Left Turn to Mama
I had spent my entire adult life asking for permission to sit at Mama Africa’s feet. My first request was made when I was a 26-year old social worker and graduate student, fearfully submitting a Peace Corps application. I studied Wolof in the hope that I would be sent... read more
Elected Angels
A Story of Grief, Mercy, and Power in the Dawn of the Donald December 8, 2016 — My grief over the election outcome had calmed from the loud roar that halted my breath, to a soft whisper of a slight discomfort in my belly. I had begun the work of relationship repair,... read more
The Invitation Home
Dr. Sabrina’s story of Black, Red, Love, and Hope on the Reservation…
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Covered Exposure
A Muslim psychotherapist reflects on the day she revealed her religious identity to the world We met every Tuesday—to sew under the leadership of master tailor, Bonnie Allen. They were all retired, mostly white women, living in the warm bubble of San Francisco Bay... read more
The Day We Met…Again
An excerpt from Dr. Sabrina’s upcoming book, The Laugh of Love, based on her maternal grandmother’s ability to transcend trauma, multiple chronic illnesses, and physical disabilities. I sat in the front of the classroom, excitedly preparing to learn the... read more
What Your Poop Can Tell You About Your Relationship
Originally published at http://www.yourtango.com/experts/sabrinandiaye/why-talking-about-poop-in-couples-therapy-is-important Where do you seek help when you are constipated? Or when diarrhea keeps you nailed to the toilet? Or when the acid in your belly prevents you... read more
The Moment I Knew I Found My Husband
An American Couples’ Therapist reflects on falling in love with her husband from Africa. “I think I’m gonna marry you”, he announced. “Oh my goodness another crazy African”, I thought (he wanted to be my husband the first moment we... read more
I Fell In Love With Couples Therapy And Will Never Look Back
Working with couples was never my thing … until I was introduced to relationship therapy. Imago Relationship Therapy quietly arrived at the doorstep of my life in 2005, just as I had begun to contemplate my next steps as a clinician. I was introduced to her at a... read more
4 Ways To Measure Kids’ Success That Have NOTHING To Do With Grades
Your love shouldn’t hinge on how well they “measure up.” Like most parents, you probably dream of academic and financial success for your children. You also want your kids to become noble, honorable citizens who make substantial contributions to the... read more