The Transformation Center's 2019 Massachusetts Leadership Academy (MLA)

Creating the Space to Lead: A Thoughtful and Practical Approach to Leadership

The Massachusetts Leadership Academy is offered by the Transformation Center and funded by the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP). MLA is a 3-day program where we gather to develop our personal leadership skills, learn about the mental health movement, and learn how to advocate for change through the power of peer support.

This year we will explore how to develop mindful leadership. This program continues to develop new leaders who bring their energy to mental health systems and peer support environments with specific attention to expanding access to mental health recovery within multicultural settings. To achieve this end, emerging leaders must become familiar with the peer support landscape in Massachusetts, assess their own personal energy and commitment to taking action, and understand the role of leadership to facilitate mental health/dual recovery activities and to proactively ensure that these environments are welcoming and inclusive.

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* 1. First name

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* 2. Last name

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* 3. Organization (if any)

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* 4. City/town

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* 5. Email

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* 6. Phone number

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* 7. What is the best way to reach you?

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* 8. How did you find out about the 2019 MLA?

Website

Friend

Flyer

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Check all accommodations that you are requesting, please write in details below. We will communicate with you about any requests and meet them if we are able.

Mobility

Diet

Vision

Chemical sensitivity

Bringing Personal Care Attendant (PCA)

Accommodation not listed

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* 10. Will you be bringing a service animal?

Yes

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* 11. Check all that you identify with (this section is optional):

Latino/Hispanic

Black/African Descent

Asian

Caucasian

Native American

Age 18-30

Age 30-50

Age 50+

LGBTQIA+

Transgender

Gender non-conforming

Agender

Not listed

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* 12. What pronouns do you use?

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* 13. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event. For assistance in determining transportation options please contact us at (617) 442-4111.

Yes

Comments (please specify)

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* 14. Are you applying and needing overnight accommodations (available for those living 55 miles or further from the training)?

Yes

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* 15. What are some areas where you want to grow as a leader and as a member of a group?

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* 16. What do you hope to learn from attending the Massachusetts Leadership Academy?

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* 17. Describe any involvement you have had in advocating for social change for yourself or someone else?

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* 18. What does mindful leadership mean to you?

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* 19. How do you hope to contribute your efforts to supporting or advocating with others after the 2019 MLA?

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* 20. What kinds of experiences have you had giving and receiving peer support?

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* 21. Although we have a relaxing location for the training, it takes a certain amount of stamina to participate each day. Could this in any way be a problem for you?