Upcoming Events
I lead workshops, and speak to groups, organizations and businesses. I will work with you to find a topic that fits the theme of your conference or event. Check the events listed below, and come say hello. Call me to talk about your conference or event and how I can help you make it spectacular.
Writing for Caregivers
Date/Time: March 7, 2018 at 6pm to 7:30 pm
Cost: Free. Registration required
Location: Guilderland Public Library
Diane Cameron is a writer, author, blogger and writing teacher–AND a fierce advocate for family caregivers.
In this one evening class we’ll explore writing as a tool for caregivers–for stress relief, as a tool to work with those we care for, how to capture stories, and to express yourself creatively and therapeutically.
Resilience and Mindfulness for Professional Caregivers
Date/Time: March 21, 2018 at 10 am to 4pm
Cost: Free for Staff Team Members
Location: St. Peters Healthcare
Professional caregivers give their energy, time, attention and compassion all day long. In this workshop we’ll learn new ways to increase self-care without making our long days longer. Diane will lead the team thru both ancient and very modern techniques to increase resilience and mindfulness, humor and compassion. The day will be interactive and includes an optional Kripalu yoga class.
Meet Your Local Authors Day--Never Leave Your Dead
Date/Time: October 13, 2018 at 1pm to 4pm
Cost: Free, and Open to the Public
Location: Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Wolfe Road, Colonie
Diane Cameron will join a group of local authors sharing new books, writing information, readings and book sales. Diane will share her newest book, “Never Leave Your Dead”–a memoir and history of military trauma.
Embracing the Dark Night of the Soul
Date/Time: September 2, 2018 at 10am
Cost: Free and open to the public
Location: Albany Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
As the new year begins, and we look around our lives to ask, “What’s next?” we are welcoming the inevitable invitation to take some risks.
Diane will be talking about what it means to embrace our “dark nights” as a way to find joy, and to take steps into discernment for any life decision.
So You Want to Be a CEO
Date/Time: May 21, 2018 at 8am to 11am
Cost: Registration for members
Location: Riverside Center Bronx, NY
So You Want to Be a CEO–a training for human services and mental health staff aspiring to higher management and leadership roles. What can you practice now? How to prepare? What to try, read, rehearse so you are ready to move up. Sponsored by ACL NYS.
Helping Staff to Change Keeps Your Organization Cyber Secure.
Date/Time: September 26, 2018 at 8am to 5pm
Cost: Registration $150 for the symposium
Location: Albany Capital Center
This is GreyCastle Security 6th Annual CyberSecurity Symposium. Diane will be presenting on “The Human Side of Cyber Security”–understanding what creates resistance, and what helps staff embrace change. The future of cybersecurity –and the safety of your company–depends on how well you can help staff.
Registration at EventBrite.com