My first speaking gig...
Hey Guys,
I just wanted to let you know that Ill be doing my first speaking engagement May 6th in Kingston NY @ the NAMI-Ulster County Affiliate conference entitled Real Men Experience Trauma: A focus on male victims of trauma and abuse.
The Keynote speaker will be MS board member John F. Crowe, MS, CRC, BCSA
The conference is free and open to anyone interested, here are the details:
Real Men Experience Trauma
Keynote by John Crowe Certified rehab counselor and sexual abuse therapist.
Note: Desk registration is noon-12:30. Opening remarks 12:30-12:45. There will then be a 15-minute grounding exercise conducted by Peri Rainbow. A staffed safe room will be provided throughout the course of the day. Coffee, tea and light refreshment will be offered during a 15-minute break, 3:15-3:30 p.m. between workshop sessions.
ADVANCE REGISTRATIONS RECOMMENDED. PLEASE CALL 845-339-9090, EXT. 115
WORKSHOPS Session A - 2-3:15 PM
1.Gay Male Survivors of Sexual Trauma presented by John Crowe.
This workshop will explore the unique needs of gay men who have experienced sexual violence. Focus will be on issues related to symptom management (addiction), safety issues in a homophobic society, and the stages of healing.
2.How To Deal With Trauma presented by Helena Davis, Director of Ant-Discrimination Programs at the Mental Health Association in NYS.
She maintains a private practice specializing in trauma related issues and is herself a multiple trauma survivor. Ms. Davis will discuss how trauma can happen anywhere, anytime, to anyone; how trauma symptoms can make you feel like youve lost control of your life; how to manage symptoms; when to ask for help and how to find it.
WORKSHOPS Session B 3:30-3:45 3:30-4:45
3.Under the Influence of Abuse presented by Curtis St. John.
One mans story of childhood sexual abuse; how the abuse affected him as an adult; his journey toward recovery and return to happiness. As an advocate for male survivors of sexual abuse, Curtis helps those survivors and their partners understand the pattern of troubling effects they have been experiencing.
4.Trauma and Mental Illness: A Key Connection presented by Janet Chassman, Director of the Trauma Unit of the NYS Office of Mental Health.
Since 1995, the Office of Mental Health Trauma Initiative has provided information, training and resource services on trauma screening, treatment and support. Why and how the trauma initiative began as well as resources currently available in NY State will be shared.
Maybe Ill see some of you there.
I just wanted to let you know that Ill be doing my first speaking engagement May 6th in Kingston NY @ the NAMI-Ulster County Affiliate conference entitled Real Men Experience Trauma: A focus on male victims of trauma and abuse.
The Keynote speaker will be MS board member John F. Crowe, MS, CRC, BCSA
The conference is free and open to anyone interested, here are the details:
Real Men Experience Trauma
Keynote by John Crowe Certified rehab counselor and sexual abuse therapist.
Note: Desk registration is noon-12:30. Opening remarks 12:30-12:45. There will then be a 15-minute grounding exercise conducted by Peri Rainbow. A staffed safe room will be provided throughout the course of the day. Coffee, tea and light refreshment will be offered during a 15-minute break, 3:15-3:30 p.m. between workshop sessions.
ADVANCE REGISTRATIONS RECOMMENDED. PLEASE CALL 845-339-9090, EXT. 115
WORKSHOPS Session A - 2-3:15 PM
1.Gay Male Survivors of Sexual Trauma presented by John Crowe.
This workshop will explore the unique needs of gay men who have experienced sexual violence. Focus will be on issues related to symptom management (addiction), safety issues in a homophobic society, and the stages of healing.
2.How To Deal With Trauma presented by Helena Davis, Director of Ant-Discrimination Programs at the Mental Health Association in NYS.
She maintains a private practice specializing in trauma related issues and is herself a multiple trauma survivor. Ms. Davis will discuss how trauma can happen anywhere, anytime, to anyone; how trauma symptoms can make you feel like youve lost control of your life; how to manage symptoms; when to ask for help and how to find it.
WORKSHOPS Session B 3:30-3:45 3:30-4:45
3.Under the Influence of Abuse presented by Curtis St. John.
One mans story of childhood sexual abuse; how the abuse affected him as an adult; his journey toward recovery and return to happiness. As an advocate for male survivors of sexual abuse, Curtis helps those survivors and their partners understand the pattern of troubling effects they have been experiencing.
4.Trauma and Mental Illness: A Key Connection presented by Janet Chassman, Director of the Trauma Unit of the NYS Office of Mental Health.
Since 1995, the Office of Mental Health Trauma Initiative has provided information, training and resource services on trauma screening, treatment and support. Why and how the trauma initiative began as well as resources currently available in NY State will be shared.
Maybe Ill see some of you there.
