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Journal to Dreams is an Award Winning personal development community for women, children and families

30/10/2026

Beyond the Surface: More Than Just a Conversation.

For Black History Month, we brought people together at our HQ for something that went beyond ticking a box or marking a date in the calendar.

In the room were community leaders, prison staff and people who simply wanted the space to stop, reflect, listen and have conversations that don’t always happen.

Led by our therapist, Susanna, ‘Beyond the Surface’ opened up conversations around Black identity, stereotypes, cultural assumptions, lived experiences and what it really means to be culturally responsive.

There was space to question, to challenge, to listen and, perhaps most importantly, to recognise that we don’t always have all the answers.

Because this isn’t about getting everything right. It’s about being willing to look at ourselves, confront uncomfortable truths and understand experiences beyond our own.

Black history isn’t just something we acknowledge for one month. The experiences, inequalities, voices and stories of the Black community deserve to be heard all year round.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared, listened and made the space what it was. 🖤

29/10/2026

90 young people, One day, Conversations that NEED to happen.

We had the pleasure of spending a FULL DAY at Balaam Wood School with 90 Year 7 students, and let’s just say… We definitely left our students better than we found them!

Because let’s be real for a second… being young isn’t always easy. And sometimes, the biggest battles are the ones nobody else can see. 💭

That’s why conversations around mental health MATTER. Especially with our young people.

For Mental Health Awareness Day, we created a safe, interactive space where students could explore what mental health really means, understand their emotions, recognise when they or someone else might be struggling, and learn practical ways to look after themselves and each other.

A massive thank you to Balaam Wood for welcoming us and giving us the opportunity to connect with their Year 7 students.

29/10/2026

🌸 BEYOND MOTHERHOOD 🌸

In partnership with Mantas Creative Therapies & The Mum Stop Shop

💗 To the solo mum who holds everything together… this is for you.

Sometimes, you’re so busy being everything to everyone that you forget about the woman underneath it all. The woman with her own dreams, needs, feelings, fears, and hopes. The woman who deserves to be cared for, too.

Welcome to Beyond Motherhood: an intimate, supportive gathering created for women navigating solo motherhood.

🤍 What will we explore together?

➡️The visible and invisible load of solo motherhood
➡️Rediscovering our identity beyond being a mum
➡️Recognising our strengths and embracing the women we are becoming
💬 Connecting, sharing, and learning in a safe, supportive space
💷 Practical guidance on financial wellbeing, entitlements, support services, and available resources

Held by Shomoy, programme facilitator from The Mum Stop Shop, and Nakeice, qualified therapist from Mantas Creative Therapies, this gathering brings together an interactive educational workshop, creative therapeutic exploration, and guided therapeutic space.

Come as you are.

📩 Click THE LINK IN BIO to register for ‘Beyond Motherhood’

22/10/2026

How does your mission to speak to the hearts of the people actually doing the work on the ground?

It’s not just about the planning, prepping and delivering! It’s ultimately about how we connect, how we speak to the hearts of those who show up and do the work every single day, often in challenging and demanding circumstances.

Because beyond the training, the strategies, and the learning, it’s about people. It’s about recognising their commitment, valuing their experiences

Some lovely feedback from our recent cultural humility training at HMP Birmingham!

12/10/2026

This week, as part of our Vibe & Thrive programme, delivered in partnership with Birmingham Children’s Trust, we explored the importance of positive mental health, developing healthy habits and building the skills needed to navigate adversity.

As part of this module, we took our group to a hot yoga session, creating a safe opportunity to step away from everyday pressures, practise mindfulness, regulate emotions and reconnect with themselves.

And let’s just say… they were feeling VERY relaxed by the end!

But beyond the relaxation, the session was about something much bigger: equipping young people with practical coping strategies, strengthening emotional resilience and helping them recognise the importance of prioritising their mental health.

Because resilience isn’t about never struggling. It’s about developing the skills, confidence and support networks to navigate challenges, recover from setbacks and move forward positively.

12/10/2026

HMP Birmingham, you were amazing! 👏🏾

Last week, we had the pleasure of delivering our Cultural Humility training to prison officers, governors and senior leaders at HMP Birmingham. Facilitating space for the honest, challenging and necessary conversations that drive meaningful change.

What stood out most was the willingness to move beyond theory and have real, no-fluff conversations about how we can strengthen practice, challenge assumptions and better support people in prison through a culturally responsive lens.

And what made this group particularly special? They were already putting cultural humility into practice before the training even began. Their planning for Black History Month was a powerful example of intentional, proactive work to recognise and celebrate culture, identity and lived experience.

A huge thank you to the team at HMP Birmingham for your transparency and honesty. We’re excited to return, continue the conversations and build on this partnership.

12/10/2026

Something incredibly beautiful happened at HQ last week. 🥹And honestly, we’re still processing it.

Meet Alfie.

Alfie joined our Rebuild programme to navigate his relationship with alcohol and begin his recovery journey.

Today, he is alcohol free.❤️

He came back to HQ to share his testimony not just about what happened during the programme, but about what life has looked like since completing it.

And hearing him speak was powerful. He spoke about the journey. The struggles. The changes. The life he has built since.

But then he said something that stopped us in our tracks:

“Jermaine changed my life.”

“I thank God that my GP gave me the contact details for Journal to Dreams. I will never thank you enough.”

Those words mean more than we can put into a caption. Because behind every programme, every session and every conversation is a real person.

A real life. A family. A future. And Alfie is proof that change is possible.

We’re so proud of you, Alfie. Thank you for trusting us with your journey! We can’t wait for you to hear the full testimony.

05/10/2026

Honouring Black History month! But let’s keep it real, with the conversations we don’t have enough! 📌

Join our therapist, Susanna for a thought-provoking workshop exploring Black identity, cultural assumptions, stereotypes, and what it really means to practise with cultural responsiveness.

Expect real and open conversations, reflective activities and practical insights that you can take into both your personal and professional life.

📅 16th October
⏰ 10am–2pm
📍 Journal to Dreams HQ

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-the-surface-tickets-2002918718805

Come with curiosity. Leave with new perspectives.

25/09/2026

It’s an absolute honour to be a sponsor for such an incredible cause! Please check this organisation out and support where you can.. 🤍

25/09/2026

Last Sunday, we joined forces with the incredible Crown Talks x & to bring women together for an honest conversation about addiction and breaking the cycle.

And honestly... we’re still smiling!

The space brought Black women together to explore how, as a community, we can navigate addiction through a cultural lens. We shared openly, connected over food and games, and created a space where authenticity could thrive.

We spoke about our RECLAIM programme, delivered in partnership with Public Health England, and the importance of reaching ethnically diverse communities where they are, offering culturally responsive therapy, support, and services for those navigating addiction.

, take your flowers. 🌸 What you’re doing is truly phenomenal. Thank you for creating and facilitating such a powerful space for women. We salute you.

Did someone say Part 2? 👀

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