YWCA Greater Austin’s 5th 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 Anger.
This year’s Mental Health Symposium will be hosted in-person at Assembly Hall (1121 East 7th Street | Austin Texas 78702). Learn more about the venue here.
Register on Eventbrite here.
Often anger is seen as one distinct thing, disconnected from other incidents and emotions. In reality anger is the energy ribbon that ties many of our emotions and experiences. Anger flows through us towards change, mobilization, and resolution. Anger is also often squelched, weaponized, and distorted based on race, gender, age, etc. and viewed intentionally to maintain the power structure. Join us to reconceptualize anger through a trauma-informed social justice lens, recognize its role in our healing, and have a transformative experience as we unwrap our gift of anger.
Up to 7 hours of CEUs provided. Lunch included.
Discounts for non-profit groups and scholarships available!
Non-profit group discount rates: non-profit or educational organizations seeking to register 3+ representatives can receive a group discount rate. Email haleigh@ywcaaustin.org for the discount code!
Scholarships available for those who need them. To apply for scholarship, please complete the form here: https://forms.gle/8jiDJr7LnBmUgAkL7.
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 Tuesday, April 9th 9:00am - 5:00pm (exact times subject to change)
8:30am - 9:00am Morning Reception/Check-in
9 :00am - 9:50am Welcome Session (1 CEU hour)
1 0:00am - 11:25am Harnessing the Power of Anger (1.5 Ethics CEU hours)
1 1:35am - 12:30pm I Can’t Believe It’s Not Anger: Unwrapping Childhood Upset (1 CEU hour)
1 2:30pm - 1:15pm Lunch
1:15pm - 1:40pm Ribbons of Anger Activity (.5 CEU hours)
1:45pm – 3:35pm Anger: Our Unfinished Business (2 CEU hours)
3:45pm - 4:45pm Panel Discussion: Social-Cultural Contex of Anger (1 Diversity CEU hour)
4:45pm - 5:00pm Closing Statements
5:00pm - 6:00pm Optional healing activity
* Session schedule subject to change but overall timeframe will remain the same
What to wear / bring
Throughout the symposium, attendees will be invited to participate in various discussions and activities; we recommend wearing comfortable clothing. If you are staying for the optional healing activity from 5-6pm, please be prepared for lots of movement/sweating. Lunch will be provided. You're welcome to bring snacks, drinks, etc. to have throughout the day.
Parking
There is a pay to park lot available at the venue. The enterance to the lot is on 7th Street, going east, on the right, just before the Waller Street light. Paid street parking is also available around the venue.