GRCGED and OPIRG Guelph invite you to the second workshop of the 2016 Summer Institute:Self Care for Advocates in Vulnerable Sectors
Thursday June 16, 5:30-8:30pm
University Centre (UC) 441, U of G campus
https://www.facebook.com/events/591083444394550/Workers and activists in the vulnerable sectors can easily become overwhelmed by the countless demands for our emotional and mental labour. We as advocates tend to be a vital part of the support systems for those within the community that we serve. So often, we do not realize the pressures that our daily work actually rests upon us, until it is too late. Self-care and awareness are necessary daily practices that should be utilized by advocates, in order to avoid burn out. In this workshop we will explore practices of self-care and awareness. We will reflect on how our positionality influences our relationship to our work and our abilities to cope with triggering circumstances. Participants will leave this workshop with a greater understanding of themselves, their triggers, boundaries, and needs.Facilitator: Tanisha Jones
Tanisha Jones has an extensive background in the field of social work with 10 years experience in the sector of Violence Against Women (VAW) and a specialized focus in: counselling, housing, advocacy and education. Tanisha works from an intersectional and Anti-Racist Anti Oppressive (ARAO) framework, and has facilitated and participated in many community activities, programs, events, and policy developments within the Peel Region. She is currently working at a shelter for abused women with children. Outside of work Tanisha facilitates various events that promote gender equity and conflict resolution within diverse communities.
The Summer Institute is a series of workshops for the social justice and community-minded activist. This is our 10th year! Workshops will run from June 8 to the weekend of July 15 and will focus on anti-oppression, allyship, solidarity, and movement building.Accessibility information:
– this workshop is FREE!
– The space is wheelchair accessible.
– There will be access to an accessible and gender-neutral washroom.
– Vegan and gluten-free snacks (but not a meal) will be provided – feel free to bring additional food for your break if you’d like.
– Child care is available upon request with 48 hours notice. Babies are welcome in the workshop.
– Handouts can be made available in alternative formats with advance notice.
– Bus tickets will be available at the workshop.
– Unfortunately we cannot offer ASL interpretation but please get in touch to talk about how we can make the workshop accessible to you in other ways.
* Please help us to ensure a scent-reduced space. Perfumes, fragrances, scented products and cigarette smoke can be barriers for facilitators and participants. For more information on how to eliminate and reduce scents please see http://eastbaymeditation.org/accessibility/scentfree.htmlFor information about the rest of this year’s Summer Institute please go to ourFacebook page, email us at guelphsi@gmail.com or call GRCGED at 519.824.4120 x58559.
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