Description
This toolkit helps congregations foster healing and resilience among members of the Black community. Community Healing Network’s mission is to empower Black people to heal from trauma and reclaim their narratives. With culturally grounded strategies, Community Healing Network shares tools for emotional healing and community support. To strengthen communal ties, the toolkit offers resources for self-care, guidance for emotional emancipation, and strategies for healing. With practical activities, the toolkit explains how congregations can facilitate impactful conversations and build supportive networks.
Features
- 27 pages
- Exercises for self-care and family care
- Community meeting/circle facilitator guide
- Shared agreements for community meetings
- Quotes for reflection and inspiration
- Spanish version of the toolkit
Recommended Audience
African-american congregations or congregations of people of African descent
Cost
Free
Practical Applications
- Explore the toolkit to understand the foundations of cultural trauma and healing.
- Learn how to implement Emotional Emancipation Circles so your congregation can provide a safe space for sharing and healing.
- Utilize the self-care exercises to evaluate individual and community well-being.
- Share the toolkit's resources with congregational leaders and members to promote collective healing.
- Create a series of workshops by incorporating the toolkit’s strategies for community care.
