Welcome to the Sankofa Healing Institute's SHI Center!

I'm Dr. Shelly Harrell and I'm glad you found me here! I have been doing some restructuring of my offerings and activities, and nearing the finish line in the creation of a new home: THE SANKOFA HEALING INSTITUTE (SHI; pronounced "shee"). The SHI Center (my.shi.center) is where our learning and healing offerings are based. I invite you to subscribe below to stay updated on all things SHI as they unfold. (If you are currently subscribed to our Soulfulness Center mailing list, you are set.) Join us and you can use your 10% subscriber discount to enroll in our upcoming Sankofa webinar! (details below)
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OUR FEATURED COURSE

Sankofa Theory & Practice: Centering Reconnection and Interconnection in our Healing

Join award-winning teacher, healer, therapist, and scholar, Dr. Shelly P. Harrell for an engaging tour of her comprehensive conceptual and intervention framework, Sankofa Theory & Practice. Inspired by the Akan indigenous wisdom of the Sankofa adinkras and rooted in an Africultural paradigm (within a larger Communal-Interconnected-Collectivist worldview), Sankofa Theory & Practice is a culturally-grounded and evidence-informed approach to psychotherapy, counseling, prevention programs, wellness offerings, healing circles, and more. THE 4-SESSION WEBINAR SERIES STARTS NOV 1st!
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The Sankofa Institute's SHI Center

  • OUR HOME: The Sankofa Healing Institute (SHI)

    The SHI Center is part of the larger Sankofa Healing Institute. Our vision and overarching intention is to serve at the intersection of psychological, cultural, relational, spiritual, contemplative and liberatory aspects of healing, wellness, and transformative change. In addition to learning and healing offerings through The SHI Center, we are developing other initiatives aligned with our vision and intentions.

  • The SHI Center for Learning and Healing

    The SHI Center (where you are now) is the hub for The Sankofa Institute's courses, workshops, programs, trainings, coaching, and consultation services. This includes Soulfulness Center offerings that focus on meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative practices. Providing opportunities for training in Sankofa Theory & Practice is also a primary emphasis of the SHI Center. Each courses or program is linked to a private Space in our SHI Center Connections area where you can be in conversation with other members.

  • SHI Groups & Membership Communities

    Building from our Sankofa Practitioner Circle, Soulfulness Sisters Meditation & Support Group, and Healing While Black Retreat Community, we will continue to create opportunities for people to come together to learn, heal, and flourish in community. A meditation and healing practice group, a book club, and a journaling circle are in the queue!

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We invite you to open an account with us at The SHI Center and stay updated on all the happenings and offerings from the Sankofa Healing Institute (including The Soulfulness Center)

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The Sankofa Healing Institute Website Will Be Launching Soon!

The formal launch of The Sankofa Healing Institute is happening in late 2025. We will be rolling out different elements over the coming weeks. You may have already noticed some restructuring and rebranding. If you have been part of The Soulfulness Center, no worries! The Soulfulness Center will continue as the space for our mindfulness and meditation-centered offerings within the larger institute. We are excited about what has been gestating and transforming and growing. We can't wait to share more with you soon.