Stress & Burnout

This is a blog post with 11 questions on grief asked by our followers on relationships in August 2025.

Therapy is a big and brave decision, and it can feel daunting not knowing what to expect or prepare. Here is our list of 10 questions you can use to prepare for your first session!

We asked our community to send us some relationship questions, and this is what our therapist had to say!

It’s normal to feel nervous and uncertain when you first seek therapy. Therapy is a courageous and proactive step, and, like all big decisions, it can come with some trepidation. We can help with that. We’ll take you step-by-step through what a typical first session looks like and what you can do to prepare for it. An initial therapy session typically focuses on four main things: introduction and familiarization, goal setting, a preliminary emotional and mental assessment, and session schedule setup. We will break down what each of these entails and what you can prepare.

As we observe Men's Health Month, it's crucial to address one of the most significant barriers to men's mental and physical well-being in Kenya and across Africa: toxic masculinity. At Shamiri, we've witnessed firsthand how restrictive masculine norms affect young people's mental health outcomes. While masculinity itself isn't inherently harmful, certain cultural expectations around manhood create devastating consequences for men's health, relationships, and overall quality of life.

Have you ever felt a feeling of persistent sadness or hopelessness and didn't know what was going on? Maybe you’ve lost interest in the things you used to love, whether it’s playing football with your friends, going out, or even simply listening to music. You try to snap out of it, but it feels like you’re stuck and you can’t find your way.

Attachment styles are a widely discussed topic, and for good reason; attachment styles characterize our interactions with friends, family, and acquaintances, as well as how we respond to various scenarios, such as conflict, vulnerability, and communication.