Pastoral counselor, chaplain, teacher and speaker.
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"The greatest gift in life is the joy of truly recognizing each other.”
- Pamela Ayo Yetunde
Year of the Black Woman
3-month or 12-month course on Womanist Spiritual Care
Instructor: Dr. Ayo (Pamela Ayo Yetunde)
Classes start in January, 2026!
Recent Books
Dearly Beloved:
Prince, Spirituality, & This Thing Called Life
Named “2025 Best Non-Fiction”
by African American Literary Award Show
Casting Indra’s Net
Named “Best Spiritual Books of 2023”
by Spirituality & Practice Magazine
In this free 50-minute session, Dr. Yetunde shares wisdom from her recently completed book project, Songbird Birdsong: The Story, including discussion of the healing power of the creative process, the relationship between spirituality and psychotherapy, and guidance on how to support a client who feels unlovable. Plus, she leads a guided practice on connecting with loving kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity.
The Awake Network: Spirituality, Creativity, and Psychotherapy: A Conversation with Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde
