About this Event
Through meaningful conversations, shared experiences and reflective practices, we'll explore our relationship with mental health, how we navigate our relationships with others, and what it means to feel supported, understood and held through lifes challenges.
This Session’s Theme: Mental Health, Family & Intergenerational Trauma
In this session, we’ll explore:
- Understanding mental health and mental illness beyond the individual, and how our relationships, families and communities shape our experiences.
- How intergenerational trauma and family patterns can shape the way we navigate mental health, relationships and emotional wellbeing.
- Balancing personal agency with recognising when we need support.
- Supporting loved ones through mental illness while caring for our own wellbeing.
- The role of boundaries, communication and emotional safety in our relationships.
- What it means to feel supported, understood and held by others, particularly within the Black community.
This session is for you if…
- You’re on a healing journey and are craving a safe, supportive space to slow down and reflect.
- You want to deepen your understanding of mental health, mental illness and how they impact our relationships.
- You’re supporting, or have supported, someone experiencing mental health challenges and want to better understand how to show up for them.
- You’re ready to connect with others through honest conversations, shared experiences and reflections on how we can build healthier relationships with ourselves and those around us.
Our discussions are designed to foster empowerment, self-understanding, and transformation. You’ll walk away equipped with practical tools and insights to continue to build a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
What to Expect:
- A warm, supportive space for connection and sharing.
- Thought-provoking conversations with our guest contributors.
- Guided discussions and reflective exercises.
- Opportunities to share, listen and learn.
- Complimentary refreshments and intentional gift bags.
We welcome you to join us for this transformative event. Come as you are - we look forward to having you! ☺️
Speakers/Facilitators:
- Erykah Alves, Emotional Healing Coach | Founder of All Aligned - https://allaligned.co.uk
- Kenneth Erhahon (Stage name Shocka), Artist and Mental Health Advocate - instagram.com/shocka_artist
- Rayann Alves, Founder of ThelmaMatildaAlves Foundation - https://www.thelmamatildaalvesfoundation.com
A gentle note - Mental health can be a deeply personal topic, and we want everyone to feel comfortable participating in a way that feels right for them. Sharing is always optional, and you're welcome to listen, reflect or take a moment for yourself whenever you need to.
Event venue & nearby stays
Melanin Health & Wellness, 1 Bodley Way, London, United Kingdom
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