Community Wellness is Unstoppable!
Health Matters Clinic was awarded a capacity-building project of the Black and African Heritage (BAH) Underserved Cultural Community (UsCC). The Clinic designed, facilitated, and evaluated “Unstoppable: The Power of Healing and Growth,” a workshop series of dynamic, trauma-informed, culturally affirming mental health sessions. Clinic leaders created an accessible and safe space with Black community members to experience healing together at the Curtis Tucker Center for Community Wellness in Inglewood, Charles Drew University, and virtually.
Workshop participants gathered for guided discussions on mental health literacy, disability, building resilience, and navigating life transitions. Participants engaged in community walks, journaling, stress reduction, storytelling, and wellness planning activities, using the Workshop’s 45-page Unstoppable Digital Companion.
Erica Robinson, President of Health Matters Clinic, shared, “through community-derived wisdom, the workshop fosters an environment in which participants feel seen, heard, and validated. Many reported increased confidence in seeking support, greater comfort discussing mental health within their social networks, and a stronger understanding of movement as a healing practice. Participant feedback also noted improved mood, an increased sense of belonging, and reduced feelings of isolation.”
Health Matters Clinic continues to hold transformational events and wellness walks, showing that community wellness is indeed Unstoppable!
To access the Unstoppable Digital Companion, visit: healthmattersclinic.gumroad.com/l/unstoppable
For further information on Health Matters Clinic, and their schedule of Unstoppable events, visit: healthmatters.clinic
To learn about the Black and African Heritage UsCC, visit: Black and African Heritage (BAH) UsCC – Department of Mental Health
Submitted by ARISE Division.
