Event date and time: 02/17/2012 at 12:00 pm EST
WINTER GAY SPIRIT CAMP
A Weekend of Communal Warmth in the Midst of Winter
Hosted by John Stasio and Harry Faddis with Douglas Allen, Jason Bradford,
and Michael James Gordillo
Friday, February 17 – Monday, February 20, 2012
Come out of your hibernation and join us for the first annual Winter Gay Spirit Camp! This extension of our popular Gay Spirit Camp will blaze warmth and creative circulation throughout your body, mind, and spirit! From snuggling and saunas to building snowmen and ice skating, this retreat will enable you to shake off the winter blues, solidify established community, and create new friendships.
In addition to fun and creative workshops there will be built in free time to enjoy the usual amenities Easton offers such as hot tub, massage and daily yoga. So shake off those winter blues and prepare your fireside stories.
http://www.eastonmountainretreat.com/programs/120217_wintergsc.html
Event date and time: 02/20/2012 at 08:00 am cst
Are you a professional working in the Chicagoland area and want to know more about PRIDE Institute. Nicky Simon-Burton will be visiting the area during this time and would be happy to arrange to meet with you. Contact 612-267-9371 or email nicky.simon@uhsinc.com to set up a time.
Tentative Visit Schedule
February 20-23
March 28-29
April 18-21
May 14-17
Event date and time: 03/15/2012 at 01:15 pm CST
The MSSA conference is one of the largest training events for the social service industry. Nicky Simon-Burton will be offering two trainings as part of the conference. For registration details visit MSSA.
Session 1, March 15, 2012: 1:15 p.m.
Breaking Down Health Disparities in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Communities
Are you an LGBT Ally providing competent service? Still reading the headline and surprised “queer” is listed? There are many factors contributing to the increased health disparities within the LGBT community in Minnesota. From bullying in youth and legal discrimination to social pressure and internalized homonegativity, LGBT people can struggle finding safe spaces for care. Challenge yourself to attend this seminar and take a look at privilege, homophobia, and gender identity considerations relevant to social work today.
Attendees will
1. Understand the complexity of the triad of identity development impacting health disparities in minority communities.
2. Review terminology and appropriate language to create safe space in the social work agency.
3. Explore substance abuse, mental health, and sexual compulsivity within the LGBT community and tools for creating a network for support.
Session 2: March 15, 2012: 3 p.m.
Finding the Energy: When our Passion Needs Motivation
There is no doubt you are in this industry because you have a passion for the work you do. However, with long hours, emotionally intense work, and seemingly never ending clients it can be difficult to stay motivated. Learn a few tricks and activities to use with your team to stay connected. This hands-on session will bring together a conversation about how to refuel ourselves and our organizations to foster quality service and happy team members.
Attendees will learn:
-the different motivational needs of individuals and how to stimulate each type
-the role of communication in enhancing employee engagement
-how to be a part of the solution for organizational happiness and bring a few tricks back to the office to implement immediately.
Event date and time: 03/14/2012 at 08:00 pm EST
March 14-18, 2012
Join Christian Parker for a celebration of the Florida recovery scene. To set up a time to talk with him directly during the conference, email christian.parker@uhsinc.com
Event date and time: 03/23/2012 at 11:00 am EST
This professional training is being offered by PRIDE Institute, InterCare, and Center Care Recovery and will feature a presentation on LGBT health and sexual health. More details to come. If you would like to register, contact christian.parker@uhsinc.com for details.
Event date and time: 03/23/2012 at 10:00 pm EST
A Weekend for Men in Recovery
Facilitated by Weston Edwards and Andrew Kerivan
March 23-25, 2012, Friday-Sunday
The goal of life is not sobriety. The goal of sobriety is living a life you love. This workshop will help you build the life you love. Ever wonder why your “partners are always the same?” Ever wonder why you might get sober on drugs, but go wild on sex, or spending, or alcohol, or eating, or spending, or (you get the point!). Ever wonder how to get off this never-ending treadmill? This weekend will focus on recovery by addressing the underlying behaviors patterns that affect all the different pieces of our lives. When you step back and look at the pattern of behaviors, it is possible for progress in one area to create progress in the other areas. By interrupting this pattern, you can change the direction of your future.
Event date and time: 03/28/2012 at 08:00 am CST
Are you a professional working in the Chicagoland area and want to know more about PRIDE Institute. Nicky Simon-Burton will be visiting the area during this time and would be happy to arrange to meet with you. Contact 612-267-9371 or email nicky.simon@uhsinc.com to set up a time.
Tentative Visit Schedule
March 28-29
April 18-21
May 14-17
Event date and time: 04/18/2012 at 08:00 am CST
Are you a professional working in the Chicagoland area and want to know more about PRIDE Institute. Nicky Simon-Burton will be visiting the area during this time and would be happy to arrange to meet with you. Contact 612-267-9371 or email nicky.simon@uhsinc.com to set up a time.
Tentative Visit Schedule
April 18-21
May 14-17
Event date and time: 04/30/2012 at 11:00 am EST
April 30, 2012
Providence, Rhode Island
Come learn about LGBT Issues in Substance Abuse Treatment and how PRIDE Institute can be a resource for your clients.
Contact christian.parker@uhsinc.com for details.
Event date and time: 05/01/2012 at 10:00 am EST
April 31, 2012
Boston, Mass.
Come learn about LGBT Issues in Substance Abuse Treatment and how PRIDE Institute can be a resource for your clients.
Contact christian.parker@uhsinc.com for details.
