Trainings
Spring 2023
WWC – Wabanaki History Training
TBD
Program Sustainability Training
TBD
Annual language access training
Join the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA) and the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV) for a training on Language Access on Thursday, June 29th from 2pm – 4pm. Our friends at House of Languages will facilitate a conversation around the importance of language access for survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence.
Who is this training for: This training is appropriate for sexual assault and domestic violence advocates/staff, and we also encourage coalition staff to attend.
Register Here
Trauma-informed agency training series
TBD
TBD
Program Sustainability Training
TBD
Annual language access training
Join the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA) and the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV) for a training on Language Access on Thursday, June 29th from 2pm – 4pm. Our friends at House of Languages will facilitate a conversation around the importance of language access for survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence.
Who is this training for: This training is appropriate for sexual assault and domestic violence advocates/staff, and we also encourage coalition staff to attend.
Register Here
Trauma-informed agency training series
TBD
Summer 2023
Deep Rest For Advocates
June 27th 1:30p-2:15p Register Here
Deep Rest for Advocates is a guided meditation exercise rooted in the practices of Yoga Nidra and Reiki to help reduce burnout related to trauma exposure. Scientific studies show that these practices have helped to improve symptoms of PTSD in soldiers, reduce burnout in hospital workers, and relieve anxiety for college students, among other benefits!
For 30 minutes, you don’t have to help anyone make decisions and you don’t need to be a space holder for others, you get to be physically & energetically held in a virtual container that is for you and your needs. Doing nothing is everything here! You won’t need a yoga mat or any fancy clothing, just a chair and your willingness to breathe for 30 minutes.
Conflict Resolution Training
TBD
Sex Worker Harm Reduction Training
TBD
Be Your Best Trainer
TBD
Human Trafficking and Exploitation for SA Advocates
TBD
June 27th 1:30p-2:15p Register Here
Deep Rest for Advocates is a guided meditation exercise rooted in the practices of Yoga Nidra and Reiki to help reduce burnout related to trauma exposure. Scientific studies show that these practices have helped to improve symptoms of PTSD in soldiers, reduce burnout in hospital workers, and relieve anxiety for college students, among other benefits!
For 30 minutes, you don’t have to help anyone make decisions and you don’t need to be a space holder for others, you get to be physically & energetically held in a virtual container that is for you and your needs. Doing nothing is everything here! You won’t need a yoga mat or any fancy clothing, just a chair and your willingness to breathe for 30 minutes.
Conflict Resolution Training
TBD
Sex Worker Harm Reduction Training
TBD
Be Your Best Trainer
TBD
Human Trafficking and Exploitation for SA Advocates
TBD
Trauma-informed agency training series
TBD
TBD
Fall 2023
Deep Rest For Advocates
September 27th 2:30p-3:15p Register Here
Deep Rest for Advocates is a guided meditation exercise rooted in the practices of Yoga Nidra and Reiki to help reduce burnout related to trauma exposure. Scientific studies show that these practices have helped to improve symptoms of PTSD in soldiers, reduce burnout in hospital workers, and relieve anxiety for college students, among other benefits!
For 30 minutes, you don’t have to help anyone make decisions and you don’t need to be a space holder for others, you get to be physically & energetically held in a virtual container that is for you and your needs. Doing nothing is everything here! You won’t need a yoga mat or any fancy clothing, just a chair and your willingness to breathe for 30 minutes.
Public Speaking Training
TBD
Navigating DHHS contracts
TBD
MECASACon
TBD
September 27th 2:30p-3:15p Register Here
Deep Rest for Advocates is a guided meditation exercise rooted in the practices of Yoga Nidra and Reiki to help reduce burnout related to trauma exposure. Scientific studies show that these practices have helped to improve symptoms of PTSD in soldiers, reduce burnout in hospital workers, and relieve anxiety for college students, among other benefits!
For 30 minutes, you don’t have to help anyone make decisions and you don’t need to be a space holder for others, you get to be physically & energetically held in a virtual container that is for you and your needs. Doing nothing is everything here! You won’t need a yoga mat or any fancy clothing, just a chair and your willingness to breathe for 30 minutes.
Public Speaking Training
TBD
Navigating DHHS contracts
TBD
MECASACon
TBD
WebinARS
Most past MECASA webinars can be accessed by viewing our YouTube page here.
Services and Resources For People Who Have Caused Sexual Harm
May 4th 2:30p-4:30p
Register Here
Court Advocacy Training
July 20th 3:00p-4:00p
Services and Resources For People Who Have Caused Sexual Harm
May 4th 2:30p-4:30p
Register Here
Court Advocacy Training
July 20th 3:00p-4:00p
Peer SUPPORT CALLS
MECASA hosts role-specific, optional Peer Support Calls via Zoom. These calls are designed to connect staff throughout the state, share ideas, and stay up-to-date on resources.
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BIPOC Peer Support Call
For Maine & Vermont DV/SA Advocates Facilitated by René Goddess Last Thursday of the month | 12:00pm-1:00pm Zoom link May 25th June 29th *break for July/Aug* September 2nd Contact: Katie Church CAC Provider Council Call July 20th | 8:15am-10:00am Contact: Katie C Client Services Peer Support Call Client Services Call Notes Calls open to all center staff. View call info sheet Contact: Kayce Upcoming Call Dates and Topics June 20 | 1:00pm-2:00pm Topic: Assessing and addressing suicidality. Zoom Link August 15 | No Meeting October 17 | 1:00pm-2:00pm Topic: Creating a community of care. Zoom Link December 19 | 1:00pm-2:00pm Topic: Boundaries with callers engaging in problematic and/or abusive ways. Zoom Link February 20, 2024 | 1:00pm-2:00pm Topic: Struggling with not being able to provide more tangible supports. Zoom Link April 16, 2024 | 1:00pm-2:00pm Topic: Handling sudden stops in communication with callers. Zoom Link Communications Cohort Call This call is for center staff working in communications/outreach and selected to participate by their director. Last Wednesday of each month | 11:00a -12:30p Contact: Jessica |
Director Call
Weekly on Thursdays | 9:00am-10:30am Contact: Jess Supervisor Learning Cohort 4th Thursday of each month| 11:00am-12:00pm Contact: Sarah April 27th Meeting Topic: Cultivating Teams Family Advocate Peer Sharing Call June 15th | 8:30am-10am Contact: Katie C Forensic Interviewer Peer Review May 11th and 16th | 9:00am-11:00am Contact: Hallie Incarcerated Services Peer Support Call Incarceration Call Notes Bimonthly | Jan., March, May, July, & Sept Contact: Jess Prevention Peer Support Call Prevention Call Notes March 9 | 3.00-4.00pm | canceled April 13 | 3.00-4.00pm May 11 | 3.00-4.00pm Contact: Lisa for Zoom link password Rural Advocate Peer Support Call Rural Call Notes *ON HOLD UNTIL NEW EQUITY & ACCESS COORDINATOR IS HIRED* Upcoming Topics: Landscape of Recovery & Detox Services; Working with Island Communities, Topic: Title IX & Rural Colleges Contact: Jess Systems/SART Peer Support Call Systems Call Notes Calls open to all center staff. View call info sheet Upcoming Call Dates and Topics July 18 | 1:00pm-2:00pm Topic: Working with LE system partners. Zoom Link September 19 | 1:00pm-2:00pm Topic: Working with legal system partners . Zoom Link Contact: Kayce |
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Looking for the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault? Head to mecasa.org. |