African Psychology
‘Skills On Fire’ Bootcamp Series

18 month in-depth Online Pre-recorded Course from our 'Leading Warrior Scholar Healers' in African Psychology

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Recorded Classes 

(1.5 hours in duration)

14-Modules

Modules 3-weeks in length plus Bonus Modules.

Wellness Centre

This course is aimed at:
  • Psychologists
  • Therapists / Counsellors
  • Coaches
  • Leaders
  • Students
  • Those Inspired & aspiring

Take your knowledge of African Psychology to the next level. 

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OUR MISSION STATEMENT | NWAH

''Our mission is to provide accessible, high quality African-centred wellness products in contemporary formats. Our value is in continually improving our customer experience within an African-centred ethical framework.''
2021

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Meet Your Bootcamp Facilitators

In order of appearance

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Dr. Erica Mapule McInnis

Dr. McInnis is the School Director for Nubia Wellness, and a Clinical Psychologist (U.K.).  
1-week Module: Welcome and Orientation. 
1-week Module: Foundations in African Psychology.
1-week Module: Study Skills within an African-centred Ethical Framework in African Psychology.
1- Week Module: From Black Psychology to African Psychology?  
3-week Module: African Spirituality and Religions for Wellness.
3-week Module: African-centred supervision for Afrikan Therapists.
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Xina Broderick-Gooding

Mrs Xina Broderick-Gooding is an experienced business owner, professional speaker and executive coach. She is passionate about people living a fulfilling life without regrets and elevating delegates to be the best version of themselves that they can be.
1-week Module: Study Skills within an African-centred Ethical Framework.
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Dr. Edwin Nichols

Dr. Nichols is a Clinical/Industrial Psychologist and one of the Founding Fathers of the Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi). His seminal model 'The Philosophical Aspects of Cultural Difference' is fundamental to numerous African Psychology models and used in training in many leading business, clinical and educational settings.
3-week Module: The Philosophical aspects of Cultural Difference
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Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka

Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka (Clinical Psychologist and Hairstylist) pioneers PsychoHairapy, which uses hair as an entry point to spiritual and emotional health in people of Afrikan ancestry (particularly women). This becomes a tool to explore patterns of inter-generational relationships, be culturally affirming and discuss unique issues faced by people of Afrikan ancestry ‘living while black’. She has over 20 research publications on this topic and over 100 presentations of her novel TWIST on this ancient practice.
1-week Module: Afrikan Hair and Wellness 
3-week Module: Afrikan Hair and Wellness 
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Dr. Shelly P. Harrell

Dr. Harrell is a Licensed Psychologist who developed the novel approach of Soulfulness which emphasises African culture in the origins and expression of the contemplative practice of mindfulness. She is a Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University, California.
3-week Module: Rising up Rooted: A Soulfulness Approach to the Healing Wisdom of Africa.
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Dr. Jeff Menzise

Dr. Jeff Menzise is an associate professor at the Institute for Urban Research. He is a graduate of both Fisk and Howard Universities, receiving advanced training and degrees in clinical psychology. He is a skilled mindfulness meditation expert, and a qi gong/yoga instructor. He has recently completed data collection for a study focusing on how meditation impacts academic performance.
3-week Module: Racism/White Supremacy as a Topic of Psychology: HIghlighting the Work of Dr. Frances Cress Welsing and Dr. Amos Wilson.  
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Dr. Cheryl Tawede Grills

Dr. Grills is a Clinical Psychologist, tenured Full Professor, and Director of the Psychology Applied Research Center; Loyola Marymount University, USA. She co-authored a book chapter on the 'Akan Personality Model' in the seminal book 'Counselling Persons of African Descent; Raising the Bar of Practitioner Competence' edited by Thomas A Parham. She is a Past President of the Association of Black Psychologists.
3-week Module:  African-centered Understanding of Behavior and Personality: Akan, Yoruba, and South African Conceptualizations with Implications for practice in the Diaspora.
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Dr. Brandon Gamble

Dr. Brandon Gamble received his training in psychology from Oakwood College for his Bachelor's degree. San Diego State for his Master's degree, and the University of Southern California is where he earned his Doctoral degree in Educational Psychology. He has presented at national and international conferences regarding disproportional placements of minorities in special education, access to quality mental health care in schools, African American student achievement, and Mediated Learning Experiences.
3-week module: African Psychology applied to children and young people of African ancestry
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Dr. Na'im Akbar

Dr. Na'im Akbar is a clinical psychologist well known for his Afrocentric approach to psychology. He is a distinguished scholar, public speaker, and author.
1-week Module: The Evolving Thought of African Psychology.
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Dr. Dakari Shari Hicks

Dr. Hicks, Psy.D. is a clinical/forensic psychologist, Oakland-based dancer, choreographer, and sakhu djaerist (spiritual liberator and illuminator). She is the creative/artistic director of Daktari Dance Medicine Collective and an active member of the Bay Area Chapter of the Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi).
1-week Module: Breath, Music, and Dance - African medicine 
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Manoko Matlala

Manoko Matlala has over 20 years working experience and a Masters degree in Industrial Psychology from the University of South Africa. Manoko gained extensive experience from working in public sector entities across national, provincial and local spheres of government, parastatals as well as global private sector organisations.
1-week Module: African Psychology in South Africa. COVID-19 and the state.
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Dr. Benson Cooke

Dr. Benson George Cooke is Professor of Counseling and Psychology and Clinical Coordinator for the Graduate Mental Health Counseling Program at the University of the District of Columbia in Washington DC (USA). He is the former National President of the Association of Black Psychologists, (ABPsi) (2009-2011). He is the author of numerous articles and co-author of several textbooks on depression in people of African ancestry.
1-week Module: How to overcome challenges as psychologists, calling upon our elders and ancestors.  
3-week Module: Key concepts in Depression in people of African Ancestry
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Dr. Linda James Myers

Dr. Linda James Myers, PhD, is a Psychologist and author of the seminal text 'Understanding an Afrocentric World View: Introduction to an Optimal Psychology'. She is a professor at Ohio State University’s Department of African American and African Studies and a former president of the Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi).
3-week Module: Optimal Psychology for optimising people of African ancestry
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Dr. Àdísà Àjàmú

Dr Àdisà Àjàmú is the inaugural Director of the Center for Black Cultures, Resources & Research (CBCRR) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) (USA). Before joining UCI, he served as the Deputy Director of the UC Riverside STEM Academy. He served on the faculties of San Franscisco State University in the Department of Black Studies and Virginia Commonwealth University, in the Department of African American Studies, as well as, in a number of capacities with the Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi).
1-Week module : African Psychology as a tool to Be Powerful and Strong 
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Dr. Ifetayo Ojelade

Dr. Ojelade is a licensed Psychologist and Executive Director of A Healing Paradigm. She has an interest in working with women of African ancestry in demanding roles and is an expert in transgenerational trauma, ancestral and indigenous African healing practices.
3-week Module: Culturally Responsive Methods for Assessing & Healing Trauma
3-week Module: Engaging Ancestral Wisdom for Healing.
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Dr. Tracy Garrett

Dr. Garrett is a licensed psychologist with a dual doctorate in Clinical and Industrial/ Organisational Psychology. She lectures at Goddard College and Chief Clinical Officer at Progressive Life Center; an African-centred health provider which pioneered the NTU African-centred Model.
3-week Module: Post-Traumatic Slavery Syndrome and the healing power of NTU Psychotherapy.
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Dr. Ma'at E. Lewis

Dr. Lewis is a licensed counseling Psychologist and an Associate Professor of Counseling at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, NY. Her specialities include ancient Egyptian (Kemetic) spiritual practices such as breathwork experiential therapy and meditation and how they can help coping with racism-related stress.
3-week Module: Integrating Spirit for Kemetic Wellness
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Dr. Patricia Nunley

Dr. Patricia (Karabo) Nunley is the former Western Region Representative for the Association of Black Psychologists and is the newly elected president of the Bay Area Chapter located in Oakland, CA. She produced several international webinars designed to virtually connect Afrikan people throughout the globe and has participated in three cultural exchange trips with local youth and young adults. Dr. Nunley is a Master Teacher who has served over 20 years as a teacher educator; she is a tenured professor in Child Development & Families Studies at City College of San Francisco.
1-week Module: The African Child as the Original Prototype: Optimal Black Child Development using the scholarship of Amos Wilson, K.K.B. Fu-Kiau, Robert L. Williams, Karabo Nunley, and A. Bame Nsamenang. 
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Dr. Henry Gregory

Dr. Gregory is a mental health professional with over 35 years of experience. He holds a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and Masters Degrees in both Community Mental Health and Psychology. He has the expertise and extensive experience as a clinician, supervisor, director, trainer, consultant and researcher in several service areas including HIV/AIDS, child welfare, substance abuse, juvenile justice, criminal justice, school-based mental health, and behavioral health. He also provides consultation and training to public and private agencies through his organization, the Rafiki Consortium.
3-week Module: Using Mindfulness with Afrikans for Wellness

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How do I create a new Learner Account?

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The second option for creating a new account is using your email. Click on the Create Account link that can be found in the login form.
Fill out the simple registration form with your name, email and desired password and click on the Start your learning journey button.
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Insert the email of your account and click OK.
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Can I take more than one course at a time?

Yes. You can take as many courses as you wish.

What Browsers are Supported?

We support the latest versions of all well-known browsers. For optimal studying experience we recommend using Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.

Is Internet Access Required?

Internet access is required since all of the course contents are online. We also recommend using a broadband internet connection, especially when you have to go through video content.

What forms of payment do you accept?

All major credit cards are accepted. Off line payments may also be accepted (you can arrange this with the school's owner).

What will you do with my e-mail address?

Your e-mail address is your key to your school. It is fully safe with us and we will use it only to communicate with you if necessary.

How do I know that you have received my order?

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How soon will I get access to my courses?

You will get access to your course(s) immediately after your make an online purchase (or when you have been manually enrolled by the instructor).

Are there prerequisites for the courses or lessons?

In most cases there are no prerequisites and you can take any course you want independently. For certain courses that do have prerequisites, this will be clearly written in the course description. And you may also want to discuss this with the course instructor.

Where is the invoice for the course I just bought?

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NWAH Customer Service Charter

We aim to:

  • Provide high-quality education and healing tools which share the best of African culture, theory, practice and thinking in modern formats.
  • Ensure our facilitators, staff, and interns have access to information to carry out their duties effectively.
  • Encourage and learn from customer feedback.
  • Comply with the relevant approval bodies.
  • Exceed customer expectations.

We expect our customers to:

  • Will deliver a positive customer experience, grounded in African-centred ethical values.
  • Will be forward-thinking in anticipating customer needs.
  • Will treat customer information and feedback with uttermost respect and compliance with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) as appropriate.
  • Will treat customers with respect and courtesy.
  • Will respond to customer feedback and complaints in a professional and timely manner.

Our Staff:

  • Engage with any feedback forms sent promptly to assist us in maintaining a high-quality service.
  • Treat our staff with respect and courtesy.
  • Communicate any issues to us promptly.
  • Be considerate to other customers.
  • Use our products as designed/ intended and contact us if another use is desired.

Developed by: 

Dr Erica Mapule McInnis

Director and Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Nubia Wellness and Healing (NWAH) CIC, January 2022.

Reviewed January 2025. 
Next Review date: January 2026

Please note:

The Bootcamp Series was approved for 40.5 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through the British Psychological Society (BPS) CPD approval scheme.

Please note, this scheme ceased to exist from 1 January 2025. 
Therefore, this course will not be approved by the BPS for learners who enrol from 1 January 2025 onwards. 

However, learners enrolled on the course prior to 1 January 2025 will have completed a BPS approved course.

*Support gaining BPS approval was provided by
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (WCMT) now known as The Churchill Fellowship.*

Disclaimer

NWAH CIC will do our best to keep to the lineup of presenters published based on their formal agreement to participate received prior to marketing. In the eventuality any presenter can no longer take part, we will do our best to provide alternative presenters and topics.

All views expressed by individual presenters are their own and NWAH CIC do not take responsibility.

NWAH CIC is committed to maintaining and enhancing professionalism as we equip our delegates with skills that will be of value to their professional practice and personal development.
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