Take some time this summer to support yourself and your learning! Mid-South Peace and Justice Center is offering two unique workshops in July: Emotional Support for Men on Sunday, July 14th from 2 to 6pm, and Parenting from the Heart on Saturday, July 20th from 2 to 5pm. Keep reading for more details on these workshops and for an early look at the workshops coming up in August. Contact gio@midsouthpeace.org to register.
Emotional Support for Men
Led by Laura Sullivan
In our society, males are conditioned in many dehumanizing ways. For example, males are viewed as not having the same emotional capacity as females, and the expression of feelings is frowned upon. 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.
The ways that men internalize the negative conditioning have daily effects, from holding in emotions and developing physical illnesses as a result, to finding it difficult to have close, healthy relationships with women (not only romantic relationships, but friendships and relationships with female family members). Additionally, men are pitted against each other in competition for material success and as ‘breadwinners’ of their families. Men are also viewed as expendable human beings, trained to be prepared to sacrifice their lives, whether in military situations or in other times of danger.
This workshop will help men to:
• Understand how negative conditioning affects your life and relationships
• Have a safe place to explore past hurts and current patterns based in old hurts
• Become better allies to women and to learn how to interrupt sexism
• Develop close, healthy relationships with women and men
• Release pent-up feelings of grief, shame, fear, anger, and confusion
• Reclaim a sense of your own goodness and worth
This workshop will also address how intersectionality of oppression affects men, for example, how race and class identities intersect with men’s conditioning and experiences. The intersections of young people’s and young adults’ oppressions, as well as LGBTQ oppression, with the socialization and struggles of men will also be discussed.
When: Sunday, July 14, 2-6pm
Where: MSPJC, 3573 Southern Ave. Memphis TN 38111 – wheelchair accessible.
Cost: Sliding scale $20-$45
*Limited to the first 10 people who register.
Donations for workshop scholarships gratefully accepted!
For more information or to register contact Gio López gio@midsouthpeace.org or call the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center at 725-4990.
Parenting from the Heart
Led by Elaine Krueger
Are you looking to have a relationship with your child that is based on mutual understanding and respect?
Do you want to be able to set boundaries and teach the lessons you want to teach through cooperation rather than coercion?
Do you want your children to related to siblings and peers with consideration and support of one another?
Do you want your children to be intrinsically motivated and find strategies to meet their needs that work for themselves AND others?
Do you want to be able to express your frustrations and respond to their frustrations in a way your child will feel safe and loved and you will feel heard?
These issues and more will be addressed in the workshop – Parenting From The Heart: Nonviolent Communication for Parents.
Date: Saturday, July 20
Time: 2p.m. – 5p.m. Please, be on time.
Location: MSPJC, 3573 Southern Ave. Memphis TN 38111- wheelchair accessible
*Limited to the first15 people who register
Cost: $20-$45 Sliding scale.
Some scholarships may be available.
Donations for workshop scholarships gratefully accepted!
This August: G.O.T. PODER – Grassroots Organizers Training for Power in Spanish
MSPJC’s fourth annual grassroots organizer training for the Spanish-speaking community will take place August 9th – 11th. This 16 hour training has been vital for the growth of Latino grassroots organizers in Memphis.
Please help us spread the word about this opportunity to your Latino and bilingual friends.
For more information or to register, please check G.O.T. PODER or contact Gio López atgio@midsouthpeace.org or call the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center at 725-4990.