2024 CMA Dallas Conference Schedulele

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Conference breakout sessions

Sound Bath -Immerse yourself in a world of tranquility with our one-hour Sound Bath. Experience the ultimate relaxation as soothing sounds wash over you, creating a serene and healing environment.

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Inner Strength & Resiliency 

Speaker: Glenn H.

The Way Back (Chronic Relapser) - Finding the courage to come back to the rooms after a relapse is no easy task. The guilt can be more intoxicating than the drug itself. Find the tools to free yourself of the emotions that keep you away from a new way of life. Workshop led by Chris H. & Mark R.

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Confrontation & Honesty

Post Pink Cloud (Reviving Long-Term Sobriety) – It becomes stale and less exciting than when you first got sober. The "same old same old". Explore how to find joy in the rooms even in long term recovery. Workshop led by Harvey & Joe T.

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Growth and Transformation

Beyond the Resentment List – Ready to take your 4th Step to the next level? Explore the underlying fears and motivations behind your actions. By examining your role and its impact, you'll gain a richer understanding of your past to heal, learn, and move forward with greater self-awareness. Workshop led by Joe C. & Joseph R.

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Confrontation & Honesty

Living with HIV – Shame, remorse, stigma - all things those of us living with HIV have experienced. The important thing is you are not alone, and you don't have to live in those emotions. Find freedom from shame and live your life to the fullest as an HIV+ person. Workshop led by Brianna & Richard B.

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Inner Strength & Resiliency 

God and The Gays – Religious trauma and religion or culture-based homophobia are part of many of our stories. For some of us, it can be a challenge when working the Steps. How can we process those experiences and build a healthy connection with a Higher Power of our own understanding? Workshop led by Andres, Michael (CoH), Greg, Paul JW, Timmy, Brandon P.​

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Inner Strength & Resiliency 

Nightlife/Gay Culture as a Sober Person – We are not a glum lot! Nightlife is a huge part of gay culture, but it can also be scary to enter into a world where so much of our using or drinking took place. We shouldn't have to live in fear of having fun, but should also have tools to help us enjoy nightlife and the gay scene as a sober person if we choose to do so. Workshop led by Tristan S. & Jordan E.

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Connection & Community

Break for Lunch

Dating In AND Out of the Rooms/Sex in Sobriety – Navigating the world of relationships and sex can be tricky, but it should also be exciting and fun! Whether it's with others in sobriety or normies, come find ways to safely and sanely explore dating and sex in sobriety. Workshop led by Derrick M., David M. & Cooper M.

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Connection & Community

Living with Shame and Walking through Fear – The drugs are gone, we have to feel now. Learn how to utilize tools the program teaches us, by not only working the steps, but honoring how we feel and learning how to cope.​ Workshop led by Moe H. & Micheal M.

Confrontation & Honesty

Energy Healing – Healing takes place as individuals work to reach a state of harmony between emotions, mind, and body. The body goes through an energetic shift as we work through psychological issues. This session provides you with an introductory understanding of the process of emotional release through energy work and spiritual practices. Workshop led by Dr. Farnoosh Nouri.

Growth and Transformation

Finding Your Tribe (Platonic Friendships) – So we got sober...but now we're supposed to learn how to be vulnerable, ask for help, and build healthy platonic connections? I don't know about you, but I'd rather run screaming. Let's talk about social anxiety, codependence, communication, and other common struggles in making friends. Workshop led by Jorge L. & Luis.

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Connection & Community

Finding Your Center (Meditation/Prayer Survey) – Feeling called to a deeper connection but unsure where to begin? This workshop explores diverse meditation and prayer practices, recognizing that we all connect differently. Discover practices that resonate with your unique perspective, fostering a sense of inner peace and well-being. Workshop led by Scott B. Mike H. & Glenn H. 

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Growth and Transformation

Break

Plated Dinner Banquet

Speaker: Rhonda W.

Entertainment

Candlelight Meeting led by Sefo

Teardown / Move Out