OUR BOYS ARE IN TROUBLE: DO WE CARE?
Dr. Leahcim SemajPsychologist | Author | Social Philosopher | Spiritual Guide | Management Consultant A Guest Essay by Thomas B. Edsall in The New York Times titled – “If Men Are in Trouble, What Is The Cause ?” provides a most comprehensive reviews of the growing gender gaps – from behavioral to biological. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/opinion/men-women-boys-girls-politics.html I have been […]
BLOOD vs. FAMILY
Dr. Leahcim SemajOrganizational Psychologist | Author | Social Philosopher | Management Consultant The phrase “Blood Makes You Related; Unconditional Love and Wanting the Best for Each Other Makes You Family” conveys a profound understanding of what it truly means to belong and connect to others. While blood ties signify biological relationships, genuine family bonds are […]
Suicide & Homicide: Two ‘Cides’ of the Same Coin
Leahcim Tufani Semaj, PhD Psychologist I Social Philosopher I Speaker l Author | Management Consultant Suicide and homicide—two starkly different expressions of violence—are intricately linked, reflecting the broader challenges facing societies worldwide. This relationship is not only intriguing but also critical to understanding how public health and societal factors intersect. As of April 2023, countries […]
Ending Black-on-Black Homicide in Jamaica in 2025
Dr. Leahcim SemajPsychologist | Speaker | Author | Management Consultant | Spiritual Guide | Social Philosopher Ending Black on Black Homicide in Jamaica in 2025 is my big dream.` “If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.” These words were said by Muhammed Ali and further immortalized by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberian politician and economist who was president of Liberia […]
‘LIFE BEGINS AT 40’
Dr. Leahcim SemajPsychologist | Author | Social Philosopher | Spiritual Guide | Management Consultant Life truly begins at 40 because it is at this stage that we enter a profound and intentional phase of self-discovery, integration, and purpose. Up until this point, much of our life can be viewed as a preparation—a series of experiences, lessons, and […]
‘THERE IS POWER IN SOLITUDE’
Dr. Leahcim SemajPsychologist | Author | Speaker | Workshops | Management Consultant | Spiritual Guide | Social Philosopher Why is it good to spend time in solitude and silence? “Whenever you are alone, remind yourself that God has sent everyone else away so that there is only you and Him.” — Quote by Rumi. Spending time in solitude and silence can have a number of benefits for both physical and mental health. One benefit […]
“Revising The Art of Constructive Disengagement”
Dr. Leahcim SemajPsychologist | Author | Social Philosopher | Spiritual Guide | Management Consultant This is the art of navigating the end of a relationship and be able to live and love again. With all the structure and planning you had put in your life, you got this big one wrong. You never planned for this. The […]
‘HAPPINESS is WANTING WHAT YOU HAVE’
Dr. Leahcim SemajPsychologist | Author | Social Philosopher | Spiritual Guide | Management Consultant In the Bob Marley classic, Want More, He asks the question, “Now you get what you want, do you want more”?. The phrase “The key to happiness is wanting what you have” highlights the profound idea that true contentment arises not from external […]
“RETAIN or REPLACE?: WORKFORCE STAFFING DELIMMA”
Leahcim Tufani Semaj, PhD Psychologist I Social Philosopher I Speaker l Author | Management Consultant According to recent data, when ranking Caribbean countries by average salary, the Bahamas typically holds the top spot, followed by Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, with Jamaica generally considered to have the lowest average salaries in the region. This should be a […]
“Addressing Bullying in Classrooms”
Dr. Leahcim Semaj Psychologist | Author | Quantum Transformation FacilitatorThe Semaj MindSpa — Where Mind, Spirit, and Science Meet Speaking at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association’s 2024 Education Symposium, psychologist Dr Leahcim Semaj highlighted the importance of problem-solving and anger management skills, which are vital in addressing issues like bullying in schools. He suggested incorporating social-emotional […]