UJAMAA Circles
UJAMAA Circles “UJAMAA” is a Kiswahili word meaning ‘brotherhood.’ The UJAMAA Initiative is about creating safe, supportive, and culturally relevant spaces for Black boys and young men to connect, heal, learn, and grow together.
UJAMAA Circles are free group therapy sessions designed for Black boys and young men between the ages off 16 to 22 to show up exactly "where they are at" whether that’s ready to share or simply ready to listen.
Group support offers a unique kind of growth. You may find that hearing someone else share their story gives words to your own experiences or offers insight you hadn’t considered.
This series is rooted in community-building, accountability, vulnerability, and empowerment, and is led by a skilled, culturally responsive therapist Ola Kuforiji.
Session Details
Virtual Sessions:
Thursdays, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Starts: October 23rd
Schedule: October 23, October 30, November 6, November 13, November 20, November 27
In-Person Sessions:
Saturdays, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Starts: October 25th
Schedule: October 25, November 1, November 8, November 15, November 22, November 29
Both sessions will run weekly in parallel for a total of six sessions, concluding at the end of November.
Meet Ola
Ola brings over a decade of mental health experience. As a research assistant at the University of Toronto (“Mothers in Mind” and “Caring Dads” programs), Ola developed an interest in healthy relationship dynamics. This interest remains in his current work. Ola is a registered psychotherapist, providing virtual services across Ontario. To access Ola’s counselling services virtually visit: https://www.cbtwellnessvirtual.ca/our-team/ola-kuforiji
A Message from Ola
In an age of misinformation and carefully curated “clickbait”, – a genuine desire to improve one’s mental health very often leads to confusion at best. This is particularly true in relation to the idea of developing a healthy concept of “masculinity”, specifically Black masculinity. Together, we will explore what it means to be one’s “best self” in 2025.