We believe in the power of the affirmative to transcend an individual. We implement and model this philosophy within an atmosphere that promotes positive behavior anchored in five self-driven Know Thyself Principles
- Understand Thyself: value yourself
- Accept Thyself: believe in yourself
- Embrace Thyself: love yourself
- Like Thyself: admire and praise yourself
- Respect Thyself: honor and trust yourself
These principles were created by Kathysue Dorey during a very difficult time in her life when she was presented with the choice to either give up or prevail. She chose the latter, which she discusses briefly in this short video.
The Know Thyself Principles allow the opportunity to excel in personal/professional growth, understanding and learning, while overcoming adversities and celebrating successes. When a client comes to us for any of the services we offer, they are advised first and foremost that they are in a safe, secure and confidential* setting established as The Affirmative Environment. Second, and of equal importance, the practice of failing forward via miss-steps or miss-takes is explained and embraced.
We also discuss the significance of and distinction between the internal and external Affirmative Environment: the internal – how an individual is their own affirmative environment; and the external – how an individual is surrounded by, throughout and within societal frameworks which may consist of family, friends, peers, colleagues and faith-based organizations.
It is within the affirmative that the ability to value (Understand), believe (Accept), love (Embrace), admire and praise (Like), and honor and trust (Respect) yourself takes precedence. The Know Thyself Principles are essential in (re)building Your Belief System that uniquely and exclusively reflects you, while also sustaining your emotional, intellectual, physical, social and spiritual well-being.