
Image Description:
Slide 1:
A white background at the top with the words “Black Masculinity (re)imagined” in blue and yellow text.
Underneath is blue text with the words, “Self Care GROUNDing Practice Tips.” Six rows of black text underneath with alternating blue and yellow backgrounds (starting with blue).
Row 1: “G - 1. Use the feelings wheel to practice naming your feelings and where in the body you feel them. 2. Practice naming feelings with your loved ones.” A graphic on the right hand side of the text of a brown heart surrounded by a rainbow circle.
Row 2: “R - 1. Celebrate the ways you show up already! 2. Know the expectations of yourself vs. what society thinks you should be.” A graphic on the right hand side of the text of an outline of two brown hands held up next to each other with three blue lines at the top.
Row 3: “O - 1. Challenge yourself to not assume and instead ask loved ones what they need. 2. Focus on the now, and how to show up in the moment.” A graphic on the right hand side of the text of a Black masculine presenting adult holding the arm of a Black femme presenting child dressed as a ballerina.
Row 4: “U - 1. Be realistic and honest with yourself about how others can support you. 2. Partner and make plans with folks to get the support you need.” A graphic on the right hand side of the text of two hands holding each other.
Row 5: “N - 1. Identify the what, where and when your body, mind, spirit needs rest. 2. Ask for help with other responsibilities to practice self care.” A graphic on the right hand side of the text of a Black person smiling while sitting in a chair.
Row 6: “D - 1. Challenge yourself to be present with others in joy and fun. 2. Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone.” A graphic on the right hand side of the text of a Black family sitting on a blue couch together.
Slide 2:
A white background at the top with the words “Black Masculinity (re)imagined” in blue and yellow text. Underneath is blue text with the words, “Self Care GROUNDing Practice Tips.” Six rows of black text underneath with alternating blue and yellow backgrounds (starting with blue).
Row 1: “G - 1. Use the feelings wheel to practice naming your feelings and where in the body you feel them. 2. Practice naming feelings with your loved ones.” A graphic on the right hand side of the text of a brown heart surrounded by a rainbow circle.
Row 2: “R - 1. Celebrate the ways you show up already! 2. Know the expectations of yourself vs. what society thinks you should be.” A graphic on the right hand side of the text of an outline of two brown hands held up next to each other with three blue lines at the top.
Row 3: “O - 1. Challenge yourself to not assume and instead ask loved ones what they need. 2. Focus on the now, and how to show up in the moment.” A graphic on the right hand side of the text of a Black masculine presenting adult holding the arm of a Black femme presenting child dressed as a ballerina.
Row 4: “U - 1. Be realistic and honest with yourself about how others can support you. 2. Partner and make plans with folks to get the support you need.” A graphic on the right hand side of the text of two hands holding each other.
Row 5: “N - 1. Identify the what, where and when your body, mind, spirit needs rest. 2. Ask for help with other responsibilities to practice self care.” A graphic on the right hand side of the text of a Black person smiling while sitting in a chair.
Row 6: “D - 1. Challenge yourself to be present with others in joy and fun. 2. Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone.” A graphic on the right hand side of the text of a Black family sitting on a blue couch together.
Slide 3:
A white background at the top with the words “Black Masculinity (re)imagined” in blue and yellow text. Underneath is blue text with the words, “Self Care GROUNDing Practice Tips.” Six rows of black text underneath with alternating blue and yellow backgrounds (starting with blue).
Row 1: “G - I feel grounded and connected to my body when ______.” A graphic on the right hand side of the text of a brown heart.
Row 2: “R - I give myself permission to release ______.” A graphic on the right hand side of the text of a brown crown.
Row 3: “O - Operating in the now for me looks like ______.” A graphic on the right hand side of the text of a Black masculine presenting adult with an outline of a clock to their left.
Row 4: “U - Understanding what I need support with will allow me to ______.” A graphic on the right hand side of the text of two brown hands holding each other.
Row 5: “N - Nurturing and restoration for me looks like ______.” A graphic on the right hand side of the text of a brown person reading a book on a yellow couch with a white plant to their right.
Row 6: “D - I find joy in doing ______.” A graphic on the right hand side of the text of a brown hand in the shape of a peace sign.