijah, embark on a transformative journey of family healing through therapy. Led by licensed psychotherapist Elliott Connie, this session, we learn more about each person…