Events

Sankofa Recovery Circle

Save My Spot
April 5, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
EST

Date: TBD

Event Format: 

ZOOM
FREE

Healing Circles are a cherished  tradition found in many indigenous cultures across the globe, embodying a practice of communal support, shared wisdom, and collective healing. We embrace this age-old tradition, offering a nurturing space where individuals can come together to share their experiences, find comfort, and embark on a journey of healing and growth.

Join our bi-weekly circles, a nurturing space for individuals on their journey to recovery. Whether you are navigating recovery from opiate, alcohol, or any other substance, you’re not alone on this journey. Our bi-weekly circles provide a safe and supportive space where you can find community, share your story, and receive mutual support.

Peer-led by individuals on a journey of long-term recovery, our circles offer both virtual and in-person meetings where you’ll discover the power of shared experiences. Rooted in the Ubuntu philosophy of collective well-being, we draw from African wisdom to foster an environment of mutual respect, understanding, solidarity and our shared humanity. Everyone is welcome to join us as we walk this path together towards healing and wholeness.

Our circles offer both virtual and in-person meetings where you’ll discover the power of shared experiences and the strength that comes from knowing you’re not alone. Through heartfelt conversations, meaningful connections, and the exchange of wisdom, our circle becomes a catalyst for transformation and growth.

Sankofa Recovery Circle Format

  • Moment of Reflection
  • Guided Meditation
  • Collective Sharing
  • Insights & Inspiration
  • Closing Reflections & Gratitude

What We Offer:

  • A supportive community dedicated to recovery and healing
  • Opportunities for personal reflection, sharing, and growth
  • Insights and inspiration from individuals with lived experience
  • A non-judgmental space for connection, empathy, and solidarity

What We Do Not Offer:

  • Therapy or counseling services
  • Crisis intervention or emergency support
  • Medical advice or treatment recommendations
  • Thulani DeMarsay, PhD

    Thulani is the visionary founder and Chief Impact Officer of Sankofa Institute. As a person in long-term recovery, she is deeply committed to supporting others on their journey toward recovery. A seasoned facilitator, Thulani excels in group dynamics and in creating experiential learning environments that fosters individual and group transformation.

    For nearly a decade, Thulani served as a senior facilitator and consultant for the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS), where she delivered training programs, provided mentorship, and coached the statewide facilitation team. She also developed comprehensive training materials and played a key role in the creation of the statewide recovery coach learning community. Additionally, Thulani served as the lead consultant for the Recovery Education Collaborative (REC) in Boston, MA where she was responsible for strategic planning, project oversight, workplan development and DEI initiatives.