Why become certified in PsychoHairapy?

1 in 4. That is the frequency of mental illness in the United States, and yet most people don't get the support they need. With the global pandemic, racial injustice, and violence against women, there is increased urgency for mental health advocacy. The PsychoHairapy certification equips community members with the skills to administer culturally-informed mental health first aid and provides a curated therapist directory of local mental health professionals.

PsychoHairapy certification courses help you to build awareness, knowledge, and skills in providing support to someone with various signs of mental illnesses. 

How do I become certified in PsychoHairapy?

The PsychoHairapy team offers a training intensive on mental health and hair! With our expertise, passion, and niche information you can complete PsychoHairapy basic certification in just 12 hours. You can take a self-paced digital course on your own -or- you can join a 2-day virtual live intensive.

The 2022 dates are:

January 22 + 23, 2022 (10am-4pm est)

February 12 + 13, 2022 (10am-4pm est)

March 25 + 26, 2022 (10am-4pm est)

May 14 + 15, 2022 (10am-4pm est)

June 14 + 15, 2022 (10am-4pm est)

July 16 + 17, 2022 (10am-4pm est)

September 13 + 14, 2022 (10am-4pm est)

October 22 + 23, 2022 (10am-4pm est)

November 15 + 16, 2022 (10am-4pm est)

The 12-hour certification process includes a workshop on 1) the History of Our Hair, 2)Talk, Touch & Listen While Hair Combing, 3) Recognizing Symptoms of Mental Illness in Communities of Color, and 4) Developing Micro-Counseling Skills. You will be met with materials supported by scientific rigor and facilitators that model gentle nurturing care as you learn applied techniques.

How much does PsychoHairapy certification cost?

The 12-hour certification course costs $700.

But, considering that we don’t work in isolation, small groups (per 3-5 people) cost $600 per person and groups (6-12 people) cost $500 per person.

What are the class descriptions?

Buckle up for this ride on a hair time machine. Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka —a psychologist, hairstylist and hair historian— will take attendees on a journey of exploring the cultural and historical significance of hair through a visual narrative across the African Diaspora. From the pyramid walls to trending hashtags on social media, this workshop will give a context for why hair is so emotionally significant to Black communities. Participants will become fluent and analytical in assessing hair narratives within the lives of their clients and larger communities.

This workshop focuses on culturally-relevant mental health first aid. In this workshop, you will learn the signs and symptoms of common mental health disorders in our communities and how to attend to these matters in a caring and culturally-sensitive manner.

Join us to learn micro-counseling skills. Participants will engage in role play and practice active listening, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and supportive group work in the salon/barbershop setting.

If you have questions, please sign up to chat with our team about your PsychoHairapy certification!