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  • 1.  Black Mental Wellness Day

    Posted Jan 29, 2025 08:42 AM
    FYI!!!! 


    Radically Dreaming a Culture of Care: Workshop and Meditation Speakers: Brialle Ringer, Somatic Coach & Breathwork Alchemist Joi James, MBA, Healing Justice Advocate Liberated Spaces: Community Healing and Racial Identity Reclamation Speakers: Dr. Angela Clack, Licensed Psychotherapist and CEO o‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
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    We could all use a little wellness in our lives right now! Black Mental Wellness Day is a transformative and empowering virtual event dedicated to Black Mental Health and Wellness. In recognition of the unique mental health challenges faced by the Black community, this day has been curated with engaging workshops and educational sessions aimed at promoting mental well-being and personal growth.

     

    When: February 22, 2025

    Time:  12:00-3:00pm EST

    Where: Online via Zoom

     

    Get your ticket(s) today!

    • General Registration ($25)

    • APA Continuing Education + Registration ($45)

       

    For more information: Black Mental Wellness Day

     

    Sessions

    Radically Dreaming a Culture of Care: Workshop and Meditation
    Speakers:  

    • Brialle Ringer, Somatic Coach & Breathwork Alchemist

    • Joi James, MBA,  Healing Justice Advocate

     

     

    Liberated Spaces: Community Healing and Racial Identity Reclamation
    Speakers:

    • Dr. Angela Clack, Licensed Psychotherapist and CEO of Clack Associates, LLC

    • Dr. Vanessa Hintz (she/her), Licensed Clinical Psychologist

     

     

    Strength In Self: Empowering Black Men Through Psychoeducation and Support
    Speakers:

    • Kirk James, LPC-R, MHFA

    • Arron Muller, LCSW 

    • Garrick I. Beauliere, Psy.D.

    • Tozia Ware, Ed.S., LPC-MHSP

    • Justin Little, Mental Health Advocate

     

     

    Protecting Your Peace

    Speakers:

    • Jan Berger, MA

    • Kimberly Cato

    Sponsorship Opportunities

    We are seeking sponsors and donations for Black Mental Wellness Day to help provide support to our speakers, student scholarships, and provide a memorable experience for our conference participants.

     

    We have several sponsorship levels for you to choose from and all sponsorship opportunities ensure that you have ample opportunity to promote your business to the Black Mental Wellness community.

     

    The benefits of the various levels of sponsorship are outlined below:

    If you are interested in serving as a sponsor or making a donation, please complete the Sponsor Profile Form.

     

    If you have any questions, please email Dr. Dana Cunningham at

    drcunningham@blackmentalwellness.com.

     
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    Have a wonderful day and week. Stay safe and well.

    Take care, 
    Twanna 

    Twanna Hodge, MLIS (she, her, hers)
    PhD Student | Information Studies
    University of Maryland, College Park
    2013 Spectrum Scholar  
    2022 Spectrum Doctoral Fellow