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National Association for Rights Protection & Advocacy (NARPA) Conference 2012
Ron Unger speaks on Mad Pride, Creativity and Spirituality
Counselor and activist Ron Unger will deliver a presentation entitled, "Fighting Stigma Through Mad Pride: Exploring the Connections Between Creativity, Spirituality, and Madness" at the MindFreedom Lane County First Wednesday Roundtable in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
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Mar 04, 2009 from 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM |
| Where | Eugene, Oregon, USA |
| Contact Name | David Oaks |
| Contact Phone | 541-345-9106 |
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SPEAKER: Ron Unger, Mental Health Counselor
TOPIC: Fighting Stigma Through Mad Pride: Exploring the Connections Between Creativity, Spirituality, and Madness.
WHEN: Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
WHERE: 454 Willamette, second floor, Eugene, Oregon, USA. Round Table at Growers Market Building. Wheelchair accessible.
WHAT: Free multi-media presentation with live speaker and PowerPoint on these topics:
- How can one transition from being labeled "mentally ill" to feeling pride in one's uniqueness?
- Discover how to see value in differences rather than just "defect."
- Hear about so-called "primitive" societies that valued and supported people with mental differences, and learn how our society could enrich itself by doing the same.
- When a whole society is in crisis, how can individuals support one another and reach full recovery?
Free refreshments.
Followed by moderated open discussion with you!
WHO:
Ron Unger is a long-time critic of the mental health system who more recently has become a mental health counselor specializing in alternatives such as cognitive therapy for psychosis.
Ron is interested in understanding the potentially positive functions of psychotic experiences for personal, spiritual and cultural innovation.
Ron is coordinator of MindFreedom Lane County Affiliate, and is a popular workshop presenter and speaker.
All are invited.
Moderator: David W. Oaks, Executive Director, MindFreedom International.
