Meet Sarah
Community Counselor
Sarah is a community counselor who specializes in walking with communities as they move towards health and healing. She works with community-based organizations to equip their helpers with the essential skills needed to facilitate healing and recovery.
Sarah's focus is on the critical areas of mental health and psychosocial support interventions. She understands that addressing the psychological and emotional well-being of individuals and communities is a fundamental aspect of recovery. Her training programs provide invaluable insights and techniques for teachers, social workers, community workers, fellow humanitarians, and faith leaders as they walk with people in crisis or recovery.
Sarah is a dedicated humanitarian and academic with over 19 years of cross-cultural experience, the last 14 of which have found her living in the Middle East. She leverages her extensive field experience to guide and train professionals in trauma-informed care from a firsthand perspective.
Unlocking Compassion and Resilience
In a world where compassion and empathy are essential attributes, those who dedicate themselves to humanitarian, lay work, education, and social services often find themselves facing overwhelming challenges. The nature of these professions can expose individuals to the trauma and suffering of others, leading to compassion fatigue, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress. But there is hope, and there is a way forward.
As a passionate advocate for mental health and well-being, Sarah specializes in offering workshops on trauma-informed care and cultivating resilience in the face of adversity. Sarah's workshops are meticulously designed to empower humanitarians, lay workers, teachers, faith leaders, social workers and other helpers with the tools and insights they need to navigate the complexities of their roles effectively.
What Others Say
Jordan Danchik, Whole Heart International
"For years, I have had the honor of collaborating with Dr. Sarah Nowery, providing workshops, debriefings, and counseling for refugees, internally displaced persons, local residents and expatriates. In this time, I have observed her profound expertise, deep compassion, and insightful understanding as she imparts transformative tools and wisdom to those in need."