Call for papers PSYCHE conference 2010

 

FEDORA-PSYCHE conference 2010

From November 17th - November 19th the next PSYCHE conference will be held in Alicante, Spain.

The theme of the conference will be: Transitions

Transitions is a theme with many aspects and allows for a number of sub-themes.

Examples of these sub-themes are:

Students in transition

This theme allows for a variety of clinical and research papers to be presented.

Bologna 10 years on

How has this worked and what has the experience been in like in reality?

The transition to new technologies

What has this meant/will mean for counselling services?

FEDORA-merger with EAIE

What is the state of affairs at present and what will this mean for PSYCHE?

Perhaps related to this: PSYCHE in transition:

Many of the first members of PSYCHE have recently retired or are about to do so; this can be the chance for them to visit the conference to “hand over’ to the new PSYCHE-members.

Cross-cultural challenges

International students facing studying in a new environment which can cause cultural shock-phenomena.

This call for papers is meant for every colleague who wants to make a submission for this conference, whether you would like to give a presentation or a workshop. You can let yourself inspire by the above-mentioned sub-themes, but if you have a proposal fitting in the general theme but not in the sub-themes don’t hesitate to submit your proposal!

In your abstract of about 15-20 lines please indicate, if you want to choose for a workshop-format (1-1.30 hour) or a presentation-format (0.30-1 hour).

Definition of these formats:

  • Workshop: a highly interactive session facilitated by an expert on the subject which should be related to the general theme.
  • Presentation: session with an example of good practice, clinical and research papers, examples of innovative action with some space for participants for questions or a discussion afterwards. You can send your proposal to the following address: fedora.alicante@gmail.com

Deadline for sending proposals: September 7th, 2010. Notification of acceptance you can expect before September 21th.