Saturday, October 18

The Black Trauma Narrative: From Silent Struggles to Strength

By Axxis Wellness, Inc

A transformative community forum on the state of Black wellness and mental health, overcoming historical impacts and finding empowerment

Date and time

Location

The Reign

240 Naugatuck Avenue Milford, CT 06460

Speakers

Agenda

Brunch

We welcome you into the space with a variety of bites and beverages to enjoy as you take your seat and connect with others in our wellness community!

Transforming Struggles to Strength

Dr. LaToya Gaines

Brandon Burke

Exploring pathways to healing and resilience including growth-oriented mindsets, supportive networks, and culturally-aligned therapy/counseling.

Finding Strength in Vulnerability

Dr. Billy Johnson

Dr. Joseph Johnson

Redefining strength and creating safe spaces for conversations with Black men about their mental health. Exploring how we can shift cultural narratives about the Black male, masculinity, and healing.

The Faith Connection

Rev. Samuel Ross-Lee

How has silence been addressed—or ignored—within the Black church when it comes to men’s mental health struggles?

The Legacy of Silent Struggles

Dr. Billy Johnson

Dr. Joseph Johnson

Examining causal generational trauma: slavery, systemic oppression, institutional racism. How does historical conditioning shape our silence, stoicism, and survival? What is the hidden cost we pay a...

Strength in the Context of Trauma

Dr. LaToya Gaines

Dr. Shay Meserole

Viewing perceptions of masculinity through the lens of cultural and societal stigmas, relationships, and community dynamics, and discussing how these become barriers to wellness.

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Highlights

4 hours
In person
Free parking
Doors at 10:45 AM

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

Community • Other

The Black Trauma Narrative is a dynamic town hall style forum designed to open dialogue for an understanding of how traumatic events significantly affect the well-being of African Americans on an individual and community level.

The discussion is multifaceted, encompassing:

Historical impacts of the Black experience in America
The effects of mass trauma
Barriers, disparities and access to care
Hope for recovery

A catered brunch will be served.

Host organization Axxis Wellness is extending (1) complimentary consultation for individuals attending from the community (restrictions apply).

A complimentary in-service workshop will be extended to professionals attending from business, health and education sectors.

Full details and sign-up will be available at registration on the day of the event.

Our host is Dr. Tajhma Burroughs, behavioral occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience treating individuals across the lifespan with physical, psychological, and emotional deficits. Through her private practice, Axxis Wellness, Dr. Taj offers child, adolescent and adult services, community-based supports and behavioral skills training.

Organized by

Axxis Wellness, Inc

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