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  • The Power of Transformation: Identifying Vicarious Trauma to Sustain Wellness
    The Power of Transformation: Identifying Vicarious Trauma to Sustain Wellness
    Wed, Jun 28
    Two day online training & workshop
    Jun 28, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Two day online training & workshop
    This 2 day online workshop will help us become aware of the ways we've been affected by vicarious trauma. We engage in a learning process of exploring methods to reduce stress and increase wellbeing. Dates: 6/28 & 6/29, 10am-1pm. Join us & register here: http://bit.ly/VTjun2023
  • On Common Ground: Sexuality & Sacred Texts Interfaith Conversation
    On Common Ground: Sexuality & Sacred Texts Interfaith Conversation
    Tue, Jun 27
    Online & at Bet Am Shalom Synagogue
    Jun 27, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Online & at Bet Am Shalom Synagogue
    Iya Rev. DeShannon joins New York State's Dept. of Health & the AIDS Institute Faith Communities Project for an Interfaith sexuality discussion with New York religious and spiritual leaders. Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FCPregistrationJune272023
  • African Diasporic Religions, Sexuality & HIV Discussion
    African Diasporic Religions, Sexuality & HIV Discussion
    Mon, Jun 26
    Zoom Panel
    Jun 26, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Zoom Panel
    Iya DeShannon joins a panel of African Diasporic Religious practitioners to discuss how we address HIV, sexuality and care for loved ones in our community. This free online event is sponsored by Ase Ire. Register here: http://tiny.cc/adrhiv
  • Trauma Response & Resiliency in Spiritual Communities
    Trauma Response & Resiliency in Spiritual Communities
    Thu, May 25
    New York
    May 25, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    New York, 40 Broad St, New York, NY 10004, USA
    Join us 5/25, 10am-1pm, for a free trauma training hosted by FPWA as we explore, Trauma, Spirituality & Resilience. Register here: https://www.fpwa.org/may-25-training-exploring-trauma-responsive-practices-within-faith-and-spiritual-communities/
  • CONNECT's Interfaith IPV & Reproductive Justice Dialogue
    CONNECT's Interfaith IPV & Reproductive Justice Dialogue
    Thu, Sep 29
    Register here: https://bit.ly/3RQv5EQ
    Sep 29, 2022, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Register here: https://bit.ly/3RQv5EQ
    Join us at CONNECT Faith for an Interfaith Dialogue on Intimate Partner Violence & RJ. Faith leaders representing Islam, Ifa and Christianity will share their perspectives.
  • Ubele Women's Leadership & Compassion Summit
    Ubele Women's Leadership & Compassion Summit
    Tue, Sep 13
    Albufeira, Portugal
    Sep 13, 2022, 7:00 AM – Sep 19, 2022, 7:00 AM
    Albufeira, Portugal, Ubele Initiative
    Leadership & self-compassion summit for women of the African Diaspora. Iya Rev. DeShannon presented in Sustainable Self-Care.
  • ICNY Religious Worlds of New York - African Diaspora Panel
    ICNY Religious Worlds of New York - African Diaspora Panel
    Mon, Jul 25
    Union Theological Seminary
    Jul 25, 2022, 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
    Union Theological Seminary, 3041 Broadway, New York, NY 10027, USA
    Interfaith Center of New York's annual summer institute for K-12 teachers is hosting a panel of African Diasporic religious leaders. Iya Rev. DeShannon along with two powerful priestess will share insights on Ifa-Orisa and Lucumi traditions.
  • One Spirit's 2022 Commencement Ceremony
    One Spirit's 2022 Commencement Ceremony
    Sat, Jun 11
    New York
    Jun 11, 2022, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    New York, 490 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10027, USA
    Join the One Spirit community as we celebrate our 2022 seminary and counseling graduates at Riverside Church in New York City.
  • Wonder Queer Podcast Interview
    Wonder Queer Podcast Interview
    Mon, May 30
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/6VWOtCEOzC
    May 30, 2022, 7:00 PM
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/6VWOtCEOzC
  • Spring Spiritual Development Classes
    Spring Spiritual Development Classes
    Sun, May 01
    Zoom
    May 01, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Zoom
    Classes are on May 1st and May 17th
  • Eleanor Moody Shepherd NYTS Annual Conference
    Eleanor Moody Shepherd NYTS Annual Conference
    Sat, Apr 30
    Online Event
    Apr 30, 2022, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    Online Event
    Iya Rev. DeShannon is offering libation as a part of the memorial service during the conference
  • Social Worker Appreciation Month VT Trainings
    Social Worker Appreciation Month VT Trainings
    Wed, Mar 23
    Zoom
    Mar 23, 2022, 10:00 AM
    Zoom
    March 23rd and March 25th Vicarious Trauma (VT) & Sustainable Self Care Trainings
  • The Power of Transformation
    The Power of Transformation
    Fri, Mar 11
    Zoom
    Mar 11, 2022, 10:00 AM
    Zoom
    Vicarious Trauma & Sustainable Self Care training for Children's Aid staff.
  • International Women's Day
    International Women's Day
    Tue, Mar 08
    United Kingdom - Zoom
    Mar 08, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    United Kingdom - Zoom
    Iya DeShannon is the guest speaker for Efficacy EVA's International Women's Day event focused on women's emotional well being.
  • Addressing Vicarious Trauma
    Addressing Vicarious Trauma
    Wed, Jan 05
    CUNY School of Professional Studies
    Jan 05, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST
    CUNY School of Professional Studies
    Join us for an in-depth discussion on vicarious trauma with spiritual psychotherapist, Iya Rev. DeShannon Barnes-Bowens & activist Lumumba Akinwole-Bandele.
  • The Power of Transformation
    The Power of Transformation
    Thu, Dec 02
    CONNECT NYC
    Dec 02, 2021, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    CONNECT NYC
    Join us online Thursdays, 12/2 and 12/9, 10am to 1pm EST to learn about vicarious trauma and sustainable self care strategies.
  • Cultivating Sustainable Self-Care & Spirituality
    Cultivating Sustainable Self-Care & Spirituality
    Sun, Oct 17
    Parliament of World Religions Conference
    Oct 17, 2021, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
    Parliament of World Religions Conference
    Healers, activists, advocates, and caring individuals who witness the effects trauma will learn how sustainable self care actions and spiritual practices promote balance & wellbeing.
  • Soul Spa Retreat for BIPOC Leaders
    Soul Spa Retreat for BIPOC Leaders
    Sat, Jul 17
    Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing
    Jul 17, 2021, 10:00 AM
    Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing, 191 Cragsmoor Rd, Pine Bush, NY 12566, USA
    Iya Rev. DeShannon facilitates a vicarious trauma and self care workshop for BIPOC leaders in New York
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