In this weekly offering, we will remember the power of our breath and of community. Join me for a gentle guided Pranayama, Meditation/Mindfulness, and Movement (based in yoga and qigong) session to get our qi/prana flowing. Community is so healing. And now, more than ever, we need spaces to connect, heal, rest and breathe deeply. I hope you can join us. This class is a 'come as you are,' free for anyone who needs it to be, and donation-based for anyone who can offer one without stress.

This virtual group will be meeting on a weekly basis.

RSVP no later than 4pm EST on the day of the sessions to get the Zoom Link!

As we wade through a sea of grief, we realize how difficult it can be to find resources after losing a loved one during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, Community Healing Spaces is offering an opened community driven support group, dedicated to providing support as we navigate grief and heal from loss. We recognize that each person’s grief is unique. While you may share some commonalities in your experiences, no one will ever grieve like you do. However, the shared experience gently bears witness to the process of reconciling the reality of learning to live without the presence of a loved one. In light of this, Our desire is to create a safe space where folx who are grieving could be connected with resources and community as a means of coping with loss for the purpose of assisting you in your healing and keeping your loved one’s memory alive.

This virtual group will be meeting on a weekly basis.

If you watched HBO’s Euphoria, then you have seen all the glittery, wild, magical and colorful makeup on the show. Join me on this work shop and I will show you how to pull these looks off too with Summer Euphoric inspired vibes!

Learn a jazz dance within an hour. We will be doing warmups and a variety of movements. Have you ever heard a song and wanted the right moves to dance to it? This is for all ages and levels. It is always fun to learn new dances together so bring your family and friends with you to your space. We will be working through a pop songs from different decades. There is bound to be a song that makes you move. No shoes or special attire necessary. Those working on technique may want to wear tighter clothing to look at their form. Otherwise, come have a blast and move with us!

Join us for a panel discussion on the impacts of white supremacy culture and systemic oppression on mental health. We aim to foster healthy dialogue on these important and timely topics with an aspiration to support critical consciousness-raising for all participants. Questions that will be discussed include: How does systemic oppression contribute to our state of mental unease? And how do we go about doing the work of healing ourselves and our communities amidst violent, coercive, state-sanctioned oppression? Everyone is welcome; this workshop will be supportive of Black, Indigenous, People of Color healing from oppressive culture and white co-conspirators healing from oppressor consciousness.

Panelists include: Alejandra Acuña, PhD, MSW, LCSW, PPSC, Assistant Professor of Social Work; Bill O'Conner, Psychotherapist, spiritual + emotional nurturer; Corey Rae Evans, Professor of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies and Africana Studies; Goddess (G) Practitioner of the healing arts, disrupter, and proud MoMo of Sun Seed Community; Lorena Gaibor, LMSW, Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work, disrupter, and spiritual seeker

This resource will be drawn from and expanded upon in this talk: https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/white-supremacy-culture-characteristics.html

In this workshop, we will go over what brushes you need and how to use the tools. Eyelash application, eyeshadow, skincare tips, foundation application, so you can begin your journey with makeup.

This workshop will offer folx an opportunity to tune into systems in the body that allow for rest. Especially during these times our fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses can be frequently stimulated, resulting in additional exhaustion, fatigue, and overwhelm. During the workshop individuals will be guided through various short practices that will allow them to reset and renew their bodies, minds, and spirits. These include optional practices such as: a gentle movement practice, a short meditation, journaling, and an opportunity to rest in a supportive way. Participants will be provided with information about additional ways to continue creating space for rest, even after the workshop is complete.

Participants will learn insider tried & true tips & tricks from Magaly. She will show you how to flex your creative muscles as you learn both DIY tricks and how to work with SFX products which are great to use for Halloween, theatre, Costumes, and other SFX endeavors.

Fear, anxiety, frustration, and sadness are normal ways of responding to a pandemic, but how do we cope with all this uncertainty? Join us in an open discussion on developing techniques to manage anxiety, while tapping into our inner wisdom and resiliency.

Using creative writing exercises, "painted prayer", and mindful meditation practices, participants will actually create multiple personally customized spiritual experiences that nurture, heal, and support spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental health. A bold and artistic refresher for the spirit.

This workshop is designed to create a space where you can reflect on what being an activist looks like to you. Interpersonal violence isn’t only about the perpetrators and victims/survivors; it’s about the culture we have come to create and accept. We all have a role to play and there are countless ways to use your voice. We will focus on the intersectionality of empowerment through creating boundaries, exploring self-care, and finding ways to be an activist in the ever-changing digital world.

Learn:

*What trauma is and what causes it

*Signs of current or past trauma

*Resilience

*Mental Health Principles

Join us for a virtual intimate conversation as we talk about A Life of Pride in the trans community, hosted by the Rutgers University Rainbow Alumni League. Please bring your own beverage (i.e. soda, alcoholic beverages, water, etc.) to the Zoom call as this will be a Happy Hour.

Join us for a virtual intimate conversation as we talk about A Life of Pride in the trans community, hosted by the Rutgers University Rainbow Alumni League. Please bring your own beverage (i.e. soda, alcoholic beverages, water, etc.) to the Zoom call as this will be a Happy Hour.

Our entire lives, we are taught-- usually unintentionally, usually by well-meaning people who love us-- that the emotions that we feel are incorrect, outsized, or misplaced. When we tell a child not to cry, when we tell an adult to calm down, or when we tell a friend to put their problems in perspective, we are telling them that they need to rethink and correct what they're feeling. This doesn't make the feelings go away-- it only makes it harder for us to accept the feelings that are naturally there. In this workshop, Simi will help us identify the feelings we are actually feeling, and explore why it is so important to accept these feelings for what they are instead of minimizing, judging, or rejecting them.

Why stand in with the crowd when you can stand out. Follow Alisha Day step by step as she teaches you how to create this gorgeous burnt orange and turquoise Cut crease. Orange you glad you signed up for this workshop. Alisha will also give you drag pro tips & tricks to step up your makeup game.

This workshop will be focused on understanding the impact of complex trauma/PTSD within intersecting and marginalized communities.

Just because you have to stay inside this summer, does not mean you can't bring summer to you. Follow Alisha Day step by step as she teaches you how to create this look and give you all the summer vibes. Alisha will also give you drag pro tips & tricks to step up your makeup game.

Parenting brings with it much joy, a sense of purpose, and also STRESS! Join this parenting discussion to find how to support and engage young children during this time of crisis, while also exploring ways to maintain your own well-being! This session will focus on sharing our experiences and finding fun ways to engage children at home.

Often the world isn’t quite what we would like to see. Sometimes all it takes is a little cropping or couple steps to the left.

Come join this guided meditation and create a moment of calm in a challenging time.

No one can tell your story for you. In this workshop, we will explore writing as therapy, a form of activism, and a space-maker for self.

Individuals in recovery, including young people struggling with substances, have been historically marginalized. It is of greater importance on college campuses to provide spaces and staff to help students identify their unhealthy relationship with substances. My aim for this workshop will be to help students identify areas, spaces, and allies on their campuses to address relationships with substances which could impede their college experience and graduation.

Women of color in recovery have historically struggled to find their voice within traditional recovery spaces. The mission of this workshop is to reach out to other women of color across the globe, and create a space where their voices and identities are heard. This workshop aims to address some of the struggles AND triumphs of women in recovery. Our hope is to create an open dialogue where we can help one another heal and strengthen our recovery in this dystopia. It takes a village - Each one teach one! Our saying is “Our common bond is as minorities. We move and dance with authority”.