MY PERSONAL &

PROFESSIONAL VALUES

Cultural Affirming Care: I commit to have a constant awareness of systems of oppression, critical self-reflection, and a commitment to examining my use of power both personally and professionally. 

Collaboration: I commit to having a professional awareness of the power imbalance folks feel in the room and describe my role as a "collaborator". Together we, hopefully, will build trust and safety through transparency and mutual respect. 

Accountability: I commit to interpersonal accountability and taking ownership for any harm I have caused, regardless of my intentions. I commit to holding others accountable, including clients, friends, family, colleagues, and community members. On a larger scale, attempting to hold institutions accountable for upholding systemic oppression. 

Respect: I commit to approaching folks with empathy and respect, seeking to understand individuals and communities. I commit to being aware of and unlearning ways the mental health field has weaponized mental health care towards marginalized, oppressed, and displaced populations and how that is covertly woven into the education system.  

Dismantling white supremacy: I commit to constantly working to achieve collective liberation and well-being every day.