About this Event
Join us for Roots & Rituals, a one-day gathering designed to bring Black families together in a space of healing, joy, and intergenerational connection. Through guided practices, storytelling, and shared wisdom, caregivers and children will explore coregulation, ancestral healing traditions, and embodied practices that nourish the mind, body, and spirit.
What to Expect:
🌀 Welcome & Grounding (10:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
Start the day with a warm welcome, land acknowledgment, and a collective grounding meditation. Caregivers set intentions for the space.
🌱 Harvesting Our Own Healing (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
A discussion on how coregulation and ancestral healing practices support emotional well-being in Black families. Learn how to integrate somatic care into daily life.
💞 Caregiver & Child Somatic Practices (11:00 AM - 11:45 AM)
A hands-on session where caregivers and children learn gentle movement, breathwork, humming, and tapping techniques to support emotional regulation.
🍵 Break & Reflection (11:45 AM - 12:15 PM)
Enjoy tea and snacks while reflecting on personal healing practices. Families are invited to share what works in their home.
📖 Interactive Storytelling & Ritual Building (12:15 PM - 12:45 PM)
Co-create a short story together using movement, sound, and breath to reflect on emotional connection and healing.
✨ Closing Circle & Affirmations (12:45 PM - 1:00 PM)
Gather for a closing gratitude circle, share takeaways, and set intentions for continued practice. Families will receive a Harvest Hive Resource Guide for ongoing support.
🎉 Open Play & Connecting Time (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
After the structured sessions, families are invited to stay and connect, play, and build community in a relaxed and joyful space. Kids can enjoy free play, and caregivers can continue conversations, exchange resources, and deepen relationships.
💛 Who Should Attend?
This event is for Black families of all ages—caregivers, parents, children, and elders alike—looking to deepen their connection, explore ancestral healing, and build supportive community practices.
🌻 Come as you are, leave with tools for deeper connection, healing, and joy!
📍 Location: 1716 W Poplar Street, Compton CA
🎟️ Register now to reserve your spot!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Center of Mental and Spiritual Wellness, 1716 West Poplar Street, Compton, United States
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