Healing Justice: The Role of Joy, Play, and Rest - 4th MH Symposium

14311 Wells Port Drive,Austin TX 78728

13 April, 2023

Description

YWCA Greater Austin’s 4th Annual Mental Health Symposium invites clinicians, social workers, therapists, students, educators, social justice warriors and community members to join us in learning about the healing principles of Joy, Play, and Rest. This year’s Mental Health Symposium will be hosted in a hybrid format with the in-person portion at St. Andrew’s Church (14311 Wells Port Drive, Austin, Texas 78728). Learn more about the social justice work of the St. Andrew’s community here. During the day’s events, YWCA Greater Austin staff will show participants how to integrate play, song, dance, laughter, movement, rest, and creativity to aid in the serious task of trauma resolution and collective healing. Together we’ll recognize joy, play, and rest as a vital element of life that counters oppression and brings power into our lives. “The opposite of play is not work, it is depression.” -Dr. Stuart Brown, founder and president of the National Institute for Play One of the tragic consequences of trauma is a thwarting of our ability to engage in joy, play, and rest. It is especially detrimental because it is precisely through playfulness and connection that we bring healing to our deepest wounds. Throughout the symposium, attendees will be invited to participate in movement and activities that promote, joy, laughter, rest, play, healing, and personal growth. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and being in a comfortable space, with objects like a journal, fidget, etc. handy nearby. For those attending in-person, some equipment for activities will be provided. CEUs provided. Including ethics hours Discounts for non-profit groups and scholarships available! Non-profit group discount rates: non-profit organizations seeking to register 3+ representatives can receive a discount rate. Email [email protected] for the discount code! Scholarships available for those who need them. To apply for scholarship, please complete the form here: https://forms.gle/3HRFtjrtoqqpUBpL6. Sponsor a scholarship: Help someone else access this wonderful event by purchasing a tax-deductible scholarship sponsorship ticket at checkout. Join YWCA Greater Austin on Thursday, April 13th 9:00am - 5:00pm. 8:30am - 9:00am Morning Reception (in-person) 9:00am - 9:45am Welcome Session (all attendees) 10:00am - 11:00am Trauma-Informed Living (all attendees) 11:00am - 12:00pm LMFAO: Laughing Means Feeling Authentic and cOnnected (all attendees) 12:00pm - 12:45pm Lunch 12:45pm - 1:15pm Movement/play activity (in-person) 1:15pm - 2:45pm Playful Movements for Healing & Curiosity (all attendees) 3:00pm - 4:00pm We Laugh to Survive (all attendees) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Keynote and Closing Statements (all attendees) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Guided Nature Walk with YWCA Staff (in-person: stay afterwards for an optional nature walk!) *Session schedule subject to change but overall timeframe will remain the same