Dismantling Menstrual Stigma: A Dinner & Community Discussion

This engaging and inclusive workshop explores the often-unspoken realities of menstruation and the socially constructed stigma surrounding it. Through open dialogue, participants examine how silence, trivialization, oppressive language, and bias contribute to:

🟢 Shame and misunderstanding
🟢 Bullying and school absenteeism
🟢 Anxiety and mental health challenges

By exploring the impact of menstrual stigma on both menstruating and non-menstruating individuals, this discussion highlights the urgent need for:

🟢 Community engagement
🟢 Inclusive environments
🟢 Reframing the discourse to promote body dignity, mental health, and collective well-being

🟢 A guided, inclusive conversation facilitated by Dr. Carmen McNeil
🟢 Exploration of how silence, trivialization, oppressive language, and bias shape experiences around menstruation
🟢 Discussion of impacts on both menstruating and non-menstruating individuals
🟢 Community-centered reflection on promoting body dignity, mental health, and inclusion
🟢 Dinner provided

🟢 Contributes to shame, misunderstanding, and anxiety
🟢 Impacts school attendance and participation
🟢 Reinforces harmful narratives about bodies and gender
🟢 Affects community health, dignity, and belonging

This conversation invites reflection not just on individual experience, but on shared responsibility and community care.

🟢 Teens, Parents, Grandparents

🟢 Community leaders and advocates

🟢 Educators and youth-serving professionals

🟢 Health, wellness, and social service providers

🟢 Nonprofit and civic organization leaders

🟢 Anyone interested in fostering inclusive, stigma-free environments

All genders and backgrounds are welcome.

Dr. Carmen McNeil is an educator and facilitator whose work centers dignity, social context, and community-based healing. Through engaging, inclusive workshops, she helps organizations and communities examine how unspoken norms and stigma shape lived experience—and how intentional dialogue can foster understanding, well-being, and meaningful change. Learn more about Dr. Carmen’s work at www.drcarmenempowers.com/

DNNC Steps to Success is a San Leandro-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering low-income single mothers through vocational training and pathways to self-sufficiency. Learn more about DNNC Steps to Success at www.dnncstepstosuccess.com

Join us for an evening of thoughtful conversation, shared learning, and community connection.
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