fireside ceremony at annual retreat
Each year, AM&M presents a three-day retreat that brings the healing perspective of AM&M to people who are living and working with HIV/AIDS. These annual retreats include a combination of lectures, discussions, ritual/ceremony, movement, support groups and experiential sessions. There are opportunities to express and transform grief, to sing and to dance, and to discuss issues of relevance in this stage of the epidemic.
In keeping with our tradition of addressing the whole person's mind, body, heart and spirit, participants have the opportunity to start their day with on-site complimentary chair massage during the plenary sessions. Meals are communal, and are prepared with the special dietary considerations of those living with HIV and AIDS in mind. Meals and breaks afford participants the opportunity to connect with an array of individuals and to truly reinforce the awareness that we are a part of a supportive community and that we are not alone. Social activities include a talent show and dancing. Daily twelve step meetings are held for individuals in recovery from drugs and/or alcohol.
(Information about this year's retreat)
Topics Covered at AM&M Annual Retreats
Workshops themes and topics at AM&M retreats are always varied, and reflect the unique skills and expertise of the workshop presenters. Frequent topics include:
- Medical Updates
- Living Powerfully with HIV
- Grief and Loss Issues
- HIV Prevention
- Women and HIV
- People of Color and HIV
- Movement Workshops
- Disclosure
- Sex and Dating Issues
- Meditation/Yoga
- Giving Back to the Community
annual retreat talent show participants