Black Love Lives at Univ. of Penn

The Black Love Lives Conference March 16, 2013, University of Pennsylvania  - Call for Proposals Extended Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. THE BLACK LOVE LIVES CONFERENCE  MARCH 16, 2013 UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA The Black Love Lives Conference, in collaboration with the African American Resource Center of University of Pennsylvaniaand the Association of Black Social Workers, Penn Student Chapter will be held on the campus of The University of Penn on Saturday, March 16, 2013! OUR PURPOSE: To open a dialogue and present strategies for overcoming the obstacles that prevent successful relationships in our community. SEEKING PROPOSALS FOR PRESENTATION We are seeking proposals for relationship workshops to be considered for the conference. We are looking for innovative, inspiring, inter-active and engaging presentations that are intended to inform, empower and motivate our participants that fit within a 60 - 90 timeframe.  If you are interested in submitting a propsal to conduct a workshop, please fill out the application: (click the link) COMPLETE PRESENTER APPLICATION The deadline for proposals is DECEMBER 1, 2012. **Please note that we are asking those who have previously submitted, to please fill out the form so that all applications are in the same format. You may cut/paste your submitted information.   Areas of focus that you may select (1) from are:   Mental- “How to” get your mind ready for relationship, keep an existing relationship fresh and constantly improve and renew oneself through lifelong learning study.   Physical- “How to” integrate physical health and well-being: diet, nutrition, healthy modalities, yoga and exercise into our busy lives and on into maturity as a part of loving ourselves.   Emotional-  How to heal from emotional wounds from the past and release toxic experiences so that we can contribute to wholesome relationship and family.   Spiritual- Techniques and practices, new and old that promote healthy spiritual growth and expression. (Not limited to any religious affiliations.)    Emotional Freedom Technique   Please take this opportunity to introduce and engage our community with helpful strategies that may save lives and families. You and your practice are valuable resources in out community. We trust this conference will bring us all together and enhance our individual and collective strengths. about black love lives BLACK LOVE LIVES  is a full video exploration of lasting African American love and relationships featuring interviews with 6 couples ranging in age from 20s through 90s. “Despite the despairing national statistics and media reports on black family/marriage, there are many successful relationships and couples in my circle of friends and community. The impetus for the film was my curiosity in learning how they ‘connected’ as well as their personal strategies for making love last,” says director, Nisa Ra. (click the title to view trailer)   For More Information on the Conference - Participating, Sponsoring, Attending, Media Coverage, Contact:press@blacklovelives.com 215-939-2589 Follow on Twitter    Friend on Facebook    Forward to Friend