Lakou Lokal
Workshops
Lakou Lokal's workshops are designed to support families, parents, churches, and organizations serving Haitian and immigrant communities.
Our workshops are educational, culturally grounded, and community-centered.
All workshops are available in both English and Haitian Creole.
Location & Format:
Lakou Lokal offers both virtual and in-person workshops. In-person workshops are currently available in Palm Beach County and the Boston area. Virtual workshops are available to communities beyond these areas.
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Understanding Mental Health in the Haitian Community
What you'll learn: Learn how mental health shows up in everyday life, why stigma exists, and how to talk about mental health in culturally respectful ways.
Stress, Burnout, and Survival Mode
What you'll learn: Understand how immigration stress and long-term pressure affect the body and mind, and learn practical ways to cope and rest.
Faith & Mental Health: Breaking the Silence
What you'll learn: Explore how faith and mental health can work together, and learn how to support emotional wellbeing without shame.
Coping Skills & Emotional Regulation
What you'll learn: Learn simple tools to manage emotions, reduce overwhelm, and build resilience for daily life.
Women's Mental Health & Wellness
What you'll learn: Create space to discuss stress, identity, and emotional wellbeing as women, with tools for balance and self-care.
Parenting Between Two Cultures
What you'll learn: Learn how to navigate parenting expectations across cultures while supporting your child's identity and wellbeing.
Discipline, Identity, and Cultural Values
What you'll learn: Explore discipline strategies that respect culture, build connection, and support healthy child development.
Child Development for Immigrant Parents
What you'll learn: Understand child development stages and how culture, stress, and environment shape children's behavior.
Navigating Schools & Community Systems
What you'll learn: Learn how to communicate with schools, understand systems, and advocate for your child.
Vini'm Pale'w Family Conversation Sessions
What you'll learn: Use guided conversation cards to strengthen communication, trust, and understanding within families.
Community Healing Circles
What you'll learn: Participate in guided conversations that promote healing, connection, and shared support.
Mental Health Stigma & Community Conversations
What you'll learn: Learn how stigma affects families and communities, and how open dialogue can support healing.
How to Find Help: Understanding Resources
What you'll learn: Learn how to identify, understand, and access mental health and family support resources.
Resource Navigation for Immigrant Families
What you'll learn: Get guidance on where to find support and how to navigate community resources with confidence.
For Organizations
Workshops for Organizations
Lakou Lokal offers customized workshops for nonprofits, schools, churches, and community organizations. Workshops can be adapted based on audience and program focus.
All Lakou Lokal workshops are available in both English and Haitian Creole.
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Families, churches, and organizations can request workshops based on their needs.