G.O.T. Power, MSPJC’s training program, is committed to building our community’s capacity through building skills in grassroots organizing, providing support to people doing community work and offering anti-oppression and liberation education. Here are our upcoming trainings and workshops.
EMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN
Reclaim your zest, resilience, pride, self-love, voice, strength and power in this workshop on women’s oppression and liberation in a safe environment.
We will also address the relationship between interpersonal and institutional sexism, and the role of socioeconomic issues in women’s oppression and liberation in a safe environment.
Led by Laura Sullivan. For more information click here.
Date: Sunday, February 17
Time: 1p.m. – 6p.m. Please, be on time.
Location: MSPJC, 3573 Southern Ave. Memphis TN 38111- wheelchair accessible
*Limited to the first 10 people who register.
Cost: $25-$50 Sliding scale.
Register: click here
NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION
This will be an opportunity to gain knowledge of a communication technique called Nonviolent Communication or Compassionate Communication.
You will find out what it is and how you can use it in your life. Learn how to resolve conflicts, establish effective communication skills and strengthen the quality of your personal or professional relationships. For more information click here.
Led by Elaine Krueger.
Date: Saturday, February 23
Time: 1p.m. – 4p.m. Please, be on time.
Location: MSPJC, 3573 Southern Ave. Memphis TN 38111- wheelchair accessible
*Minimum of 5 people, no maximun.
Cost: $20-$45 Sliding scale.
Registration: click here
Bi-monthly practice groups will be offered for those who take this intro workshop.
CORE ORGANIZER TRAINING
C.O.T. teaches participants the foundational skills they need to be effective organizers and win on issues that are important to them. We train using popular education and integrating experiential education.The result is a training that is fully interactive and has direct application in each session. Topics covered include: Intro to Organizing, Organizing your Community, Campaign Planning, Facilitating Meetings, Media, Transforming Conflict, and Nonviolent Direct Action. For more information click here.
Fri. March 1: 6-9pm, Sat. March 2: 9am-5pm & Sun. March 3:1-5pm
Location: MSPJC, 3573 Southern Ave. Memphis TN 38111- wheelchair accessible
*A maximum of 25 people
Cost: Sliding scale, Fee includes over 14 hours of training, simple snacks and lunch on Saturday, and follow up support.
Register: click here.
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR MEN
Men are expected to be self-sufficient and to have all the answers to every problem, which leaves them feeling isolated and alone with their struggles. This workshop will help men to have a safe place to explore past hurts and current patterns based in old hurts, to develop close, healthy relationships with women and men, to become better allies to women and to learn how to interrupt sexism, to reclaim a sense of your own goodness and worth, and more.
For more information click here.
Led by Laura Sullivan.
Date: Saturday, March 16
Time: 1p.m. – 6p.m. Please, be on time.
Location: MSPJC, 3573 Southern Ave. Memphis TN 38111- wheelchair accessible
*Limited to the first 10 people who register.
Cost: $25-$50 Sliding scale.
Register: click here.
Register online at the links above or by phone. Registration is required to attend all trainings and workshops. Some scholarships may be available. Donations for workshop scholarships gratefully accepted! Find the events on Facebook: www.facebook.com/midsouthpeace
For more information call 901-725-4992, email to gio@midsouthpeace.org or visit www.midsouthpeace.org.