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PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES S.P.I.C.E., 1998
Revised May 5, 1998
[I know this is REALLY OLD. But it may help you decide whether you want to attend SPICE sometime; I figure the program is probably still similar to this one.]
GOAL: To enhance communication between couples, promote respect within relationships and within individuals, increase an awareness of human need and responsibility, and encourage the renewal of lifelong friendships.
THEME: FROM STUMBLING BLOCKS TO STEPPING STONES
On site Crisis Intervention: Dae Thompson, director, and Suzanne Kilkus, professional consultant
Conference site coordinator, Chris D.
ASSIGNED MEETING ROOMS
REGISTRATION, PONCE DE LEON
WELCOME RECEPTION, ROOM 634
GENERAL ASSEMBLY, NORTH AND CENTRAL
WOMEN'S CONFERENCE ROOM, EAST POINT
MEN'S CONFERENCE ROOM, ATLANTA
TAI CHI EXERCISE EAST POINT
LUNCHES FOR MEN AND WOMEN, CENTRAL
LUNCHES FOR WOMEN ONLY, NORTH
DINNERS EACH EVENING, NORTH AND CENTRAL
BOOK STORE, AND INFORMATION SERVICES, ROOM 434
VENDING, NORTH AND CENTRAL
PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN ONLY, ROOM 634
VIDEO ROOM, PONCE DE LEON
SMALL GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE IF YOU WANT TO FOCUS UPON SPECIAL TOPICS. MAKE YOUR REQUEST FOR SMALL DISCUSSION GROUPS TO:
LESLIE AND PAUL DANIELS,
JANE AND MARY FAIRFAX, OR
RICHARD AND MARSHA MILLER
LOCATIONS FOR SMALL DISCUSSION GROUPS:
9:004:30 COUPLE'S ROOM 434
WOMEN'S ROOM 634
AFTER 5:00 WOMEN'S ROOM, EAST POINT
COUPLE'S ROOM, ATLANTA
IF YOU WANT TO MEET ONE ON ONE WITH A FRIEND, CONTACT SUZANNE KILKUS OR DAE THOMPSON.
WE WANT TO HELP YOU FIND ANSWERS TO THE DIFFICULT QUESTIONS!
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 1998
11:00 A.M. REGISTRATION OPENS, PONCE DE LEON
4:00 P.M. WELCOME RECEPTION, HOSPITALITY SUITE, Room 634
AFTER 5:00 A GUIDE WILL ESCORT YOU TO DOWNTOWN ATLANTA. We will go to the observation level of the Westin Peach Tree for the best panoramic view of Atlanta.
8:00 P.M. DINNER * PITTY PAT'S PORCH, A NOSTALGIC JOURNEY BACK TO GONE WITH THE WIND
8:00 P.M. *PARTY FOR THOSE WHO REMAIN AT THE HOTEL, ROOM 634
*Dinner on your own
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THURSDAY JULY 17, 1997
7:00 A.M. TAI CHI EXERCISE LED BY JOHN CROUNSE, ATLANTA
9:00 A.M. REGISTRATION, PONCE DE LEON
9:0010:00 GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SPEAKER, DR. ALAN YORKER, OF EMORY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.
HOW TO LOVE YOU WITHOUT LOSING ME, NORTH AND CENTRAL
This program will analyze reasons people tend to lose themselves in the process of finding love. Steps which will prevent the loss of personal identity will be discussed including the following:
1.Learning to recognize, understand, and admit emotional dependency.
2. The development of your own identity.
3. The process of forgiving yourself for not being perfect.
4.Learning to understand the way you are.
5. Getting in touch with your feelings and learning to communicate them.
6.Confronting your parent tapes.
7. Completing your adolescence.
8.Taking responsibility for self.
10:00--10:30 COFFEE BREAK AND INTERACTION TIME
10:30--12:00
WOMEN'S BONDING CIRCLE, ONNALEE GRAHAM AND EVELYN KIRKLAND, EAST POINT
MEN'S BONDING CIRCLE, GARY HELMS, ATLANTA
During these
sessions participants will meet new friends, enjoy seeing old friends from previous conferences, and begin to develop deeper feelings of camaraderie. Both the men's session and the women's session will be designed to encourage
bonding and friendship. Participants will introduce themselves and share what is in their hearts, both joys and concerns. Ideally as the stories unfold, those present will feel compassion for others who have expressed specific
needs and will begin to foster a rapport, not only with these individuals, but also with persons who have similar backgrounds and interests. Each individual will learn more about the phenomenon of crossdressing and how other
people have integrated it into a meaningful relationship.
12:00--1:30
LUNCH FOR MEN AND WOMEN, CENTRAL
LUNCH FOR WOMEN ONLY, NORTH, Luncheon hostess Dae Thompson
Professional leader, Suzanne Kilkus
1:30--2:30
WOMEN
PERSONALITY INVENTORY, JOHN CROUNSE, EAST POINT.
What does your personality say about your coping skills? Is your
personality compatible with your partner's personality? If not how can you adjust? How can you maximize your attributes as you learn to integrate your personality traits within a committed relationship?
MEN
DEPRESSION, SALLY HUNT, MA, MFCC
Depression is a part of life. Handled correctly you can grow from the experience of feeling less than
hopeful. This program will help participants recognize and handle or dissipate depression, and move toward selfconfidence.
2:30--3:00 BREAK AND INTERACTION TIME
3:00--4:00
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
DR. ALAN YORKER NORTH AND CENTRAL
CLOSURE. Discuss what have we learned during the first day of SPICE, and answer the question, "Where do we go from here?"
4:00--7:00 PM
ACTIVITIES AND ALTERNATE PROGRAMS (M)(W)
SMALL GROUPS DISCUSS SPECIAL TOPICS OF INTEREST TO YOU (UPON REQUEST) PAUL AND LESLIE
DANIELS OR RICHARD AND MARSHA MILLER,
BOOK STORE AND INFORMATION SERVICES, Room 434
VENDORS, NORTH AND CENTRAL
TAKE A SWIM IN THE INDOOR OR OUTDOOR POOL
VISIT WITH YOUR FRIENDS IN THE LOUNGE AREA
WATCH A FAVORITE VIDEO, PONCE DE LEON
7:00 P.M. DINNER, NORTH AND CENTRAL
SPEAKER, SALLY HUNT, MA, MFCC BUILDING SELFESTEEM
How you perceive yourself will dramatically impact your
ability to love and to be loved. This enlightening talk will help participants look at who they are in a more favorable light.
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FRIDAY, JULY 17, 1997
7:00 AM. TAI CHI EXERCISE LED BY JOHN CROUNSE, ATLANTA
9:00 A.M. REGISTRATION PONCE DE LEON
9:00--10:00
WOMEN
DEPRESSION, SALLY HUNT, MA, MFCC, EAST POINT
SEE PROGRAM BY THE SAME NAME
MEN
PERSONALITY INVENTORY
John Crouse, ATLANTA
SEE PROGRAM BY THE SAME NAME
10:00--10:30
BREAK AND INTERACTION TIME
10:30--12:00
11:00--12:00
MEN AND WOMEN
A LIVE TALK WITH RICHARD AND MARSHA MILLER
ATLANTA AND EAST POINT
12:00--1:30
LUNCH FOR MEN AND WOMEN, CENTRAL
LUNCH FOR WOMEN ONLY, NORTH, CHRIS D., HOSTESS
Professional leader, SUZANNE KILKUS
During lunch guides will organize their groups for excursions.
Groups will be taken by hotel shuttle to Marta. This efficient train will take you to CNN, the Olympic fountain, Lenox Mall, underground Atlanta, or the
destination of your choice. Persons who are willing to shorten lunch, are encouraged to take the first shuttle to MARTA at 12:30. The shuttle runs every 30 minutes. LINDA WALSH, EXCURSION DIRECTOR.
1:30 PM
SMALL GROUP SESSIONS
TIM MCKAY, DIRECTOR
PROFESSIONAL LEADER, JANE ELLEN FAIRFAX, M.D.
5:00 P.M.
BOOK STORE INFORMATION SERVICES OPEN, ROOM 434
HOSPITALITY SUITE OPEN, ROOM 634
VENDORS OPEN, NORTH AND CENTRAL
VIDEOS, PONCE DE LEON
ENJOY A SWIM IN THE INDOOR OR OUTDOOR POOL
7:00 P.M. Dinner
MUSIC BY MIKE HIPP
DINNER SPEAKER, SUZANNE KILKUS, THE TRIPLE A'S OF HAPPINESS
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SATURDAY, JULY 18, 1998
PLEASE NOTE: SESSIONS BEGIN 30 MINUTES EARLY ON SATURDAY
7:00 A.M. TAI CHI EXERCISE LED BY JOHN CROUNSE
8:30 AM REGISTRATION OPENS, PONCE DE LEON
8:30--10:00
WOMEN
SISTER AND BROTHER ACT: THE CHILDREN'S PERSPECTIVE PEGGY RUDD, BS, MA, ED.D., FACILITATOR, WITH LOUISE AND ISABELLE HARRISON AND
DAVID AND ROBERT FAIRFAX, EAST POINT
Four young people will open their hearts to you. They will tell you how they feel, how they deal with peer pressure, and the risk factors. Come prepared with your questions and concerns.
Their answers may surprise you.
MEN
REMOVING THE STUMBLING BLOCKS, DENISE O'DOHERTY, LPC, MSN, LCD,
IMAGO RELATIONSHIP THERAPIST, ATLANTA
This program will help
participants use the IMAGO technique to remove many of the roadblocks that stand in the way of improved relationships. Such concerns as boundary violation, personality incompatibility, and communication
will be discussed. The end result will be improved intimacy as women learn to listen, negotiate, and set appropriate personal relationship boundaries. The importance of respect, honesty, empathy, and responsibility will be emphasized.
10:00--10:30 COFFEE BREAK AND INTERACTION TIME
10:30--12:00
WOMEN
DENISE O'DOHERTY, LPC, MSN, LCD, IMAGO RELATIONSHIP THERAPIST
REMOVING THE STUMBLING BLOCKS, EAST POINT.
SEE PROGRAM BY THE SAME NAME
MEN
SISTER AND BROTHER ACT: THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE CHILDREN, MEL RUDD, FACILITATOR, WITH LOUISE AND ISABELLE HARRISON AND DAVID AND EMILY
HARRISON, ATLANTA
12:00--1:30
LUNCH FOR COUPLES, CENTRAL
LUNCH FOR WOMEN ONLY, LINDA WALSH, HOSTESS
Professional Leader, Suzanne Kilkus, NORTH
1:30--2:30
BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION
WOMEN AND MEN
SALLY HUNT, MA, MFCC, ATLANTA AND EAST POINT
Participants will practice communication
skills including techniques for negotiation, conflict resolution, boundaries, and intimacy.
2:30--3:00 BREAK AND INTERACTION TIME
3:00--4:00
COUPLES CLOSURE ATLANTA RACHEL AND MARSHA MILLER AND GIL FAIRFAX
WOMEN'S CLOSURE HOSPITALITY SUITE SUZANNE KILKUS
4:00--7:00 P.M.
BOOK STORE AND INFORMATION SERVICES OPEN, Room 434
VENDORS, NORTH AND CENTRAL
VISIT WITH FRIENDS
S.P.I.C.E. PLANNING BOARD MEETING, 634
TAKE A SWIM IN THE INDOOR OR OUTDOOR POOL
7:00 CELEBRATING STEPPING STONES (coat and tie optional)
MUSIC BY MIKE HIPP
SHARING TIME
KEY NOTE ADDRESS, RICHARD MILLER
BOOK SIGNING AFTER DINNER
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SUNDAY JULY 20, 1997
WORSHIP SERVICE
REV. GARY HELM HOSPITALITY SUITE, 634
MUSIC BY MIKE HIPP AND TERRY WOODARD
CONCLUDE THE CONFERENCE BY CELEBRATING MOVING:
FROM>>
STUMBLING BLOCKS TOWARD STEPPING STONES:
POWER STRUGGLES COMPROMISE
LOW SELF-ESTEEM SELFCONFIDENCE
LACK OF KNOWLEDGE SECURE KNOWLEDGE BASE
DEPRESSION INNER PEACE
SELFISHNESS SHARING
FAMILY CONCERNS RESOLUTION
COMMUNICATION BARRIERS COMMUNICATION SKILLS
LOST PERSONAL IDENTITY SELFAWARENESS
BOUNDARY VIOLATIONS RESPECT AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE
DENIAL
TOWARD STEPPING STONES:
SELFUNDERSTANDING
IMPROVED SELFESTEEM
CONTENTMENT
SOLID FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
OPEN, HONEST COMMUNICATION
SECURE PERSONAL AND RELATIONSHIP IDENTITY
APPROPRIATE BOUNDARIES
LIFETIME LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP
For more information on registration for SPICE, go back to the SPICE page and use the phone, fax, email and Web information there. (Please don't Email Dana for info on SPICE! I don't know anything except what is here! I would be happy to answer questions on our experience at the 1997 conference, though.)
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