Join us for a transformative event dedicated to empowering Black, Brown, and other marginalized individuals. Experience a safe, inclusive environment filled with holistic resources, wellness practices, opportunities for connection and growth. Don’t miss out on this chance to prioritize your well-being—get your tickets today and be part of a community that celebrates healing and resilience!
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM:
Registration and Welcome Reception & Opening Remarks​
Check in starts at 12:00 PM. Guest will receive their event materials, followed by light refreshments and networking opportunities. At 12:30 PM, a welcome address will outline our's mission and goals, and we'll acknowledge our sponsors before providing a brief schedule overview for the day.
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM:
Workshop 1 – Healing Through Movement​
​Experience a calming session with our yoga instructor, utilizing gentle movement and breath-work to foster relaxation and release tension. This session, limited to 20 participants, provides grounding techniques while a parallel art intervention offers an alternative for non-movement based expression.
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM:
Workshop 2 – Aromatherapy and Somatic Practices​
​Our licensed aromatherapist will guide you through an introduction to essential oils and somatic techniques, focusing on emotional healing and trauma release. This intimate session provides a safe space for exploration and growth.
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3:00 PM – 4:00 PM:
Panel Discussion – Navigating Trauma and Healing​
​Join mental health professionals, therapists, and community leaders in an open discussion about how trauma uniquely affects marginalized communities, and learn valuable coping and healing strategies. An open Q&A session will follow, allowing for direct interaction with the panelists.
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4:00 PM – 6:00 PM:
DJ Session and Community Dance, Mixer & Closing Circle​
Wind down with a live DJ and delicious food available for purchase from Chef K Caters. Then participate in a guided group reflection to process the day's experiences. The event will close with acknowledgments, final remarks, and opportunities to network.
Somatic exercises play a central role in the Healing Spaces event by helping participants reconnect with their bodies and release the physical tension often stored from trauma. These practices, including movement and breathwork, allow for a deeper healing experience, offering participants tools to manage stress and trauma in a holistic way.
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Healing Spaces is essential because trauma doesn’t just live in the mind—it embeds itself in the body, influencing how we move, breathe, and feel. Black and Brown bodies often carry the weight of generational, racial, and personal trauma, which can manifest as chronic pain, hypervigilance, fatigue, or a persistent sense of being in survival mode. This constant stress can disconnect us from our bodies, making healing feel distant or inaccessible.
Healing Spaces offers a safe, affirming environment where participants can release tension, reconnect with themselves, and experience healing through movement, breathwork, and community support.
In addition to these practices, the event provides valuable information and resources on processing trauma, reclaiming embodiment, and fostering long-term well-being.
