Racism and its intersections with other forms of oppression can “shatter the I and we of us,” leaving wounds that persist across generations. The resulting mental and emotional injuries are known as racial trauma and are commonplace in communities with entrenched caste systems. This workshop will enhance participants’ understanding of the destructive effects that institutional,…

This two-part workshop series is designed to help organizations better live into their missions by improving their relationships with the people they serve. Alecia Deal will share the Five Foundations of Community Outreach, which offer an approach for transforming inequitable power dynamics that keep organizations from meaningfully engaging and partnering with their service communities. Participants…

Racial Capitalism is a workshop and healing salon that considers the costs of extracting social and economic value specifically, though not exclusively, from People of Color. Rooted in healing justice, the workshop will deepen our awareness of and resistance to exploitive economic dynamics. It will ground us in a shared understanding of white supremacy and…

In this healing justice series, we will examine the toll that organizing takes on those of us who are engaged in the work and discuss how to counteract our experiences of trauma in community. During our first workshop, we will develop an understanding of trauma, triggers, and the impacts trauma has both on our bodies…

MTF+ uses a framework of data, faith and healing to advance a basic understanding of the history and conditions of structural racism in St. Louis. Participants will learn how these conditions give rise to environments where health disparities thrive. They will also consider how their faith traditions and theological lineages contribute to their responses to…

Organizations that serve families of color can benefit from a comprehensive framework that supports family well-being and self-advocacy. This two-part workshop series introduces the ten core principles of strengthening the family, which include tools and practices that foster real partnerships with families. Among these principles are personal attribution, inclusion, social support, cultural identities, healthy behaviors,…

This half-day offering from the Black Healers Collective (BHC) provides access to a variety of wellness modalities through a curated day of engaging activities. BHC members hold space for intentional connection and community, which enables participants to: 1) be truly witnessed and seen; 2) experience the delights of healing relationships; and 3) engage each other…

In our societies, there are multiple factors that impact individual and collective well-being. This foundational introduction to the Social Determinants Of Health (SDOH) offers an interactive way to explore how neighborhoods and built environments, health and health care, access to education, social and community contexts, and economic stability intersect to impact life outcomes. Participants will…

Led by Rebeccah Bennett, Brittini Gray, Dr. Billie Mayo and Rev. Gabrielle Kennedy, the Leading Liberation Retreat Series creates safe spaces for Black Women and Women of Color change makers to experience restoration, liberation and culturally responsive healing practices. Standing At The Crossroads is one of three retreats in the series and offers a daylong…

In times of communal crisis, the Black Healers Collective (BHC) holds a ceremonial gathering space to grieve and heal the burdens of collective trauma. These half-day gatherings usually follow experiences of community harm that could benefit from facilitated healing processes and publicly held rituals. Community Healing Days invite individuals, families and community members to engage…