People have asked me how we choose where we offer our free conference. It often starts with an invitation from someone. I want to share with you the process as it’s unfolding for 2015.
Jonathan Ellerby, PhD, has been a presenter at our last two Cancer as a Turning Point, From Surviving to Thriving™ conferences. We have also sponsored retreats with him for the past three years, two years in Mexico, and last year in Sonoma, CA. He is now the director of the Althea Center for Engaged Spirituality in Denver, CO, and he invited us to offer our conference in his 500 seat auditorium.
Last week I made a trip to Denver to check out the venue and determine the feasibility of having our conference there. Besides checking out the physical facility, I was also meeting people, and looking for the synchronicities that indicate to me that Spirit is supporting this venture.
The Althea Center is a beautiful, charming old auditorium (built in 1922) with good acoustics. There are spaces for registration, exhibitors, lunch networking, and book sales. The people we met are warm and friendly and excited about having our conference at their Center. Through unexpected meetings, we connected with several potential sponsors. Synchronicities were everywhere. It feels like the Force is with us, and my intuition says to go for it.
Even though we don’t know yet where the funding will come from, we are moving ahead with plans. We have set a date for Friday evening, September 11th and all-day Saturday, September 12th. Michael Finkelstein, MD, author of Slow Medicine, whom I have been telling you about the past few months, has agreed to be our opening speaker on Saturday. And of course Jonathan will be there, both as a host and as one of my favorite spiritual teachers. My next step in planning this conference is to solicit sponsors. If you have any ideas or connections in Colorado, please let me know.
I’m excited about offering our conference to a new audience. Our vision is that everyone touched by cancer or any life-altering condition be empowered to move from surviving to thriving.
I am also very excited about another program we have planned for 2015. Details will be coming soon, but for now, please save the date. July 24—25, Kelly A. Turner, PhD, will be offering a Radical Remission workshop in San Mateo, CA. Space will be limited, and this is the only time she will be offering it in California. This is another one of those programs that I am planning because I feel like I need it for my own healing, and you will get the benefit as well.
As always, I welcome your comments; to reply please click here.
In the Spirit of Healing,
Jan Adrian, MSW
Founder and Executive Director
Thrilled to hear about the Radical Remission workshop. The information in that book is transforming for anyone who thought Cancer is a death sentence. R.R. is one of my favorite books and I will plan to fly down from Portland to attend the workshop! Can’t wait!
If there is a sign-up list OR Waiting List please put my name on it for Kelly Turner’s workshop- I would be thrilled to attend! And we have all been to San Mateo before and love to return!
I love Jan how the Spirit is moving you in energetic and powerful ways to your benefit and our benefit! Joy Joy
Much Love,
Teena
I am very interested in the San Mateo event
Plese send more details as I would like to sign up. I moved from this area. This would be a great time to visit friends who helped me through my CA journey
Thank You
Great news for the folks in Denver; not so good for me. I cannot afford [=on limited income] to fly to Denver, and have an old gas-guzzler, so driving is outa the question. Could only attend if it were in the Sacramento area. 🙁 Pls. keep me on the mailing list, however–tks.
Please sign me up for Kelly Turner’s workshop Radical Remission in San Mateo in July (24-25).
Thank you muchly,
Roberta
Roberta, registration is not open yet for the Radical Remission workshop, but will be very soon. When it is, we will announce it by email. Since you are on our email list, you’ll receive the information.
Once registration opens, you can register yourself online, by mail/fax, or over the phone. Details will be in the email.
I have asked my old friend, Rabbi Nadya Gross (of Boulder) to consider presenting at your Denver conference in Sept. Not sure if she could do it so close to Rosh Hashannah, but she is a very deep and healing soul!
Hi Jan,
I’ve been to your CATP conference, am a survivor of cancer, and work at a new non profit cancer center in Ojai, CA. My Naturopathic Oncologist is Dr. Nasha Winters of Durango, Colorado. She is one of few FABNO – Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncologists… and is an inspiring, wise, brilliant holistic doctor (also a survivor). Do you know her?
She does see it as part of her mission to educate, not just treat clients. I wonder how she might fit in with your event. Google her at Namaste Health Center. She’s doing remarkable holistic work and training MDs in truly integrative healing. Warmly, Renee
How wonderful that your taking the Conference to yet another area – they are so fortunate.
Regarding Dr. Turner’s Workshop – how exciting.
What an amazing book! Since it will be in my “backyard” plese let me know if there is anything I can do to assist with preparation, scheduling and/or set up locally.
Jan,
I live in Ft. Collins, CO (1 hr north of Denver) and grew up in Denver. I have had 4 breast cancer experiences and have some connections. Would be willing to chat with you about what you are looking for and try to facilitate some connections. I will definitely attend the conference.
How do a friend and I sign up for the September 11-12 in Denver?
Rebecca, registration isn’t open yet for the conference. When it is, we will announce it by email. Since you are on our email list, you’ll receive the information.
Once registration opens, you can register online, by mail/fax, or over the phone. Details will be in the email.
We look forward to seeing you and your friend there!
I just started meditating a few months ago and my world feels very different as if my consciousness is shifting. I sometimes meditate with my eyes open and just focus on a sunset or at a tree. Thank you again for sharing this.