ACEP Conference: Call For 2 Hour Breakout Proposals

Sixth Annual Energy Psychology Conference International 2004 (EPC-I 2004)

Main Conference: May 6-8, 2004
Pre- and Post-Conference Workshops May 5 and May 9,10,11, 2004

Wigwam Resort (www.wigwamresort.com), near Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Co Sponsored by the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP)
and Behavioral Health Consultants

It's time to submit your proposal to give a breakout presentation Sixth
Annual International Energy Psychology Conference (EPC-I 2004) on May 6-8,
2004! This is the flagship conference for the Energy Psychology movement,
having
attracted well over 300 attendees from all over the world this past year.
The
EPC-I 2004 conference venue is a beautiful desert oasis resort on the
outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona. We selected this site for the last two years
due to its
relaxing atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. Conference attendees
overwhelmingly requested that we return to the Wigwam Resort because it
offers us all
the intimacy of a retreat setting (including truly beautiful Southwest style
meeting rooms), and all the amenities of a top quality resort with virtually
guaranteed sunshine and warm temperatures! With the Grand Canyon, Sedona
and
many other amazing spots within a few hours drive, it's the perfect
launching
spot for a great vacation too so bring the family.

This year we have already scheduled plenaries with Dr. Bessel van der
Kolk, a leader in the field of trauma and neurobiology and Dr. Doris Rapp,
an
authority in the field of toxins and chemical sensitivities. They have also
agreed to do breakout sessions so that conference participants will have
ample
time to hear how their field integrates with Energy Psychology. Jerry
Wesch,
president of ISSEEM has agreed to do a plenary for us on the Scientific
Basis
for Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine.

There will be room for up to a maximum of 48 breakout sessions. We
will also have evening fun activities, including a presentation by Donna
Eden
and David Feinstein on the Energies of Relationship. There will be morning
warm-up sessions and three luncheons.

In addition to most of the outstanding presenters from last year, we
are
expanding our circle by inviting new talent, influential in fields
interrelated with Energy Psychology. This conference continues to provide an
unparalleled chance to network, build connections and share your
discoveries, innovations
and wisdom. We are especially looking this year for proposals to "teach the
basics" for new practioners of EP.

This coming year, you will have the same smooth and rewarding
experience
selling your books, manuals or other items through our extremely successful
professionally run conference bookstore. We will provide more information
about
this at a later date.

Conference Goals:

1) To keep participants at the forefront of the latest developments in
Energy
Psychology, including strong research and theory basis for the discipline of
Energy Psychology

2) To deepen participants' understanding of Energy Psychology as a
developing
complementary modality within the mind/body interaction framework

3) To explore specific means of addressing emotional/psychological distress,
as well as peak functioning, by using a range of energy-oriented approaches

4) To continue the conference's tradition of meeting these objectives in an
atmosphere of collegiality, collaboration, compassion, and fun.


Criteria for presentation selection:

Each proposal will be reviewed by ACEP's Education Committee and will be
selected on the following basis:
1. Purpose and relevance to the goal(s) of the conference.
2. Originality and innovation.
3. Completeness of your packet
4. Relevance to a multidisciplinary audience.
5. Organization and clarity.
6. Appropriateness for the skill-level indicated.


Important Information:

1. Breakout sessions will be two hours in length.

2. We presume that your presentation is original work, however if you are
presenting someone else's material other than by short reference, we request
a
statement in writing that authorizes you to do so.

3. Please do not send your proposal by email.

4. To help you with your proposal writing, please go to the ACEP website and
download an article written by David Grudermeyer on writing proposals. It
is
strongly recommended that you read this article before you write your
proposal, and it is especially critical to read it if you intend to have
your proposal
considered for CE for psychologists by California's Mandatory Continuing
Education Program for Psychologists.

5. We are requesting that you proposal be categorized (ie research,
clinical
application etc) see below.

You have a choice of how detailed you wish to make your proposal, based
on whether or not you want your presentation to be eligible for Continuing
Education (CE) credit. Due to the fact that we are the professional
organization
for Energy Psychology, preference will be given to CE proposals. See
instructions below.


Continuing Education: ACEP plans once again to award continuing
education credit for certified counselors through NBCC for all counselors,
MHC's and
MFT's, for social workers through AASSWB , for nurses through AHNA , and
addictions counselors through NAADAC.. We will also try to make it six years
in a
row that we receive CE for psychologists through California's demanding MCEP
(Mandatory Continuing Education Program for Psychologists) approval machine.

To be in compliance with all these various organizations' continuing
education requirements, we must receive your CE presentation applications
completed
EXACTLY as described below.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS SEPTEMBER 15, 2003


EPC-I 2004 TWO HOUR BREAKOUT PRESENTATION PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

We invite proposals on a wide range of topics that address one or more of
the stated conference objectives. Our overall goal is to more fully define,
establish and promote the evolving discipline of Energy Psychology through
Theory, Application, Innovation and Research with an increasingly major
focus on
Research.

Item I. - Cover Page

· Presentation title - Make it descriptive and engaging, as brief as
possible.

· Presenter info: Each author's full name, title, degree, professional
licenses, and affiliation, as you would like this to appear in the
conference
brochure if selected. Include complete mailing address, daytime and evening
telephone numbers, fax number and email for the designated contact person.
In
addition, state whether or not you're an ACEP member. (preference will be
given to
members)

· Presentation methods - lecture (didactic), demonstration, case study,
group
interaction, discussion, experiential, video, etc.

· Audience skill level needed - beginner, intermediate, or advanced

· Primary Audience target: Beginners, Research, Clinical Application
(skill/knowledge you can take home and use immediately), Demonstration only
(ie
further training needed to use this method).

· Audio-visual needs anticipated - an overhead projector, a flip chart and
one microphone per presenter is standard, with further options of stools and
an
extra mic for demos -- please specify if you will have needs above and
beyond
this, knowing that you'll need to foot the cost of any additional AV needs
beyond those mentioned here. Note: projectors for power point are not
included.

Item II. - Narrative and Outline Descriptions of Presentation

· Introduction - State the purpose and rationale for the presentation (this
is a nutshell summary of what you will be presenting and how this is
relevant
to one or more of the conference objectives.

· Presentation Content Outline - An outline is a roman numeral or bulleted
skeleton of what you will cover and how much time you plan to spend on each
section [e.g., I. Define Energy Psychology (5 minutes); II. Identifying
Psychological Reversals (15 min); II A. Global Reversals (10 minutes); II B.
Issue-Specific Reversals (15 minutes); etc. -- time total should add up to
two hours!]

· Publicity Description - Provide a concise and engaging 40-60 word
description of your session (subject to editing) as you would like it to
appear in the
Conference Program if selected.

IF SUBMITTING FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT, your proposal must also
include:

· CE preference: All except psychologists or All including psychologists
(NOTE: If you want to submit a CE proposal that will have the highest
possible
likelihood of being awarded psychologist CE credit by MCEP, please read the
article by David Grudermeyer on the ACEP website www.energypsych.org)

· Abstract - Provide a dry, professionally worded 40-60 word technical
description of your session, to be used for CE documentation purposes only,
NOT for
publicity.

· Objectives - State 2-3 objectives in behavioral terms for continuing
education purposes (example: "On completion of this 90 minute program the
participant will be able to: 1) Name 3 aspects of the human electromagnetic
system.")

· Evaluation - Develop 3-5 questions you can use to test if learners have
achieved the objectives (example: "Three aspects of the human
electromagnetic
system are 1)_____2)______3)_____.")

· Bibliography- of relevant books or articles that pertain to your
presentation, in APA format.


PLEASE SUBMIT, BY MAIL:
1. Five typed, collated copies of Items I and II using 12-14 point font size
with a maximum of 3 pages.
2. Two self addressed stamped envelopes for the education committee to
notify
you of receipt of your proposal and selection.
3. Two copies of resumes for *each* presenter.
4. If you have not presented for us before, include a history of your
presentations and 2 letters of recommendation.

Submit by September 15, 2003 to:
Helaine Z. Harris
6506 McLennan Ave.
Lake Balboa, CA 91406
(818) 782-6869



Benefits of presenting at this conference will include:

" Registration at a discounted rate.
" Your name and description of your work will be circulated to thousands
worldwide.
" You'll be our honored guests at a special Presenters' Welcome Reception.
" The most popular and highly rated conference presenters will be considered
for future pre- and post conference workshops
" You'll receive a complimentary professional audiotape of your
presentation.
" Most importantly, you'll share your knowledge with a highly skilled,
influential group and play a significant part in the advancement of this
dynamic,
expanding field.

· You'll be welcome to bring brochures or other announcements of your
workshops or other products to display at the back of the room during your
breakout
presentation. Some previous presenters have lined up training opportunities
through conference contacts (as well as increased enrollment in their
training
programs, and we're more than happy to support this in professionally
appropriate ways.)

Thank you for choosing to be at the forefront in helping this expanding
field
mature by participating in this flagship conference and by being a member of
ACEP. Please encourage your colleagues to attend and to also support ACEP's
efforts.


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ACEP is US Internal Revenue Service a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and
Publicly Supported Foundation (Tax ID 33-0832999), and this event is in part
an
important fundraiser that helps underwrite ACEP's activities, such as:

" Supporting much-needed empirical research
" Humanitarian Activities to alleviate suffering in the world by providing
Energy Psychology Training and/or therapy gratis or at low cost.
" Costs of maintaining a website
" Expanding continuing education opportunities
" Gaining professional credibility for our field through developing and
raising standards
" Educating licensing bodies about the responsible uses of Energy Psychology


As such, please be aware that conference breakout presenters do not receive
an honorarium.




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The Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP) is an
international organization that promotes collaboration among Energy
Psychology
practitioners and researchers, and enhances this field's credibility with
consumers and
professionals. Energy Psychology is a rapidly developing field within
mind/body
psychology that explicitly, directly and methodically treats the human
vibrational matrix. This matrix includes the biofield that envelops the
body, the
energy centers (chakras), and the energy pathways (meridians and related
acupoints) as well as a number of other interrelated energy systems. Energy
Psychology treatments are increasingly used to alleviate psycho-spiritual or
mind-body
distress, and promote high level psycho-spiritual or mind-body functioning.
ACEP was founded in 1998 by psychologists Drs. David & Rebecca Grudermeyer
and
Dr. Dorothea Hover-Kramer
as a non-profit charitable organization. ACEP is a nationally-approved
Continuing Education Provider in the USA for NBCC, (N)AASSW, NAADAC, and
AHNA.

For more information, contact ACEP:
Web site: http://www.energypsych.org
E-mail: acep@energypsych.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 910244, San Diego, CA 92191-0244 USA

ACEP Administrator: Tamra Rutherford, acep@rutherfordassociates.com Fax:
(858) 270-0370
ACEP President: Gloria Arenson glotao@cox.net (805)563-1140 Voice Mail
ACEP President:-Elect: Mary Sise, CSW-R, MSISE3@aol.com
ACEP Education Chair: Helaine Harris healing@hzharris.com