Virtual Training: Self-Care in Marginalized Communities

Learning Objectives:
– The history of self-care in American Society
– Self-care and communities of color
– Practicing radical self-care for health and well-being

Summary:
The SFC Center’s Self-Care in Marginalized Communities training discusses the political history and theory of self-care in US society. In addition, the training examines methods of self-care and their various benefits. Through a combination of digestible lectures and targeted activities, participants will investigate their own relationship with self-care and how that relationship is shaped by our shared political history. The training is guided by the works of Audre Lorde, bell hooks, Alicia Garza, and Angela Davis, women who were forebearers of the self-care movement for marginalized communities. Participants will leave with an in depth understanding of self-care and a plan to integrate self-care practices into their own lives and communities.

About the trainers:

Stacey Singh – As a Family Peer Advisor, Stacey researches and develops trainings to expand the knowledge of family and youth-serving workforce. She joined the Advisory team because she loves working and connecting with people. Stacey believes that it is a privilege when people open up to you, and she doesn’t take it for granted. Stacey, who is originally from the beautiful island of Trinidad and Tobago, now lives in Brooklyn. To de-stress from work, she tries to focus on other parts of her life to feel balanced.

Lily Talmont – Is a Youth Peer Advisor at the SFC Center and a former elementary school teacher.  Lily is very involved in her local community in New Jersey, volunteering on the weekends, learning how to answer National Suicide Hotline calls, and hosting karaoke parties in her backyard.