Culture of Wellness: Community Care Day

The Gantt and Parker & Co. Wellness Group partner in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month to present experiences and resources that encourage mental and emotional healing on an individual and community level. This curation of wellness experiences is inspired by current exhibition, Patrick Alston's Post-Traumatism: In Search of Freedom, on view at the Gantt through May 12. During this 3-hour layered program, we seek to answer the question: "How do we address and collectively heal trauma in the Black community?" The resource fair includes organizations, therapists, and community members who work to uplift collective wellness in various ways. The fair's vendors have resources and next steps to assist guests along their self-care and healing journey.

Event Schedule

12 noon - 3 pm
Community Wellness Resource Fair

12 noon - 1 pm
Session 1 - Breathwork, Meditation, & Sound Healing

1 pm - 3 pm
Abstract Feelings: Drop-In Art Workshop

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Session 2 - Community Conversation: Collective Healing

Parker & Co. Wellness Group is a holistic health and wellness organization founded to promote a better quality of life through disease prevention, health maintenance, and health promotion. We believe that complete wellness encompasses a healthy state of mind, body, and soul. Learn more at pandcwellness.com.

Dr. Ashley Parker is the Founder and CEO of Parker & Co. Wellness Group. She is a native of North Charleston, SC and relocated to Charlotte from Newport News, VA in 2022. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Clemson University, Master of Science in Medical Science from Hampton University, and Doctorate of Health Science from Eastern Virginia Medical School. She has 15 years of experience in higher education and is a Biology tutor at JCSU. She serves as the President of the non-profit organization, Zealous Empowering Nurturer, Inc., a dissertation chair, adjunct professor, and a Biomedical Science teacher with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.