THE SOLDIERS PROJECT CONFERENCE: MAY 16th - 18th ~ HIDDEN WOUNDS OF WAR: PATHWAYS TO HEALING - Westin Bonaventure Hotel - 404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles

THE SOLDIERS PROJECT
 

HIDDEN WOUNDS OF WAR:  PATHWAYS TO HEALING

 

CONFERENCE – MAY 16th - 18th

 Westin Bonaventure Hotel

404 S. Figueroa St.Los Angeles

Join keynote speakers, Congressman Bob Filner and Jonathan Shay, MD, PhD

at The Soldiers Project’s first annual national conference to dialogue with experts who provide mental health services to military service members and their families.

 

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F R I D A Y – 6:30pm-8:30pm

PERFORMANCE: THE SAND STORM: STORIES FROM THE FRONT

Written by Iraq veteran, Sean Huze, and based on his combat experiences as a marine fighting in Iraq, the play is composed of 10 chilling monologues which speak of the courage, commitment, fear, and psychological aftermath of war.  Sean Huze will be performing along with other veterans.  http://www.thesandstorm.com/

 

S A T U R D A Y – 8:30am-5:00pm

Impact of War on the Soldier

*              Post Traumatic Stress Disorder          

*        Spiritual Issues                                   

Military Sexual Trauma

*        Addictive Behaviors                          

Impact of War on the Family

*        Building Resilience - Inside and Out

*        Coming Home - Fantasies/Realities

*        When a Family Member Goes to War

 

S U N D A Y – 9:30am-3:00pm

Challenges for the Therapist

*        How to Set-Up and Run a Pro Bono Mental Health Project

*        Peer Consultation - The Experience of The Soldiers Project

*        Transference/Counter-transference Issues

*        Traumatic Brain Injury

 

 PLEASE CONTACT

Lorna Chiu       lornachiu@gmail.com       310-200-8388

 

www.thesoldiersproject.org



 

Friday, May 16th ~ War Stories from Iraq ~ Theatre Performance - The Sand Storm: STORIES FROM THE FRONT: 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM ~ Westin Bonaventure Hotel - 404 S. Figueroa St., LA

SPECIAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE:

THE SAND STORM: STORIES FROM THE FRONT

 

 

Friday, May 16th ~ 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM

         Westin Bonaventure Hotel - 404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles

                 

THE SAND STORM: STORIES FROM THE FRONT is a theatre performance composed of 10 chilling monologues inspired by playwright Sean Huze’s experiences as a U.S. Marine in Iraq. These first hand accounts of the war, acted by veterans and actors, expose the rage, honor, courage, commitment, doubt, and fear as experienced by service men who have been in combat. These are their stories. These are their voices.

 

COST:           $50, student/veterans/families $25

 

TICKETS:    Online: www.thesoldiersproject.org

                        Telephone:    818-761-7438

 

This special theatre performance will open The Soldiers Project’s 3-day conference, Hidden Wounds of War: Pathways to Healing.  Tickets for the performance are sold separately, unless you are a conference attendee.  For more information, please visit: www.thesoldiersproject.org.

 

 

SELECTED REVIEWS:

The Sand Storm had its world premiere in September 2004 in Los Angeles.  It has played in several cities in the U.S. and in Germany.

  • Marine Sean Huze’s earnest piece of reportage with theatrical aspirations… his writing percolates with military lingo and the stories exhibit a wrenching specificity that smacks of first-person experience… — The Washington Post

 

  • This Decalogue of monologues has shocking force and awesome honesty … candid, uncensored, and blistering … heart-clutching, eye-witness mosaic. — Los Angeles Times

 

 

  • Brings the real truth of war to the forefront ignoring for the most part the politics and instead providing a realistic glimpse of the death and destruction that is war. D.C. Theatre Reviews

 

  • Highly recommended for both "hawks"  & "doves" so that root causes of continuing wars should be faced by all  All Arts Review 4 U

 

The Soldiers Project is a non-profit group of volunteer licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and marriage and family therapists that provides free, confidential counseling to military service members of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts and their extended families.  It is a component of the Ernest S. Lawrence Trauma Center of the Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies.  There are similar groups in Chicago, New York and Seattle.

 

PRESS CONTACT:

Lorna Chiu            lornachiu@gmail.com        310-200-8388

 



Free Film Screening of “Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People” - Sunday, May 18th, 1:30 PM at McCambridge Park in Burbank

Free Screening of

Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People

SUNDAY, May 18th - 1:30 PM


McCambridge Park in Burbank -

Rec. Center Room #4

1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, 91504 

For Info. call Anna May Nelson (818) 842-5055 or email: burbankpeace@sbcglobal.net


SYNOPSIS

This groundbreaking documentary dissects a slanderous aspect of cinematic history that has run virtually unchallenged from the earliest days of silent film to today’s biggest Hollywood blockbusters. Featuring acclaimed author Dr. Jack Shaheen, the film explores a long line of degrading images of Arabs–from Bedouin bandits and submissive maidens to sinister sheikhs and gun-wielding "terrorists"–along the way offering devastating insights into the origin of these stereotypic images, their development at key points in US history, and why they matter so much today.

Shaheen shows how the persistence of these images over time has served to naturalize prejudicial attitudes toward Arabs and Arab culture, in the process reinforcing a narrow view of individual Arabs and the effects of specific US domestic and internationl policies on their lives. By inspiring critical thinking about the social, political, and basic human consequences of leaving these Hollywood caricatures unexamined, the film challenges viewers to recognize the urgent need for counter-narratives that do justice to the diversity and humanity of Arab people and the reality and richness of Arab history and culture.

www.reelbadarabs.com 

 Sponsored by Burbank Neighbors for Peace & Justice

 

 

The California Chemtrail Convergence is Coming to Los Angeles ~ Saturday, May 17th - 4:00 PM - Immanuel Presbyterian Church - 3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA

The California Chemtrail Convergence is Coming to Los Angeles!

Saturday, May 17th - Doors  Open at 4:00 PM

Immanuel Presbyterian Church - 3300 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles  

Join experts who have researched the aerosol assault of our planet and hundreds of fellow sky watchers at the California Chemtrail Convergence which takes place on Saturday May 17th 2008 at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church located at 3300 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles. Doors open at 4PM.

In an attempt to build networks of support and information, the public is also invited to bring photos and other evidence of chemtrail activity from their communities to share with others.

 

Special Guest Speakers Include:


Clifford Carnicom – The creator of Carnicom.com and the documentary “Aerosol Crimes.”

Dr. Gwen Scott, ND – A Naturopathic Doctor and Former CNN news anchorwoman .  

 

John Trudell  - An acclaimed poet, recording artist, actor and activist.

 

For more information or to purchase advance tickets please call 805-653-1588 or log on to GoodKarmaPR.com

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Los Angeles, CA May 03, 2008 – A growing number of sky watchers have discovered that aerial spraying is being conducted upon the public without their consent. Researchers are learning that these operations, which produce Chemtrails, are dramatically altering the nature of the atmosphere and our health in ways that threaten our very existence upon this planet.

The U.S. Air Force calls such a theory a "hoax" and explains away the phenomenon as contrails. But analysis of the trails left behind by certain jet aircraft reveal that they are composed of harmful chemicals, and are being deliberately produced and covered up by the government. While Chemtrails may look like contrails initially, they are much thicker, extend across the sky and are often in patterns of Xs, tic-tac-toe grids, cross-hatched and parallel lines. These patterns open into wispy formations which join together, forming a canopy of haze or thin white veil that persists for hours.

Witnesses have noticed planes intensively laying down broad white plumes over every major city and rural area in the United States and Canada since 1998. They have also been seen in Europe, Australia, Mexico, Bahamas, Brazil, Croatia, and Puerto Rico.

Why should you be concerned about Chemtrails? Researchers believe possible uses for such an operation could include weather modification, bio-warfare or massive scale population reduction. Symptoms from exposure include; upper respiratory and intestinal distress, pneumonia, extreme fatigue, splitting headaches, aching joints and muscles, depression and other health related issues.

Clifford Carnicom and Dr. Gwen Scott, ND will present to the public the latest information on disturbing biological findings at the California Chemtrail Convergence on Saturday, May 17th at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church* located at 3300 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles. Also scheduled to speak is Native American Activist and Poet, John Trudell. Seating begins at 4:00 PM.  In an attempt to build networks of support, the public is also invited to bring photos from their communities to share with others.

To see why this is such an important issue, please watch this short video clip.
For more information on the
California Chemtrail Convergence call 805-653-1588 or visit GoodKarmaPR.com for pre-sale tickets.

About The Speakers
Clifford Carnicom has been an independent researcher on the aerosol operations (aka Chemtrails) for the past nine years. His work examines a broad range of applications including environmental control, military, electromagnetic, surveillance and geophysical applications, biological operations and geophysical considerations. He has produced an award-winning, non-profit documentary on the aerosol issue that is distributed worldwide. Currently a computer consultant, Clifford was a research scientist and federal employee for 15 years with three different agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense. He has held a high level security clearance. His research can be found at Carnicom.com.

Dr. Gwen Scott, ND is a Naturopathic Doctor and Former CNN News Anchor. She is a Master Herbalist and has studied with the prominent alternative medicine practitioner, Dr. Deepak Chopra. She has also studied with traditional healers in the Latino/Hispanic and Native American communities. Currently Dr. Scott writes a natural health column for Prime Time New Mexico as well as giving speeches and seminars to community groups, hospitals and schools on natural medicine.

John Trudell is an acclaimed poet, recording artist, actor and activist whose international following reflects the universal language of his words, work and message. Trudell (Santee Sioux) was a spokesperson for the Indian of All Tribes occupation of Alcatraz Island from 1969 to 1971. He then worked with the American Indian Movement (AIM), serving as Chairman of AIM from 1973 to 1979.

The California Chemtrail Convergence is sponsored by Good Karma Public Relations, Carnicom.com, The Right to Breathe Healthy Air, LosAngelesSkywatch, ArizonaSkywatch, NewYorkSkywatch , BakersfieldSkywatch, OregonSkywatch, Wisconsin Chemtrail Report, MissouriSkywatch and ContrailsMyAss.com.

Media Sponsors: Pacifica Radio KPFK 90.7FM Los Angeles and InYourFaceFaceRadio.net

*The views expressed in this press release are not necessarily those of Immanuel Presbyterian Church.

—–Original Message—–From: Good Karma Public Relations: goodkarmapr@yahoo.com