Aleph Wellbeing and Development

Aleph Wellbeing and Development A safe space for ethnic minorities to access wellbeing support

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https://sites.google.com/alephwellbeing.co.nz/aleph-wellbeing-development

We have made a simple website to highlight who we are and what we offer! Feel free to share with anyone you think may be...
12/09/2024

We have made a simple website to highlight who we are and what we offer!

Feel free to share with anyone you think may benefit.

LINK IN BIO

Our office on 197 Universal Drive! This vision has been years in the making, so seeing it come to life feels like a drea...
21/08/2024

Our office on 197 Universal Drive! This vision has been years in the making, so seeing it come to life feels like a dream.

The mission of Aleph is to create a safe space for ethnic minorities to access wellbeing support. This follows an increase in demand for therapeutic services for members of ethnic communities.

What does "Aleph" mean?
Aleph is the first letter of the Arabic alphabet, my mother tongue (written أ). The equivalent of the letter A. The name is an ode to the first letter I ever learnt, the start of my learning journey, a reflection of my heritage, and as a symbol of our continual writing of new pages in our stories as we grow and develop.

How does Aleph cater to ethnic minorities?
At Aleph, exercising cultural humility will be at the forefront of our work. We will navigate the difficulties you experience holistically alongside your beliefs and traditions. It will be safe to openly discuss spirituality without judgement, and to integrate your norms into therapy without transgression. You are welcome, whether you are a new immigrant, a refugee, an asylum seeker, or a part of the diaspora walking in two worlds (which I personally relate to). You also do NOT have to be an ethnic minority to access Aleph, if this approach sounds like it would suit you, then you are more than welcome.

At Aleph, I am offering therapy focusing on trauma, grief, adjustment difficulties, depression, and anxiety, with the hope of including further services as we grow. Currently, I can offer therapy in English and Arabic.

How to access Aleph:
Aleph is based in Henderson, Auckland. Located on 197 Universal Drive, right next to the wonderful Family Action. Bookings are by appointment only. You can enquire through admin@alephwellbeing.co.nz or +64224683704.

Hello Everyone!We are thrilled to announce our plan to start BRAVE (Building Resilience And Valuing Emotions) - a suppor...
21/08/2024

Hello Everyone!
We are thrilled to announce our plan to start BRAVE (Building Resilience And Valuing Emotions) - a support group for female adolescents aged 13 to 15 years designed to build confidence, understand strengths and needs, and tackle anxiety.

We are seeking expressions of interest so please fill in the form below (also in bio), which has more details, and we will be in touch soon!

https://forms.gle/XcaFhuUQm2kX9vzS8

I thought I'd share a little bit about me and the journey that led to the birth of Aleph! ☆ My name is Areej Arif. An Ir...
21/08/2024

I thought I'd share a little bit about me and the journey that led to the birth of Aleph!

☆ My name is Areej Arif. An Iraqi Syrian born in the Emirates

☆ In my free time, I enjoy writing poetry, playing ice hockey, and spending time with family and friends

☆ We immigrated to NZ in 1997

☆ I spent a decade moving back and forth between the Emirates and NZ

☆ I experienced primary, intermediate, and highschool in both countries (the literal definition of walking in two worlds). It was great seeing the world from two different perspectives but the downside was that I felt like I didn't  belong anywhere.

☆I studied a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology at Massey University (Interesting fact: It was what I always wanted to do but psychology was still generally stigmatized in our community so I actually started out doing a Bachelor of Communication. I did horribly in my first semester so I stuck to my gut and switched to psychology).

☆ I proceeded to do a Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University, and my psychology internship year under Victoria University of Wellington.

☆ It took me 10 years to register as a psychologist. Mainly because I took gaps to have my wonderful two children and gain work experience in different areas, but also because it just takes a lot of study!

☆ After registration, I worked as an Educational Psychologist at the MoE until the end of 2023.

☆ I decided to take a leap of faith and here we are, starting my own practice and ready to contribute to filling a societal gap!

Feel free to ask any questions through PM! I look forward to getting to know you :)

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