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posted 28 May 2008 by Hillary
JUNE 6
Title: Panel Discussion, Q&A and Book Signing with Hillary Rettig, Gene Baur and pattrice jones. (See bios below)
Date and Time: Friday, June 6, 7pm – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Animal Rights Coalition / fast & furless, 2615 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis
For More Information / Registration: http://www.animalrightscoalition.com/
These nationally known speakers and activists will discuss their new books: Gene Baur – Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds about Animals and Food; pattrice jones – Aftershock: Confronting Trauma in a Violent World, A Guide for Activists and Their Allies; and Hillary Rettig – The Lifelong Activist.
Gene Baur is the president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary. patrice jones is the founder of Eastern Shore Sanctuary & Education Center. Hillary Rettig is a career/life coach and workshop leader who specializes in helping activists and other “ambitious dreamers” overcome procrastination, perfectionism, fears, and blocks.
JUNE 7
Title: How to Live a Happy and Productive Activist Life (a.k.a., How Not to Burn Out)
Date and Time: June 7, 1:30 – 2:40 (80 mins)
Where: Their Lives, Our Voices – Midwest Animal Advocacy Conference 2008
Hubert H. Humphrey Conference Center, Minneapolis, MN
Cost: Before June 9: $50 for the general public and $20 for students; after June 9, $80/40
For More Information / Registration: http://www.tlov.org
Description: This workshop will center on the building blocks of a happy and productive life: mission management (to figure out your authentic goals and path); time management (so you can develop a schedule that helps you focus on your goals); and fear management (so you can get past procrastination, perfectionism and blocks to success). These topics are discussed in the context of progressivism and activism, with examples from several progressive movements, and referencing George Lakoff’s “nurturant parent” model of progressivism and his dictim that it is the duty of all progressives to live happy lives themselves, along with helping others be happy. Participants will be encouraged to share their own experiences and insights on these topics, and the workshop leader will share concrete and actionable advice and strategies, so that participants leave feeling inspired and empowered.
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