Africentric Episteme
Africalogy, Black History Knowledge
Community-based Models for Black Mental Health: Black Psychology as a Professional Gateway Project
Community-based Models for Black Mental Health: Black Psychology as a Professional Gateway Project is a year-long project funded by the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development. The project was co-created by Adeeba Deterville, MA and Rachel Bryant, MA. It is lead by Adeeba Deterville with Community Outreach Assistance from Lynesha Kately. California Institute of Integral Studies serves as the lead grantee. In partnership with three community-based organization – Bay Area Association of Black Psychologists, Health and Human Resources Education Center, and Rafiki Wellness Coalition.
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#ManifestWest
I've been in Houston since last Tuesday attending the Association of Black Psychologists annual convention. As I'm sitting in my hotel room I'm surrounded by all the tropes of industry – tall office buildings, highways, Dillard's and Neiman Marcus…it occurs to me that in past it would have invoked feelings of striving, acquiring, 'success'. Instead, I'm feeling centered, calm, and assured. As I began to reflect on what my "Manifestation Monday" statement would be a plane made its way across the sky…and this came to me…
"I soar to new heights with ease to my divine destination of manifest wealth"
"I soar to new heights with ease to my divine destination of manifest wealth"
Jegnaship: A Rites of Passage Model for Africentric Praxis
I was blessed to present my dissertation research topic at the 49th Annual International Convention of the Association of Black Psychologists in Houston
Affirming Sacred Vision: Dissertation Manifestation
“Sacred” by Paul Lewin
In my previous post I shared how I create “incantations for manifestation”. As a graduate student, its important that I keep my vision for my dissertation in the forefront of my spirit-mind. On the front of my planning journal (I use a Hobonichi Techo Avec) I have my research inquiry formatted in a way that is inspirational. Each day, as I open my “hobo” the first thing I see “Sacred” by the artist Paul Lewin and my dissertation inquiry.
It’s important that you keep your vision in the forefront when planning how to use your time. I would encourage you to find an inspiration image and write out a top priority vision – place it in the front of your planning journey. Start your day by affirming your sacred vision.
Incantations for Manifestation for Summer 2017
At the beginning of each season I set my intention for what I want to manifest. It’s a three-step process I learned from my wellness coach Asara Tsehai.
To begin the process, you need to be in quiet reflective state. Begin by doing a body scan meditation. Placing your hand over your heart, ask you body the following questions:
- What is my THEME? – what is the overarching theme for this season?
- What am I willing to RELEASE? – what activities, ideas, processes am I willing to let go of in order to manifest my theme?
- What am I willing to say YES to? – what activities, ideas, processes am I willing to embrace, practice, do or be in order to manifest my theme?
- What do I DECLARE? – what is a short declarative statement that affirms all of the above?
Remember – at each step check in with your body…take deep breathes…get out of your head and allow your full-self to speak.
Once completed, type it out on a pretty piece of paper and put it in a journal. Read it daily as a personal magic spell. Literally work them as incantations for manifestation.
May 2016: Bay Area Black Graduate Student Group Gathering
Some of you may have completed your journey and others are still on the road. Either way…let’s celebrate the end of the 2016-2017 Academic Year.
Share your challenges and triumphs. Tell us about your presentations, conferences, publications and plans for the Summer.
As always we will do our monthly check-in and see what the needs of the group are and be in community.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
May 28th at Coffee with Beat 11am – 1pm
February 2016: Bay Area Black Graduate Student Group Gathering
For the past two-years we have come together on the Second Saturday of each month to share our journey in graduate school. Starting this month we’ve moved the meetings to the 4th Saturday.
This month we will be formally bringing these gathering under the education offering of Sankofa Cultural Institute.
Our theme for this months’ gathering will be African-centered writing. Bisola Marignay will do a 30 minute presentation on the topic.
As always we will do our monthly check-in and see what the needs of the group are and be in community.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Saturday – February 27th – 11:am – 1pm
Adeeba Detrrville "Dr. Dee" 