THE SPACE FOR HER

A 12- week in-person healing journey for Black Mothers
About this Event

THE SPACE FOR HER

A free 12-week healing journey for Black mothers in Brent.

Have you spent years looking after everyone else that you've forgotten what it feels like to look after yourself? Pouring from an empty cup?

Perhaps you've experienced burnout, emotional overwhelm, difficult life experiences or the constant pressures of motherhood, leaving little time or space to simply be...

THE SPACE FOR HER has been created to offer Black Mothers a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space to pause, reflect, heal and reconnect with themselves.

Delivered by KQ THERAPIES C.I.C and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, this 12-week in-person programme combines creative therapeutic activities with healing circles, guided reflection and shared experiences to support women on a journey of personal healing and growth.

Over the 12 weeks, we'll gently explore five stages of personal growth:

• Awareness
• Recognising unhelpful patterns
• Emotional reset
• Rebuilding confidence
• Creating positive change

Programme Structure

Week A (Creative Therapeutic Sessions)

Venue: Roundwood Community Centre, 49 Longstone Avenue, NW10 3UN

These sessions are designed to help you connect with yourself and with other mothers through creative therapeutic activities, meaningful conversations and engaging experiences. Together we'll explore weekly themes that encourage self-awareness, curiosity and personal growth in a warm, supportive environment.

Week B (Healing Cricles)

Venue: Church Road Unity Centre, 103 Church Road, NW10 9EG

Our healing circles offer a slower, more reflective space to pause and process the previous week's theme. Each session provides dedicated time for personal reflection, guided journaling and gentle self-exploration using thoughtfully designed prompts. While there is always an opportunity to share if you choose, there is never any pressure. These sessions are about creating space to listen to yourself, deepen your understanding and continue your healing journey at your own pace.

Each pair of sessions work together. Week A introduces and creatively explores a theme, while week B gives you the space to slow down, reflect on what came up for you before moving on to the next stage of the journey.

Throughout the programme you will experience:

• Creative therapeutic activities
• Healing circles
• Guided self-reflection and exploration
• Supportive group discussions
• Practical tools and healthier coping strategies
• Opportunities to reconnect with your identity beyond motherhood
• A welcoming community of women walking a similar journey

By the end of the programme, we hope you'll leave feeling more connected to yourself, more confident in who you are and better equipped with tools to support your emotional wellbeing long after the programme has finished.

Celebration Event

We'll celebrate the completion of the programme together on Friday 27th November, where participants are invited to bring family and friends to recognise and celebrate their journey.

Commitment to the programme

The Space For Her is designed as a complete 12 week journey, with each session building on from the last. To receive the greatest benefit, participants are encouraged to attend all sessions wherever possible.

Cost

Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, this programme is free to attend.

To confirm your place, we ask participants to pay a £1 refundable commitment fee per session (£12 in total) before the programme begins.

At the end of the programme, you can choose to:

• Receive your £12 back in full or
• Donate it to KQ THERAPIES C.I.C to help support future community programmes.

We believe everyone should have access to healing and support, and this small commitment helps encourage attendance while keeping the programme accessible to those who need it most.

The programme is facilitated by a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals, combining therapeutic coaching and personal development approaches to support your wellbeing.

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
10/09/26 Week 1 (A) Welcome: A Space to Discover...... Who I Am

Info: Our first session is an opportunity to settle into the group, meet one another and begin creating a safe and supportive community together. Through creative therapeutic activities, conversation and gentle reflection, we'll begin exploring who we are beyond roles we carry and connect with ourselves as individuals.

🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
17/09/26 Week 2 (B) The Circle of Self-Acceptance

Info: Our first healing circle offers time to pause and reflect on the discoveries from week 1. Through guided journaling, reflective prompts and quiet self-exploration, we'll begin practising self-acceptance and creating space for every part of ourselves.

🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
24/09/26 Week 3 (A) A Space to Nurture.... The Mother in Me

Info: Motherhood can be both beautiful and demanding. This session invites you to explore your experience of being a mother, reconnect with your own needs and recognise the importance of nurturing yourself as well as those around you.

🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
01/10/26 Week 4 (B) The Circle to Exhale

Info: This circle creates space to gently explore emotional, mental and physical burdens through reflection, journaling and guided prompts, allowing yourself permission to exhale. What have you been carrying that no longer belongs to you?

🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
08/10/26 Week 5 (A) A Space to .... See Myself Clearly

Info: Together we'll explore the beliefs, stories and experiences that have shaped how we see ourselves. Through creative exploration and discussion, you'll begin recognising your strengths while gently challenging the narratives that no longer serve you.

🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
15/10/26 Week 6 (B) The Circle to Feel

Info: This reflective session encourages you to slow down, acknowledge your emotions without judgement and make space for honest self-reflection through guided journaling and quiet contemplation.

🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
22/10/26 Week 7 (A) A Space to Release.... And Break the Patterns

Info: This session focuses on recognising unhelpful patterns that may be keeping you stuck and exploring new ways of responding. Together we'll begin releasing what no longer serves us and making room for healthier choices.

🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
29/10/26 Week 8 (B) The Circle to Rest

Info: This healing circle offers permission to slow down, breathe and restore. Through reflection and gentle practices, you'll explore what rest means for you and how to create more spaces for it in your life.

🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
05/11/26 Week 9 (A) A Space to Shine.... Stepping into My Colour of Confidence

Info: Confidence isn't about becoming someone else, it's about embracing who you already are. This creative session explores confidence, authenticity and celebrating the unique qualities that make you, you.

🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
12/11/26 Week 10 (B) The Circle to Belong

Info: Belonging starts from within. This healing circle invites you to reflect on connection, community and what it means to truly feel accepted, supported and enough just as you are.

🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
19/11/26 Week (A) A Space to Let Go.... Releasing Limiting Beliefs

Info: As we near the end of our journey together, we'll explore the beliefs that may have held us back and begin stepping into new possibilities with greater confidence, hope and self-belief.

🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
27/11/26 Week (B) The Healing Circle Of Celebration

Info: Our final healing circle is an opportunity to reflect on your journey, celebrate your growth and acknowledge how far you've come over the past 12 weeks. Together we'll close this chapter with gratitude, connection and hope for what comes next.