Hip-hop is known for being gritty, rhythmic, full of culture, and sometimes offensive. The grittiness refers to the raw, unfiltered portrayal of life in urban areas, including poverty, violence, and the fight against systemic injustices. A trauma specialist is using the art of hip-hop to help those in historically oppressed communities process and heal from traumatic experiences, injustices, and more.

Guest Chantelle Doswell speaks with creative arts therapist and performing artist, Queen Ravenden, about using hip-hop therapy, music, and writing, to heal her community through an anti-oppressive & anti-racist lens.

Chantelle Doswell, LCSW is a Liberation Focused Trauma Therapist based in NYC & Adjunct Professor at Columbia University's School of Social Work. Chantelle is especially trained in facilitating body-based coping and healing from complex trauma, such as EMDR, breathwork and meditations, and movement-based interventions. She created her practice Ordinary Healing, LLC, in 2018, which focuses on providing creative, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive therapy and group healing experiences to historically oppressed communities. Chantelle is also the co-creator and co-host of the upcoming "Black Love Retreat," a first of its kind experience focused on addressing generational and individual trauma issues that can impact couple's in the diaspora's relationships.

Past events she's hosted have included: A writer's retreat to unblock writer's block, exploring identity through mask-making with youth, using music and movement to cope with trauma, a workshop called "Trauma 101," which covers the basics on how to identify and cope with trauma symptoms."

Learn more about Chantelle Doswell's work and the Black Love Retreat here:

www.ChantelleDoswellLCSW.com

www.TheBlackLoveRetreat.com

Music & Editing help by John Carlos Feliciano
Instagram: @Johnnyfelic

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Burlesque is known for being sexy, sultry, and somewhat taboo. An international burlesque sensation is using the art of burlesque to uplift, empower, and heal others on their journey to self-love.

Guest Perle Noire speaks with creative arts therapist and performing artist, Queen Ravenden, about burlesque, self-discovery, & self-intimacy as a way of healing herself and others in her community.

Perle Noire is THE Black Burlesque Queen. A paragon of glitz and glamour, Perle is a keynote speaker, creative director, transformative coach, and the creator of "The Healing Through Seduction" program. She specializes in guided sensual touch, empowerment workshops, and burlesque-inspired healing rituals.  She is an advocate for people searching for a community to reclaim their bodies and reclaim control over their sensuality.

Learn more about Perle Noire and The Healing Through Seduction program here:
Website: www.blackburlesquequeen.com
Instagram: @theperlenoire   @thenoirepageant

Music & Editing help by John Carlos Feliciano
Instagram: @Johnnyfelic

If you like what you here, feel free to follow Mind Body Soul Virtual Wellness Center on Instagram @mindbodysoulvirtualwellness, or check out our website: www.mindbodysoulvirtualwellnesscenter.com