experience
zahra "river" chevannes is an afro-indigenous artist, and community-based social and cultural worker from brooklyn, new york (land of the munsee, lenape, and canarsie peoples).
river is an emerging leader in the field of mindfulness-based interventions for mental health and wellbeing. river has a wealth of experience-- including:
BA, Cornell University, Psychology & Art History
MSW, University of Michigan, Community Organization, Community & Social Systems
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Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher (2025)
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Yoga Teacher (200h, 2024)
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Internal Family Systems Facilitator (Level 1, 2023)
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Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Facilitator (2022)
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Facilitator (2022)
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Mindful Behavior Change Facilitator (2021)
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Reiki Practitioner (Usui Reiki II, 2019)