Trauma Healing Body Wisdom

08/30/2026

A yoga session for Black dads takes place on Saturdays at the Barack Obama Presidential Center.

08/13/2026

Attend the first of a quarterly gathering for therapists, practitioners, healers, and helping professionals committed to building more connected communities of care.

Rooted Together invites us beyond professional silos, hierarchy, and competition—and toward relationship, reciprocity, collaboration, and collective care.

Come connect across disciplines, share resources, strengthen referral relationships, and imagine ways of practicing that are more relational and rooted in community.

Connection ~ Curiosity ~ Community

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08/05/2026

07/29/2026

An NASW-IL Northeastern District Event on Culturally Responsive Perinatal Care: Listening, Learning, and Supporting Families

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm CT

Venue: Ascension Community Resource Center (1515 East Lake Street, Hanover Park, IL 60133)

Moderator: Northeastern District Chair Lita Simanis (she/her) MSW, LCSW, PMH-C

Presenters: Lita Simanis, Becky Carter, Liza Gutierrez

Available CEUs: 2.0 Cultural Competency CEUs

Description: Join the NASW-IL Northeastern District to learn about the tools to help create safe spaces for perinatal families. The perinatal period is a uniquely vulnerable time for all families. Providers can improve outcomes and the experience for their patients by understanding cultural impacts and immigration experiences that may contribute stress to the experience. Complimentary refreshments and snacks will be provided. This event is co-hosted with Hopeful Beginnings.

Registration Link:

07/29/2026

I'm honored to be presenting at the Community Care In Action Symposium: Cultivating Rightful Presence, presented by Graceful Therapy LLC, this November!
This symposium is designed for professionals who want to strengthen collaboration across healthcare, education, nonprofits, and community organizations to better support those we serve.
I'll be sharing:
Closing Reflective Workshop:
The Embodiment of Oppression and Decolonizing Therapy Practices (Speaker: Becky Carter)
I hope you'll join us for a day of learning, networking, and practical ideas you can take back to your work.
Learn more and register: https://go.gracefultherapy.com/community-care-in-action-2026

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Excited to be speaking at the Community Care In Action Symposium: Cultivating Rightful Presence, presented by Graceful Therapy LLC on November 13!
Looking forward to connecting with professionals who believe collaboration is one of the most powerful tools for improving mental health and community wellbeing.
Hope to see you there!
Register through the link: https://go.gracefultherapy.com/community-care-in-action-2026

Join us for the second annual Community Care in Action Symposium, a one-day immersive conference bringing together mental health providers, educators, medical professionals, community advocates, and policymakers to explore what it truly means to cultivate rightful presence—where every person’s d...

07/26/2026

❤️ it's ok to be unsure of your sexuality ❤️

Digital illustration of a woman in a jumpsuit with text, "it is OK to be unsure of your sexuality.'

07/26/2026

Maternal mental health conditions like postpartum depression and anxiety are real medical issues—not just "tired mom" phases. Black mothers are disproportionately affected and less likely to receive timely support.

💡 Need support or local resources? Connect with our partners at to find trusted care.

07/26/2026

In Secret Shame, Dr. Douglas W. Carpenter explains that early childhood sexual abuse disrupts a boy's developing sexuality, leading to deep, lasting confusion regarding identity, orientation, and self-worth. The trauma forces the brain to internalize the abuse, creating a distorted sexual template that leaves survivors struggling with their sense of masculinity, often accompanied by intense self-hatred.

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07/18/2026

the fate of our planet is at risk
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Digital illustration of a Black woman looking up. She's wearing a red dress and text reads, 'I won't stay silent so you can stay comfortable.'