Join us for STAR-Lite Training: A Day of Transformation

MDHEQ is hosting a one-day Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR-Lite) Training Conference with Crixell Shell, Executive Director and peacebuilder with Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute.

This training is for those eager to grasp the essential principles of trauma awareness, resilience building, and restorative justice without requiring the big time commitment.

STAR-Lite is a research-supported, hands-on learning experience weaving together neuropsychology, trauma healing, resilience strategies, restorative justice, nonviolent conflict resolution, and spiritual insights.

It serves as a guide for individuals aiming to understand psychological trauma and take meaningful steps toward fostering peace within their spheres of influence.

Come join us for a day of exploration and transformation! Experience this condensed yet impactful training and take a significant step toward personal growth, empowerment, and a deeper understanding of trauma, resilience, and justice.

This conference is professional development for health care providers and community members. 

Cost
STAR-Lite is offered on a pay-what-you-can basis ($0 - $155). Select your preferred donation amount through registration or contribute through our Donate page.

​CE Credits
STAR-Lite has been approved for 6.5 Continuing Education (CE) hours for Teachers, Mental Health Providers, and Nurses (along with an additional $35 fee for CEs). Attorneys seeking Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits can also benefit, with 5.5 hours available upon request (contact MNPB for further details).

*** Light refreshments will be provided. ***Please bring your own coffee mug and/or water bottle.

All are welcome. MDHEQ's work is made possible by the support and engagement of our members. While you do not have to be a member to attend, we encourage you to join us. Our members are healthcare professionals and community members who advocate for health equity in all aspects of their professional, public, and private lives.

Learn more about our membership levels and sign up to join us here.

If you are unable to attend but would like to donate to support our educational and advocacy efforts, you can do so here. 

Join us for a community conversation in partnership with Sex Workers in Minneapolis (SWIM) on improving health for sex workers and engage with an expert panel who will share insights on:

• Barriers to care which undermine health and exacerbate existing disparities,
• Community-centered language providers can use to establish a safe clinical environment and work effectively with patients
  
• Relevant policies and legislation that can help reduce harm and improve outcomes, and
• How clinicians can engage in advocacy efforts to better support this community

All are welcome. This event and the educational materials linked above are made possible from the support and engagement of our members. While you do not have to be a member to attend, we encourage you to join us. Our members are healthcare professionals and community members who advocate for health equity in all aspects of their professional, public, and private lives.

Learn more about our membership levels and sign up to join us here.

If you would prefer to donate to support our educational and advocacy efforts, you can do so here.

*More event information and the agenda will be added as available

Panelists:

Sandy Bolton, Relationships Evolving Possibilities

Bobbi Gass, Red Door Clinic

Aegor Ray, Sex Workers in Minneapolis

Moderators:

Dee Fox, Sex Workers in Minneapolis

Ryan Kelly, Minnesota Doctors for Health Equity

Additional information:

• Light food and drink will be available
• No cost registration available, donations to support this work are appreciated
• Parking available