 Trio Gatherings provide a relaxed, neutral place where colleagues can interact on important topics for mutual learning and mutual support. They are informal and not sponsored by any organization/group. The gatherings are part of our commitment to encourage “global integration”—connecting relationally and contributing relevantly on behalf of the major issues facing humanity and in light of our core values and integrity. The hosts (Michèle and Kelly O'Donnell) are consulting psychologists working in the areas of personnel development for international organisations, humanitarian psychology, anti-corruption advocacy/action, and global mental health. The gatherings are done in sets of three, hence "Trio."
Global Citizenship A trio of gatherings for mutual learning and support Trio--2016, Geneva area  Poppy fields outside of Geneva Trio 13: Global Citizenship for Sustainable Development (Saturday 11 June 2016; UN DPI/NGO Conference in Korea, Gyeongju Action Plan 2016: Education for Global Citizenship Trio 14: Global Citizenship for Eradicating Poverty (Saturday 22 October, film/discussion of Poverty Inc.--17 October is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty) Trio 15: Global Citizenship and Sustainable Peace (Saturday 12 November, following Geneva Peace Week) Extra Trio session: Click HERE for more information Trio 16: Living in Integrity as Global Citizens (Saturday 10 December 2016; video on moral courage, brief readings, discussion, applications; note that 9 December is International Anti-Corruption Day and 10 December is International Human Rights Day) Building the Future We Want--Being the People We Need A trio of gatherings for mutual learning and support Trio--March 2015, Geneva area  Trio 10: Challenges in Integrating Global Mental Health and Transcultural Psychiatry Trio 11: World Development Report 2015: Mind, Society, and Behavior Trio 12: Leadership Challenges in a World of Turmoil Note: CNN Broadcast Virtue in a Virulent World A trio of gatherings for mutual learning and support Trio--Winter 2014-2015, CT, USA  This set of Trio gatherings took place in Connecticut, USA. They were oriented towards those who practice Christian spirituality and thus included Christian perspectives and Scriptures as part of the materials. Click here to access the materials and links: https://sites.google.com/site/virtrios/home/invite-trio-7-9 Trio 7: 8 December 2014 Loving Truth and Peace (based on Zechariah 8:19) Power point presentation Trio 8: 13 December 2014 The End of the Age and the Age of Sustainable Development Readings: UN Secretary General's Synthesis Report on the Post 2015 Development Agenda (December 2014), etc. Media: Rev. Chuck Smith's New Years Eve Message 31 December 1974 and Dr. Jeffrey Sachs lecture #70 2014 on Sustainable Development Trio 9: 17 January 2105 Living with Integrity and Courage Readings: Matthew 10, Luke 6, High-Virtue Humans Videos: Lucifer Effect by Dr. Phil Zimbardo (Stanford), What I Saw in War by Janine Di Giovanni (Newsweek) Protecting People and Promoting Wellbeing A trio of gatherings for mutual learning and support Trio--Summer 2014 Geneva area  This field of sunflowers is just outside of Geneva. It's summer! We have had another round of three informal get-togethers at our home this summer. This second “trio of gatherings” explored three important areas related to human wellbeing and protection: safety for humanitarian workers, support for global mental health/suicide prevention, and human security/sustainable development goals. Each gathering built upon a special event that was happening around the same time. Space was limited to 12 people. Kelly and Michèle (mcaresources@gmail.com) Trio 4: Tuesday 19 August, 15:00-17:00+ Safety and Support for Humanitarian Workers This gathering features the live, online video stream from Humanitarian Policy Group on “Aid in danger: Violence
against aid workers and the future of humanitarianism” followed by group interaction for personal/professional applications. Some
related documents: Some
related resources:
UNHCR’s
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Staff (2013), UNHCR; Health Care in Danger , ICRC; Operational
Security Management in Violent Environments (2010), Humanitarian Policy Group;
and Approaches to
Staff Care in International NGOs (2009), People in Aid/InterHealth. Refreshments provided. Note: World Humanitarian Day is 19 August. . Trio 5: Saturday, 6 September, 10:00-12noon+ . Work-Life Balance A trio of gatherings for mutual learning and support Trio--Autumn 2013 Geneva area  View of the Jura Mountains, from Cessy France Getting started... In November 2013 we invited colleagues to come to our home in the Geneva area and delve into the topic of work-life balance. We had three informal gatherings (max 12 people). We emphasised our own self-care in the context of our impacting serious problems in the world as “forces for good.” Each week had a different theme interwoven with work-life balance—courage, contentment, and compassion—and involved an assessment tool, a brief reading, and interactions, These gatherings offered a safe “reflective space” for personal growth and mutual learning/support, and were much appreciated by the participants. Trio 1. Sunday, 3 November 2103, 2-4pm: Work-Life Balance and Courage. (brief online assessment and brief reading TBA). Moderator: Michèle.
Trio 2. Saturday, 16 November 2013, 10-12 noon: Work-Life Balance and Contentment. (brief online assessment and brief reading TBA). Moderator: Kelly.
Trio 3. Saturday, 30 November 2013, 10-12 noon: Work-Life Balance and Compassion. (brief online assessment and brief reading TBA). Moderator: Kelly. (c) 2013-2020 Kelly and Michele O'Donnell |
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