Welcome to another meaningful installment of the NJ4S Union Hub series, where we explore how culture, identity, and community intersect to shape well-being. In this powerful episode, “Roots & Renewal: Honoring Caribbean Heritage through Wellness,” Prevention Consultant Jennifer Destra guides us through a reflective and restorative conversation on the deep connections between heritage, healing, and collective care.

Drawing from personal experience and community wisdom, Jennifer shares how Caribbean cultural practices, ancestral resilience, and storytelling can be powerful tools for wellness, especially for youth and families seeking grounding in their identity and strength in their roots.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Cultural Resilience: How traditions, history, and intergenerational wisdom strengthen mental and emotional health
  • Honoring Heritage: The importance of connecting to your cultural identity as a pathway to healing and empowerment
  • Wellness in Community: How Caribbean communities have historically supported well-being through shared care and collective action
  • Healing Practices: The role of rituals, music, food, and spirituality in sustaining health across generations
  • Renewal through Reflection: How understanding where we come from helps us build a stronger, more grounded future


Whether you’re part of the Caribbean diaspora or someone looking to understand the links between culture and wellness, this session offers powerful reminders that healing is holistic—and that honoring where we come from is a vital part of who we become.

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