Our Work Our Play Therapy Conference

A Safe Space and Time for Black Mental Health Professionals

About this Get-A-Way:  This conference is designed to provide a space for black mental health workers to network, share our work, techniques and theories, and take a break with our village to have some fun and relax from the stresses that comes with being considered a minority in a field that requires us to maintain our own mental health.

(Conference cost does not include room, flight or travel insurance.  Prices are as explained on registration site.  Estimated total cost: $3000 – $3500/person. Attendees may reserve stay at resort for any period between October 21st – 28th at conference rate.  Full payment must be made by August 31, 2025)

Non-refundable deposit of $150 /person required to hold your space

In cases where there is no insurance, cancellations for full refund (except for deposit) must be made prior to June 30, 2025.  After June 30, 2025 Cancellations will only be 50% refundable. 

Please note: Because these items vary for each person, location and date, your payment does not include travel insurance and flight.  You will be contacted by someone from Soulmine Destinations to assist with this information.

 
For questions or support, please contact:

Teianna Cooper, MPA

Email: adehtcp@gmail.com

Phone: 773-220-6454

Event Location

Our Work Our Play Conference will be held at the Royalton Luxury Resorts.  

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All accommodation for this conference are in the Luxury Brand and include access to the Diamond Club and extra amenities.  Guests will also be able to enjoy dual occupancy, which allows access to dining and amenities (including the Splash Park) at adjacent resort Royalton Splash.

 

ALL-INCLUSIVE RATE INCLUSIONS

  • Luxurious accommodations with exclusive DreamBed 
  • Daily Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at Hotel Restaurants during regular operational hours 
  • Unlimited International and local liquors by the glass, at Hotel Restaurants and Bars during regular operational hours 
  • Reservation-Free at Hotel Restaurants 
  • In-room minibar 
  • Room Service 
  • Swimming pool and Beach 
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the Hotel 
  • Complimentary access to the fitness center  
  • Daily activities for all guests 
  • Nightly entertainment 
  • Complimentary self and valet parking 
  • Non-motorized water sports 
  • No Resort Fee  
  • Taxes & Gratuities

Conference Itinerary

Day 1:

3:30 pm – 7:30 pm Registration Mixer

            Check In (Welcome Bag) 

            Welcome Bag  Includes:

Conference Booklet: Welcome from Soulmine with our why and what to expect

                                                Conference Schedule

                                                Note Pages

                                                Hotel Information

                                                Pre-Registration information for next year   

                                                Evaluation Sheet

            T-shirt (To be worn during Day 2 Brunch)

            Hat

            Tumbler

            Sponsorship Swag

8:00 pm – 12:30 am Vendor set up

8:00 pm – 12:30am Shades of Chocolate Meet and Greet Party (Possible Location: Infinity Terrace)

Day2:

6:00am – 8:00am Early Morning Self. Love. Sessions

10:00 – 5:30 Vendor Set up

11:00am – Our Work Brunch and Workshops

            11:00am – Food

            11:45am – Welcome

            12:00 – 12:45 pm – Main Speaker

            1:00 – 1:45 First Breakout Sessions

            2:00 – 2:45 Second Breakout Sessions

            3:00 – 3:45 Third Breakout Sessions

Day 3:

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Healing. Dialogue. Formal Dinner

            5pm – Network and Pictures

            5:30 – Dinner Served

            6:00 – Conference Address and Recap

            6:15 – Speaker / Panel

            7:00 – Closing Remarks         

            7:30 – Dance Party