About this Event
Get ready for a day of connection, movement, and mental wellness at Safe Space Saturday: Mental Health Field Day hosted by Black Girls Smile. Designed for teens ages 13–17 and their parent/guardians, this uplifting event brings families together for engaging mental wellness workshops, a movement session, and a fun mental health relay race.
Come ready to learn, move your body, reset your mind, and reclaim your peace in a supportive space built for community, healing, and joy.
Agenda
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Movement Workshop
Info: A light movement workshop to get the day started!
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Parent Lounge
Info: A dedicated space for parents to relax, recharge, and connect. While students participate in activities, parents can unwind and create their own vision and affirmation boards, focusing on personal goals, positivity, and well-being.
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Social Media & Self Esteem Workshop
Info: Explore how social media impacts self-image, confidence, and mental health. This interactive session will help you build healthier online habits, set boundaries, and strengthen your sense of self beyond the screen.
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
How Stress Shows Up in the Body Workshop
Info: Learn how stress affects your body physically and emotionally. This workshop will help you recognize common signs of stress and introduce simple, practical techniques to manage and release tension.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Social Media & Self Esteem Workshop
Info: 2nd rotation of the workshops to allow participants to experience both workshops.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
How Stress Shows Up in the Body Workshop
Info: 2nd rotation of the workshops to allow participants to experience both workshops.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Field Day Activities
Info: Mental Health Relay Zone :
A team-based activity where teens move through quick physical challenges paired with mental health prompts, building coping skills through movement and reflection.
Reset & Regulate Zone:
Participants create their own personalized stress relief kits with simple, practical tools to help manage emotions and practice self-care beyond the event.
Creative Expression Zone :
Participants design their own graffiti-style affirmation boards, using words and phrases that reflect positivity, identity, and personal growth.
Kona Ice will also be on-site providing free freeze cups for participants to enjoy throughout the Field Day.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
352 University Ave SW, 352 University Avenue Southwest, Atlanta, United States
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