2014 Conferences
Faith, Family & Fatherhood Summit
February 1, 2014, 9:00 a.m.
Newark, New Jersey
Metropolitan Baptist Church
149 Springfield Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
Activities Include:
Panel Discussion with Former and Current NFL Players, Workshops, Brief Screenings of Spit’in Anger Documentary, Ties Never Broken Pinning Ceremony
The event is co-sponsored by Fathers Incorporated, Metropolitan Baptist Church & Eagle Academy
For more information, visit www.fathersincorporated.com and www.mbcnewark.org
Focus on Men’s Health: Stay in Circulation
February 10, 2014, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Plano, Texas
The Medical Center of Plano-Building III
4001 W 15th Street, Suite 315
Plano, TX 75093
Dr. Christopher Leville, a vascular surgeon on staff at The Medical Center of Plano will lead a presentation and discussion on DVT (deep vein thrombosis) and PAD (peripheral vascular disease). Both of these disorders of our circulatory system can be prevented, and Dr. Leville will discuss the prevention and treatment of these medical conditions.
For more information call (214) 473-7317 or email mcpl-seminars@hcahealthcare.com.
Congress of Urologic Research and Education on Aging Underactive Bladder
February 20, 2014, 8:00 a.m. – February 21, 2014, 1:00 p.m.
Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
5701 Marinelli Road
Bethesda, Maryland
Most people are familiar with overactive bladder syndrome, but what about the opposite problem—a bladder that can’t empty? This is also known as detrusor underactivity or underactive bladder (UAB).
The 2014 CURE-UAB symposium provides a special opportunity to join the first meeting dedicated exclusively to this growing issue in healthcare.
For more information, visit their website.
Fatherhood is Sacred & Motherhood is Sacred Facilitator Training
March 10-13, 2014
Sacramento, California
Crowne Plaza Sacramento Northeast
5321 Date Avenue
Sacramento, CA
This 3-day intense training is for individuals wanting to be certified as Facilitators of the Fatherhood Is Sacred™ and Motherhood Is Sacred™ curriculum.
This curriculum provides individuals and agencies the knowledge and skills to implement a 12-week program that assists fathers, mothers, and families to fully realize their potential. The curriculum offers participants the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of responsible fatherhood as reflected in Native American values and beliefs.
To register and for more information, click here.
Fathers: Keep Families Together
March 13, 2014
Sacramento, California
Crowne Plaza Sacramento Northeast
5321 Date Avenue
Sacramento, CA
This is the first of four regional seminars designed to encourage and promote responsible fatherhood and the strengthening of families.
Seminar Topics:
Fatherhood is Sacred, Strengthening Relationships, Addressing Family Violence, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Anti-bullying and Internet Safety
Who Should Attend: Fathers; mothers; fatherhood groups; community and grassroots representatives; tribal leaders; courts; criminal justice; early childhood providers; schools; behavioral health, mental health, and social/family servcies providers; faith-based organizations; native and non-native professional and para-professionals working with Native fathers and families.
To register or for more seminar information, please contact NAFFA at (480) 833-5007 or via email at conference@aznaffa.org
Linking Generations By Strengthening Relationships
March 19-21, 2014
San Diego, California
Crowne Plaza San Diego
2270 Hotel Cir N
San Diego, CA
This 3-day intense training is for individuals wanting to be certified as a Facilitator in NAFFA’s new Linking Generations by Strengthening Relationships curriculum.
This curriculum provides individuals the knowledge and skills to implement a 14-week program that assists fathers, mothers, and families to enhance their capacity to promote strong, healthy, and positive relationships across generations (i.e. marriage, families, friendships, etc.). Building strong, healthy, and positive relationships is an important key to success in all aspects of our lives.
For more information, and to reserve your place, click here.