Black History Month: Breaking Patterns, Building Legacy

Transforming Our Generational Story
In honour of Black History Month, Refreshing Waters Psychotherapy invites you to join us for a guided and interactive community conversation exploring family systems, generational patterns, and what it means to disrupt what no longer serves us while strengthening what does.

Together, we will take a closer look at the beauty, resilience, and complexity found within Black family systems — the strengths that have carried us, the patterns we are being called to unlearn, and the legacy we are shaping for future generations. This session is both reflective and practical, offering space to learn, share, and grow.

Throughout the afternoon, participants will engage in discussions and activities that highlight:

• How generational patterns are formed
• What we inherit emotionally, culturally, and relationally
• The strength and resilience within Black families and communities
• Patterns we can choose to disrupt or release
• Patterns and cultural practices that other communities can learn from the Black community
• How to intentionally build new generational patterns for the future

We are honoured to feature a panel of leaders from the Black community who are actively building change, shaping impact, and contributing to legacy in their respective fields.

Featuring:

• Claudine Pereira — Business Coach & Leadership Mentor
• Jay Hayles — Community Leader & Real Estate Professional
• Mike Lorray — Business Coach & Entrepreneur

📍 Location: The Work Hub, Ajax
🗓 Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
🎟 Admission: $30 — Includes Lunch

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Welcome & Icebreakers
A warm and engaging welcome to begin building community and shared purpose.

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Working Session: Family Systems & Generational Patterns
An interactive learning session exploring:

• What we learn within the Black family system
• What we can unlearn or release
• Strengths and cultural legacies within Black communities
• What other cultures and communities can learn from the Black family experience
• Practical steps to breaking generational patterns

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
A catered lunch with space for connection, dialogue, and community building.

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Leaders share their insights, lived experiences, and perspectives on building change, impact, and legacy.

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Open Discussion, Q&A, & Closing Reflections
An opportunity for shared dialogue, participant questions, and reflection.

This event is for anyone interested in:

• Personal or family healing
• Community building
• Intergenerational legacy
• Cultural learning and cross-cultural understanding
• Leadership development
• Mental health and wellness
• Breaking generational cycles
• Honouring cultural strengths

Family systems shape how we love, communicate, cope, and connect. By reflecting on the patterns we inherit, the patterns we disrupt, and the patterns we build — we contribute to the collective healing and future legacy of our communities.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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