What is the Audre Lorde Project Fighting Burn Out Retreat?
Burn Out is a serious health condition for many involved in movement work. The staff, board, and volunteers of ALP spend every moment working, often making sacrifices and neglecting to create a sustainable environment for themselves.May 29- 31, 2009 ALP will host a FREE Fighting Burn Out Retreat for organizers.
The retreat seeks to create a space where; people can reintegrate their mind body and soul, develop mindful awareness of how to cope with burn out, practice self-care techniques and envision practices that ALP should incorporate.
Participants will engage in a weekend of guided skills building on self care, sustainability, dealing with anger, burnout, and fear. Time each day will be devoted to personal reflection, meaningful conversation and Fun!
The retreat will be held at the Sky Lake Lodge, a Shambhala contemplative center for meditation, arts and community. Sky Lake Lodge is located just two hours north of Manhattan in the Mid-Hudson River Valley.
Who should attend?
Space is limited to 14 participants. You should register to attend if:
- You identify as a LGBTSTGNC Person of Color
You have been actively involved with ALP for at least 1 year as a volunteer, board, or staff member - You are interested in learning ways to incorporate holistic wellness practices with organizing work.
How do you Register?
If you are interested in attending please email ccarter@alp.org for a registration form. The DEADLINE to request a form is May 1, 2009 5pm
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