When we take better care of ourselves, we also thrive socially, professionally and financially.
Attending to your age, ability, class, gender, race and coloniality to fully understand your experience and conceive a wellness strategy that works for you
Engaging your cultural and religious commitments to identify your strengths and potential roots of your struggles
I study and learn from European and Eurocentric traditions in psychology. The Islamic theory of self (or ‘ilm al-nafs) is a key aspect of my intellectual heritage, and I am influenced by the Sufi Muslim practice of self-care and supporting others. I am inspired to put the pieces together for a postcolonial counselling theory and praxis.
soundness of body, mind and means; and an environment of love, peace and security
sincerity, and advice that issues from a place of sincerity
dive in to thyself to find the secret of life
learning to trust your innate reasoning, discovering your values to live an authentic life