Community Programs & Training
At Sankofa Psychology, our commitment extends beyond therapy. Through education, community partnerships, training, research, and advocacy, we work to expand access to culturally responsive and neuroaffirming mental health resources while supporting the next generation of clinicians and community leaders.
Our initiatives include professional training seminars, parent education workshops, student mentorship, clinical practicum experiences, volunteer research opportunities, and community-based programs designed to promote healing, learning, and empowerment.
Community Education & Outreach
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Annual Caribbean-Centered Psychology Seminars for psychology trainees and interns at Jackson Health.
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"Psychologist in Residence" with MCD Business Enterprise LLC, facilitating the Chaos to Calm coaching program for mothers.
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Parent and community workshops, including From Little to Learner, helping families navigate the educational system with confidence.
Academic Leadership & Training
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Dr. Carrier is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Florida Memorial University for the past three years.
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Providing mentorship and training to undergraduate psychology students.
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Developing partnerships with graduate programs to offer practicum and clinical training opportunities
Featured Programs
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From Little to Learner: A parent workshop designed to help families understand school options, gifted programs, IEPs, 504 plans, advocacy strategies, and early identification of learning needs.
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Community support groups for women, neurodivergent individuals, and families.
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Future training and wellness initiatives focused on healing, resilience, and community empowerment.
Community Mental Health Services
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Haitian Creole psychotherapy services through partnerships with Haitian-American mental health professionals.
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Collaboration with Rebati Santé Mentale to increase culturally and linguistically responsive mental health care.
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Ongoing professional development in neuro-affirming care and neurodiversity-affirming practices, and trauma-informed care.
