9:00 am- 10:00 am: Connecting with Your Inner Self: Mindfulness Techniques for the Mind, Body, and Soul Part 2
Presenter: Minds Inc.
Description: Join us for an interactive session on mindfulness highlighting active practices that are particularly helpful during challenging times, for example; breathing exercises, mindful movement, emotional awareness, and compassion for self and others.
10:15 am - 11:00 am: Help! I No Longer Have Time for Myself.
A panel of caregivers and clinicians; Moderated by Angelica Clark-Brown
Description: Join this interactive workshop to hear from parents and professionals on how to find time to engage in self-care after becoming a parent. Discuss barriers that may lead to self-neglect and find ways to overcome those self-care barriers.
11:15 am - 12:15 pm: What’s in Your Cabinet: Healthy Comfort Foods
Presenter: Capital Area Food Bank
Description: It’s ok to eat comfort foods while engaging in self-care. Learn how to take the guilt out of comfort foods and embark on a journey to create a self-care comfort snack with an amazing nutritionist Note: optional items to bring to this workshop if you plan to engage in meal prep activities
- 4 medium apples
- ½ cup raisins
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Headwraps, Lip-gloss, and Self-confidence: Helpful Self-Care Tips for Busy Caregivers
A Panel Moderated by Nancy Paris
Guest Presenter: Kimberly O’Neal McKinley
Description: Unwind after a long week with this relaxing hands-on self-indulgence session. We promise that you will leave relaxed and feeling amazing inside and out. You will learn strategies to kick back and relax. You will also engage in a hands-on makeover session by a cosmetic expert.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: We Are All in This Together: Creating Healthy Networks and Support
Moderated by: Shermain, Bowden
Description: Bring Your Tea or Green Smoothie as we discuss ways to support each other. Learn about various resources in the District of Columbia metro area to care for yourself and your children