Just Healing was created with the purpose of fostering healing through community collaboration, and connection, while elevating awareness and supports to social justice issues. With over a decade of community engagement and health equity systems work, Aherlow has seen the benefits of fostering healing and community in social justice work.

 

This work can be a very painful journey because it is rooted in the trauma of our intersectional lived experiences and generational trauma. In a world where mental health care is still taboo and inequitably accessible to all, this work needs to be approached with tremendous care. As healer, New York Times Best-Selling author, and trauma specialist, Resmaa Menakem, states in his article White Body Supremacy as a Trauma Response, "We already know that what we’ve been doing to counter white-body supremacy isn’t working. If we are to upend the status quo of white-body supremacy, we must take a different approach. We — and by 'we' I mean people of all skin tones, but especially folks with white bodies— need to begin with our bodies, and with the healing of our trauma." 

 

The supports of Just Healing are designed to work in concert with one another to support the healing and growth of individuals while also working towards changing systems and sustaining these changes through cultural shifts. Aherlow takes a compassionate and collaborative approach to their work. Every person's place in their healing journey is valid. It takes courage to allow those who want to help us grow, stand by our side while we deepen our journey. Aherlow incorporates music, art, breathwork and mindfulness techniques into their facilitation and coaching and offers yoga and meditation classes to create a supported space for growth in social justice activism.

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Some of the services and supports offered include:

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• Coordinated events and retreats to support community wellness

• Workshops and organizational consultation on creating spaces of belonging and collaborative structures

• Yoga and meditation classes for activists​

 

Aherlow is also connected to a network of other practitioners who have more expert knowledge and experience in certain areas. For example, Aherlow recommends working with BIPOC practitioners for more comprehensive education and support regarding BIPOC racialized experiences. As a white-bodied person, Aherlow is knowledgeable and experienced in providing education and support on these topics, but lacks lived experience that is beneficial to leading these conversations. Let Aherlow know if you are interested in getting a referral to BIPOC practitioners and healers.

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