Tending to Self in Uncertain Times
A three-part workshop series on care, clarity, and collective support.
In moments when the world feels unstable, our wellness practices often become the first things to slip away. Tending to Self in Uncertain Times is a three-part series designed to help you reconnect with your needs, strengthen your support systems, and build tools that make care more accessible—personally and collectively. Each session centers grounding, reflection, and community practice.
Dec 11, 6:30- 9:00pm EST
Dec 18, 6:30- 8:30pm EST
Dec 19 6:30- 8:30pm EST
Workshop 1: Emotional Safety Zines
DECEMBER 11
6:30pm - 9:00pm EST
Virtual
Facilitated by Omolara Williams McCallister
Emotional safety zines are a pocket sized, hand drawn guide that provides prompts for you to create an emotional safety plan. An emotional safety plan is an outline of the things that you and others can do to support yourself when you are in distress. An emotional safety plan also includes a personalized guide of how to diagnose if you are in distress. I included this part because I lived in such a constant state of distress that it became normalized and I became disconnected from my physical and emotional needs. My body had to shut down for me to understand that I needed care and support. Being able to identify early signs of distress has helps me to take better care of myself.
To that end the zine is intended to help to facilitate communication with yourself and with folks who care for you when you are out of equilibrium. Each zine provides space for you to list out: the things that trigger you; the things that further irritate you when you are out of equilibrium; the thought and behavior patterns that you engage in when you are out of equilibrium; restorative practices that can help bring you back to equilibrium; spaces that help you to feel safe and supported; and the contact information for people that you can call for various kinds of support.
Workshop 2: Mapping Your Healthcare Needs
DECEMBER 18 6:30pm- 8:30pm EST
Virtual
Facilitated by Aisha Nailah White
Navigating the Healthcare System is more then choosing a health insurance plan. It starts with understanding YOUR needs, your budget, and creating a plan for your own health. In a time were prices continue to rise, join us for a workshop on mapping your needs for your health and wellbeing. come learn the basics of health insurance and identify gaps in care.
I built these worksheets for myself navigating leaving fulltime employment to become a fulltime creative and freelancer. This process helps me plan ahead and prioritize my health.
Workshop 3: Peer Support Session & Coworking
December 19 6:30pm - 8:30pm EST
Virtual
In our closing gathering, we’ll create a supportive space to process what we’ve learned, answer questions and workshop community solutions. This session combines peer support, gentle accountability, and coworking time—so participants can finish their care plans and maps, sign up for health insurance, and find community.