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C E N T E R
We don't have to do it all alone. We were never meant to.
- Brene Brown
We don't have to do it all alone. We were never meant to.
- Brene Brown
We don't have to do it all alone. We were never meant to.
- Brene Brown
Shams
Healing Space
Mission
Creating community rooted in Arab culture, where therapy, movement, and collective support foster healing of the mind, body and spirit.
Honoring and celebrating our heritage while tending to the hurt caused by systems of injustice.
Core Values
Celebrating Collectivist Values:
Making space for individual growth and healing
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Honoring Interconnectedness:
Working towards wellness on the individual, familial, and community levels
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Providing Individualized Care:
Tailoring services to meet the needs and values of each person and family
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Practicing Inclusive Care:
Welcoming all who share an Arab identity while providing an LGBTQ+ friendly space
OFFERINGS
Direct Services
Parent Support
Honoring your unique parenting style while helping you connect authentically with your child and navigate challenges in a way that reflects your culture and values.
Individual Counseling
Helping you understand yourself more deeply, overcome obstacles, and build a life that reflects who you are and what matters most to you.
Group Resources
Group wellness programs that include workshops on the impacts of injustice, employee well-being, community yoga classes and yoga-based support groups.
Service Fees:
Shams Healing Space currently offers a tiered fee structure per session. This information is provided during the initial consultation and assessment of services needed.
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Individual Sessions: $150
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Family & Couples Work: $170
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Group Resourced: (*Pricing discussed upon proposal of services)
Wellness Education
Non-profit Wellness
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Yoga and movement therapy for employees
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Community yoga classes and yoga based support groups
Educational Workshops
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Physical and psychological impacts of injustice
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Body-based healing practices for activists and community care workers
Themes Explored
Intergeneration conflicts and Immigrant experiences
Immigration can bring grief, loss, and alienation. Cultural gaps between generations can often lead to misunderstandings and miscommunication. But there is hope. With the right support, these challenges can be understood and addressed.
Psychological and Physiological impacts of injustice
Our communities hold deep resilience, but the injustices we've faced can leave physical and emotional marks. Understanding these impacts can ease shame and open the door to healing and growth.
Self-acceptance and Identity Development
We grow through many identities over time, and it can be hard to fully accept ourselves along the way. Gaining clarity about who we are and what shaped us can make room for confidence, and deeper belonging.
FAQs
How do I qualify for the Shams Healing Space program?
Anyone who identifies as Arab qualifies, so long as they live in the state of California.
Shams program provides services to individuals of all ages, religious affiliations (or lack thereof), and levels of acculturation.
How long does this program last?
As long as you want it to be!
A main pillar of this program is providing individualized support to each client. The length of the program depends on the needs, values, and resources of each client.
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All of which we discuss together.
I'm interested!
How do I start the Shams program?
Reach me via email at ntawakol@era-center.org, or via phone (text message is okay!) at (408)-634-2803.
Noori Tawakol, AMFT
Founder and Clinical Lead
About Me
I'm an Egyptian American therapist who brings honesty, kindness, humor, and openness into every session.
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My approach is warm and straightforward, helping you tune into your inner wisdom and live in alignment with your values.
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I take time to truly understand each person I work with and tailor sessions to their needs.
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My hope is to support and guide clients toward inner peace and the kind of deep, nourishing relationships where they feel truly seen.