Little Global Dragonflies

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It all started when…

Little Global Dragonflies is a community-based therapeutic arts and wellness program supporting

children and families through multicultural art, emotional development, mindfulness, and cultural

education. The program integrates creative expression, movement, and holistic wellness practices to

nurture confidence, resilience, and global awareness. Over five years, the organization will expand into

a sustainable social enterprise offering school partnerships, wellness programs, educator trainings, and

licensed curriculum models.

Mission Statement

To nurture emotional wellness, creativity, and cultural awareness in children and families through

therapeutic art, movement, and community-centered learning experiences.

Vision Statement

To become a recognized leader in culturally rooted arts wellness education, serving schools and

communities nationally while creating safe spaces for healing, creativity, and intergenerational

connection.

Core Services

• Therapeutic art workshops

• Cultural arts programming

• Family wellness circles

• Community festivals & school events

• Social-emotional learning through art

Future growth includes school district contracts, after-school programs, facilitator trainings, digital

curriculum packages, summer camps, and retreats.

 
 

Erica Brannon is a dedicated community doula, educator, and founder of The Goddess

Treatment, a wellness initiative that empowers mothers, children, and families through

holistic support, therapeutic art, and cultural healing practices. Based in Long Beach,

California, Erica brings over 15 years of experience in prenatal and parenting education,

birth support, and community health.

Her professional journey began at the Salvation Army White Shield Teen Mothers

Residential Treatment Center in Portland, Oregon, where she served as a Site Community

Doula and Parenting Mentor. Since then, Erica has worked to uplift young mothers and

families through compassionate care, education, and creative expression.

Erica holds multiple certifications including ICTC and Birth Arts International Doula

Certifications, an Early Childhood Development Certificate of Achievement, and credentials

in African and African American Community Health Work, Somatic Movement Instruction,

and Infant and Child CPR. Her work emphasizes empowerment, cultural awareness, and

healing through movement, mindfulness, and art.

In 2025, Erica was honored with the Women of Distinction Award for founding Little Global

Dragonflies, a community-based children’s therapeutic art program that nurtures emotional

growth and global awareness through creative exploration.

Through her ongoing work, Erica continues to advocate for accessible, culturally rooted

wellness and family care, inspiring others to embrace healing, community, and holistic

growth.