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Interested in human ecology? The isolation and segregation of mentally retarded persons from the rest of the community creates a situation in which those persons’ potential value to themselves and society is never realized. People who are labeled deviant are ostracized and are not included in the day-to-day activities that most of us consider normal, according to authorities. A group of people in this area are doing something about helping mentally retarded adults and children become more aware of normal life-styles and available services in the community. These people are known as Citizen Advocates. They have the special task of creating normalizing experiences, the things we do everyday, for one person who has not had those opportunities in their own development. Monday, September 18, at 8 p.m., the Fauquier Association for Retarded Citizens and the Rappahannock-Rapidan Mental Retardation Services are sponsoring togther a presentation of Citizen Advocacy opportunities which will include the new movie, “Justice and the Art of Gentle Outrage.” Members of the Fauquier Association for Retarded Citizens, prospective advocates, and the general public are cordially invited to attend. The meeting will be held in the St. James Episcopal Church in Warrenton.
The Citizen Advocacy Program is sponsored by Mental Retardation Services under the auspices of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board which is supported by the citizens of Culpeper. Orange. Madison. Rappahannock, and Fauquier Counties.
By definition. Citizen Advocacy for mentally retarded persons is basically a one-to-one relationship between a capable volunteer
Workshops
Two workshops will be offered in Rappahannock County, beginning next week. A workshop in Effective Communication Skills, starting Tuesday, October 3, will emphasize assertive skills, including dealing positively with stress, expressing feelings appropriately, and increasing listening power.
TA for People, starting Monday, October 2, will present the basic concepts of Transactional Analysis, a way of understanding ourselves and others. Among areas to be covered are ego states, games people play, life scripts, and changing life patterns.
Each workshop will be held in Sperryville, from 7-9 p.m. for six sessions. The fee for each is S25.
The workshops will be led by Barbara Thompson, consultant and counselor, who has a wide background in conducting workshops in communications, assertiveness training, and Transactional Analysis. To register or for further information, call 987-8714.
Benefit Program
The Rev. Trumbal and the Seven Stars of Maryland will present a program at Shiloh Baptist Church, Woodville, Saturday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. for the benefit of the youth choir.
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