“It is not enough to be an activist, mother, father, or leader who takes care of others. You must be a self-care revolutionary and fight to take care of yourself as well”.
Anana Harris Parris, Self-Care Matters: A Revolutionary’s Approach
If you came to this page seeking resources at a time when you are anxious, stressed out, or it feels like you are a critical time in your life, in your day, in your week, you came to the right place. Please watch the video below as Anana teaches you a self-care practice.
Anana Harris Parris
WoC Thought Leader Founder, SisterCARE Alliance
The Women of Color Initiative (WoCI) is honored to partner with Anana Harris Parris as part of its Conversations and Connections Among Women of Color: Safety. Healing. Renewal., to deliver the Summer of Self-Care. Below are the key dates.
Virtual Self-Care Summer Launch - Saturday, June 13th, 3 pm – 4 pm
Anana and media WoC personalities in Atlanta, Savannah, Albany, and Augusta talk about the importance of Self-care, what they are doing to take care of themselves in light of the pandemic and ways to encourage other WoC to practice self-care techniques during this summer and beyond.
Self-Care Ambassador Training - Saturday, June 27th & Sunday, June 28th, 10 am – 12:30 pm both days
Each day consists of a 2.5 hr session where Anana teaches the basics of self-care. The teaching will lead to becoming Self-Care Ambassadors. They can share their knowledge with other WoC so that they can take care of themselves by figuring out what they critically need.
Below are the dates and times for the training classes.
One registration enrolls you in both classes. You will receive one confirmation with the same code for both dates.
Part A – Saturday, June 27th from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Part B – Sunday, June 28th from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Weekly Community Education Sessions on Self-Care- Tuesdays in July, 7 pm – 8 pm
Enroll in the free weekly Self-Care training classes held each Tuesday in July from 7 pm to 8 pm. Learn the 7 keys of self-care for WoC, discover techniques to take care of yourself and others. All registrants will receive an eJournal and Playbook. These sessions will include music and special guests.
Below are the dates and times for the training classes.
One registration enrolls you in all 4 classes. You will receive one confirmation with the same code for all dates.
Week 1 – July 7th from 7p-8p
Week 2 – July 14th from 7p-8p
Week 3 – July 21st from 7p-8p
Week 4 – July 28th from 7p-8p