
Unpacking the Backpack: The Resiliency of Trauma & Race
Event Information
Description
As part of the National Mental Health campaign month, CPLAN in partnership with Vital Village and Boston Public Schools (BPS) will co-host an interactive mind body and soul expo offering activities and meaningful discussions for educators, providers, youth, parents, and families to unpack the impact of trauma.
The event will kick off with a soul nourishing meal, followed by a panel discussion featuring parents and mental health professionals to explore how mental health stigma, lack of resources and access to wellness opportunities impacts our ability to lead healthy lives.
We'll unwind after the panel with interactive and artistic expressions breakout sessions (such as music, art, dance, and poetry) led by local community vendors to help foster personal healing through various forms of expressions.
The demos & interactive activities hope to provide highly interactive, wellness-focused activities including art therapy, dance distressed, meditation, urban farming, yoga heathy food prep, and programming to activate your mind body and soul.
Dinner and childcare provided.
Register at https://cplanmay17.eventbrite.com