December 2020

MEETING DATE(S): 

Thursday, December 10, 2020 5:30pm

Saturday,  December 19, 2020 10:00am- YEAR END PARTY!

 TOPIC:  "A Safe Space to Breath" When Parenting

KWANZAA PRINCIPLE OF THE  MONTH

KUUMBA (creativity)

"To always do as much as we can, in the way we can,

in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it."

GUEST SPEAKER:

Regina Queen, Stress Management Wellness Consultant

Regina Queen is a Certified Relaxation Therapist and Health & Wellness Coach. Currently, she works with physicians in Los Angeles providing Stress Reduction Therapy and Wellness Coaching for patients with diabetes. Regina conducts Individual Coaching Sessions incorporating Guided Meditation and Relaxation Therapy for women in crisis. She also volunteers with the National Alliance for Mental Illness as a liaison for healthcare providers and law enforcement

.www.asafeplacetobreathe.com/regina-queen

MEETING DATE(S): 

Thursday, November 12th  5:30pm

 TOPIC: Determined to Parent 

Conversation with parents and caregivers on surviving and thriving in a world that has been at times oppressive and depressive.

KWANZAA PRINCIPLE OF THE  MONTH

KUJICHAGULIA (self-determine)

"To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves." 

A statement about our conception of self and our commitment to self-determination.

GUEST SPEAKER:  

Ardena Bartlett, Founder/Director of Access Nonprofit  Center

MEETING DATE(S): 

Thursday, October 8th 5:30pm 

  Saturday, October 24th 10:00am

TOPIC: IEP Strategies

IEP strategies for African American Families including elements regarding parents being discriminated against in the IEP meetings and the strategies needed to advocate. 

&

Microaggressions and Language to Lead

KWANZAA PRINCIPLE OF THE  MONTH

Umoja (Unity)

"To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race."

GUEST SPEAKER:  

 Maisha  Azadi Sebastiany, CEO Mas Diversity Consultancy

MEETING DATE(S): 

Thursday, August 13th 5:30pm 

 Saturday, August 29th 10:00am

TOPIC: Navigating the Regional Center

KWANZAA PRINCIPLE OF THE  MONTH

Ujima (Collective work & Responsibility)

GUEST SPEAKER:  

Nora Perez-Givens, Educational Specialist SGPRC

MEETING DATE(S): 

Thursday, July 9th 5:30pm 

Saturday, July 25th 10:00am

TOPIC: Building & Developing Our Community

KWANZAA PRINCIPLE OF THE  MONTH

NIA (Purpose)

GUEST SPEAKER:  

Ardena Bartlett, Founder/Director of Access Nonprofit  Center

MEETING DATE(S): 

Thursday, June 11th 5:30pm

 Saturday, June 27th 10:00am

TOPIC: Navigating The Regional Center

GUEST SPEAKER:  

Xochitl Gonzalez, SGPRC