New Mexico Black Leadership Council

Tag: mental health

  • Reclaiming Wellness: The Intersection of Art and Therapy

    Reclaiming Wellness: The Intersection of Art and Therapy

    Explore the misconceptions around therapy with Black Men Flower Project’s Robert Washington-Vaughns and William C. Jenkins, a practicing therapist and one of the featured models in the Free Our Flowers series.

    This conversation will use the lens of art to delve into the the pervasive idea that “therapy is only for crazy people” and address the barriers many men face in accessing mental health resources, including the mistrust bred by negative experiences with the healthcare system.

     

  • Calm Tides Affirmation Workshop

    Calm Tides Affirmation Workshop

    Join certified Meditation and Emotional Intelligence practitioner Indigo (Davis) Blue Mermaid to learn how to stay serene using breathing exercises and personalized affirmations.

     

    This beautiful wellness event is free, but registration is required. RSVP for Indigo Davis’s workshop HERE!

  • Divine Goddess Burlesque Variety Show and Benefit

    Divine Goddess Burlesque Variety Show and Benefit

    Entice your senses with a delicious three-course dinner, a drink, and a show by amazing local talent at the historic El Rey theater.

    This show is a benefit to bring awareness to mental health and suicide prevention. A portion of proceeds will go to partners NMDOH and 988 Crisis hotline. Performers may interact with audience members, so be respectful but don’t be shy. (And don’t forget to tip!)

    Various ticket packages are available starting at $100. Details and tickets available HERE. Doors at 5:30.

    Divine Goddess Burlesque Variety Show

  • Black Is Enough Symposium

    Black Is Enough Symposium

    Come for a day of healing and developing unity with other Black folks, Africans, people of African descent, and those with ancestry in the African diaspora. Register HERE

    Bring your full self to unlearning the negative and learning how to better support OUR Black communities and diversity for wellbeing, collaboration, and economic power. Wear comfortable clothes. Be ready to cry, to disagree, and to start working on individual and collective trauma. Food provided. Youth and child programming provided for ages 0-17. If you’re interested in volunteering, or for support with gas, or other questions or inquiries, please email admin@myjune19th.org.

    “Thank you for your understanding that this event is for Black folks, Africans, people of African descent, those of ancestry in the African diaspora only. If this not you, please email admin@myjune19th.org for more info for PART III  in May/June 2024 for non-black folks to come together for healing from the dehumanizing effects of racism on us all,  support in your role in building racial parity and unity, and training to build positive environments for Black children, youth, adults, families and communities.”

  • Melanated Yoga Mental Health Awareness Session

    Melanated Yoga Mental Health Awareness Session

    Welcome to a special Melanated Yoga experience – a virtual yoga session for Mental Health Awareness Month! Join BLK Directory Inc. and yoga teacher Jenna Walker on May 21st for this free online event to give Black people a space to release stress, tension, and anxiety. Grab your yoga mat and find a comfortable space in your home. The session will be beginner-friendly and all levels are welcome. 1pm Mountain Time.

    This class is a 45 min-1hr practice to help set the foundation for consistent yoga practice. First, we will practice breathing techniques to help ease the mind and calm the body. Our flow will focus on building strength, flexibility, and awareness with some foundation yoga poses.

    This event is free but please make a donation at checkout as your contribution will help us provide valuable resources and opportunities that enable our community to grow and thrive.

  • Raising Mental Health Awareness in the African American Community with C. Guy Robinson

    Raising Mental Health Awareness in the African American Community with C. Guy Robinson

    Help bring awareness to African American mental health during mental health month with Dr. Robinson, who  has conducted extensive research and workshops in mental health theology formation,
    biblical counseling, and paradigms for healthy partnerships between pastoral and mental health professionals.

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