Affirming and Supportive Services for LGBTQ+ Individuals

This event: Has LGBTQ content, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || As LGBTQ+ populations confront a recent wave of prejudice, it is more critical than ever for behavioral health professionals to understand both the history and the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and organizations. Led by Frederick Harris, founder and Clinical Director […]

Free

Breath & Walking Meditation

Neighborhood House Community Center 29 S Mills St., Madison, WI, United States

This event: Is LGBTQ hosted, May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Join us for an evening dedicated to community building, as well as breath and walking meditation. Meditators of all experience levels, new and seasoned, are welcome. A circle of chairs will be provided for the meditation session. *** Rainbow Circle is […]

Free

Rug Making Workshop with Hijinx Mixed Media

Madison Public Library - Pinney Branch 204 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison, WI, United States

Rugs for Your Mugs! A Rug Making Workshop Join Juliet King of Hijinx Mixed Media to make your own one-of-a-kind rug coaster! This workshop will explore Juliet’s favorite form of fiber art–punch needle rug tufting. Juliet will provide background information and a demonstration of rug hand-punching method.  Each participant will have a prepared kit to […]

Free

Mandatory Support: Harm Reduction for Mandatory Reporting

The ethical and professional responsibilities of social workers and other mandatory reporters are aligned with supporting families, however the current punitive system of mandated reporting does not support families or communities. This workshop will delve into the history and practice of mandatory reporting, the profession's carceral implications, and supporting participants in re-defining their role from […]

Telling Your Story: Messaging & Media Tools For Today’s Activist

Milwaukee LGBT Community Center 1110 N Market Street Second Floor, Milwaukee, WI

Participants will learn the basics of media structure and how to tell their stories on traditional, online, and social media platforms. Equipped with research and best practices gleaned from more than 30 years of experience, GLAAD will work with participants to reach and teach the movable middle about the LGBTQ community through compelling storytelling combined […]