InHerPeace™ Healing Day Retreat: Centering Black Maternal Mental Wellbeing

The InHerPeace™ Healing Day Retreat is a community-centered healing experience created to support maternal mental wellbeing during pregnancy and postpartum.

At The Transformational Healing Place, we believe maternal wellbeing is not something a mother should have to carry alone. Mothers thrive when they are surrounded by care, understanding, and a strong village.

Held during Black Maternal Health Week, this retreat invites pregnant individuals, postpartum mothers (up to 18 months), and their support people to step into a restorative space centered on healing, reflection, and connection.

Throughout the day, participants will engage in conversations about maternal wellbeing, experience healing-centered practices, and explore how communities can strengthen support for mothers and families.

Support people are strongly encouraged to attend. When families understand how to support mothers emotionally and practically, maternal wellbeing improves for everyone.

For participants who attend without a support person, trained Village Keepers will be present throughout the day to provide care, encouragement, and connection.

Info: Participants arrive, enjoy a light breakfast, and connect with fellow attendees and community resource partners. This time allows participants to settle into the space and begin building community.

Info: We begin the day by setting intention for our time together. THP Founder, Kamilah Bryant will offer a brief welcome and share the vision behind the InHerPeace™ Healing Day Retreat and its focus on maternal mental wellbeing and village-centered care.
Poet Jori An Cotton will open the space with a powerful spoken word performance honoring mothers and the maternal journey, followed by a guided grounding practice to center participants and prepare us for the day ahead.

Info: Participants will engage in a brief guided grounding practice designed to calm the nervous system and invite presence, reflection, and openness for the day ahead.

Info: During this portion of the retreat, participants will separate into two spaces so that each group can speak openly about their experiences and needs.
Pregnant and postpartum participants will attend Session A, while partners and support people will attend Session B.
We recognize that both mothers and their support systems benefit from having space to reflect, process, and learn within their respective roles.
Participants will come back together later in the program for the Maternal Peace Commitment Ceremony, where the collective village comes back into shared space.

Info: This gentle yoga session is designed to support pregnant and postpartum bodies while creating space for breath, relaxation, and mindful movement. Participants will be guided through accessible stretches and grounding techniques that promote physical comfort and emotional balance. All experience levels are welcome.

Info: Participants will have a short break to rest, hydrate, and prepare for lunch.

Info: Participants will gather for a nourishing lunch and an opportunity to connect with one another in community. This time encourages conversation, relationship building, and informal sharing among mothers, families, and community members who are committed to supporting maternal wellbeing.

Info: The Baobab Awards recognize individuals and organizations who have demonstrated a deep commitment to supporting mothers and strengthening maternal care in our community. Inspired by the Baobab tree—often called the “tree of life”—these awards honor those whose work helps sustain and uplift families.

Info: This conversation invites participants into a thoughtful dialogue about maternal wellbeing, community responsibility, and the importance of culturally rooted support systems for mothers and families. Through reflection and shared insight, this session will explore how communities can play a meaningful role in protecting and nurturing maternal mental health.

Info: Participants will have time to move around, stretch, and refresh.
During this time, participants are invited to:
• Visit the Listening Space
• Connect in the lounge area
• Explore community resource tables
• Take a bathroom or hydration break
This informal pause allows everyone to reset and recharge before the afternoon healing experiences.

Info: Participants will explore healing and self-expression through guided creative art. This session provides a reflective space for participants to express emotions, tell their stories, and engage in the healing power of creativity. No artistic experience is necessary—this experience is about expression, not perfection.

Info: Participants will be invited into a deeply restorative sound healing experience using vibrational instruments and sound bowls. These tones help calm the nervous system and create space for relaxation, reflection, and restoration.

Info: Participants will return to the space together for a collective commitment to protecting maternal wellbeing. Through the Maternal Peace Commitment, we affirm the importance of caring for mothers and strengthening the village that surrounds them.

Info:
3:30–4:00 PM
We close the day in reflection and gratitude. Participants will have an opportunity to share final thoughts, connect with one another, and continue building relationships that extend beyond the retreat. The closing circle honors the collective experience of the day and the shared commitment to supporting mothers and families in our community.

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