What does it take to heal a community?
What role might civic leaders, faith groups and concerned citizens serve in fostering empathic concern and connection between community members and across social divides? How might those of us in the healing arts turn our wisdom and understanding about humans towards healing social ailments that persist outside the walls of clinics, hospitals and institutions? For that matter, how can we ensure that our programs, agencies and institutions are truly operating in the interest of those we serve?
As individuals serving in helping positions, how can we ensure that own private motivation for helping is healthy? How do we stay healthy in the face of social ills and injustice? How do each us individually safeguard against discouragement and burnout?
How is it that marginalized groups overcome generations of social stagnation deep systemic distrust to find renewal, growth, and wellness? What exactly is the relationship between community and healing, and how exactly does community factor into answering all of these questions?
On September 24th, community members will have an opportunity to come together, as we delve into these topics a diverse cross-section of our city's healers as we convene for a day of networking, self work and learning at Mount Mary University. Consider it a day long retreat for community members interested in turning personal and collective attention toward the healing of our shared community. Whether you are a professional in the healing arts, the member of a church group or service organization invested in a cause of community betterment, or just a concerned community member who would like to know what YOU can do in the interest of promoting a healthier community, this opportunity will have something for you.
This community conference is a component of this year's Social Living Conference, and is open to the community. We have put together an outline for the day's events and a glimpse into what participants can expect to experience. Bare in mind, no description will be able to do justice to a happening of this nature. You will simply have to join in.
The Social Dreaming Matrix: Unfolding the Infinite Through Community Dream Sharing (7:15am-8:15am)
Early risers may wish to come early and take a trip through dream world through the guidance of Milwaukee Social Dreaming. Milwaukee Social Dreaming is a local organization who have been active this past year in facilitating group processes, exploring the social significance of dream content that we as dreamers experience at night. Participants who arrive early will have an opportunity to explore how dreams offer a powerful and profound pathway to social connection and community development. Though the skilled guidance of host Andrew Royal, participants will be invited to share dream content and reflect upon social themes and patterns that are revealed or suggested in the dreams we dream.
Restoration of the Spirit
(8:20 am- 9:50)
For opening speaker Monica Yellowowl, the heart of healing lies in the reclaiming of an indigenous self from the captive hands of history.
Monica has dedicated her life tending to the deep psychological and spiritual need of her Klamath people. A certified drug and alcohol treatment provider, Monica has provided formal AODA treatment and services in the homes of some our nations most at-risk communities. Although her triaging would equip her with the skill set and competency to take on this role, it would be in the recovered sanctum of her own cultural heritage that Monica would discover the wellspring of "recovery."
In her morning address, Monica will provide an illuminating perspective on the mechanisms of healing through the incorporation of traditional practices, sacred stories and ceremony, that for centuries have bound the Klamath people to their history, community and land.
This presentation will also draw attention historic and social factors that underly the addiction, depression and suicide rates that have ravaged Native communities. That these challenges have persisted in the face of pathology-based treatment attempts of our dominant culture reflects a failure in our treatment approaches. By seeking deficits located inside the individual in the form of character faults, genetics and dysfunctional thinking or poor coping, the dominant "treatment lens" risks a damning and disorienting misappropriation of blame of suffering upon a subjugated, marginalized people.
However, participants can anticipate to be able to draw more from this presentation than an example of culturally informed practices with Native populations. Through the incorporation of experiential elements and and engaging presentation style, participants will uncover key elements of healing that offer profound and universal significance across groups and populations. These perspectives may then be held up to consider the needs and potential resources of the fractured communities and lives in need in our own city. In the end, we are offered in Restoration of the Spirit an instructive example of the renewal and growth affected by incorporation of the self into the permanent and sustaining influence of recovered heritage and reclaimed kinship.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Using the Journal to Hear Your Soul, Rest Your Mind and Create Future Leaders in the Healing Arts
(10am-12pm)
What role might civic leaders, faith groups and concerned citizens serve in fostering empathic concern and connection between community members and across social divides? How might those of us in the healing arts turn our wisdom and understanding about humans towards healing social ailments that persist outside the walls of clinics, hospitals and institutions? For that matter, how can we ensure that our programs, agencies and institutions are truly operating in the interest of those we serve?
As individuals serving in helping positions, how can we ensure that own private motivation for helping is healthy? How do we stay healthy in the face of social ills and injustice? How do each us individually safeguard against discouragement and burnout?
How is it that marginalized groups overcome generations of social stagnation deep systemic distrust to find renewal, growth, and wellness? What exactly is the relationship between community and healing, and how exactly does community factor into answering all of these questions?
On September 24th, community members will have an opportunity to come together, as we delve into these topics a diverse cross-section of our city's healers as we convene for a day of networking, self work and learning at Mount Mary University. Consider it a day long retreat for community members interested in turning personal and collective attention toward the healing of our shared community. Whether you are a professional in the healing arts, the member of a church group or service organization invested in a cause of community betterment, or just a concerned community member who would like to know what YOU can do in the interest of promoting a healthier community, this opportunity will have something for you.
This community conference is a component of this year's Social Living Conference, and is open to the community. We have put together an outline for the day's events and a glimpse into what participants can expect to experience. Bare in mind, no description will be able to do justice to a happening of this nature. You will simply have to join in.
The Social Dreaming Matrix: Unfolding the Infinite Through Community Dream Sharing (7:15am-8:15am)
Early risers may wish to come early and take a trip through dream world through the guidance of Milwaukee Social Dreaming. Milwaukee Social Dreaming is a local organization who have been active this past year in facilitating group processes, exploring the social significance of dream content that we as dreamers experience at night. Participants who arrive early will have an opportunity to explore how dreams offer a powerful and profound pathway to social connection and community development. Though the skilled guidance of host Andrew Royal, participants will be invited to share dream content and reflect upon social themes and patterns that are revealed or suggested in the dreams we dream.
Restoration of the Spirit
(8:20 am- 9:50)
For opening speaker Monica Yellowowl, the heart of healing lies in the reclaiming of an indigenous self from the captive hands of history.
Monica has dedicated her life tending to the deep psychological and spiritual need of her Klamath people. A certified drug and alcohol treatment provider, Monica has provided formal AODA treatment and services in the homes of some our nations most at-risk communities. Although her triaging would equip her with the skill set and competency to take on this role, it would be in the recovered sanctum of her own cultural heritage that Monica would discover the wellspring of "recovery."
In her morning address, Monica will provide an illuminating perspective on the mechanisms of healing through the incorporation of traditional practices, sacred stories and ceremony, that for centuries have bound the Klamath people to their history, community and land.
This presentation will also draw attention historic and social factors that underly the addiction, depression and suicide rates that have ravaged Native communities. That these challenges have persisted in the face of pathology-based treatment attempts of our dominant culture reflects a failure in our treatment approaches. By seeking deficits located inside the individual in the form of character faults, genetics and dysfunctional thinking or poor coping, the dominant "treatment lens" risks a damning and disorienting misappropriation of blame of suffering upon a subjugated, marginalized people.
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| Monica Yellowowl with family member |
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Using the Journal to Hear Your Soul, Rest Your Mind and Create Future Leaders in the Healing Arts
(10am-12pm)
Mary Frances Schneider is a clinical psychologist and author who understands the power of words and the writing process in shaping our experience and authoring our realities.
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| Keynote presenter Dr. Mary Frances Schneider |
Her Keynote presentation, designed as a workshop, begins with a discussion of Leadership in the Healing Arts from the perspective of Adlerian principles of Social Interest. This theoretical foundation is followed by hands-on sets of journaling exercises designed to cultivate and rollout vision and process for the Healer in Leadership positions.
Dr. Schneider offers a brief research-based overview of the psychological, physical and spiritual benefits of journaling as a leadership tool. Participants will be invited to try out a myriad of journaling techniques with each technique focused on implications for leadership in the Healing Arts. Bring you own journal or accept one from us as a gift. No worries about sharing! We provide a shredder for sensitive awakenings. Bring your favorite pens and markers and plan to have a lot of fun!
Participants may anticipate some opportunity to undergo some self work and to be provided with practices that can be readily incorporated into daily life in interest in promoting personal wellness and a heightened social consciousness as we embark upon our roles as healers and in our work towards social betterment.
Healing Milwaukee
(1:15pm-4:30pm)
Adler University’s Jay Colker will conclude the day’s events with a large group community forum, inviting participants into a shared inquiry on community and healing as applied to our city of Milwaukee at this time in our city’s history. Using the World Cafe method of group process, Jay will facilitate an inventory of our collective and individual assets, to stimulate change from our grassroots.
In his 43 years of experience, Jay has amassed a breadth of expertise from the running of clinical programs through working with major fortune 500 cooperations where his organizational work set a standard for positive people practices. Jay has developed a capacity for working with groups including a knack for crowd sourcing and innovative group work. Never far from his Adlerian roots and his familiarity with the open forum model that he learned at the hands of Adlerian masters early in his career, Jay has found ways to apply these principles to addressing challenges that have developed at organizational levels.
On September 24th, Jay will turn his attention towards addressing the healing needing to take place in the city of Milwaukee, as we continue to reflect upon the significance of the recent occurrences in the Sherman Park community. What role might each of us play in being able to promote a healthier future for our city? How might we be able to coordinate efforts together, in the forging of community action and greater ties between community members? What community solutions might be awaiting us beyond the horizon, provided we have the courage and tenacity to pursue them? Join us to find out.
About the Conference
This daylong event community event constitutes the second day of the two day Social Living Conference. Day one will consist of a series of breakout sessions geared to mental health professionals and students with an interest in the promotion of healthy social living. Both days are open to the public and provide opportunity for clinicians to pursue continuing education. Registration for either or both days can be done here. The cost for community members is just $15 and includes lunch. If you would prefer to register and pay on the day of the event, consider sending an RSVP to MASL including the number in your party to MASLCommunity@gmail.com. The conference is the creative work of the Milwaukee Affiliate for Social Living. See the rest of our blog posts at Milwaukeeaffiliate.blogspot.com. Saturday's conference will take place in Stiemke Hall on the second floor or Noter Dame Hall.
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| Adler University's Jay Cokler |
On September 24th, Jay will turn his attention towards addressing the healing needing to take place in the city of Milwaukee, as we continue to reflect upon the significance of the recent occurrences in the Sherman Park community. What role might each of us play in being able to promote a healthier future for our city? How might we be able to coordinate efforts together, in the forging of community action and greater ties between community members? What community solutions might be awaiting us beyond the horizon, provided we have the courage and tenacity to pursue them? Join us to find out.
About the Conference
This daylong event community event constitutes the second day of the two day Social Living Conference. Day one will consist of a series of breakout sessions geared to mental health professionals and students with an interest in the promotion of healthy social living. Both days are open to the public and provide opportunity for clinicians to pursue continuing education. Registration for either or both days can be done here. The cost for community members is just $15 and includes lunch. If you would prefer to register and pay on the day of the event, consider sending an RSVP to MASL including the number in your party to MASLCommunity@gmail.com. The conference is the creative work of the Milwaukee Affiliate for Social Living. See the rest of our blog posts at Milwaukeeaffiliate.blogspot.com. Saturday's conference will take place in Stiemke Hall on the second floor or Noter Dame Hall.
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| Blogger Ben Rader PsyD with wife Melissa and daughter Olive |
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