If the hero’s journey is about the transformation of the self, the heroine’s journey is about the reclamation of the self; becoming self-possessed. For black women, the journey can be particularly perilous, as they navigate through the forces of both racism and sexism. In response, many black women have developed what’s called The Superwoman Schema (aka The Strong Black Woman). Sadly, the cost of this strategy can be exceedingly high in terms of physical health, emotional well-being and overall quality of life.
The purpose of this seminar will be to explore how these prescribed roles and inherited narratives can be questioned, modified or replaced. It will also seek to identify and implement more adaptive and sustainable sources of strength, support, wisdom and purpose.
If you want to sign up for this course and missed the registration deadline, please don’t worry. You can still contact Gerri Baum at gerrib@theferentzinstitute.com or call 410-409-7061 to inquire about joining the class. We will do our best to accommodate you. We appreciate your interest in our workshops and look forward to seeing you soon!
8:45 – 10:20 am
10:20 – 10:30 am BREAK
10:25 – 12:00 pm
12:00 – 1:00 pm LUNCH
1:00 – 2:30 pm
2:30 – 2:40 pm BREAK
2:40 – 4:15 pm