To take on a challenge, it is essential to have self-confidence and the courage to take that first step, even if it feels uncertain. Growth is not just about what others see in you. It is about what you see in yourself and how far you are willing to go. Saïda's TEDx Talk shows that real growth means constantly rising above obstacles with willpower and support.
Saïda Assagraui started her educational career at preparatory vocational secondary education and then continued her education. After a premaster's program, she completed her university master's degree in Health Psychology at the Open Universiteit in 2022. She combined this study with her work as a teacher of Social Studies at the ROC in Rotterdam and a side job as a fitness instructor. Meanwhile, Saïda works as a health psychologist at Vitaal Concern and since August 2023 she is also a core lecturer at the Hogeschool Rotterdam for the new Associate Degree Social Work program. In addition, Saïda further specialized after her master's degree by completing the basic courses in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She is now building her own practice for psychology, sports and courses, where, in addition to individual therapy, she has now developed and taught two successful courses: "Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body" and "Emotional Resilience for Adolescents."