because if you're Tired in a way sleep can’t fix, It may be burnout, and you don’t have to carry it alone.

Burnout Retreat for Black Women

01

Exhaustion

Your energy is depleted.

02

Distance

Cynicism, or feeling detached from your work.

03

Doubt

You feel less effective than you used to.

Source: World Health Organization

burnout is defined as “a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or chronic stress.”
It’s often tied to work, caregiving or chronic illness.

More than a long week

Tap any that feel familiar.

If it runs deeper, a mental health professional can help. And when you're ready to rest, we're here.

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This list is a reflection, not a diagnosis.

Do any of these signs of burnout sound familiar?

low motivation or low energy.

of U.S. workers reported at least one sign often linked to burnout in the past month, like

67%

Strength was never meant to be carried alone.

The weight of being “strong”

Researchers call it the Superwoman Schema: the pressure to always look strong, hold your emotions in, resist vulnerability, succeed with limited resources, and take care of everyone else. A 2019 study found that two of those pressures appeared to make the health effects of discrimination worse: the drive to succeed, and the duty to help others.

Black woman looking out at the sea in Ghana, taking time for burnout recovery
High-achieving black woman during a yoga class at a burnout retreat in Tanzania

But it hits differently for Black women

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A retreat is a space to heal. It’s not a replacement for therapy.

Rest, held by a clinician

Our retreats give you what burnout takes away: real rest, a community that understands you, and the culture that reminds you who you are. Each one is led by Dr. Bastien, a licensed clinical psychologist.

How a burnout retreat can help you

- Jinia Williams, Ghana 2023 & Tanzania 2025

"My experience with the Ubuntu Wellness Journey Retreats with Dr. Gigi has been life-changing! I experienced personal growth, meaningful soul work, and connections with incredible women."

"These retreats are so much more than a vacation!"

This page is for education, not medical advice. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
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