The Surviving Race Dialogues in Savannah, Georgia are coming up August 30–September 2, in response to the increased visibility of structural racism, systemic oppression, and police violence. Surviving Race will convene advocates, artists, educators, peer supporters, psychiatric survivors, and white allies to 1) Acknowledge, celebrate, and integrate the legacy of hope, resiliency and vision forged by our ancestors; 2) Examine the impact of structural racism, systemic oppression, and police violence on health disparities and racial trauma experienced by Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC); and 3) Co-create future strategies and implementation steps to counter structural racism, systemic oppression, and police violence against BIPOC.
We are so grateful to those who responded so generously to the call for donations. It’s not too late to contribute to the success of this important work. For more information on how to donate, please contact Celia Brown and visit our website. Thank you!
The Surviving Race Dialogues in Savannah, Georgia are coming up August 30–September 2, in response to the increased visibility of structural racism, systemic oppression, and police violence. Surviving Race will convene advocates, artists, educators, peer supporters, psychiatric survivors, and white allies to 1) Acknowledge, celebrate, and integrate the legacy of hope, resiliency and vision forged by our ancestors; 2) Examine the impact of structural racism, systemic oppression, and police violence on health disparities and racial trauma experienced by Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC); and 3) Co-create future strategies and implementation steps to counter structural racism, systemic oppression, and police violence against BIPOC.
We are so grateful to those who responded so generously to the call for donations. It’s not too late to contribute to the success of this important work. For more information on how to donate, please contact Celia Brown and visit our website. Thank you!
Through deeply personal conversations, Prevent Child Abuse America board member and renowned brain and trauma expert Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey offer a groundbreaking and profound shift from asking "What's wrong with you?" to "What happened to you?" in their new book What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing. Focusing on understanding people, behavior, and ourselves, this new book opens the door to resilience and healing in a proven, powerful way.
Please join us August 31, 4:00–6:00 PM (Central), for a conversation between Prevent Child Abuse America president & CEO, Dr. Melissa Merrick, and Dr. Perry, who will discuss the new book and dive into core issues of this important work for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
"Through this lens we can build a renewed sense of personal self-worth and ultimately recalibrate our responses to circumstances, situations, and relationships. It is, in other words, the key to reshaping our very lives."
—Oprah Winfrey
The Surviving Race Dialogues in Savannah, Georgia are coming up August 30–September 2, in response to the increased visibility of structural racism, systemic oppression, and police violence. Surviving Race will convene advocates, artists, educators, peer supporters, psychiatric survivors, and white allies to 1) Acknowledge, celebrate, and integrate the legacy of hope, resiliency and vision forged by our ancestors; 2) Examine the impact of structural racism, systemic oppression, and police violence on health disparities and racial trauma experienced by Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC); and 3) Co-create future strategies and implementation steps to counter structural racism, systemic oppression, and police violence against BIPOC.
We are so grateful to those who responded so generously to the call for donations. It’s not too late to contribute to the success of this important work. For more information on how to donate, please contact Celia Brown and visit our website. Thank you!
Join us for a virtual, community screening of a groundbreaking new film by psychiatric survivor, Roxanne Stewart-Johnson to take place on Sept 1, 2021 at 6:00 pm Eastern. This is a must see film!
The movie is based on the true story of Roxanne's flight from psychiatric abuse and domestic abuse in Jamaica. The film skillfully documents Roxanne's harrowing battle over several years to obtain refugee status based on psychiatric abuse while forging a new life for herself and her two children.
The movie will be followed by a panel and group discussion. Invited panelists will include:
Roxanne Stewart-Johnson
Chuck Ruby
Dr. Peter Stastny
Celia Brown
Although the suggested ticket price is $10, you can donate any amount big or small and the net proceeds will be divided between MindFreedom International 'I Love You, Lead On' and the filmmaker. No person will be turned away due to lack of funds.
If you only see one movie by a psychiatric survivor this year, let this be the one! This movie is guaranteed to uplift and keep you on the edge of your seat!
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The Surviving Race Dialogues in Savannah, Georgia are coming up August 30–September 2, in response to the increased visibility of structural racism, systemic oppression, and police violence. Surviving Race will convene advocates, artists, educators, peer supporters, psychiatric survivors, and white allies to 1) Acknowledge, celebrate, and integrate the legacy of hope, resiliency and vision forged by our ancestors; 2) Examine the impact of structural racism, systemic oppression, and police violence on health disparities and racial trauma experienced by Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC); and 3) Co-create future strategies and implementation steps to counter structural racism, systemic oppression, and police violence against BIPOC.
We are so grateful to those who responded so generously to the call for donations. It’s not too late to contribute to the success of this important work. For more information on how to donate, please contact Celia Brown and visit our website. Thank you!
This online workshop runs over 2 x 0.5 days, from 1pm – 5pm on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 September 2021.
Whilst there is a growing awareness of the prevalence of self-harm, it remains a challenging area for many who are trying to support those who use it as a survival strategy and/or means of expressing difficult feelings.
This workshop will provide a space for anyone who is involved in supporting people who self-harm to develop a greater understanding of the experience, their own reactions and ways of navigating challenging situations.
It is facilitated by someone with personal experience of self-harm, as well as the experience of working with young people and adults who self-harm in a variety of settings.
This online workshop runs over 2 x 0.5 days, from 1pm – 5pm on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 September 2021.
Whilst there is a growing awareness of the prevalence of self-harm, it remains a challenging area for many who are trying to support those who use it as a survival strategy and/or means of expressing difficult feelings.
This workshop will provide a space for anyone who is involved in supporting people who self-harm to develop a greater understanding of the experience, their own reactions and ways of navigating challenging situations.
It is facilitated by someone with personal experience of self-harm, as well as the experience of working with young people and adults who self-harm in a variety of settings.
12 hours of change-making presentations, conversations, poetry, panel discussions and Paula J Caplan’s remarkable play!
About this event
In September 2020 two and a half thousand people from over 15 different countries registered for the A Disorder for Everyone Online Festival.
AD4E brought together wisdom, experience and passion for change in an online festival full of inspiring contributors who all challenged the mainstream medicalised paradigm of emotional distress that labels and pathologises people’s suffering.
The feedback we received in the weeks and months that followed the event was overwhelmingly positive and encouraging and it provided us with yet more evidence that the appetite for this discussion is growing exponentially.
Many, many people have simply had enough of people’s stories and experiences being negated and dismissed by scientifically questionable labels. They want change, and they want to be part of a movement that is demanding change.
This September we are doing it all again. Please sign up to join us and please help to spread the word as much as possible.
Hosts:
Lucy Johnstone, Jo Watson, John Wilson, Akima Thomas
An online event sponsored by Free Associations Journal in conjunction with Freud Museum
This 3-day conference explores acute professional challenges and dilemmas that arise from confronting the power exerted by external arrangements upon us. Where do we draw the line between internal and external forces, and why?
An online event sponsored by Free Associations Journal in conjunction with Freud Museum
This 3-day conference explores acute professional challenges and dilemmas that arise from confronting the power exerted by external arrangements upon us. Where do we draw the line between internal and external forces, and why?
An online event sponsored by Free Associations Journal in conjunction with Freud Museum
This 3-day conference explores acute professional challenges and dilemmas that arise from confronting the power exerted by external arrangements upon us. Where do we draw the line between internal and external forces, and why?
Anxiety, depression, and suicide is historically high, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, where our world has changed so drastically. It has left many feeling isolated, fearful, lonely, sad, and unsure of the future. In this live webinar, Dr. Kristin Beasley, Clinical Psychologist, will discuss building a community of support, self-care tips, building resilience in difficult times, healthy communication methods, and more!
We are all in this together! Share this time with us!
The Cognitive Liberty Project is hosting a panel on Epistemic Injustice, Harm/Risk Reduction, and Peer Support. The project is sponsored by LET(s) LEAD, a Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health.
Please join a growing group of people from around the world who are interested in compassionate approaches for people in crisis and distress. This event, The International Peer Respite/Soteria Summit: Creating Compassionate Alternatives to Systemic Interventions for People in Crisis and Distress, will be held Sundays in October: October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st. Its goal is to give people the tools, resources and supports to bring Peer Respite or Soteria Houses to their communities. Register for FREE (donations accepted).
