Women's Center For Healing & Transformation

07/29/2025

🌞 Coffee, Conversations & Community Connection 🌿

This past Saturday, the Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation hosted a powerful “Gathering Grounds” event at Roots Plants & Coffee in Old Town Slidell—and it was nothing short of soul-stirring! We had about 10 Women show up and fellowshipped with Women who were just coming to get coffee!✨

We gathered in sisterhood, laughter, and truth. We shared stories, sipped coffee or tea, and talked about what matters most was the healing, growth, and being seen. From wellness and mental health to caregiving and women's health topics, we heard your voices and we are listening. 💬💕

👥 Many found us through friends and this very newsletter. You showed up ready to connect, contribute, and co-create.

💡 Your ideas for future gatherings? Incredible.
🕰️ Your favorite meeting time? Saturday mornings.
📍Your venue suggestions? Noted and exciting!

And when we asked what made you feel welcome? One of you said simply, “Feeling welcomed at the meeting.” That’s the energy we will continue to lead with. 💫

✨ What's Next?
We’re already planning our next women-centered events, and we’re looking for:

Women’s health workshop facilitators
New community partners & cozy venues
Volunteers who want to make a difference

📬 Be sure to stay subscribed to our newsletter, and if you're ready to join the movement, email us at info@womenscenterforhealing.org.
(This photo was when we first arrived at the comfy Roots Plants and Coffee location.)

This summer, we’re blooming together. 🌻

07/26/2025

We're here!!! See you soon!

07/03/2025

Hello JULY!☀️
May your second half of the year be even better than the first.

06/26/2025

You're Invited! ☕✨
𝙂𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨: 𝘾𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙚 & 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
July 26th | 10 AM–12 PM
Roots Plants + Coffee (Olde Towne Slidell)

The magic continues! Join us for another morning of real talk, warm sips, and the kind of connection that happens when women gather just as they are. No agenda, no pretenses—just space to share, listen, and grow together.

Why come?
☕️ Sip your favorite brew in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
💖 Swap stories, laughter, and "me too" moments with kindred spirits.
🌱 Help shape what this community becomes—your voice matters!

“Healing isn’t always formal—sometimes, it’s the collective sigh of feeling seen."

First time? We’ve saved a seat for you. 🪑
Returning? We can’t wait to reconnect. 😍

Drop in anytime between 10 AM and noon—stay for five minutes or two hours. The coffee’s hot, the hearts are open.

Let’s root deeper together. 🌱

With gratitude,
Women's Center For Healing & Transformation Leadership Council

06/24/2025

A Successful First In-Person Leadership Meeting

We’re excited to share a snapshot from our very first in-person Leadership Council meeting — a meaningful and productive gathering that marked the beginning of our next chapter at the Women’s Center.

We’re currently in the planning stages and exploring new possibilities, including the testing of a Provider Pilot Program that will help shape our future services and community offerings.

We’ve also lined up a series of upcoming events to continue building connection and fellowship within our community. 💜

✨ Here’s What’s Coming Up – Don’t Miss Out! ✨

Be sure to mark your calendars!

Attentive Dates for the Women's Center Community Events:

Saturday, July 26th at 10am - Gathering Grounds: Coffee & Conversations
Saturday, October 4th at 8am - Women's Wellness Event Vendor
Saturday, October 25th at 7am - Heart & Soles 5k Fundraiser Walk
Saturday, November 15th at 11am - Community Clothing Swap

Please note: All event dates, times, and locations are subject to change. More details will be shared as we approach each date.

Have questions, ideas, or want to participate in an upcoming event? We’d love to hear from you! Email the Leadership Council at: info@womenscenterforhealing.org

In healing and sisterhood,
Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation Leadership Council

06/24/2025

Good Morning Everyone!
Ladies, if you are in the St. Tammany Parish area and own or support a business, please attend our American Business Women's Association, Slidell-EPICC monthly meeting tomorrow at Sedra's Bistro on Robert Blvd. Doors open at 530pm. Great networking opportunity.
Register Now.....https://abwaepicc.org/...

05/27/2025

Hi friends—it’s Patricia Stout with a shout out to all who know my spouse Johnny. 80th BDay/life celebration 6/14 in LA. Reply if you want details!

04/23/2025

Happy Earth Day. Protect your planet. Keep it safe. April 22, 2025.

04/22/2025

04/02/2025

Grounding Together: Reflections from Gathering Grounds

There’s magic in showing up just as we are—no agenda, no pretenses, just real talk and a favorite beverage.

Our first Gathering Grounds: Coffee & Conversation at Tandem Coffee & Cocktails in Old Mandeville was exactly that: a space where women shared stories, voiced needs, and planted seeds for what this community can grow into. You reminded us that healing isn’t always a formal workshop—sometimes, it’s the laughter between sips, the ‘me too’ moments, and the collective sigh of feeling seen.

Here’s what’s blooming from your insights:

- More Gathering Grounds meetups (keep an eye out—we’ll share dates soon!).
- Exciting new programs shaped by your suggestions (stay tuned for sneak peeks!).

To everyone who came: Thank you for your courage and candor.
To those who couldn’t make it: There’s a seat saved for you next time!

The ground is fertile. Let’s keep growing together.

With gratitude,
WCHT Leadership Council

Missed the gathering? Contact us 's Center For Healing and Transformation. What conversation do YOU want to have next? We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at the next event.

04/02/2025

We've Made It To April!!!

We’ve made it to April, and for many of us, the weight of the world feels heavier than ever. The news, the injustices, the constant push to keep going—it’s a lot. And yet, here you are. Still showing up. Still finding ways to love, to heal, to dream. (SNAPS for you! “In our Elle Woods voice)

This past week, we’ve gathered in spaces of care, held one another through grief and laughter, and reminded ourselves that healing isn’t a final destination—it’s a practice. Some days, it looks like deep rest. Other days, it’s movement, or breath, or simply choosing not to carry what isn’t yours. However it shows up for you, know that your well-being matters. Not just so you can keep pushing forward, but because YOU matter, Sister!

In a world that often demands more than it gives, tending to yourself is an act of radical love and defiance. So please, be gentle with yourself this week. Put your hand on your heart and remember: You are needed. You are loved. And you don’t have to do this alone.

As Phylicia Rashad recently reminded us, remember, “Light is not heavy.”

Be light, Sisters. Be light.

With love and light,
The Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation

03/04/2025

No time like the present to dive into the ethical use of power :
EMBRACING
​ETHICAL POWER

Friday, March 14, Online
10:00 AM - 1:15 PM Central
Three Ethics / Clinical CEU's pending for Louisiana Social Workers and Counselors
CEU=Continuing Education Unit
Embracing Ethical Power:
Right Use of Power in Therapy
In the realm of helping professions, the concept of power often carries negative connotations, stemming
from personal experiences of abuse and oppression. However, what if our aversion to power
inadvertently limits our ability to facilitate positive change, both for ourselves and our clients?

Imagine if we were to redefine power as a force for ethical good and collective well-being. The Right Use of
Power TM supports therapists to harness their inherent power responsibly, fostering a nurturing
environment conducive to client growth and healing. Join us for an immersive workshop experience that
delves into the intricacies of power dynamics, encompassing five distinct types of power and the
nuances of up-power and down-power interactions.

​Through engaging activities and heartfelt
discussions, participants will embark on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the intersection of power
and compassion in therapeutic practice.
Sarah Buino, LCSW, RDDP, NMT
Express Registrstion:
https://womens-center-for-healing.thrivecart.com/embracing-ethical-power/
More info:
https://www.womenscenterforhealing.org/ethicsofpowerceu.html