Alternative Conference 2015 – Call for Proposals Ends Today; , and !
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Call for proposals applications below!Ìý
Proposal application deadline has been extended! Proposals must be received by June 15th, 2015.
We invite everyone to consider becoming a presenter.ÌýFirst-time presenters are especially welcome.ÌýLearning from each other is a clear example of self-help, mutual support, and the principles of recovery in action!
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Each Alternatives Conference offers in-depth technical assistance on consumer/survivor-delivered services and self-help/recovery methods. The Alternatives 2015 Conference Committee, which includes consumer/survivor leaders from across the nation, is seeking proposals for presentations in the following areas, although proposals need not be limited to the following subjects:
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Rather than separating out the focus on Diversity and Inclusion as a category, we are hosting a conference in which diverse perspectives will lead the pack in every category. Workshops and Institutes will be selected from the following topical categories:
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·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýWhole Health & Wellness
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Examples: Culturally-responsive health & wellness strategies; Holistic nutrition; Integration of physical and behavioral healthcare; Trauma-informed care; Issues related to Veterans’ behavioral health; Prevention of suicide
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýTechnology
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Examples: Use of technology to advance a cause; Social Media involvement and campaigns; Assistive technologies to promote inclusion; Utilizing technology in everyday recovery
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýPromising Practices in Peer-Run Programs & Peer Delivered Services
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Examples: Culturally-specific programming (i.e. veteran to veteran, youth to youth); Innovations within the field; Practices that promote peer services; Peer-run organizational development
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýAlternative Paths to Recovery
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Examples: Mindfulness; Meditation; Massage; Exercise; Artistic expression; Companion animals; Sensory integration
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýLeadership Development
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Examples: Non-profit Board of Directors development, Building and sustaining your 501c3; Promoting individual leadership; Organizational and leadership sustainability
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýEconomic Health
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Examples: Employment; Financial Self-sufficiency; Overcoming poverty & income disparity
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