HEALING & BOUNDARIES — SESSION 1
Learning to Honor Yourself
Have you ever struggled to say no, felt guilty for protecting your peace, or found yourself over-giving in relationships?
This is where the healing begins.
Healing & Boundaries is the powerful opening session of The Year of Boundaries—a 4-part healing and empowerment series focused on emotional wellness, self-worth, and healthy boundaries, starting with you.
This trauma-informed experience helps participants understand how past wounds and learned behaviors impact boundary-setting—and how to begin honoring yourself without guilt or fear.
💡 What You’ll Explore
Emotional wounds and repeated relationship patterns
Trauma-informed boundary setting
Releasing guilt around saying “no”
Healthy boundaries vs. emotional walls
Creating internal safety, clarity, and self-respect
🎤 Event Experience
Keynote Presentation
Expert Panel Discussion
Community Q&A
This foundational session sets the tone for the entire year—moving participants from survival mode to self-trust, emotional safety, and empowerment.
🎙 Featured Speakers
Host:
Portia Matheny, HS-MS
Keynote Speaker:
JaKay Matheny, Sr., LCSW
Guest Panelists:
Rickey Jones, LPC-MHSP
Dr. Lakisha Brimage, LPCC, LPC-MHSP
Joi Mosley, LCSW
👥 Who Should Attend
Adults 18 and older
Singles and couples welcome