Sistxrs in Solidarity Summit (SISS)

3301 S Hoover St,Los Angeles CA 90089

30 September, 2022

Description

The Sistxrs in Solidarity Summit (SISS) is centered on supporting and celebrating the mental wellbeing of students who identify as Black women or nonbinary people. Join us as we explore how to strengthen the wide range of relationships we have in our lives— relationships with ourselves, peers, and professional communities. Come meet fellow students, faculty, wellness professionals, and alumni. Lunch, snacks, and swag bags will be provided! 10-10:15AM -- Welcome 10:15-11:00AM -- Opening Keynote by Dr. Brinell Anderson 11:10-12:00PM -- Session 1: “You won't break my soul”: self-care through a soundbath with Bloom Holistic Healing 12:00-12:45PM -- Lunch by My 2 Cents 1:00-2:00PM -- Session 2: “Pick up your feelings”: small group discussion on perceptions of Black womxnhood facilitated by CMH providers. Facilitators are mental health professionals and clinical faculty of the Dept. of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences, Keck School of Medicine of USC. 2:15-3:50PM --Session 3: “Who runs the world?” Creating your sister circle: interactive panel and Q&A with Councilwoman Yasmine McCorrin, Dr. Sharoni Little, and Dr. Shalonda K. Crawford on their mental wellness journey 3:50-4:30PM Closing Remarks—recapping day and sharing resources This event is open to all students of USC.