MY CORE VALUES
“NOT EVERYTHING THAT IS FACED CAN BE CHANGED. BUT NOTHING CAN BE CHANGED UNTIL IT IS FACED” – James Baldwin
MY CORE VALUES
1. UNEQUIVOCAL COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSIVITY CENTERING ON ANTI-RACISM AND SOCIAL JUSTICE PRACTICES.
I strive for social justice and building an anti-racist society where Black Lives Matter and our human family is an inclusive family where all humans are valued and respected and society is no longer white-centered but rather diverse, equitable and inclusive. This is a moral and political stance with a focus on impacting the field of mental health and the growth of a truly human civilization.
2. I VALUE, AFFIRM AND RESPECT EACH CLIENT AS UNIQUE.
I value and affirm the essential humanity inherent to each person with respect to their unique experiences, background, culture and worldview.
3. CLIENT’S NEEDS ARE PARAMOUNT.
I view client’s needs as paramount and therefore, practice with integrity, the highest ethical standards and the highest standard of care.
4. SAFE & SECURE RELATIONSHIPS ARE VITAL TO OVERALL WELLBEING.
I am passionate about helping clients create secure, solid bonds in relationships which we believe are vital to overall wellbeing.
5. MIND-BODY-EMOTION-SPIRIT CONNECTION AND INTEGRATION ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE HEALING PROCESS.
I believe that developing awareness of the mind-body-emotion connection supports development of an authentic self and is vital to healing and wholeness.
6. ACCOMPANYING AND COLLABORATING WITH MY CLIENTS IS THE KEY TO TRANSFORMATION.
I accompany my clients on their journey towards wholeness and wellbeing and value collaboration with them and their team members as an essential aspect of supporting client’s healing process.