Resources for election stress

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Dear friends,

This year has been a time of ongoing uncertainty and, for many of us, challenges coming from multiple directions. The pandemic has threatened our sense of connectedness and our health. Racist violence continues to threaten the physical and emotional safety of the Black community. As Election Day approaches, questions about the future leave many people feeling additional stress and anxiety.

Even in these difficult circumstances, we believe that individuals and communities have the capacity for healing. Our goal is to ensure that opportunities to get support, connect with peers, and release stress are available to our whole community. Take a look at the free, virtual offerings available in the coming days, below.

Note: Our Call-in Clinic will be closed on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, to ensure our staff can cast their ballots.

Wednesday, November 4

Thursday, November 5

  • Navigating Motherhood in a Pandemic, 10-11:30am. To register: (434) 872-0047 or email info@thewomensinitiative.org.

  • Art for Relaxation, 2:15–3pm. Click here to register.

  • Bienestar Support Group, 5-6pm. (Conducted in Spanish). To register, contact Varinia Anderson at vanderson@thewomensinitiative.org or (434) 872-0047 ext. 123. Información en español.

  • Call-in Clinic (English), 5-7pm.

​Monday, November 9

  • Call-in Clinic (English), 10am-12pm.

  • Emotional Empowerment Workshop, 11am-12:45pm. The week's theme is "Post-Election Coping & Self-Care". Call (434) 872-0047 or email info@thewomensinitiative.org by Tuesday, November 3 to schedule a conversation with the facilitator to ensure these workshops are a fit for you.

Call-in Clinics and other healing programs are available every week at The Women's Initiative. Be sure to check our Groups Page for the latest offerings.

There are also steps we can each take in our day-to-day activities that support mental health. One of the most important for a week like this one is: Take breaks from the news. For more ideas, see our Resilience Reminders in English and Spanish, and Sister Circle's 10 Self-Care Tips for Black Women.

As we plan for the future, The Women's Initiative wants to hear from you. If you haven't already, please take five minutes to fill out our Community Survey about our services during the pandemic.

Much love,

Elizabeth Irvin, LCSW, Executive Director

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