Call for Presentations
September 17-19, 2014
Hudson Valley Resort & Conference Center
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NYAPRS seeks proposals for our
32nd Annual Conference:
Recovery Moves to the Mainstream
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The NYAPRS Annual Conference is a celebration of advances in
the promotion of recovery, rehabilitation, rights and community
inclusion of people with psychiatric disabilities, and of the transformation of mental health services and support systems across
the state and nation. Make your contribution to the knowledge
and skills of others by submitting a proposal!
Keynote Speakers
Featured Speakers
Ron Manderscheid
NACBHDD
Gene Johnson
Recovery Innovations
Eduardo Vega
MHA of San Francisco
Lori Ashcraft
Recovery Innovations
Joe Powell
Association of
Persons Affected by Addiction
Jennifer Mathis
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Debbie Plotnick
Mental Health America
Tom Hill
Altarum Institute
Neville Morris
Celia Brown
Leah Harris
Chacku Mathai
NYS Office of
Mental Health
National Empowerment
Center
NAMI Star Center
Interpersonal Communication Skills
& Development
Michael Skinner
Surviving Spirit
Entertainment
David Granirer
Stand Up for Mental Health
Featured Films
From Asylums to Recovery
Stephanie Orlando
Joseph Rogers
Ann Sullivan
YOUTH POWER!
MHA of Southeaster PA
Acting Commissioner
NYS Office of Mental Health
Patrick Hendry
“Can”
Can Troung
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Presentation Proposal Criteria:
Presentations will be 75 minute sessions that focus on
the following cutting-edge topics:
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Health,, Healing and Recovery
Empowerment and Advocacy
Cultural Competence
Integrating Behavioral & Physical HealthCare
Administration and Management
Exemplary or Emerging Practices
Social Determinants of Health
Peer Services and Supports
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Getting Ready for HARPs, Health Homes &
DSRIP
Creating New Partnerships with Families
Bringing Recovery into the Medicaid Model
National Advocacy Needed Now!
Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Movements: Learning from Each Other
Transforming Trauma into Triumph
Presentation Selection Process:
Presentation proposals will be reviewed
and selected based on the following:
Deadline for
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Relationship to recovery and empowerment;
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Relevance to peers, peer-run organizations, direct
service and administrative professionals, advocates, family
members, behavioral health and managed care
organizations, and federal, state and local government
authorities;
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Demonstration of personal and programmatic
advances in promoting personal healing and systems
transformation;
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Application to cultural diversity and inclusions for groups
with diverse and special needs; and
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Foundations in exemplary practices.
submissions of
presentation
proposals is
May 27, 2014
Notification of acceptance will be made by
early summer
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Special Notes to Presenters:
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NYAPRS encourages first-time presenters as well as the more experienced
presenter.
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NYAPRS encourages the full participation of persons in recovery as
presenters and co-presenters.
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All presenters must be paid registrants of the conference. The cost of the
conference does not allow NYAPRS to waive conference fees for presenters.
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NYAPRS cannot provide honoraria or travel reimbursement for presenters.
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The conference committee may request a modification of the content of the
presentation to address the particular needs of the conference participants.
This may include combining two or more presentations into one.
CPRP Information:
We are pleased to announce that our 32nd Annual Conference will be certified as PreApproved for CPRP continuing education / pre-exam credit through our application to
USPRA as a Pre-Approved Provider. This has necessitated some changes in the type and
amount of information collected. Please fill out the attached proposal form completely. If
you have any questions about this, please contact Colleen Sheehan, CPRP at:
[email protected].
We will also offer valuable workshops and activities that may not meet CPRP pre-approval
criteria. PLEASE APPLY, as in the past, ALL WORKSHOPS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
For the CPRP workshop pre-approval, your workshop will have to address at least one of the
seven domains of Professional Ethics. The seven domains are:
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Interpersonal Competencies
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Systems Competencies
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Professional Role Competencies
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Interventions
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Community Resources
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Diversity
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Assessment, Planning and Outcomes;
Please fill out the application form accordingly.
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Keynote presentation from our 30th Annual Conference
Deadline for submission is May 27, 2014
How to Submit a Presentation Proposal
Please do not send duplicate copies! If you fax it or email it, please don’t mail it.
Complete the presentation proposal form. Please answer ALL questions and send to
one of the following:
By Mail:
NYAPRS
Attn: Ashley Pizzuti
1 Columbia Place, 2nd Floor
Albany, N 12207
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 518-436-0044
Lead Presenter Name:
# of pages in this packet
NYAPRS 32nd Annual Conference
Call for Presentations
Directions:
 Submit the same information for all presenters (including additional presenters: see the next sheet &
make copies if necessary)
 Submit a resume (max. 2 pages) for each presenter that includes education, work experience and presentation
experience
1. Title of Workshop:
2. Workshop Description (50 words) as you would want to appear in the conference brochure.
3. Learning Objectives/Overall Goal must be measurable, learner-centered, and achievable within the timeframe
of the activity: (minimum of 2; may fit the format: “At the end of this workshop people will be able to…” or
“People attending this workshop will have an opportunity to…)
4. Benefit to Participant: (why should they attend; how will this enhance their understanding, appreciation of
this workshop?
5. If applying for CPRP credit, which of the 7 domains of the CPRP Role Delineation Study or Professional
Ethics does your workshop address (choose at least one):
Interpersonal Competencies
Assessment, Planning and Outcomes
Diversity
Professionals Role Competencies Systems Competencies
Community Resources Interventions
6. Presentation Approach
% Lecture/Presentation
% Interactive Discussion/Q&A _____% Other (Describe)
*CPRP approved workshops provide an opportunity for interaction between participants and presenters.
7. Outline or Presentation Summary: (On separate pages (max. 2) Please answer a, b, c and d below:
This material is very important to the committee when evaluating and selecting the proper variety of presentations, so
specificity and clarity is important
a. Presentation Length (workshop 75 minutes)
b. Learning Objectives (minimum of 2 learning objectives) (same as above)
c. How the presentation addresses at least 1 of the 7 domains of the CPRP Role Delineation Study OR professional ethics, AND is consistent with the principles and values of psychiatric rehabilitation, person
first language, and multi-cultural principles.
d. How program content corresponds to learning objectives.
8. Best Day for Presenting
_____ Wednesday PM only _____Thursday AM only ____Thursday PM only ____Friday AM only _____Any
Time
9. Audio – Visual Equipment needs: (all workshop rooms will have a flipchart and markers)
10. ____I will require special equipment or accommodation due to the disability of a presenter, please submit
a brief description.
Lead Presenter Name: ___________________________________________
# of pages in this packet_____
NYAPRS 32nd Annual Conference
September 17-19, 2014
Please complete all spaces and photocopy for additional presenters if necessary:
Lead Presenter
Your Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Credentials: ____________________________________________________________________
Job Title: ______________________________________________________________________
Agency Name: __________________________________________________________________
Agency Address: ________________________________________________________________
Agency City:_________________________________________________________ ST_____ ZIP
Phone: __________________________________ Fax: __________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________________
Do you have the CPRP credential? __ yes __no
Have you published on presentation/topic domain area in the last 5 years? __ yes __no
If Yes, Publication information: _____________________________________________________
Co-Presenter
Your Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Credentials: __________________________________________________________________________
Job Title: ____________________________________________________________________________
Agency Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Agency Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Agency City:________________________________________________________ ST_____ ZIP_______
Phone: __________________________________ Fax: ______________________________________ __
Email: ______________________________________________________________________________
Do you have the CPRP credential? __ yes __no
Have you published on presentation/topic domain area in the last 5 years? __ yes __no
If Yes, Publication information: ___________________________________________________________
Co-Presenter
Your Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Credentials: __________________________________________________________________________
Job Title: ____________________________________________________________________________
Agency Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Agency Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Agency City:________________________________________________________ ST_____ ZIP_______
Phone: __________________________________ Fax: ________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________________
Do you have the CPRP credential? __ yes __no
Have you published on presentation/topic domain area in the last 5 years? __ yes __no
If Yes, Publication information: ___________________________________________________________
Please submit this 2-page application to Ashley Pizzuti before May 27, 2014.
Applications can be emailed to [email protected] or
mailed to Ashley Pizzuti, NYAPRS, One Columbia Place, Albany, NY 12207
Would you like to improve your presentation skills?
Boston University’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitations Professional Development Program offers
and online seminar on:
How to Give a Workshop
Instructor: Patricia B. Nemec, PsyD, CRC, CPRP
Participants will learn the basics of designing and delivering a workshop presentation. Participants
will be introduced to both the general principles and essential steps of preparing a workshop proposal, as well as, planning and delivering a 90 minute workshop. The online seminar activities and
examples will guide participants through the process of sketching out a workshop presentation.
Participants will earn 5 PDP (Professional Development Program) hours; the online seminar cost is
$25 (or $20 for consumers and their family members).
Enroll at any time!
The program is offered in a self-paced study format with instruction materials accessible through the
website and the mail upon enrollment.
For more information:
http://www.bu.edu/cpr/training/distance/seminars/workshop.html
Contact: Sue McNamara at (617) 358-2574 or at [email protected]
For more information on CPRP, below is a list of links provided by USPRA:
Core Principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation http://uspra.ipower.com/Board/Governing_Documents/
USPRA_CORE_PRINCIPLES2009.pdf
Professional Ethics https://uspra.ipower.com/Certification/Practitioner_Code_of_Ethics.pdf
Person First Language https://uspra.ipower.com/Certification/2003_Language_Guidelines.pdf
Multi- Cultural Principles https://uspra.ipower.com/Certification/2008_Multicultural_Principles.pdf
CPRP Role Delineation Study https://uspra.ipower.com/Certification/CPRP_Exam_Blueprint_2009.pdf
Professional Ethics https://uspra.ipower.com/Certification/Practitioner_Code_of_Ethics.pdf
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