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THE SIX STAGES FRAMEWORK PROVIDES A TOOL FOR REFLECTION, DIALOGUE AND GROWTH?
https://www.sixstagesframework.com/the-six-stages-framework-provides-a-tool-for-reflection-dialogue-and-growth/ This is a revised...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Jun 12, 20256 min read
Teenage Video Game Addiction
🎮 Is Your Teen Gaming or Grieving?
Excerpt:
We often ask how many hours our kids are playing.
But the more important question might be:
“What are they escaping from?”
Internet Gaming Disorder is more than a discipline issue — it’s a recognised mental health condition. Behind the screen, your child may be trying to regulate overwhelming emotions, fill a gap in connection, or cope with distress they don’t have the words for.
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Jan 173 min read
A Gentle Holiday Reflection: Finding Your Place in the 12 Stages of Christmas
A minimalist vertical infographic showing the 12 Stages of Christmas as a coloured scale, ranging from red (-6) to green (+6), with actions for each stage. Decorative icons and soft gradients reinforce the emotional progression.
SEO Caption:
Printable version of the 12 Stages of Christmas mental health guide, offering gentle actions from survival to connection.
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Dec 23, 20256 min read
Understanding Young People: A Journey Through the Six Stages Framework with SX
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Introduction: The Power of Perspective Imagine being a 14-year-old whose world was turned upside down by a significant medical event that left lasting effects on his concentration, memory, and emotional regulation. This is the reality for SX, an articulate and creative teenager who is often misunderstood by the very systems meant to support him. He has a passion for hands-on activities and a s
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Dec 13, 20257 min read
A Map For Gender Equity: What Stage Are You?
🟪 Six Stages Framework for Understanding and Dealing with Gender Discrimination Using the SSF to reflect on how people respond to sexism, gender diversity, and equity. 🟡 What stage are you on the Gender Equity journey? The Six Stages Framework helps us understand the different ways people respond to gender and sexism - from outright hostility to inclusive leadership. 🎙️ In my latest 6 minute podcast episode, I explore how gender bias shows up in everyday life - and how we
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Nov 2, 20251 min read
Your Brain on Privilege: 4 Ways Power and Inequality Reshape How We Think
Why do people in positions of power sometimes seem so out of touch with reality? How can success seem to fundamentally change a person’s character? These aren’t just questions of personality or morality. An emerging field of research is integrating sociological explanations with neuroscientific underpinnings to reveal that power is not merely a social construct; it is a force that can physically reshape the brain and create tangible psychological effects. The "neurology of po
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Oct 28, 20254 min read
The "Fair" Teacher Paradox: How Good Intentions Can Accidentally Cause Harm
1.0 Introduction: The Paradox of the "Fair" Teacher I treat Everyone The Same....I don't see colour. We all know the archetype: the...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Sep 24, 20254 min read
Charlotte- The polite Professional: Stage +1 of the Six Stages
Meet Charlotte. 👩💼 She’s kind. She’s polite. She says she “treats everyone the same.” But when bias shows up at work… Charlotte stays...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Sep 22, 20251 min read
The Uncomfortable Truths Psychology Can No Longer Ignore.🎙️ New Podcast Episode:
Summary We often picture psychology as a force for healing and understanding. But behind the image of objectivity lies a more...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Sep 20, 20254 min read
New Podcast Alert: Unpacking the Crisis for Black SEND Children in UK Education! The Role of the Educational Psychologist.
Join us as we delve into a critical and urgent discussion about the systemic failures deeply embedded within the UK education system,...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Sep 18, 20252 min read
Building Bridges of Empathy: How We Heal Through Connection: It's not safe here....
https://youtu.be/T7iE_suWBw4 (short podcast 1/2) https://youtu.be/oBPEax1emqw (full length podcast 2/2) https://www.tiktok.com/@sixstag...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Sep 1, 20253 min read
📚 FREE Book Promotion – For a Limited Time Only!
I'm excited to share that my books based on the Six Stages Framework are available for FREE on Amazon for a limited time. These books are...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Aug 29, 20251 min read
Title:Understanding the Six Stages Framework (2025) – Presentation by Keri Link, Assistant Psychologist
Description: Discover the updated Six Stages Framework 2025 Model in this insightful presentation by Keri Link, Assistant Psychologist...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Aug 24, 20251 min read
✨ Episode 3: Reflective Step 2 – From Awareness to Action: 7 day guided reflective journal ✨
✨ Reflective Step 2 – From Awareness to Action ✨ 7 day guided reflective journal Awareness is powerful — but it’s only the beginning. In...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Aug 10, 20251 min read
Building Bridges of Empathy: How We Heal Through Connection
By Dr Shungu H. M’gadzah I’ve been reflecting on a Six Stages Framework post on Building Bridges of Empathy. I wrote some time ago—one...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Aug 6, 20256 min read
WORKSHOPS: TRAINING YOUR BRAIN FOR EQUITY:
Reflective Workshops from the Six Stages Framework By Dr. Shungu H. M’gadzah Listen to the podcast recording: https://open.spotify.com/ep...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Aug 3, 20252 min read
Training Your Brain for Equity: Approaching Equity Like Daily Practice
A Reflective Episode from the Six Stages Framework By Dr. Shungu H. M’gadzah Listen to the podcast recording on Spotify:...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Aug 2, 20252 min read
🎬 Video Title Episode 2: Reflective Step 1: Noticing the Unseen | Six Stages Framework
🎬 Video Title Episode 2: Reflective Step 1: Noticing the Unseen | Six Stages Framework Journal Series 📄 Video Description Welcome to...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Jul 30, 20252 min read
A Guided Reflection for Daily Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Practice.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/championing-inclusion-and-disrupting-systemic-bias-with-the-six-stages-tickets-1486891696089 Using the Six...
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
Jul 15, 20252 min read
Five Years On: Remembering George Floyd and Asking—What Has Changed?
Today marks five years since George Floyd was murdered by a white police officer in broad daylight. His death was witnessed by millions....
Dr Shungu Hilda M’gadzah
May 26, 20252 min read
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