ILERA CONSULTATION CALENDAR 

May 2013

Magnificent Survivors - Mondays (bi-weekly)
Women's Sexual Abuse Support Group
Westchester County, NY

Hush Hush Workshop – May 9, 2013 
Sexuality & Sexual Abuse Training
Abbott House, Irvington, NY

Hush Hush Reading - May 22, 2013
Sponsored by: New Federal Theater
St. Augustine Church, Parish Hall @ 7:30pm
Location: 292 Henry Street, Manhattan, NY

April 2013

Magnificent Survivors - Mondays (bi-weekly)
Women's Sexual Abuse Support Group
Westchester County, NY

Body, Spirituality & Sexuality Presentation - April 5, 2013
ADRSA Conference: Divine Space & Sacred Territories
Harvard University, Cambrdige, MA

African Spirituality Presentation - April 6, 2013
One Spirit Interfaith Seminary
One Spirit Learning Alliance, Manhattan, NY

Child Sexual Abuse Collaborative - April 12, 2013
CONNECT Faith Initiative
CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

Take Back My Life Retreat - April 13, 2013
Sponsored and Led by CSL & ILERA, 10am to 3pm
Registration is REQUIRED
Location: 930 Grand Concourse #9D, Bronx, NY

Child Sexual Abuse Presentation - April 22, 2013
Guest Lecturer: DeShannon Bowens
The Church & Human Sexuality
New York Theological Seminary, Manhattan, NY

Spirituality & Sexuality Meetup – April 26, 2013
Sponsored by ILERA & CSL, 7pm to 9pm
Location: 930 Grand Concourse #9D, Bronx, NY

While No One Was Watching - April 27, 2013
Film Discussion: Secret Survivors, 11am to 1pm
Sponsored by Harlem S.U.N & CONNECT
Location: 127 West 127th Street, Rm 432, Manhattan, NY

Urban Priestess Mastery Retreat - April 28, 2013
Love & Self Empowerment Workshop
Manhattan, NY

March 2013

Magnificent Survivors - Mondays
Women's Sexual Abuse Support Group
Westchester County, NY

Empowered Choices – Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

February 2013

Magnificent Survivors - Mondays
Women's Sexual Abuse Support Group
Co-Sponsored by Victims Assistance Services
Westchester County, NY

Empowered Choices – Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

Panelist: Nonviolent Living Series - February 21, 2013
THEME: Sexual Abuse
Sponsored by L.O.V.E Task force on Nonviolent Living
The Church of the Holy Trinity, Manhattan, NY

Spirituality & Sexuality Meetup – February 22, 2013
Sponsored by ILERA & CSL, 7pm to 9pm
Location: 930 Grand Concourse #9D, Bronx, NY

Moderator: Running Days are Done - February 23, 2013
2nd Annual Women's Conference
Abyssinian Church, New York, NY

January 2013

Magnificent Survivors - Mondays
Women's Sexual Abuse Support Group
Co-Sponsored by Victims Assistance Services
Westchester County, NY

Empowered Choices – Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

Intimate Violence Youth Workshop - January 11, 2013
Riverside Church, Manhattan, NY

The Power of Transformation – January 16, 2013 
Vicarious Trauma Workshop
CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

December 2012

Magnificent Survivors - Mondays
Women's Sexual Abuse Support Group
Co-Sponsored by Victims Assistance Services
Westchester County, NY

Empowered Choices – Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program                                                      
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

Spirituality & Sexuality Meetup – December 7, 2012
Sponsored by ILERA & CSL, 7pm to 9pm
Location: 930 Grand  Concourse #9D, Bronx, NY

November 2012

Spiritual Counseling Presentation - November 3, 2012
Interspiritual Counseling Program
Guest Presenter: DeShannon Bowens
One Spirit Learning Alliance, Manhattan, NY

Sexual Harassment Training - November 6, 2012
Valley Central Paraprofessional Workshop
Berea School, Montgomery, NY

Empowered Choices – Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program                                                      
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

Magnificent Survivors - November 19 & 26, 2012
Women's Sexual Abuse Support Group
Co-Sponsored by Victims Assistance Services
Westchester County, NY

Sexual Abuse Presentation - November 26, 2012
Guest Speaker: DeShannon Bowens
Sponsored by The Moriah Institute
Blanton-Peale Institute, Manhattan, NY

Interfaith Sexuality Discussion Series – November 29, 2012
THEME: Islam & Sexuality, Sponsored by ILERA, 7pm to 9pm
Guest Speakers: Dr. Ruqaiyah Nape & Rev. Khadijah Matin
Location: One Spirit Learning Alliance, Manhattan, NY

Intimate Violence Workshop - November 30, 2012
Children, Youth and Families Presentation
Riverside Church, Manhattan, NY

October 2012

The Power of Transformation – Wednesdays
Vicarious Trauma Workshop
CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

Empowered Choices – Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program                                                      
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

Sexuality, Media & Teens – October 11, 2012
Foster Parent Film Discussion & Workshop
Abbott House, Montgomery, NY

ARC Sacred Center - October 14, 2012
Weekly Interfaith Service Gathering, 10am to 11am
Guest Minister: DeShannon Bowens
Location: 458 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT

Sexuality & Faith - October 17, 2012
Interfaith Sexuality Workshop 10am to 4pm
Sponsored by CONNECT Faith
Presenters: Dr. Mariah Britton & DeShannon Bowens
Location: 127 West 127th Street, Manhattan, NY

Interfaith Spirituality & Sexuality Meetup – October 19, 2012
Sponsored by ILERA & CSL, 7pm to 9pm
Location: 930 Grand  Concourse #9D, Bronx, NY

September 2012

Sanctuary NYC Salon - September 10, 2012
THEME: Spirituality & Sexuality with Rev. Jane Galloway
Guest Speaker: DeShannon Bowens
Sanctuary, Manhattan, NY

Peer Pressure & Teens – September 11, 2012
Foster Parent Film Discussion & Workshop
Abbott House, Poughkeepsie, NY

Child Sexual Abuse & Faith Communities - September 19, 2012
Sponsored by The Healing Center NY & CONNECT, 10am to 1pm
Workshop Facilitator: DeShannon Bowens
Location: Brooklyn Heights Library Auditorium, Brooklyn, NY

Interfaith Sexuality Discussion Series – September 27, 2012
Sponsored by ILERA, 7pm to 9pm
Guest Speaker: Anindita Bhaumik, LMSW
Location: One Spirit Learning Alliance, Manhattan, NY

Hush Hush Workshop - September 29, 2012
THEME: Empowering Faith Communities to Break the Silence on CSA
Sponsored by Victim Assistance Services
Workshop Facilitator: DeShannon Bowens
Location: Greater Centennial Church, Mount Vernon, NY

August 2012

Interfaith Spirituality Sexuality Summer Meetup – August 17, 2012
Sponsored by ILERA, 7pm to 9pm
Location: Center of Spiritual Light, 930 Grand Concourse #9D, Bronx, NY

Child Sexual Abuse Collaborative - August 24, 2012
CONNECT Faith Initiative
CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

July 2012

ARC Sacred Center - July 15, 2012
Weekly Interfaith Service Gathering, 10am to 11am
Guest Minister: DeShannon Bowens
Location: 458 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT

The Power of Transformation – July 19, 2012
Vicarious Trauma Foster Parent Workshop
Abbott House, Montgomery, NY

Interfaith Spirituality Sexuality Summer Meetup – July 20, 2012
Sponsored by ILERA & CSL, 7pm to 9pm
Location: 930 Grand  Concourse #9D, Bronx, NY

June 2012

Annual Interfaith Breakfast - June 7, 2012
Sponsored by The Healing Center NY & CONNECT, 10am to 12pm
Theme: Faith Communities Respond to Child Sexual Abuse
Guest Speaker: DeShannon Bowens
Location: Brooklyn Heights Library Auditorium, Brooklyn, NY

Self Esteem & Teens – June 12, 2012
Foster Parent Film Discussion & Workshop
Abbott House, Poughkeepsie, NY

The Power of Transformation – June 14, 2012
Vicarious Trauma Foster Parent Workshop
Abbott House, Montgomery, NY

Child Sexual Abuse Collaborative - June 22, 2012
CONNECT Faith Initiative
CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

May 2012

Empowered Choices – Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program                                                      
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

Interfaith Sexuality Discussion Series – May 10, 2012
Sponsored by ILERA, 7pm to 9pm
Guest Speaker: Babalawo Olaoluwa Fasade 
Location: One Spirit Learning Alliance, Manhattan, NY

April 2012

Empowered Choices – Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program                                                       
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

Child Sexual Abuse Collaborative - April 25, 2012
CONNECT Faith Initiative
CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

UNITE Women New York - April 28, 2012
Guest Speaker at Rally, 1pm to 4pm
Unite Against the War on Women
Location: Foley Square/Thomas Pain Park, NYC

March 2012

Empowered Choices – Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

Child Sexual Abuse Collaborative – March 1, 2012
CONNECT Faith Initiative
CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

Interfaith Sexuality Discussion Series – March 8, 2012
Sponsored by ILERA, 7pm to 9pm
Guest Speaker: Pilar Jennings, PhD
Location: One Spirit Learning Alliance, Manhattan, NY

Peer Pressure & Teens – March 15, 2012
Foster Parent Film Discussion & Workshop
Abbott House, Montgomery, NY

February 2012

Empowered Choices – Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

Self Esteem & Teens – February 9, 2012
Foster Parent Film Discussion & Workshop
Abbott House, Montgomery, NY

The Power of Transformation – February 22, 2012
Vicarious Trauma Training
Abbott House, Irvington, NY

January 2012

Empowered Choices – Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

Interfaith Sexuality Discussion Series – January 12, 2012
Sponsored by ILERA, 7pm to 9pm
Guest Speaker: Chani Getter
Location: One Spirit Learning Alliance, Manhattan, NY

Child Sexual Abuse Collaborative – January 18, 2012
CONNECT Faith Initiative
CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

Self Esteem & Teens – January 25, 2012
Foster Parent Film Discussion & Workshop
Abbott House, Bronx, NY

December 2011

Empowered Choices – Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

Child Sexual Abuse Collaborative – December 7, 2011
CONNECT Faith Initiative
CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

November 2011

Empowered Choices – Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

Interfaith Sexuality Discussion Series – November 3, 2011
Sponsored by ILERA
Guest Speaker: Rev. Cari Jackson, PhD
Location: One Spirit Learning Alliance, Manhattan, NY

Child Sexual Abuse Collaborative – November 9, 2011
CONNECT Faith Initiative
CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

Take Back the Night – November 17, 2011
Honoring Survivors of Sexual & Domestic Violence
Coordinated by the Women’s Center
LaGuardia Community College, Long Island City, NY

October 2011

Empowered Choices – Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

Hush Hush Workshop – October 12, 2011
Sexuality & Sexual Abuse Training
Abbott House, Bronx, NY

Child Sexual Abuse Collaborative – October 12, 2011
CONNECT Faith Initiative
CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

Unity through Diversity Conference – October 13-16, 2011
Presenter of Vicarious Trauma & Hush Hush Workshops
In Our Own Voices, Albany, NY

CONNECT Faith's Interfaith Theological Roundtable - October 20, 2011
THEME: Sexuality & Religion
Guest Facilitator: DeShannon Bowens
Location: CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

September 2011

Child Sexual Abuse Faith Collaborative – September 10, 2011
CONNECT Faith Initiative
CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

Hush Hush Workshop – September 20, 2011
Sexuality & Sexual Abuse Training
Abbott House, Bronx, NY

August 2011

The Power of Transformation – August 3, 2011
Vicarious Trauma Workshop
Abbott House, Irvington, NY

Hush Hush Workshop – August 17, 2011
Sexuality & Sexual Abuse Training
Abbott House, Bronx, NY

Child Sexual Abuse Faith Collaborative
CONNECT Faith Initiative
CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

June 2011

Co-Facilitator: Wellness Workshop – June 7, 2011
LaGuardia Community College, Long Island City, NY

Hush Hush Workshop – June 14, 2011
Sexuality & Sexual Abuse Workshop
Foster Care Parent Presentation
Abbott House, Poughkeepsie, NY

Mid Hudson Coalition, 19th Annual Direct Care Professional Conference - June 23, 2011
The Power of Transformation – Vicarious Trauma Workshop
Oakwood Friends School, Poughkeepsie, NY

May 2011

Courageous Conversations – May 9, 2011
Parent Film Series 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Co-Sponsors: Ossining CTC & Westchester Library Systems
Location: Ossining Public Library Theater, Ossining, NY

The Power of Transformation – May 10, 2011
Vicarious Trauma Workshop
Foster Care Parent Presentation
Abbott House, Poughkeepsie, NY

Hush Hush Workshop – May 12, 2011
Sexuality & Sexual Abuse Workshop
Foster Care Parent Presentation
Abbott House, Montgomery, NY

Co-Facilitator: Stress Workshop – May 26, 2011
LaGuardia Community College, Long Island City, NY

April 2011

Empowered Choices − April 5 & 12, 2011
Girls Empowerment Program
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

Courageous Conversations – April 7, 2011
Parent Film Series 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Co-Sponsors: Ossining CTC & Westchester Library Systems
Location: Ossining Public Library Theater, Ossining, NY

March 2011

Empowered Choices − Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

Courageous Conversations – March 8, 2011
Parent Film Series 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Co-Sponsors: Ossining CTC & Westchester Library Systems
Location: Ossining Public Library Theater, Ossining, NY

Hush Hush Workshop – March 9, 2011
Sexuality & Sexual Abuse Training
Abbott House, Montgomery, NY

Sexuality & Media Workshop for Teens – March 31, 2011
Sponsored by Open Door Family Medical Centers
Kike Unido Afterschool Group, Ossining, NY

February 2011

Empowered Choices − Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

The Power of Transformation – Wednesdays
Vicarious Trauma Workshop 6:30pm - 8:30pm
CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

Wellness Workshop – February 24, 2011
Abbott House, Montgomery, NY

January 2011

Courageous Conversations – January 20, 2011
Parent Film Series 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Co-Sponsors: Ossining CTC & Westchester Library Systems
Location: Ossining Public Library Theater, Ossining, NY

The Power of Transformation – January 19 & 26, 2011
Vicarious Trauma Workshop 6:30pm - 8:30pm
CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

December 2010

Empowered Choices − Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

November 2010

Women’s Sacred Sexuality Workshop – November 13, 2010
Sponsored by Creating Space for Women
A Celebration Series Event
CREATING SPACE, Brooklyn, NY

Empowered Choices − Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

October 2010

Empowered Choices − Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program
Riverside High School, Yonkers, NY

June 2010

Empowered Choices − June 1 & 8, 2010
Girls Empowerment Program @ Walton Campus
Walton Educational Campus, Bronx, NY

Mid Hudson Coalition, 18th Annual Direct Care Professional Conference - June 24, 2010
Presentation: Vicarious Trauma Presentation
Oakwood Friends School, Poughkeepsie, NY

May 2010

Empowered Choices − Tuesdays
Girls Empowerment Program @ Walton Campus
Walton High School, Bronx, NY

Domestic Violence Training – May 14, 2010
Abbott House, Montgomery, NY

Child Sexual Abuse Workshop – May 19, 2010
Sponsored by CONNECT
Family Violence Prevention Program Monthly Seminar
CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

April 2010

Domestic Violence Training – April 6, 2010
Abbott House, Poughkeepsie, NY

The Power of Transformation – April 7, 14 & 21, 2010
Vicarious Trauma Workshop 6:30pm - 8:30pm
CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

Take Back the Night – April 13, 2010
Honoring Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Coordinated by the Wellness & Counseling Center
Purchase College, Purchase, NY

Empowered Choices − April 14, 20 & 27, 2010
Girls Empowerment Program @ Walton Campus
Walton High School, Bronx, NY

March 2010

Moderator of NO! Film Discussion – March 2, 2010
Sponsored by Victim Assistance Services
Technology Building 130, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY

Vicarious Trauma for Child Welfare Workers – March 17, 2010
Sponsored by CONNECT
Family Violence Prevention Program Monthly Seminar
CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

Keynote: Sexual Violence against Women – March 18, 2010
Women’s History Month Event
Purchase College, Purchase, NY

The Power of Transformation – March 31, 2010
Vicarious Trauma Workshop 6:30pm - 8:30pm
CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

February 2010

Precious Film Discussion – February 21, 2010
Black History Month Event
Humanities Theater 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Purchase College, Purchase, NY

Domestic Violence Training – February 22, 2010
Abbott House, Bronx, NY

January 2010

Sexuality & Sexual Abuse Training – January 26, 2010
Abbott House, Bronx, NY

Wellness Workshop – January 27, 2010
Abbott House, Bronx, NY

November 2009

Courageous Conversations – November 2 & 9, 2009
Parents & Teens Bridge the Gap on Sexuality
Co-Sponsors: Westchester Library System & Ossining CTC
Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Ossining, NY

Domestic Violence Training - November 18, 2009
Abbott House, Bronx, NY,

CONNECT Faith's Interfaith Theological Roundtable - November 19, 2009
THEME: Sexuality & Religion
Guest Facilitator: DeShannon Bowens
Location: CONNECT, Manhattan, NY

October 2009

Courageous Conversations – October 19 & 26, 2009
Parents & Teens Bridge the Gap on Sexuality
Co-Sponsors: Westchester Library System & Ossining CTC
Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Ossining, NY

September 2009

Professional Development Training – September 29, 2009
Abbott House, Irvington, NY

Professional Development Training – Sept. 30, 2009
Abbott House, Bronx, NY

May 2009

AASECT 41st Annual Conference - May 14 – May 17
Recipient of 2009 Bill T. Jones Scholarship Award
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists
Location: Phoenix, AZ

April 2009

Our Brothers, Our Allies – April 13 & 14
Abbott House Youth Retreat
Green Chimneys, Brewster, NY

Take Back the Night – April 15
Annual event to honor sexual assault victims
Purchase College Wellness Center, Purchase, NY

Women's Wellness Project Retreat – April 16-18, 2009
Garrison Institute, Garrison, NY

March 2009

Women's Wellness Project - March 27, 2009
Garrison Institute, Morristown, NJ

February 2009

HUSH HUSH Book Signing - February 10, 2009
Wellness Center, Rejuvenation Day
Purchase College, Purchase, NY

January 2009

Women's Wellness Project - January 23, 2009
Garrison Institute, Morristown, NJ

Professional Development Training - January 27, 2009
Abbott House, Bronx, NY