A Holding Space for Black Women: Staying Grounded While You Emerge

A grounding and witnessing space for Black women navigating transition, uncertainty, and the in-between season of change.

You're in the Space Between

Q1 was exhausting. You did the work—you named what's true, released what's not yours, honored your own rhythms. But now you're here, in this uncertain place:

No longer who you were. Not yet who you're becoming.

The world is still heavy. Things outside your control are still happening. And everything feels unfinished, in-between, unclear.

You're not stuck. You're not failing. You're emerging.

And it's okay if it's slow. It's okay if it's messy. It's okay if you can't see the next step yet.

What Is Holding Space?

Holding Space is a monthly therapeutic witnessing space for Black women. It's not therapy. It's not a workshop. It's not goal-setting or skill-building.

The healing happens through presence. Through being witnessed. Through naming what's true in the company of other Black women who get it.

The container itself is the medicine. The practice is the presence. Whatever you take from this space—whatever shifts, whatever clarity, whatever relief—that's yours to make of it what you need.

What We'll Tend To Together (April 2026)

In this 90-minute session, we'll explore:

Naming the Space Between
What does it feel like to be in transition? To be unfinished? To not know what's next? We'll name it so it feels less overwhelming.

What's Outside Your Control (That's Threatening to Swallow You)
The world is heavy. Q1 was exhausting. We'll name what's outside your control—and practice holding it at arm's length instead of letting it consume you.

What's Within Your Control (Even If It's Small)
When everything feels chaotic, reclaiming even the smallest piece of agency matters. We'll identify what's actually within your reach—one grounding practice, one boundary, one moment of rest.

How We Hold Each Other in the Space Between
You don't have to navigate the uncertainty alone. We'll explore how community holds us—and how we hold each other—while we emerge together.

What to Expect

• 90 minutes of guided reflection and sharing in a virtual space designed for Black women
• Grounding practices to regulate your nervous system when the world feels overwhelming
• Community agreements that center care, confidentiality, and compassion
• Small group sharing (you're never required to share, but the space is here if you want to)
• A closing ritual to offer yourself tenderness as you navigate the space between
• A resource companion sent after the session with reflection prompts and grounding practices

This Space Is For You If:

• You're exhausted from Q1 and feel like you're in limbo
• You're navigating uncertainty and don't know what's next
• You're tired of pretending you have it all figured out
• You're carrying the weight of things outside your control
• You need permission to emerge slowly, without rushing
• You want to be held in community while you figure it out

This Space Is Not:

• A workshop with tools or frameworks (that's what workshops are for)
• Therapy (though it is therapeutic)
• Goal-setting or productivity coaching
• A place where you have to perform strength or resilience
• A space that requires you to have answers

Who This Is For

This is an affinity space centering Black women's lived experiences. If you don't identify as a Black woman, you're welcome to attend as a witness—listening, holding space, and honoring that this container is not centering your experience.

What You'll Receive

• Access to the 90-minute live session (Zoom link sent upon registration)
• A reflection companion (PDF) with prompts, grounding practices, and resources
• A resource page with research citations and links for further exploration
• Connection to a community of Black women doing the work of emerging together

About Your Facilitator: Philicia Ross, LCSW-C

Philicia Ross is a licensed clinical social worker passionate about helping Black women release hustle, reconnect to rest, and remember their worthiness. She facilitates monthly Holding Spaces, offers workshops on boundaries and nervous system regulation, and created the Aligned & Grounded course for Black women building sustainable wellness foundations.

Her work centers one belief: Your rhythm is valid. Your season is yours.

Follow Philicia:
📷 Instagram: @ByPhilicia | @VillageOfSoundMind
🌐 Website: VillageOfSoundMind.co
✉️ Email: Philicia@VillageOfSoundMind.co

Investment & Accessibility

Suggested donation: $5-20 (sliding scale)

This space operates on a gift economy model. Pay what feels aligned with your capacity. No one is turned away for lack of funds.

If the suggested range doesn't work for you, email philicia@villageofdoundmind.co for a complimentary registration link.

What Happens After You Register

1. You'll receive a confirmation email.
2. A reminder email with the Zoom link will be sent 24 hours before the session
3. The reflection companion and resource page will be emailed within 48 hours after the session
4. You'll be added to the mailing list for future Holding Spaces (you can unsubscribe anytime)

Stay Connected

Patreon: For ongoing community, monthly reflections, and deeper exploration of these themes
🔗 patreon.com/cw/VillageOfSoundMind

Aligned & Grounded Course: A 5-week foundations program for Black women building sustainable wellness practices
🔗aligned-and-grounded.circle.so/join-now

Workshops: Skill-building sessions on boundaries, nervous system regulation, and rest practices. Check our website for upcoming dates.