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The New York State Office of Mental Health is looking for New York State residents interested in becoming trained Sawubona Healing Circle facilitators. Free training is available for individuals who identify with lived Black experiences.

Sawubona Healing Circles is a national program of the Association of Black Psychologists. Sawubona is a Zulu word that means “I see you.” Sawubona Healing Circles are a culturally grounded rapid response intervention model designed to provide coping and wellness strategies in an affirming space for Black people experiencing race-related stress and trauma.

The Black-led healing circles, which are non-clinical, provide culturally relevant ways for people to express thoughts, feelings, and stories in a healing way. Culturally grounded in African-centered practices, the model helps address racial and other forms of trauma in communities of color. Circles are held weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and every fourth Sunday of the month.

This is a perfect opportunity for volunteers, retirees, students, advocates, and mental health service providers interested in supporting resilience in the Black community. If you are interested in this free training opportunity, please visit the Association of Black Psychologists website to answer a few brief questions and to learn more and apply.

If you have any difficulties with your registration, please email virtualhealingcircles@gmail.com.