In addition to writing all of her guided meditations, Mayana is also writer of articles on a variety of topics such as trauma, social justice, feminist therapy and the healing process. Here are links to her published work.
Finding Freedom in Healing: The Importance of a Social Justice Framework in Empowerment
-Featured on Spoken Black Girl
“The recognition of our history includes understanding that the collective trauma of a people emerged from generations of oppressive forces birthed in the pursuit of “freedom” in this land. This pursuit contributed to a trauma that has spanned generations with its heavy-handed violence. By understanding the foundations of our society, we understand that this trauma has shifted DNA, familial patterns, mental health, societal roles, and daily experiences. Understanding the history and the foundations of our society is necessary to understand the complex ways in which these formative actions impact mental health.“
Social Media Makes Healing From Sexual Trauma Especially Hard
-Featured on Scary Mommy
“Our society has functioned within rape culture, the normalization and downplaying of sexual violece, for a long time. We are not looking at a new phenomenon of oppression and acceptance of abuse, but rather, we are experiencing the effects of having so much access to the dialogues going on about it. It is extremely important that we acknowledge that this has a real and profound impact on people. “
The Dawning of a New Day & the Cyclical Nature of Grief
-Featured on Saint Lunita
“Like days and seasons, grief is cyclical, and it moves in a nonlinear fashion, defying orders to stay in place, preferring to emerge in moments of inconvenience or yearning. It is a process that at times lacks the clarity we often seek in our lives. It can feel confusing and essential, uncomfortable and comfortable, all at the same time. Grief’s ability to weave a tapestry of emotions, shifting from acceptance to numbness sometimes in the blink of an eye, can leave us feeling raw and vulnerable. Irritation and anger can rise as we struggle to make sense of the loss we have endured, leaving us curious as to how long we will be submerged beneath its heaviness.””