Radical Healing and Hope
Being mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially healthy is more than putting out fires or dealing with things when they go wrong. These resources can help you explore ways to actively heal from pain, foster positive emotion, contribute to liberation and do something more than just surviving... thriving as an individual or as a community.
for people of color
All POC
Healing Justice Principles: Some of What We Believe
Ideas about radical healing from the Badass Visionary Healers, a collective of radical healers in the Bay Area
Liberate Meditation-Wellness App for People of Color
Liberate is a meditation app dedicated to empowering the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color community on their journey to find inner peace. Sign up for free to access guided meditations from Teachers of Color to guide you on your path. We are here to empower and support you. You are not alone!
Upon opening the app, users can see it’s separated into different topics, including Ancestors, The Body, Gratitude, Love, Micro Aggressions and more. Users can also pick classes by teachers. The teachers section offers a biography of each person featured and a list of topics they cover. The practices are between five to 20 minutes.
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zencompass.liberate
Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/liberate-meditation/id1451620569
Strategies to Counter the Stress of Racist Experiences
These strategies may help you in moments after a racist experience and to deal with longer-term stress from repeated experiences of racism
Undocumented
There is no justice without healing (from the Undocublack Network)
A set of short healing activities primarily for Black and Indigenous people
Undocublack Network
Connect with, support, or learn about the UndocuBlack Network
IG - @Undocublack
Healing for Black People
Tool Kits and Resources from the Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective
A variety of resources for Black wellness, including journaling prompts, COVID-19 support, affirmation toolkits, building skills to connect with others, ways to honor your values, grounding practices, and reflections on reimagining Black masculinity
For Everyone
A Compilation of Anti-Oppression Resources
This reading includes the basics of oppression and unpacks issues related to white supremacy, male privilege, transphobia, homophobia, classism, ableism, and ageism.
Activism and Action
Getting involved with activism is an important way to take care of oneself, ones communities, and our society at large. It also can help you to feel empowered and effective, which is important to maintaining one's emotional well-being.
The Abolitionist Map
Opportunities to join abolitionist communities near you