The 6th Annual National Peer Specialist Conference is Sept 6-8, 2012
Philadelphia, PA
Call for Workshops Deadline is May 30, 2012.
The National Association of Peer Specialists (NAPS) is seeking workshop proposals for the sixth annual National Peer Specialist Conference in Philadelphia on September 6-8, 2012. Mail or fax the attached Call for Workshop PDF application, or fill in the information below and email to steveh@naops.org.
6th Annual National Peer Specialist* Conference
National Association of Peer Specialists
The Recovery Revolution Part II
September 6-8, 2012
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NAPS Conference Workshop Presenter Application
DEADLINE: MAY 30, 2012
The National Association of Peer Specialists (NAPS-A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the use of peer support) is seeking workshop proposals for its sixth annual national peer specialist conference.
Proposals will be evaluated based on the value of information provided to participants and the manner in which it is presented. This means “practical” information and/or skills that can be used by peer specialists in their practices are sought. For example, a workshop proposal that simply describes a program is not as valuable as a proposal that describes not only a unique or unusual program but the barriers faced, mistakes made and lessons learned.
NAPS is open to presentations on virtually any topic useful to peer specialists but is specifically seeking proposals addressing the following topic areas:
- Non-traditional peer specialist roles, such as those in in-patient, corrections, geriatric or other settings.
- Improving workplace relationships-how peer specialists can be successfully and meaningfully integrated into the mental health care workforce.
- Veterans Issues-addressing special issues relating to veterans.
- Support for Peer Supporters-how peer supporters are finding support for themselves, especially when isolated.
- Peer Support for Co-Occurring individual or groups.
- Trauma initiatives-how peer specialists can support peers with a history of trauma.
- How to reach underserved peer groups such as GLBT, minorities, youth, elderly, etc.
*Note: “Peer Specialists” is one of many terms used by those providing peer support. Other terms include Peer Support Specialist, Peer Recovery Specialist, Recovery Technician, and many others. Peers in supervisory or administrative positions may also be included in this terminology.
NAPS National Conference
Workshop Presenter Application (continued)
All contact between the conference planning committee and workshop proposal applicants will be with the “primary presenter.” Each workshop proposal must be submitted on separate forms.
NAPS welcomes workshop proposal submissions from both experienced and novice presenters. Although not required, those submitting proposals may provide a resume with the proposal.
Proposals will be received by U.S. Mail (NAPS, 755 Alta Dale, Ada, MI 49301) by via e-mail: steveh@naops.org, or fax: (781) 629-1633.
All workshop presenters selected are responsible for lodging, non-conference meals, travel and
other expenses. Due to financial constraints and our desire to keep conference fees as low as
possible for all attendees, no discounts for conference fees will be offered. All presenters must register for the conference and pay registration fees no later than Aug. 1, 2012.
1. Primary Contact/Presenter
Name: ______________________________________________________________
Agency: _____________________________________________________________
Street: ______________________________________________________________
City, State/Province ___________________________________________________
Zip & Country _______________________________________________________
Day Phone: __________________________ Email: _________________________
2. Title of Workshop: _____________________________________________
3. Description (50 words maximum)
4. Learning Objectives:
(Please list at least three learning objectives. List them as specific skills -what participants will be able to do after attending this session. For example, “Participants will be able to communicate with compassion – eye to eye with people who are homeless,” as opposed to: “Participants will learn how to communicate with the homeless.” This step is a requirement for most CEU granting entities).
5. Will handouts be available? ____ Yes ____No
Participants find handouts useful and are strongly encouraged to reinforce learning.
About 65 copies should be available for participants (extra copies-if unused during sessions – will be made available at a literature table for those who cannot attend a session).
6. Have you presented this or similar workshops before? ____ Yes ____No
If so, please explain.
7. Co-Presenters (please provide names, addresses, e-mails
-Note: conference organizers will communicate only with the primary presenter.
8. Audio-visual needs:
___ laptop ___ projector ___ computer speakers ___ microphones & sound system
Note: Some audio-visual equipment will be available, but presenters are strongly encouraged to bring their own (if needed) and be proficient in its use.
Workshop proposals must be postmarked, e-mailed, or faxed no later than May 30, 2012.
This promises to be an exciting and informational event. Your contributions are appreciated.
Please return this document to:
NAPS
755 Alta Dale SE
Ada, MI 49301
Or e-mail to: steveh@naops.org
Or fax to: (781) 629-1633