Global Conference for Psychology Professionals

PROGRAM & CALL FOR PAPERS
 
June 22, 2012 - June 23, 2012 Riverside, California
  
CONFERENCE LOCATION
 
University of Riverside
11840 Pierce Street, Suite 200
Riverside, California   92505
Tel: 1-951-637-0100 Fax: 1-951-637-0400

FUTURE CONFERENCE DATES
  • October 12, 2012 - October 13, 2012 (location to be announced)
We would like to extend our warmest invitation to you to participate in the Psychology Professionals Conference. The theme of the conference is Psychology and Global Health, Changing Times, Changing Practice.
 
Psychology professionals play a pivotal role in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of mental health on a global scale. There is a global trend of shifting the focus of mental healthcare services from traditional settings to community based and family focused practice. Psychology professionals are increasingly called upon to respond to the needs of society and individuals in crisis, war, famine, economic turmoil, crime, murder, abuse, loneliness, and despair.
 
The conference will provide a valuable opportunity for psychology professionals from different cultural backgrounds and diverse fields to explore the global impact of psychology as a field of practice on community and individual mental health care. An international perspective will be used to promote the generation and implementation of evidence based practice. Through sharing and exchange of information on the latest developments in the disciplines among experts from across the globe, the Conference will contribute to formulating global and regional strategies in advancing psychology.
 
We look forward to welcoming you
 
CALL FOR PAPERS
  • Submission of an abstract, topic of interest or proposal will be accepted for the purpose of registration. Time schedule to be determined later after all the papers have been received.
  • Based on the approval for submission of paper, deadline for submission of final paper is no later than, May 26, 2012.
  • Each presentation is to be approximately 30 minutes in length.
  • Submission of paper and presentation is to be emailed to: psychconference@uofriverside.com
TOPICS
   
 
Innovations in care
 
Symptom and medication management
 
Community practice
 
Evidence-based practice
 
Technology used in practice and education
 
Cultural Concerns
 
Use of alternative models of treatment
 
Family Therapy Focus in crisis management
 
Crisis Management
 
Evidence-based teaching and learning
 
Students’ critical thinking and caring competency training
 
Students’ clinical reasoning and decision making competency training
 
Faculty development
 
Use of group therapy as a therapeutic technique
 
Clinical work with high risk populations
 
Professional career development
 
New policy strategies
 
Building a working practice
 
Impact of religion on care and recovery
 
Addiction recovery beyond a 12 step model
 
Health challenges in the new century
 
Community Preparedness
 
Disaster Response
 
Impact of war on community, individuals, and families
 
Impact of economy on practice
 
Therapy in alternative settings
 
Trauma focused care
 
Value of relationships in care
 
ELECTRONIC PROCEEDINGS
 
Selected paper will be published in the form of electronic proceedings. All manuscripts must be written in English. Manuscripts should be submitted electronically in double-spaced APA format, using a 12-point font size (preferably Times New Roman). In addition, all graphics and tables should be inserted within the file in the appropriate location in the paper. Papers sent with separate graphic files will not be approved for publishing.
 
All manuscripts must be submitted electronically. No hard copy or disk-provided articles will be accepted. Please do not send compressed files. Files must be sent using Microsoft Word or RTF format.
 
The suggested maximum length for a manuscript is 25 double-spaced pages. It is highly recommended that long manuscripts be divided into smaller sections by the use of sub-headings. It is also recommended that no more than four levels of headings be used.
 
Authors are responsible for providing for adequate editing prior to submitting their manuscripts. Any manuscript with excessive spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, or other mechanical problems will be returned to the author.
 
Please review the archive of Proceedings as a reference for appropriate format.
 
VIRTUAL PRESENTATION
We understand that some presenters will not be able to make the trip to United Stated to present their research paper mainly due to financial and/or political restrictions on travel. Therefore, with the use of Skype, authors of accepted papers have the same publication opportunities as regular presenters. A research works submitted without the participant attending the conference in person, but presented via video conferencing are refereed and published (if accepted) in the conference proceedings.
Conference fees are the same for both virtual or face-to-face presentation.

You can submit a research paper, case study, work in progress and report for virtual presentation under the open call for papers via email to psychconference@uofriverside.com.

REGISTRATION & FEE PLAN  
In order to ensure that monies are applied towards the correct participant, please note your full name on all payments, documents and correspondence.
 
In order to ensure that monies are applied towards the correct participant, please note your full name on all payments, documents and correspondence.
  •       Presenter Non-Refundable/Non-Transferrable Registration Fee: $500 USD
  •       Attendee Non-Refundable/Non-Transferrable Registration Fee: $350 USD
  •       $100 USD discount for paid registration fee received on or before May 26, 2012*.
  •       Checks, Cashier's Checks and Money Orders can be made payable to: La Sierra Group
  •       Credit Card payments and Wire Transfers** are accepted. Please contact the Conference Coordinator for further details.
  •         International Participants: Issuance of official invitation by the university will be sent upon receipt of payment. This will apply towards both an invitation for attendance as well as issuance of the letter of acceptance for submitted and approved abstracts for presentation. Abstract is subject to approval.
    Special Note:  Only cash, check, money order or wire transfers payments will be accepted for anyone requesting an official invitation.   We are no longer able to accept credit card as a form of payment for those requesting an invitation
*Non-Refundable/Non-Tranferrable fee must be received by the early bird deadline of May 26, 2012 to receive the $100 discount, this includes completion of wires and bank transfers by this date.
 
**Please note that wire transfers may take up to 2-3 weeks to clear. Participant will be notified immediately once monies have been applied.
 
All attendees, including paper presenters, speakers, panel conference participants, and session chairs must register and pay the registration fees. The registration fee is per presenter/attendee and will cover:
  • Admission to all conference sessions
  • Lunch
  • Coffee breaks
9.45 CEUs for attendance/participation of conference.
 
Please complete the online registration form. To pay for registration fees, you may pay here using invoice #2012-R.
 
PROGRAM
 
For information on the timeline of the conference please note a schedule will be posted prior to conference date.
 
ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES  

Conference attendees and presenters are given a certificate of attendance at the end of the event.  Please note that conference delegates must stay for the duration of the 2-day conference.   Additional fees will apply for any request to mail the certificate.


INSURANCE
 
We cannot accept any responsibility or liability for losses or damagers of any type, to conference delegates or their companions, either during, or as a direct or indirect result, of the conference. All delegates and companions are advised to review their own insurance policies and obtain any additional coverage charges as may be needed or desired.
 
ACCOMMODATIONS
 
Hampton Inn & Suites Riverside/Corona East
4250 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside, California   92505
Tel: 1-951-352-5020 Fax: 1-951-354-2830
Conference rate: $65.00 USD Room Reservation
Hotel contact: jenelle.molenda@hilton.com
 
Please contact the hotel directly for reservations. For additional assistance, you may contact the Conference Coordinator.
 
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
 
Dr. Raj Singh, Conference Chair, University of Riverside, Riverside, California
Mrs. Jeannette Singh, University of Riverside, Riverside, California
Miss Lorena Arellano, University of Riverside, Riverside, California
Mrs. Emily Reyes, University of Riverside, Riverside, California

Dr. Virginia Green, The Biz Visions Group, Sherman Oaks , California

Dr. Zibusiso Ncube, Concordia College, Selma, Alabama

Dr. Henrietta Okoro, Telecommunication System, Inc., Glenn Dale, Maryland
Dr. Michael Pickett, National University, Ontario, California

Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan, Capella University , Minneapolis, Minnesota

Dr. Tammi Reilly, President Sarubbi Gourmet LLC, Arlington, Virginia
Dr. Douglas Roberts, University of Riverside , Riverside , California

Dr. Angela Seay, Northcentral University , Prescott Valley , Arizona

 
Presenters will be announced prior to commencement of the conference.
 
SPONSORED BY
 
School of Health and Human Services
University of Riverside
Riverside, California 92505
Phone: (951) 637-0100 • Fax: (951) 637-0400
 
If you are would like to serve as an organizing committee member or take part in the peer review process as a reviewer, please contact Organizing Committee or Peer Review for further details.
 
CONFERENCE DVDs & MEDIA 
 
Conference photos are available for viewing via the photo gallery
 
The full 2-day conference is available as a set of DVDs. If you are interested in a particular presentation, you may purchase a single DVD with your desired presentation only. Total cost for a single DVD is $79 USD and total cost for a complete set of DVDs per conference is $199 USD. Tax and shipping is not included. If you would like to purchase DVDs, you may pay here using invoice #2012-D and note the date of conference DVDs desired. For further questions you may e-mail the Conference Coordinator.
 
 
Please click below to view the Conference DVD Introduction for the 2011 Spring Management Conference. 
 
 
 
For additional information, please contact Conference Coordinator at: 

psychconference@uofriverside.com 
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