GIRLFRIENDISM WELLNESS
Wellness is a culmination of mental, social, and physical health. Beauty is internal as much as it is external. SoKh Caribbean Dance Fitness celebrates Caribbean Women & Culture through Dance Fitness! We want you to feel good and look good!
Mental Health Advocate
Dr. Khnuma Simmonds
Founder of Girlfriendism, Dr. Khnuma Simmonds is also a mental health advocate with a Master’s Degree in Education Guidance and Counseling from the University of the Virgin Islands and and a Doctor of Philosophy with a PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior from Capella University!
Research:
Her published dissertation, 'Caribbean Women, Music & Dance: Self-Expression and Intimate Partner Violence', investigated the perceived impact of Caribbean music and dance on the self-expression of Caribbean survivors of domestic violence in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Founder of Girlfriendism, Dr. Khnuma Simmonds is also a Mental Health and Domestic Violence Prevention Advocate!
She has extensive training and experience working with adolescents and adults affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and family violence.
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Treatment Modalities
She utilizes a comprehensive model to meet the complex needs of clients using modalities of treatment with trauma and healing informed care, creative therapies and person-centered therapy techniques for successful outcomes.
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Associations
She is a member of:
The National American Counseling Association (ACA) with prior memberships in the Creative Therapies and Social Justice Committees; and the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) as an Alternate Route (AR) student.
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Schedule a Session
Khnuma is currently not accepting new clients but please feel free to email us for more information on Girlfriendism Wellness sessions and/or a mental health resources.
