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Asunto: | [RedLuz] Engaging The Other: The Power of Compassion / 2 Upcoming Conferences in 2013: May 3-5 in Michigan / June 20-22 in Jordan | Fecha: | Martes, 12 de Marzo, 2013 18:46:23 (-0600) | Autor: | REDCONCIENCIA <lacasadelared @.....com>
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From: <Solweean@aol.com>Date: 2013/3/11 Subject: 2 Upcoming Conferences in 2013: May 3-5 in Michigan / June 20-22 in Jordan
2 Upcoming International Conferences in 2013:|
May
3-5 Conference:
7th
Annual International
Conference on Engaging The
Other: The Power of
Compassion May 3-5,
2013 ~ Dearborn Michigan USA
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Registration Is Now Open
~ At a time when polarization is the culprit,
a multi-cultural,
multi-disciplinary conference addressing the roots of fear-based belief systems,
negative stereotypes, prejudice, polarization, scapegoating, enemy images, and
artificial barriers of misunderstanding and distrust that divide us.
Presentation of
major trauma relief program aiding refugees in the Middle
East Sponsored by:
Common Bond Institute,
People's Peace Fund, Michigan State University,
and International
Humanistic Psychology Association, Endorsed and Supported by
Over 100
professional associations, universities, and organizations
internationally Official Partner and Event of: Charter For
Compassion and Parliament of World's
Religions
~ Call
For Proposals
~
Join Us
for an extraordinary 3 day learning
community:
examining concepts of "The OTHER" from a universal, cross-cultural
perspective to promote a wider public dialogue about images of "Us and Them,"
and develop practical, effective means to reduce polarization and animosity
within and between our communities. More than 30 presenters, facilitators, and
visionaries are on hand to facilitate authentic dialogue bridging the divide and
cultivating our capacity for appreciation of diversity, reconciliation, and
respectful engagement.
PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE
IS: >
Awareness: Raise the level, depth, and breadth of public dialogue and
awareness on core issues.
> Deep
Inquiry: Identify and compile fundamental questions, dilemmas, and
implications for further deep inquiry and examination
>
Sharing: Formulate findings and products to
make available to all > Collaboration:
Create
Networking Opportunities for collaboration
> Action: Tap our shared wisdom, compassion,
and responsibility in finding common ground and developing practical
applications in our communities - from the local to the
global. FORMAT and
CONTENT:
A 3 day program
addressing concepts of "The Other" from diverse
perspectives - social, cultural, psychological,
political, economic, spiritual, and ecological,
offering: - Presentation
of major trauma relief program aiding refugees in the Middle East, - Keynote
Speakers, - Topical Panels, - Concurrent Break-out Sessions of Workshops and
interactive Roundtables, - Daily Facilitated Dialogue and Action Planning Groups
to engage concepts and explore practical applications, - Live 2-way Global Links
to other countries, - Interactive All-conference Experiences, - Film and
Dialogue, - Social-Cultural Activities, - Networking and Action Planning, -
Cross-cultural Community
LOCATION:
Double Tree Hotel, Dearborn, Michigan USA
SCHEDULE: Friday
morning 3rd to Sunday afternoon
5th
June 20-22 Conference:
2nd Annual International Conference
on Transgenerational
Trauma: Communal Wounds and Victim
Identities June 20-22, 2013
~Amman Jordan Addressing unresolved inherited communal trauma and the
implications for violence and war within and between communities.
Held in conjunction
with the Global Network for the Study of Transgenerational Trauma, and the
Social Health Care training and treatment program to serve refugee
populations.
Sponsored by: Common Bond Institute,
International Humanistic Psychology Association,
International Federation of Medical Students'
Associations-Jordan Endorsed and Supported by Over 100 professional associations,
universities, and organizations internationally Official Partner
of: Charter For Compassion and Parliament of World's
Religions
~ Call For
Proposals
~
Conference Details: www.cbiworld.org/Pages/Conferences_TT.htm
3 day program:
A Focused Dialogue and
Deliberation
-
Defining and addressing the dynamics of inherited, unresolved communal trauma
from one generation to the next, including historical understandings, the
development and perpetuation of communal victim identities, exclusive cultural
membership and rites of belonging, and implications for past, present and future
relations between communities - particularly war and violence. A Search for New Models
and Methodologies
- Developing new
models and methods at the societal level for healing and preventing communal
trauma and it's transfer into future generations.
Transgenerational Trauma is seen as an underlying and
potent fuel for the eruption of violence in the present and future.
Understanding it's dynamics and implications, and developing ways to effectively
treat it, are seen as essential to healing and reconciliation within and between
communities, establishing compassionate local and global relations, and
achieving sustainable peace.
Format and
Content: * Keynote speakers * Topical
panels & roundtables * Breakout sessions
of skills, research, theory, and
practical presentations * Daily
facilitated dialogue & action planning groups * Live
2-way global links with other countries * Networking for
cooperation on applications * Multi-cultural, multi disciplinary
learning community * Social-cultural events and performances
Official
Conference Languages:
English and Arabic
LOCATION: Coral Sadeen Hotel,
Amman, Jordan SCHEDULE:
3-Day Program: Thurs. morning to Sat.
night
______________ Related Programs
_______________
- GLOBAL NETWORK for the Study of Transgenerational
Trauma: A research project designed to link and concentrate
ongoing research by individuals, groups, and institutions world-wide for the
long term study of Transgenerational Trauma. The Annual TT Conference serves as
a regular meeting place for Network members and interested participants. www.cbiworld.org/Pages/Conferences_TT_GlobalNetwork.htm
- SOCIAL HEALTH CARE: a training
and treatment program
An interdisciplinary trauma training and treatment
program building local capacity for healing by providing practical comprehensive
training in mental health skills to hundreds of local university students,
professionals, and NGO staff
For DETAILS on
Proposals, Program, Registration, Displays, and Ads, visit our website or
CONTACT:
Common
Bond Institute
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In Your Network ~

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