Upcoming Presentations

Moribayassa West African Drum and Art Divorce Camps

For Lower and Upper Elementary Children
Includes separate parent info session and informational handouts
$50.00 per session; 6 weeks
Call today for more information - 404.348.3250

In Guinea, the rhythm Moribayassa is played exclusively for the joyful dance of a woman who has overcome a difficult situation. In this drum and art camp, children will creatively process difficult feelings related to their parents' separation and/or divorcing and learn positive ways to cope and heal.

Ongoing Group

Coming Home-- Free Community Support Group

Meets every THIRD Thursday of the month at the The MEGA Family Project, 1530 Dekalb Avenue, Atlanta, 30307 (same building as Radial Cafe, Atlanta Lesbian Health Initiative and Georgia Equality in Candler Park)
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
If this will be your first time attending, please contact either facilitator for more information
Coming Home is a coming out support group for people who are exploring a lesbian, gay, bisexual, questioning and/or transgender identity in a safe, supportive atmosphere. Our hope is to create a safe place where our stories are heard and accepted so that we can move forward in our journey.
Facilitators: Dee Desnoyers, M.Ed., LPC, RPT-S
Michael Byler, LPC 110 Mansell Circle, Suite 103, Roswell, GA 30075 / 678.881.9870
Website: www.MichaelByler.com

Recent Presentations & Workshops

Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence with Mental Health Concerns

Partnership Against Domestic Violence
Staff Training
May 2010

Introduction to Play Therapy

Positive Impact, Inc.
139 Ralph McGill Blvd. Suite 301
Atlanta, GA 30308
404.589.9040
March 19, 2010

Children & Divorce

Presented with Megan McSwain Mann, M.A., LAPC
Visions Anew, Divorce Boot Camp for Women
January 23, 2010 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

"Mom, Dad, I'm Gay": Helping Families Struggling with a Teen's Sexuality

November 2009
Georgia Marriage & Family Therapy Association Metro Chapter
Some comments from participants:
"I've attended workshops on working with GLBT youth, but your workshop made me think about the parents' "coming out " process. It was very helpful." - M.R.
"Well informed, stimulating, and compelling presentation." - Michael Chafin, M. Div, M.Ed., LMFT

Doing What you Love: Identifying Jobs that Fit Your Strengths

Panelist, December 2009
Teach For America Atlanta Alumni Summit

Parenting with Purpose: An Introduction to Screamfree Parenting

MEGA Family Project Annual Family Conference Atlanta, GA
September 2009

"Mom, Dad, I'm Gay": Helping Families Struggling with a Teen's Sexuality

Georgia Marriage & Family Therapy Association Northwest Chapter
December 2008