On September 4th, a gathering of Healing agents tool place, as the event served as a healing space for many. Event creators have often said “our community needs to heal” but what does that mean? Trauma is all around us in our everyday lives, in fact that statement cannot have enough attention. “The Healing Gathering” was hosted by Marrika Rodgers, a Mental Health Clinician in Milwaukee who was joined by other professionals during the event.
The dialogue was facilitated by two other licensed professional counselors, Lakeisha Russell and Abby Matthews.
The event has special guests from the community also, such as Daniel Harris (Musician entrepreneur) who shared a powerful piece on his healing journey.
Attendees had an opportunity to share their lived experiences in an open forum as well, not a dry eyes in the room which as the teas flowed I could help but think of one thing, there is healing in the cry.
“This healing gathering around mental health was fire!
This conversation had so many golden nuggets, I’m telling you it’s worth a good listen.” A statement form one of the panelist of the event.
This event was FREE and open to the public and will happen monthly. Kiddies to all involved have a great Labor Day!