Root To Bloom (RTB) is a holistic wellness training program
where community based service providers
can disrupt the cycle of burnout
by cultivating healing-centered self-care practices
and integrate critical and relevant
professional development skills
to sustain themselves throughout their careers.

We envision a community of service providers living by the values of self-determination and integrating healing-centered transformation in their daily lives so that they can help the most vulnerable in their community in their full capacity.

The Journey through RTB Allows Your Blooming Into...

  • A provider with heightened self- awareness so you can

    set clearer boundaries

    have confidence to work sustainably and prevent burn out, compassion fatigue, or vicarious trauma

    working with integrity by remembering the passion and conviction you have for your work

    identify and name your true personal power while interacting with others

  • A more informed & well-rounded practitioner that has cultivated a strong sense of

    emotional regulation techniques & resourcing

    ancestral healing happens through family lineage stories of migration informs the larger fight for justice

    migration stories & its impacts your mental health & the communities you serve

    how traditional knowledge and tools that can help you through adversity

    effective communication for leadership development and collective upward mobility

    how to develop a robust self care plan to amplify your sustainability

  • A member of a socially conscious and loving community of care providers who

    practice reciprocity of love, joy, care, and resources for the betterment of our community at large

    find safety with each other and stretch leadership capacity through humility and vulnerability

    practice mindfulness in our relationships with each other and the communities we serve

    have a genuine interest and are supported in building a movement of self care within the industries of social services

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The Well of Resources

SEASON 5 BEGINS SPRING 2025!

During this dynamic 7-month training program you’ll meet online and in-person within the San Francisco Bay Area (w/ in-person meetings broadcasted on live streaming).
You’ll receive a Certificate of Completion in a graduation held in August 2025.
Upon graduation you’ll be come part of an amazing and growing community of RTB Alums doing amazing work in their communities.

Each month follows the programming schedule below.
Official schedule will be posted in December.
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  • 1st week - Online Prep Activity & a Live Virtual Training

  • 2nd Week - Self Study Wellness Activity; available in course room

  • 3rd Week - Virtual Community Call; group coaching & support

  • 4th Week - In Person Gathering to Community Build or Guest Speakers

Official programming schedule
will be released soon!

Erica H., RTB Season 3 Alumni

“What I've experienced in the past several months participating in the program was EXACTLY what I needed. I loved the community that was created, the space I was able to think out loud, the beautiful practices that I was taught, and the wisdom that was shared. I feel clearer in my purpose, have new tools to support me when times are challenging, and friends that I will feel connected to for a lifetime.”

The Cycle of Root To Bloom

Progress through important stages of growth in this journey. As you explore the modules below, you will uncover hidden aspects of yourself that need recognition and healing. Our community creates a supportive space for you to embrace all parts of yourself, honoring your unique gifts and stories as they come to light.

Root In Community

  • As we explore SELF AWARENESS, we reflect on our identity and origins. By examining Earth as our shared home, we contemplate its meaning for individuals and communities. We'll analyze the effects of colonization and forced migration on collective mental health, revealing connections between our historical journeys and our current roles within our communities.

Grow & Germinate

  • In this program phase, we will focus on communication hard skills to enhance relationship-building soft skills. Expect challenges in altering social norms around self-talk and dialogue. We will explore triggers, enabling us to process strong emotions that hinder transformation. Instead of avoiding trauma, we will utilize safety and restorative tools to embrace self-acceptance. Experience personal growth in this unit.

Bloom

  • We're here for the magic. This final leg will have you time traveling, collapsing time and space. Our futures hinge on dreaming and creating from the energy cultivated so far. Remembering how our ancestors sourced information reminds us we can do the same. This culminates in INTEGRATION, ensuring the growth and experiences from previous units are not wasted. Complete the transformation cycle to prepare for the next version of you, beyond Root To Bloom!

Listen to what our
Season 2 Alum, Denicia
has to share about her experience!

To listen to more alumni testimonials visit our Youtube Playlist!

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Frequently asked questions

  • THIS COURSE WILL LAUNCH with an in-person orientation in January 2025! It will run from January 2025 to August 2025 with weekly engagements virtual & online, monthly trainings, regular communication & gatherings!

  • You will have access to this course for the entire duration of the program: January 2025- August 2025 and access to the training material for a lifetime.

  • We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

  • This space is open to all who provide direct service to community members and organizations in the Bay Area's most vulnerable communities, which often are BIPOC and other systemically marginalized groups. We aim to empower providers with a course that will enhance their skill sets and knowledge to effectively work with these communities. This course tends to appeal to our BIPOC providers and is established from the beginning as a safer space for those in most need to heal through and process the impacts of colonization and white supremacy on those communities being served.

  • We are committed to serving all providers to have access to this amazing opportunity. Since this course is considered a professional development service, we encourage you to first reach out to your employer to ask them to support you. We also encourage you to reach out to your community and/or family to support your growth and development.

  • We utilize a few different technology tools to maintain communication with the cohort and facilitators along with sharing the training information. These tools include: direct email, Teachable app(training material & program info), Google calendar, Slack, & Zoom.

  • We plan to meet at a community partner (SF Rec & Parks) site based in the Bayview/Hunters Point neighborhood of San Francisco, the EcoCenter at Heron’s Head Park

  • Yes! As facilitators we will apply our knowledge, experience and lens from doing community work based in the San Francisco Bay Area with the knowledge that the content we present is part of the systemic design of all of our cities and communities. We created this training program understanding that our hopes and struggles are interconnected. So no matter where you live or work, this space is still made for us, by us. Our hybrid programming will allow you to actively engage with your peers, the training material & online offerings. If you're not in the Bay Area then you most likely will engage with the monthly gatherings via live streamed zoom call. If possible we would love to still celebrate with you at the graduation ceremony in August!