We are excited to present FOUR NEW Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) sections

for our women students, faculty and staff. This system of physical defense is a

program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women, taught by

certified RAD instructors. Each section must total 12 hours of RAD instruction

for certification.

 

SECTION A Thursdays, OCTOBER 4, 11, 18 8:00AM-NOON

SECTION B Thursdays, OCTOBER 4, 11, 18 1:30PM-5:30PM

SECTION C Thursdays, NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15 8:00AM-NOON

SECTION D Thursdays, NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15 1:30PM-5:30PM

 

All sections are held at the UWPD in Room 111 of the Bryants Building, which

is located at 1117 NE Boat Street on the water side – in the middle of the block,

just opposite the Fishery Sciences Building. (Agua Verde Restaurant and

Recycled Cycles are at each end of Boat Street.)

 

To register, please email peasel@uw.edu and give your name and a phone

number plus the section you want to reserve. Class size is limited to 20 women in

each section.

 

This training is easy but intense. We ask that you only register for a section if you

can commit to attending all 12 hours.

 

There is no cost for this training. Bring or wear clothes in which you can freely

move and drinking water.

 

Questions? Contact Lynda Pease, RAD Coordinator, at 206-616-0873 or

peasel@uw.edu.

 

The purpose of this group is to provide a safe, supportive, and affirming
environment where individuals can explore thoughts and feelings around sexual
orientation and gender identity.

The group is appropriate for individuals who are anywhere in the lifelong
“coming-out” process, which includes: people who may be uncertain and are
questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity, people who may be
coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, and people who
struggle with “being in the closet” at work or school, with friends, and with
their families.  The group is also appropriate for individuals who would
like to process or talk about some of the issues described below.

Themes and topics that arise in this group may include:

• Understanding and dealing with feelings of physical, emotional, spiritual, and sexual attraction
• Issues of gender identity and expression
• Examining the impact of stereotypes, social and gender roles and expectations
• Considering the consequences of homophobia, heterosexism, discrimination, and oppression
• Dealing with issues of vulnerability, guilt and shame
• Exploring the question, “Who am I?”
• Intersections of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, and culture
• Issues around labels, identities, authenticity, disclosure, belonging, rejection, and community
• “Coming out” process and stages
• Dealing with fear and isolation
• Accepting oneself and developing a positive self-image
• Coming out to family, friends, classmates and co-workers
• Developing allies and a support network
• Issues around loss and grief
• LGBTQ culture and communities

Location: Hall Health Primary Care Center, Mental Health Clinic, 3rd Floor

Start date:  October 4, 2012 (open membership & ongoing)

Time:  Thursdays, 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Frequency: Weekly, ongoing

Cost: $49/$64 per session, insurance may cover fees (please check with your insurance provider) $40 No Show Fee without 24 hour notice of cancellation

*Group screening/orientation is required.

If you are interested in joining the group, please contact the group leader: Ryli Webster, MSW, LICSW

(206-543-5030)   ryliw@uw.edu