WorkHurt to Healing

Have you ever carried the weight of workplace hurt—whether from bias, dismissal, or trauma—into the rest of your life? WorkHurt to Healing is a gathering designed to help women begin releasing those wounds, reclaiming their voices, and stepping toward wholeness.

Together, we’ll name the hurt, share our stories, and explore pathways to healing with practical strategies, guided exercises, and community dialogue. This is not a conference; it’s a living space to breathe, reflect, and leave with tools you can use right away.

You’ll connect with others who understand, gain wisdom from women leaders who’ve walked this road, and create your own next steps toward healing.

• Grounding & Emotional Awareness – guided breathwork and check-ins
• Defining “WorkHurt™” – naming workplace trauma and its impact
• Panel & Audience Stories – real experiences, real data
• Breakout Pathways – small group conversations on career, self-care, personal rebranding, and creative healing
• Call to Action – create a 30-day checklist and practical healing plan

You’ll leave with clarity, support, and a renewed sense of what healing can look like—personally and professionally.

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Info: • Greetings: Howard Office of Human Resources – Warren Petty, VP of HR
• Opening Remarks: Dr. Anita Plummer, Director of the Center for Women, Gender, and Global Leadership

Info: We begin with grounding exercises to bring everyone fully present. Through breathwork, guided reflection, and an emotional awareness practice with Dr. Tonya Overton, you’ll connect to your feelings and intentions for the day.

Info: Learn what WorkHurt™ means and how it shows up in our lives. Panelists will share their own journeys to healing. You’ll also see real-time data and stories gathered from women like you to validate your experiences.

Info: Choose from four breakout conversations designed to provide practical tools:
• Career Experiences – navigating workplace hurt and growth
• Self-Care & Nutrition Health – how your body and wellness are impacted
• Personal Rebranding – redefining yourself beyond trauma
• Creative Healing Modalities – art, expression, and alternative healing practices

Info: We come back together to reflect. A video message from Andrea A. Hayes-Dixon, MD, FACS, Ph.D. will inspire the room, followed by an interactive dialogue where participants share insights from the breakouts.

Info: You’ll create a 30-day healing checklist and map out one concrete step you’ll take immediately: “What will I do differently on Monday?” Resources will be provided to help you move forward.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library, 501 W Street Northwest, Washington, United States