6-week Somatic Skills Group for Black Women
Thursdays, 7-8:30pm EST | June 5 - July 17
Does it feel like the world as you have known it is at risk? Does your attention feel constantly hijacked? For many of us, our bodies, minds and spirits are feeling under siege.
We are creating an intergenerational space for Black women to gain practical tools for resilience building. A space where we can commune together to support our bodies that have been overextended for too long.
As Black women we have consistently been on the forefront of progress and change, overfunctioning while this country continues to underfunction and benefit from our labor. Many Black women feel betrayed and exhausted and have vowed to pull their energy back. It’s time for a change. This is a moment to move towards radical self and community care.
Healing and embodiment is our next form of resistance. As we bring our attention and energy back to our bodies, we can connect to greater spaciousness and clarity within.
The group will be capped at 15 participants. Zoom link will be provided upon enrollment. This is a group for skill building and not a therapy group.
The cost for participants is $350. Payment is due by May 1, 2025. Contact Blessing or Sheila about alternate payment options if needed.
We look forward to spending time with you.
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About Us
BLESSING AND SHEILA
We are Black somatic practitioners offering practical body-based skills that will support participants in managing stress and finding hope within these chaotic times.
Blessing Uchendu, MSW, LCSW, SEP (she/her) is a Nigerian-American healer, trauma therapist, and speaker with 15+ years of experience. She is the founder of Freshwater Counseling & Consulting, a NYC-based therapy and consulting practice centering the healing of BIPOC people through body-centered therapy and consulting. As an EMDR-certified therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Blessing’s specialty is in helping people “clear out the noise” in order to connect with and be guided by their most authentic selves. Her philosophy is that healthy relationships are cultivated out of a healthy relationship with ourselves.
Sheila Diggs, MSOD, PCC, SEP (she/her) is an executive coach with over 24+ years of leadership development experience in healthcare, international development, non-profit and financial services organizations. Sheila has worked extensively with private and public sector leaders, with a focus on BIPOC leaders. Areas of coaching focus include creating leadership vision, enhancing emotional intelligence, mindful leadership and enhancing collaborative relationships. Sheila has incorporated somatic learning into her coaching to support her client’s desire for development and change.