MARCH 11-13, 2010
Columbia, MD

Risking Connection® -Essentials in Faith Communities- A trauma-recovery training program for those who have completed the basic Essentials course and want information from religious and spiritual leaders on this critical component of recovery. Sponsored by the Sidran Foundation. View the website for more details.

MARCH 16, 2010
Ypsilanti, MI

Free workshop open to everyone. "Trauma, Chemical Use and Addiction." Presented by Dr. Tana Bridge, PhD., LMSW, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Eastern Michigan University. 7:30pm to 9pm at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center. Organized by Dawn Farm, a nonprofit community providing chemical dependency services. Contact Matt Statman, at 734-485-8725, or email for info.

MARCH 19-21, 2010
New York, NY

12th International Conference sponsored by MaleSurvivor. John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Outstanding speakers, workshop include special programs for survivors and professionals. Email for info

Conference information is here.

MARCH 19, 2010
San Antonio, TX

One Day Workshop. Secret Lives:Quest for Authenticity. Healing from Trauma, Compulsivity, and Eating Disorders. Sponsored by New Orleans Institute at River Oaks. Call (800) 598-2040 or visit the website.

MARCH 26-28, 2010
Libertyville, IL

Christian Retreat. A Christian Spirituality to Heal from Abuse, at the Marytown Retreat and Conference Center. The term "abuse" is broadly defined--from the "mild" to ritual. Marytown is Franciscan and is the National Shrine to Maximilian Kolbe. The setting will be Catholic, the retreat Christian and it is open to all. Sharing personal experiences and feelings is welcomed but completely optional. Participants are free to not attend all functions. Presentations on the spirtuality of healing conducted by Fr. Patrick McAteer of St. Ignatius Parish in Chicago, an experienced spiritual counselor. For more information, call 773-764-5936 or email.

MARCH 29-APRIL 1, 2010
Honolulu, HI

7th Annual Hawaii Conference on Preventing, Assessing, and Treating Child, Adolescent, and Adult Trauma. Sponsored by the Institute on Violence, Abuse & Trauma. Information here.

APRIL 7-11, 2010
Arlington, VA

The National Association for Poetry Therapy -- 30th Annual Conference. "Looking Forward, Looking Back, Coming Home: Celebrating Thirty Years of Promoting Growth and Wellness through Language Symbol, and Story."

For teachers, poets, counselors, students, and lovers of words. Learn more about the many ways words can be used for growth and healing.

Visit the website for more info.

APRIL 8-10, 2010
Belfast, Ireland

2nd International Conference of the European Society for Trauma & Dissociation (ESTD).

Focus on Healing from Traumatic Relationshps: Psychological and Societal Perspectives on Trauma and Dissociation. Click here for more info.

APRIL 9, 2010
Westchester, NY

One Day Workshop. Secret Lives:Quest for Authenticity. Healing from Trauma, Compulsivity, and Eating Disorders. Sponsored by New Orleans Institute at River Oaks. Call (800) 598-2040 or visit the website.

APRIL 9-11, 2010
Santa Cruz, CA

MaleSurvivor Level I Weekend of Recovery at the Sequoia Retreat Center in the Santa Cruz mountains. Limited to 28 participants (men aged over 18) with history of sexual victimization. For info, contact Howard Fradkin or visit the website.

APRIL 9-11, 2010
Colorado Springs, CO

FINDING OUR VOICES Art Sale and Show at The Cottonwood Center. Open to the public. This annual event raises community awareness about sexual abuse and promotes prevention.
Vist the website for more information.

SUBMIT ENTRIES of artwork etc.until March 26, 2010. Contact for submission guidelines.

MAY 7, 2010
Philadelphia, PA

One Day Workshop. Secret Lives:Quest for Authenticity. Healing from Trauma, Compulsivity, and Eating Disorders. Sponsored by New Orleans Institute at River Oaks. Call (800) 598-2040 or visit the website.

JUNE 2, 2010
New Orleans, LA

Breakfast Meeting. TBA.Sponsored by New Orleans Institute at River Oaks. Call (800) 598-2040 or visit the website.

JUNE 10-12, 2010
Columbia, MD

Risking Connection® -Essentials A trauma-recovery training program for professionals and educators or interested others. Sponsored by the Sidran Foundation. View the website for more details.

JUNE 25, 2010
Atlanta, GA

One Day Workshop. Secret Lives:Quest for Authenticity. Healing from Trauma, Compulsivity, and Eating Disorders. Sponsored by New Orleans Institute at River Oaks. Call (800) 598-2040 or visit the website.

JULY 9-10, 2010
Charlotte, NC

Two Day Workshop. Secret Lives:Quest for Authenticity. Healing from Trauma, Compulsivity, and Eating Disorders. Sponsored by New Orleans Institute at River Oaks. Call (800) 598-2040 or visit the website.

JULY 15-17, 2010
Boston, MA

American Mental Health Counselors Assn. Annual Conference: Creative Therapy, Creating Change. Waterfront Westin Hotel. Click conference tab at website.

AUGUST 6-8, 2010
Windsor Locks, CT

Annual conference for survivors of severe child abuse (ritual abuse) and torture, sponsored by S.M.A.R.T. Helpers/friends of survivors welcome to attend. Conference location: the DoubleTree Hotel at Bradley International Airport. For information write S.M.A.R.T., PO Box 1295, Easthampton, MA 01027-1295, or email Conference information is posted here

AUGUST 13, 2010
Birmingham, AL

One Day Workshop. Secret Lives:Quest for Authenticity. Healing from Trauma, Compulsivity, and Eating Disorders. Sponsored by New Orleans Institute at River Oaks. Call (800) 598-2040 or visit the website.

SEPTEMBER 12-15, 2010
San Diego, CA

15th International Conference on Violence, Abuse, ad Trauma. Sponsored by the Institute on Violence, Abuse & Trauma. Information here.

Risking Connection® -Essentials in Faith Communities- A trauma-recovery training program for those who have completed the basic Essentials course and want information from religious and spiritual leaders on this critical component of recovery. Sponsored by the Sidran Foundation. View the website for more details.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
Louisville, KY

One Day Workshop. Secret Lives:Quest for Authenticity. Healing from Trauma, Compulsivity, and Eating Disorders. Sponsored by New Orleans Institute at River Oaks. Call (800) 598-2040 or visit the website.

OCTOBER 1-3, 2010
Minneapolis, MN

EMDRIA Annual Conference. For professionals interested in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Pre-conference Day, September 30. Posters Deadline, May 1, 2010. Visit here for details.

OCTOBER 16-18, 2010
Atlanta, GA

International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) 27th Annual Conference. Preconference October 14-15, 2010.Theme:“Clinical Consequences of Complex Psychological Trauma: Assessment, Treatment, and Recovery.” This is a meeting for trauma specialists and also for general clinicians who may have noticed that their most difficult patients typically have a trauma history.  Learn about the intertwined effects of trauma on attachment, emotional development, and daily functioning. Conference proposal info will be available in January, 2010. See the website for info and updates on this don't-miss event.

NOVEMBER 4-6, 2010
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

ISTSS 26th Annual Meeting with Pre-Meeting Institutes Nov 3. Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel. Check here for details.

NOVEMBER 19-20, 2010
Sarasota, FL

Two Day Workshop. Secret Lives:Quest for Authenticity. Healing from Trauma, Compulsivity, and Eating Disorders. Sponsored by New Orleans Institute at River Oaks. Call (800) 598-2040 or visit the website.

DECEMBER 3, 2010
Charleston, SC

One Day Workshop. Secret Lives:Quest for Authenticity. Healing from Trauma, Compulsivity, and Eating Disorders. Sponsored by New Orleans Institute at River Oaks. Call (800) 598-2040 or visit the website.

DECEMBER 8, 2010
New Orleans, LA

Breakfast meeting. TBA. Sponsored by New Orleans Institute at River Oaks. Call (800) 598-2040 or visit the website.