Programs

PROJECT BRAVESPACE

Project Bravespace is an initiative that gathers men of color from various experiences and backgrounds together for an honest conversation centered around mental health.


A Safe Space is a gathering of people who agree to share in an environment free of bias, conflict and criticism. Everyone should feel confident that they will not be exposed to discrimination, harassment or harm. Project Bravespace expands on that concept, encouraging vulnerability and open dialogue about challenging topics, without fear of exclusion or being ill-judged.

We invite people to gather for candid conversations about mental health. Through conversations and panels we explore Black male mental health in a non-clinical setting, encouraging brave interactions and exploring emotionality.

Topics vary but typically are centered around participant’s lived experiences, addressing the disparities in mental health, breaking mental health stigmas, emotions, reimagining ideas of masculinity, benefits of therapy and learning healthy coping practices.

This project is rooted in the belief that cultural competency and shared experiences are the foundation for Black healing. By curating spaces where cultural competency takes precedent, we decrease the potential for bias and center wellness around shared worldviews.

In a very cool way, explore Black male emotionality, pushing limits and encouraging transparency by placing value on one’s willingness to embrace their own vulnerability.

WORKSHOPS

BMMH workshops are offered In person or virtually and teach valuable lessons in navigating the social and emotional complexities of life. Workshops increase knowledge, skills, insight and confidence in identifying and navigating when you or someone else is experiencing a mental health challenge. Designed to target three core focus areas:

  1. Balancing professionalism and wellness.
  2. Supporting youth and adolescents with understanding, identifying and managing their mental health
  3. Building mental fortitude. 

SUPPORTING MEN OF COLOR WITH THEIR MENTAL HEALTH

Support looks different for everyone. This workshop explores best practices in getting men to share how
they would best like to be supported and suggests practical strategies to encourage healthy dialogue.

MINDFULNESS & METACOGNITION

This workshop explores two grounding concepts: awareness and acceptance. Awareness, as the knowledge and ability to focus attention on the inner processes and more aptly the present moment and acceptance as the ability to observe and accept, rather than be judgmental.

“I’M GOOD” , IS NOT WHAT THE DATA SAYS

Black men will “I’m Good” their way into a state of deep depression. Deconstructing the ideas around
emotionality, examining the denials of help and accessing the freedom in vulnerability.

EQ > IQ: EVOLVING EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP

This workshop explores the notion of leadership transforming from a supervisor/subordinate framework to flatter, cross-functional structures that require more agile, empathetic and inspirational leaders and how to grow your EQ.

FROM SAFE TO BRAVE SPACES: THE EVOLUTION OF HEALING CIRCLES AND COLLECTIVE RECOVERY

The term Safe Space refers to a space free of bias, conflict and criticism, where everyone can feel confident that they will not be exposed to discrimination. The Brave Space concept builds on that, encouraging vulnerability and open dialogue about hard topics in a civil manner, without fear of exclusion or judgment.

PEER SUPPORT GROUPS

At the core of our work we are building community. Peer Support Groups, (PSG’s) hosts interactive activities like meditation, yoga, book clubs and outdoor meetups like hiking, and workouts for more interest driven groupings. Black men love to link up. Led by experts and licensed professionals, our PSG’s offer opportunities for brand partnerships and narrow in on particular interest for brother looking for more specific connections within our community.

Yoga

Meditation

Book Club

Journaling

Hiking

Poetry

Music