Storytelling and Stewardship: Mothering at the Intersections of Mental Health and School Policy

by Dionne Bensonsmith

“Power Forward”: The 2018 Black Women for Wellness Annual Reproductive Justice Conference, Los Angeles, California. August, 20, 2018.

Session Description:

The session will concentrate on the power of storywork for healing and advocating on behalf of our children. Focusing on the mental health of children and mothers, we will examine the intersections between social and emotional health/learning, and school/medical policies. We will discuss strategies for deciding what to share with whom, and how to tell your story in a way that leaves you and your family feeling whole and respected, while at the same time effectively advocating for your child’s medical and educational needs. This workshop is a session at the 2018 Black Women for Wellness Annual Reproductive Justice Conference: “Power Forward”, Los Angeles, CA.