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Fall 2023 Detailed Schedule
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October 3, 2023 (Tuesday), 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central
An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Faith Communities
Drawing from the framework for a trauma-informed approach developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Trauma-Informed Faith Communities project offers training, consultation, and resources to better incorporate key trauma principles into the culture of faith communities. This webinar will describe key trauma-informed benchmarks and offer an introduction to trauma awareness and response that is critical for faith communities.
Presenter: Rev. Mary Gaudreau Hughes, LPC, Executive Director, Crisis Care Ministries with welcome from Rev. Derrek Belase, Director of Connectional Ministries, Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church
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October 10, 2023 (Tuesday), 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central
The 5 D’s of Older Adult Suicide: Depression, Disease, Disconnectedness, Deadly Means, Disability
This workshop will explore the factors contributing to such high rates, to include culture, ageism and risk factors. Protective factors will also be discussed. Each of the 5 D’s of Older Adult Suicide will be explored as well as how they can help identify people in distress.
Presenter: Karen Orsi, Director, Oklahoma Mental Health and Aging Coalition
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October 17, 2023 (Tuesday), 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central
Crisis Communications
Harnessing the Power of Rapid Response & Recovery
Presenter: Carly Rae Van Zant, Crisis Communications Consultant for Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
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October 24, 2023 (Tuesday), 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central
In Good Faith: Faith and Community Pathways for Critical Disaster Services
The vital role of faith community leaders in recognizing issues and referring congregants for help with civil legal problems after disasters. LASO and Oklahoma Indian Legal Services are grateful for funding from Legal Services Corporation via the Midwest Legal Disaster Coordination Project to provide community trainings on this important subject.
Presenters: Brian Candelaria, Staff Attorney for Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS) and Christa Figgins, Director of Mission Advancement, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma (LASO).
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October 31, 2023 (Tuesday), 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central
Increasing Your Racial Justice I.Q.
Presenter: The Rev. Dr. Bessie Hamilton, Associate Director of Connectional Ministries for New Faith Communities and Multi Ethnic Initiatives for the Oklahoma Conference of The United Methodist Church ​
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November 7, 2023 (Tuesday), 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central
Trauma-Informed Healing in Jewish History
Explore the themes of challenge, resilience and hope through the lens of Jewish history and text.
Presenter: Rabbi Vered Harris, Temple B'Nai Israel, Oklahoma City
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November 14, 2023 (Tuesday), 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central
Welcoming the Stranger: Afghan Resettlement and Resilience in the Oklahoma Landscape
Many faith traditions and ethical systems encourage us to welcome our neighbor, whether they are visitors, refugees, or immigrants. In 2021, Oklahoma took action to welcome over 1,800 Afghan parolees after the fall of Kabul resulted in the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. These new Oklahomans have faced many challenges, and their journey to rebuild their lives in our community is truly extraordinary. Join CAIR Oklahoma Deputy Director Veronica Laizure to learn about how faith groups, community organizations, and individual volunteers have made history in nurturing our growing Afghan-Oklahoma family, and about how we are moving forward in addressing the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors.
Presenter: Veronica Laizure, CAIR Oklahoma.
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November 21, 2023 (Tuesday), 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central