The Rest Guide

A tool for Black women who are seeking soul rest through the words of Jesus.

We created the Rest Guide to be a small companion book. It is a tool with practical examples, scripture exploration, mental health practices, and prayer prompts. Whether you use this for a personal retreat, a focused season to support your life and leadership, or a quick five-minute read; we pray it’s an encouragement.

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What You Will Practice

  • Experiencing God’s nearness in quiet, grounding ways.

    Guided prayer practices will help you be still with the Lord, deepen your sense of communion with Him, and rest in His loving presence.

  • Making sense of your story and your season.

    Thoughtful reflection questions will help you explore what you’ve been carrying, name where you truly are, and listen to what you need in this season.


  • Creating rhythms of rest that actually fit your real life.

    Guides to help you plan small, doable moments of restoration — even in busy, unpredictable seasons.


Who We Are

Charlotte Crabbe

Founder of Cultivate Vibrance

“I want Black women to walk away with a deep sense of rest for their souls.”

Dominique Dawson

Spiritual Director

“Rest is a gift from the Lord, and He wants us to be open enough to receive it.”

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Trishna Monplaisir

Licensed Social Worker

“My desire is for Black women to no longer see rest as a chore.”

Testimony

This workbook helped me exhale and release what I’ve been carrying for years. The weight of unrealistic expectations, systemic barriers, and constant striving can be exhausting, and these pages gently led me back to the rest found in Christ. Through honest storytelling, thoughtful biblical teaching, and practical application, it created a sacred space to pause, lay down the pressure to prove myself, and remember that who I am in Christ is already enough.

— Elizabeth Woodson, Speaker & Author

Resources & Offerings

  • The Rest Guide Experience

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    Join us March 12th for a book release centering rest through conversation, creativity, and culinary light bites.

  • Black Women Resting Group

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    A three month cohort for black women designed to nurture your heart, renew your mind, and recharge your soul.

  • Black Women Resting Video Series

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    The Black Women Resting Initiative centers the emotional, physical, and spiritual health of black women. Watch the first video.