African Psychology ‘Skills On Fire’ Bootcamp Series
18 month in-depth Online Pre-recorded Course from our
'Leading Warrior Scholar Healers' in African Psychology.
British Psychological Society (BPS) Approved CPD
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Approved by the British Psychological Society for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
Dr. Patricia Nunley
Dr. Patricia (Karabo) Nunley is the former Western Region Representative for the Association of Black Psychologists and was 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.
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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No. There is a 'Key Concepts in African Psychology' Bonus course to help bring you up to speed with African Psychology but this is not necessary.
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Developed by:
Dr Erica Mapule McInnis
Director and Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Nubia Wellness and Healing, January 2022.
Review date: August 2022
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This Bootcamp Series is
Approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
for the purposes of 40.5 hours of
Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
*Support gaining this approval was provided by Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (WCMT).*
Disclaimer
NWAH 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.
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