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“By addressing some of the issues that begin within the home, mothers will know how to foster deeper and more genuine conversations with their daughters.” no woman feels like she has to turn to harmful substances or anything that can plague her health. We want to help them heal and access the resources they need to do that,” Gibson said. Since the organization’s ! rst event in early November 2020, its small staff has worked with therapists and other professionals around the state to create an innovative and creative space for Black women to access mental and emotional healing through virtual sessions. “We see traumas and issues in our communities. While they may be hard to grasp, they all start from somewhere. We want to help ensure that

- Chavaughn Gibson, CEO of The Daughters’ Den

She believes group practices like meditative journaling and art therapy are avenues to releasing stress. “Many Black women in these areas are heads of their households, so when it comes to dealing with stress or depression, those issues are more likely to grow than if they’re able to overcome stigmas and focus on bettering their mental health. By addressing some of the issues that begin within the home, mothers will know how to foster deeper and more genuine conversations with their daughters. These girls will then be able to better connect with their mothers so they’re not looking for the ful ! llment of those connections in other places that aren’t productive for them.” To provide the resources for these discussions, the organization works with doctors,

practitioners, and therapists its founders believe are culturally competent to create a space that fosters positive conversations around mental health. Gibson hopes to soon partner with the Lucas County UMADAOP, an organization she believes will add to the list of accessible resources for participants in the Daughters’ Den. “Being Black in the U.S., there’s a long history of effects from slavery, redlining, and social constructs that has had systems historically built to be disadvantageous to Black people. The mental health system is one of those. We want to be able to help break those chains by connecting women with practices and professionals with this in mind.”

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