Conference Calendar

FindCounseling.com has compiled the following list of upcoming conferences and workshops for Psychiatrists, Psychologists and other mental health professionals. We hope you find this list useful. If you know of a conference that we've missed please let us know by filling out this form.

May 2007

May 19-24
Event: 2007 APA Annual Meeting
Location: San Diego, CA
Description: The 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association will be held May 19 - 24, 2007, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.
Brought to you by: American Psychiatric Association

May 21-23
Event: National Association of Social Workers, Wisconsin Chapter 33rd Annual State Co
Location: Oconomowoc, WI
Description: The annual conference of the Wisconsin chapter of the National Association of Social Workers will be held May 21-23, 2007, at the Olympia Resort in Oconomowoc, WI. The topic will be Unifying the Social Work Profession Through Excellence.
Brought to you by: Wisconsin Chapter-National Association of Social Workers

May 24-27
Event: Association for Psychological Science 19th Annual Convention
Location: Washington, D.C.
Description: "In May 2007, the Hilton Washington in Washington, DC will host thousands of psychological researchers as they converge in the capital city for presentations by award-winning scientists and leaders across all areas of psychology."
Brought to you by: Association for Psychological Science

May 30-02
Event: 2007 Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Description: "The main goal of the 2007 Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences is to provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various social sciences related fields from all over the world to come together and learn from each other. An additional goal of the conference is to provide a place for academicians and professionals with cross-disciplinary interests related to social sciences to meet and interact with members inside and outside their own particular disciplines."
Brought to you by: Hawaii International Conferences

June 2007

June 01-02
Event: 2nd Annual Southern California Regional Play Therapy Conference
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Description: The 2nd Annual Southern California Regional Play Therapy Conference will take place Friday & Saturday June 1-2, 2007, at the Rancho Cucamonga Central Park, Community Center at 11200 Base Line Road, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701.
Brought to you by: California Association for Play Therapy (CALAPT)

June 01-01
Event: Attachment in Psychotherapy
Location: Denver, Colorado
Description: This conference presents the clinical applications of attachment theory. Integrating attachment research, neurobiology, relational psychotherapy, and the psychology of mindfulness, the presentation highlights the uses of the therapy relationship as a developmental crucible, focusing on the importance of nonverbal experience, reflection, and mindfulness to in fostering therapeutic change.
Brought to you by: Amedco

June 07-09
Event: 7th International Conference on Bipolar Disorder
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Description: The Seventh International Conference on Bipolar Disorder will be take place June 7-9, 2007, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "SELECTED TOPICS ● Bipolar Disorder and Addiction ● Medical Risk Prevention and Intervention ● Psychoeducation and Psychotherapy ● Advances in the Neurobiology and Genetics ● Classifying Bipolar Disorders ● Treatment of Bipolar Depression" Discounted tuition rate available until February 1, 2007. Presented by: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic Mental Health Conference Planning University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences
Brought to you by: University of Pittsburgh Med Ctr & University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

June 11-14
Event: 12th Annual Cyber Therapy 2007 Conference: Transforming Healthcare Through Tec
Location: Washington, D.C.
Description: The 12th Annual Cyber Therapy Conference: Transforming Healthcare Through Technology will take place June 11-14, 2007, at the Sheraton Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, VA / Washington, D.C.
Brought to you by: Interactive Media Institute (IMI)

June 11-14
Event: 12th Annual Cyber Therapy 2007 Conference
Location: Washington, D.C.
Description: From the site: "The CyberTherapy Conference brings together researchers, clinicians and funders to share and discuss the growing field of CyberTherapy. This year's theme acknowledges the importance of two related types of scientific studies that are usually presented at this meeting: clinical applications of VR and other technologies, and experimental research on why it has such a powerful impact in behavioural healthcare, medicine, and neuroscience."
Brought to you by: Interactive Media Institute (IMI)

June 20-24
Event: 2007 Annual AASECT Conference
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Description: The 2007 Annual Conference of The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), The Soul of Sexuality: Exploring the Depth and Dimensions of Pleasure, will be held June 20-24, 2007, at the Hilton Charlotte University Place in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Brought to you by: American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT

June 20-23
Event: Postpartum Support International (PSI) 21st Annual Conference
Location: Kansas City, MO
Description: From the site: "Our 21st annual conference will deliver timely information from highly qualified sources addressing current community solutions, interventions and treatment options for perinatal mental health. The conference integrates current research and experiences of model programs/providers focusing on women from diverse backgrounds. It also offers training for support providers to successfully engage women in appropriate interventions. Our annual conference is an educational activity for our members; professional care providers such as obstetricians, gynecologists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, support and resource providers; and others interested in the topic of maternal mental health."
Brought to you by: Postpartum Support International (PSI)

June 27-30
Event: American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Annual Conference
Location: Denver, CO
Description: The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Annual Conference Colorado Convention Center.
Brought to you by: American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

June 28-01
Event: 11th Annual Smart Marriages/Happy Families Conference
Location: Denver, CO
Description: The 11th Annual Smart Marriages/Happy Families Conference will take place June 28 - July 1, 2007 at the Denver Adams Mark Hotel in Denver, Colorado. Call for submissions - deadline: February 2007. Pre and Post Conference Training Institutes June 26 - 28 and July 2 - 3
Brought to you by: Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education

July 2007

July 18-21
Event: Fifth Biennial Conference of the International Society of Critical Health Psyc
Location: Boston, MA
Description: The Fifth Biennial Conference of the International Society of Critical Health Psychology will take place on the Boston North Shore, at the Endicott College Campus, from July 18th to the 21st, 2007.

"The purpose of the conference is to promote dialogue among academics, researchers and activists who are interested in developing critical and qualitative approaches within health psychology and related fields. Participants in the Conferences of the ISCHP (www.ischp.org) espouse a variety of theoretical and methodological viewpoints. They share an awareness of the social, political and cultural dimensions of health and illness, and an active commitment to reducing human suffering and promoting improved quality of life."
Brought to you by: International Society of Critical Health Psychology

August 2007

August 17-20
Event: American Psychological Association 2007 Annual Conference
Location: San Francisco, CA
Description: The American Psychological Association 2007 Annual Conference August 17–20, 2007, in San Francisco, California.
Brought to you by: American Psychological Association

October 2007

October 09-14
Event: Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference
Location: Hollywood, CA
Description: The 2007 Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference will take place at the Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood, CA, from Oct. 9-14, 2007. "Earn continuing education credit for licensing, play therapy credentialing, and general practice purposes at the new Renaissance Hotel next to Grauman's Chinese Theatre and along the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame on Oct. 9-14! While awaiting our spring 2007 conference brochure and online registration announcement, 1) watch the one-minute promotional video that appears on this page and 2) use the below link to submit your online program presentation proposal to APT by Nov. 30! Don't miss the world's greatest gathering of play therapists when 'APT Plays Hollywood' in 2007!"
Brought to you by: Association for Play Therapy

October 10-13
Event: 30th Annual International Conference on The Psychology of the Self
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Description: The 30th Annual International Conference on The Psychology of the Self: "Self and Systems in the Psychology of The Self" will take place Wednesday, October 10 - Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza in Los Angeles, California.
Brought to you by: International Association for Psychoanalytic Self Psychology

November 2007

November 14-18
Event: American Music Therapy Association 9th Annual Conference
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Description: The 9th Annual Conference of the American Music Therapy Association will be held in Louisville, Kentucky, on November 14-18, 2007.
Brought to you by: American Music Therapy Association

November 15-18
Event: Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) 2007 Annual Convention
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Description: The ABCT 2007 Annual Convention will take place Novenber 15-18, 2007, in Philadelphia, PA. Submission instructions for papers will be available February 1st.
Brought to you by: Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)