The Planner

It’s all about 2019, and the many opportunities to learn and grow professionally; and the doors that new knowledge, skills and contacts could open. Jan. 3rd, start off with a beat to a different drummer, by learning about the history and profession of hip hop in South Florida. Get serious with a professional training symposium about communal trauma Jan. 4, and up your social media marketing skills at a Jan. 8 workshop. Visit southflorida.com/submitevents to view and submit your business events.

Next year 2019 Jan. 3

The History of Art and Hip Hop in South Florida, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.; NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, One Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free dance and rap workshops and demonstrations; Symposium: 6 - 7 p.m., Coinciding with the presentation of the rap musical Hamilton at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, explore the rich and distinct developments of this interdisciplinary genre in the region including the role pirate radio and Broward based WEDR radio played in broadcasting this unique blend, and how it influenced the work of South Florida artists. 954-262-0258.

Jan. 4

A Professional Training: When the Unthinkable Happens: A Journey of Hope and Healing, 8:30 a.m., Florida Atlantic University, College of Social Sciences, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. When a school shooting occurs, the entire community and beyond are impacted. Communal Trauma places a complex, demanding burden on community therapists requiring specialized education, consultation and support. This workshop will focus on the specific nuances of Communal Trauma and sequelae of anniversary reactions, traumatic grief and loss. Attendees will learn about the complexities of Communal Trauma, the trajectory of healing and the intense and varied reactions evoked preceding anniversaries. Methods of managing these reactions in clients, in the community and for ourselves as helpers will be reviewed in depth. Opportunities for discussion, questions and answers will be provided. Facilitated by: Deb Del Vecchio-Scully LPC, NCC, DCMHS. Free.

pu4p.org/events/

20190104-communal-trauma/

Jan. 7

Retired Educators Social Club, Noon, Stratford Court, 6343 Via de Sonrisa del Sur, Boca Raton. New members welcome. 754-222-7646.

Jan. 8

Medicaid Waiver 101, 10:30 a.m., Volunteer Park Community Center, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation. Representatives from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities and the Aging & Disability Resource Center will provide a comprehensive overview of the various Medicaid waivers available in Florida, the criteria for eligibility, the application process, what to do while on the waiting list. Presented by Joshua's Path at Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward. jfsbroward.org,

954-909-0822.

Mindfulness Teacher Training, through April, Downtown Delray Beach. Offered by The Way Mindfulness Education, this Mindfulness Teacher Training consists of 100 hours of education, including 50 hours of classwork and 50 hours of independent study and practice. Call for times and location.theway.education/ teacher-training 561-901-3467.

Social Media Marketing, 8:30 a.m., Doral Chamber of Commerce, 2900 N.W.

112th Ave., Unit 1, Suite 15, Doral. Mastery Basic & Advanced Strategies.

305-477-7600.

Jan. 9

First annual Equestrian Businesswomen Summit, 9 a.m., Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Networking, speakers, jobs panel, market research, panel discussions, presentation and speakers. eqbusinesswomen.com/summit

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Association of Professional Businesswomen, 11:30 a.m., MCafe-Midtown Club, 2300 Royal Palm Blvd., Weston. apbweston.com or apbweston@gmail.com

954-557-4318.

American Business Women’s Association, 6 p.m., Embassy Suites Hotel, 4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. The Northern Palm Beach chapter hosts guest speaker is Roxanne Hosein, Financial Advisor with Evershore Financial Group, an independent financial services firm. abwa.org/chapter/northern-palm-beachchapter. 561-628-3694.