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I believe that all youth have the right to reach their full potential, regardless of their background or circumstances. I am committed to supporting historically disadvantaged and marginalized youth, and I believe that strengths-based approaches are the most effective way to do this.

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Strengths-based approaches focus on identifying and building on a person's strengths, rather than focusing on their weaknesses. This approach is particularly important for working with youth who have experienced trauma or marginalization, as it helps them to see themselves in a positive light and to develop a sense of agency.

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I am also committed to social justice and occupational justice. I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in meaningful occupations, and I work to create an equitable society where everyone has the same opportunities.

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I believe that occupation-based practice is the best way to support youth. Occupation-based practice focuses on helping youth to participate in the activities that are meaningful to them. This approach is holistic and takes into account the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive factors that impact a person's ability to participate in occupations.

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I am also a strong believer in positive psychology and neurobiology. I believe that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all influenced by our brains, and that we can change our brains by changing our thoughts and behaviors. This is why I focus on helping youth to develop positive coping skills and to build resilience.

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I believe that interoception is essential for self-regulation and for developing a sense of self. Interoception is the ability to feel and understand our own bodies, and it is often underdeveloped in youth who have experienced trauma or marginalization. I work with youth to develop their interoceptive awareness, so that they can better understand their own bodies and their own needs.

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I am also a strong advocate for trauma-informed care. Trauma-informed care is an approach to working with people who have experienced trauma that is respectful and understanding. It recognizes that trauma can have a profound impact on a person's life, and it seeks to create a safe and supportive environment where people can heal.

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I believe that identity and neurodiversity affirming approaches are essential for supporting youth. These approaches recognize that everyone is unique, and that our identities and neurodiversities are a part of who we are. They also recognize that we all have strengths and weaknesses, and that we all need support to reach our full potential.

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I believe that collaborative self-determined goal setting is essential for supporting youth. This approach involves working with youth to identify their own goals, and then working together to develop a plan to achieve those goals. This approach is empowering for youth, and it helps them to take ownership of their own lives.