Welcome to Day Ten of the "12 Days of Wellness" campaign!
In honor of California Black Women’s Health Project’s 30th anniversary, today we're encouraging you, through this empowering campaign, to: "Acknowledge your feelings, thoughts & experiences." When we take time to sit with our emotions we provide ourselves with an opportunity to deepen our relationship with ourselves. Today we encourage you to sit with whatever you may be feeling. Share how you're participating in the campaign and your reflections on social media with the hashtag #12DaysofWellness or include your thoughts in the "12 Days of Wellness" Whatsapp Group Chat or the fundraising community page!
Today's Activities:
1. RSVP to join us this Thursday, from 6PM-8PM for Community Circles happening across the state.
The legacy of slavery and systemic racism has profoundly impacted the mental health of Black communities, with effects passed down through generations. We invite you to join an intimate community circle where we’ll explore the ongoing effects of systemic racism, share personal stories and discuss how reparations can address both economic and mental health disparities. We’ll honor our journey, envision healing and take action toward a more just and supportive future.
The legacy of slavery and systemic racism has profoundly impacted the mental health of Black communities, with effects passed down through generations. We invite you to join an intimate community circle where we’ll explore the ongoing effects of systemic racism, share personal stories and discuss how reparations can address both economic and mental health disparities. We’ll honor our journey, envision healing and take action toward a more just and supportive future.
2. Explore some of our team's wellness practices. Listen to a message by Dr. Ayanna Abrams
Dr. Ayanna Abrams is a licensed clinical psychologist, CEO/Founder of Ascension Behavioral Health and co-founder of Not So Strong, an initiative to improve the mental health and relationship functioning of Black women. Her specialties include racism based trauma, mood disorder treatment, burnout prevention and helping people create and recreate healthy romantic, friendship, career and familial relationships.
She has extensive clinical and research experience working with Black people across the Diaspora and has been featured as a speaker or contributing writer in the New York Times, the Atlantic, Essence, Therapy for Black Girls and Silence the Shame. She is also a contributing author to the books, Emotionally Focused Therapy for African American Couples: Love Heals and the Handbook on Counseling African American Women: Psychological Symptoms, Treatments, and Case Studies. She currently sits on the board of Black Girls Smile, Inc. and Silence the Shame non-profit organizations. Learn more about her work here and follow her on Instagram @dr_ayanna_a!
Dr. Ayanna Abrams is a licensed clinical psychologist, CEO/Founder of Ascension Behavioral Health and co-founder of Not So Strong, an initiative to improve the mental health and relationship functioning of Black women. Her specialties include racism based trauma, mood disorder treatment, burnout prevention and helping people create and recreate healthy romantic, friendship, career and familial relationships.
She has extensive clinical and research experience working with Black people across the Diaspora and has been featured as a speaker or contributing writer in the New York Times, the Atlantic, Essence, Therapy for Black Girls and Silence the Shame. She is also a contributing author to the books, Emotionally Focused Therapy for African American Couples: Love Heals and the Handbook on Counseling African American Women: Psychological Symptoms, Treatments, and Case Studies. She currently sits on the board of Black Girls Smile, Inc. and Silence the Shame non-profit organizations. Learn more about her work here and follow her on Instagram @dr_ayanna_a!
3. Help Us Close the Gap: Donate to Address Health Disparities
Make a donation or start a fundraising team to help create lasting change and promote better health outcomes. Throughout the campaign, there will be exciting giveaways, exclusive offers and special opportunities for those who actively fundraise. Some of the items we'll be giving away include wellness kits, journals, Geffen Playhouse theater tickets and Bill Picket Rodeo tickets. Be sure to check out the campaign fundraising page for more details!
Make a donation or start a fundraising team to help create lasting change and promote better health outcomes. Throughout the campaign, there will be exciting giveaways, exclusive offers and special opportunities for those who actively fundraise. Some of the items we'll be giving away include wellness kits, journals, Geffen Playhouse theater tickets and Bill Picket Rodeo tickets. Be sure to check out the campaign fundraising page for more details!
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4. Check out our "Wheel of Emotions" Tool:
To help you better identify and articulate your feelings, we’ve created a "Wheel of Emotions" tool designed specifically to guide you as you explore the full spectrum of your emotions and empower you to communicate and process them with greater clarity.
Check out the Wheel and reflect on which words stand out to you. Share which resonate with you and which do not in the Whatsapp group or on social media with the hashtag #12DaysofWellness!
To help you better identify and articulate your feelings, we’ve created a "Wheel of Emotions" tool designed specifically to guide you as you explore the full spectrum of your emotions and empower you to communicate and process them with greater clarity.
Check out the Wheel and reflect on which words stand out to you. Share which resonate with you and which do not in the Whatsapp group or on social media with the hashtag #12DaysofWellness!
5. Get involved with our mental health advocate training program.
As we continue to address systemic challenges like racism, sexism and limited access to mental health resources, the need for dedicated Black women who advocate for change is urgent. We also recognize the need for supportive safe spaces where Black women. If this speaks to you, apply for the Sisters Mentally Mobilized - Advocate Training Program today! This program trains Black women to advocate for mental health in our community. We’re currently accepting applications for the next SMM-ATP Los Angeles and Inland Empire cohorts. Apply today.
Join us for a virtual Sister Circle Session to learn more about the upcoming Los Angeles and Inland Empire SMM-ATP cohorts on Thursday, December 19th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Register here.
As we continue to address systemic challenges like racism, sexism and limited access to mental health resources, the need for dedicated Black women who advocate for change is urgent. We also recognize the need for supportive safe spaces where Black women. If this speaks to you, apply for the Sisters Mentally Mobilized - Advocate Training Program today! This program trains Black women to advocate for mental health in our community. We’re currently accepting applications for the next SMM-ATP Los Angeles and Inland Empire cohorts. Apply today.
Join us for a virtual Sister Circle Session to learn more about the upcoming Los Angeles and Inland Empire SMM-ATP cohorts on Thursday, December 19th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Register here.
6. Explore these resources:
Culturally Relevant Personal Finance Education for Black Women
This week, in partnership with Ed. Opal, a trailblazing organization founded by Khayla McCoy to close gender and racial wealth gaps, we hosted a transformative virtual workshop that brought the fourth commandment of mental health—"Know Your Limits; Set Healthy Boundaries"—to life. The workshop, "Balances & Boundaries," highlighted culturally relevant personal finance education tailored specifically for Black women. We thank the Ed. Opal team for providing our community with impactful resources, including this financial wellness workbook. If you’re interested in learning more about Ed. Opal visit their website.
Spiritual Alchemy Class Playback & Healing Resources
On day three of the "12 Days of Wellness" campaign, we partnered with Lalah Delia, author of Vibrate Higher Daily, to provide you with spiritual guidance and resources to "nurture and protect your spirit," our third commandment of good mental health. Our community can access this offering here. We thank Lalah for sharing these resources with our community. If you’re interested in more of Lalah’s work visit her website or connect with her on Instagram!
And more!
Culturally Relevant Personal Finance Education for Black Women
This week, in partnership with Ed. Opal, a trailblazing organization founded by Khayla McCoy to close gender and racial wealth gaps, we hosted a transformative virtual workshop that brought the fourth commandment of mental health—"Know Your Limits; Set Healthy Boundaries"—to life. The workshop, "Balances & Boundaries," highlighted culturally relevant personal finance education tailored specifically for Black women. We thank the Ed. Opal team for providing our community with impactful resources, including this financial wellness workbook. If you’re interested in learning more about Ed. Opal visit their website.
Spiritual Alchemy Class Playback & Healing Resources
On day three of the "12 Days of Wellness" campaign, we partnered with Lalah Delia, author of Vibrate Higher Daily, to provide you with spiritual guidance and resources to "nurture and protect your spirit," our third commandment of good mental health. Our community can access this offering here. We thank Lalah for sharing these resources with our community. If you’re interested in more of Lalah’s work visit her website or connect with her on Instagram!
And more!
7. Discover "Your Daily Wellness Curated!"
Today, we’ve curated a special selection of media to help inspire and uplift you, all connected to today’s Commandment of Good Mental Health: "Acknowledge your feelings, thoughts & experiences." Take time to nourish your mind and soul with these handpicked books, movies, songs, podcasts and more. Here are some of today's recommendations:
Today, we’ve curated a special selection of media to help inspire and uplift you, all connected to today’s Commandment of Good Mental Health: "Acknowledge your feelings, thoughts & experiences." Take time to nourish your mind and soul with these handpicked books, movies, songs, podcasts and more. Here are some of today's recommendations:
- Book Recommendation: "Breathe: A Letter to My Sons" by Imani Perry
- Poem: "Black Girl Magic" by Mahogany L. Browne
- Song Recommendation: "Break My Soul" by Beyoncé
- Short Video: The Reflection in Me
8. Get Tickets to See Furlough's Paradise with Us!
Join us on May 2nd to see Furlough's Paradise! Poetic and theatrical, Furlough’s Paradise explores family dreams of a utopia yet to be realized. As an additional way to support our work, choose "Benefit CABWHP" at checkout. 100% of proceeds from these tickets will be donated to our organization. Purchase your tickets here.
Join us on May 2nd to see Furlough's Paradise! Poetic and theatrical, Furlough’s Paradise explores family dreams of a utopia yet to be realized. As an additional way to support our work, choose "Benefit CABWHP" at checkout. 100% of proceeds from these tickets will be donated to our organization. Purchase your tickets here.
9. Get ready for Day Eleven of the "12 Days of Wellness" campaign!
The commandment that tomorrow's activities will be centered around is "Acknowledge your feelings, thoughts & experiences."
The commandment that tomorrow's activities will be centered around is "Acknowledge your feelings, thoughts & experiences."
Disclaimer: The mental health resources and services provided by California Black Women's Health Project are for informational purposes only. We encourage individuals to explore the options that best align with their needs. Please note that while we strive to recommend trusted professionals and organizations, these recommendations do not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of services. We strongly advise consulting with a licensed mental health professional to determine the most appropriate care for your individual circumstances. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please seek immediate assistance from a qualified healthcare provider or contact a crisis helpline.
