The Wellness Conversation Series Presents:
Supporting New and Expecting Black Parents
In partnership with the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health and the Black Mental Health Task force, the Therapeutic Play Foundation is offering free monthly wellness events that will include community healing circles, sound baths, interactive activities, & important conversations about supporting Black communities.
Where: Jackie Robinson Park
1081 N Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
Register here. You can also join the conversation portion virtually here!
When: Saturday October 30th, 2021 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM PT
What: You are invited to join the third monthly event in the Wellness Conversation Series which focuses on decreasing stigma about mental health issues, as well as increasing awareness of healthy coping strategies. This month, we will be having real conversations about the transition into parenthood, the changes that occur, and how the healthcare system interacts with new and expecting Black parents. Community members will be connected to supportive resources and services needed to improve opportunities for healing and wholeness in their lives. There will be healing stations to practice experiential opportunities while listening to community leaders share wisdom about how to support new and expecting Black parents. Healing stations will include tribal face painters, massage, yoga, drumming, therapeutic art, and an empowerment photo booth. This event is kid/family friendly and all ages are welcome.
About the Therapeutic Play Foundation:
The Therapeutic Play Foundation is a non-profit organization that has a mission to build a healthier, more resilient world through empowerment, education, art and play. They aim to assist children and their families to improve resilience and coping skills; thereby improving overall family health and by extension, overall community health.
Their philosophy is to support family units in an effort to stimulate the healthy, happy and secure development of the whole child: socially, emotionally, cognitively, physically, morally and creatively. The founding members were Black mental health professionals specializing in family dynamics and play therapy. Their underlying aim of their efforts continues is to decrease disparities in access to self-care opportunities and resources that improve health and wellness in Black families.
About the Black Mental Health Task Force:
The Black Mental Health Task Force is a coalition of California mental health professionals, clients, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, educators, community leaders, entrepreneurs, students, and artists who have united to support mental health wellness within the African American community. In addition to connecting with community based organizations not yet in partnership; they are looking to positively impact individuals who are looking to re-identify with who they are and develop a healthier sense of whole person wellness and community.
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