Structure
Day 1 held a pre-conference workshop starting at 3pm. Days 2, 3, and 4 followed a structure that began with an academic lecture on the theme of that day, followed by a practice case presentation that illustrated the theme, and then a small group workshop on strategies related to the theme. Each day ended with topical discussions led by our faculty. Day 5 held a series of 4 Workshops that were presented twice allowing participants the choice of 2 from 4 they could attend. A final talk was presented at the conclusion of the workshops. The conference concluded on Saturday September 21st. The meeting took place in the lovely Saugatuck Women's Club (as well as Saugatuck High School for the Day 5 Workshops and included several social and networking opportunities and activities.
Schedule
Tuesday, September 17: Optional Pre-Conference Workshop
The Use of Formulation in Structuring Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
Faculty: Jill Winegardner, PhD (USA)
Wednesday, September 18
Lecture: Addressing Insight and Awareness Challenges after Brain Injury, Part 1
Faculty: Tamara Ownsworth, PhD (AUS)
Lecture: Addressing Insight and Awareness Challenges after Brain Injury, Part 2
Faculty: Pamela Klonoff, PhD APPP-CN (USA)
Practice Case and Group Discussion
Adjunct Faculty: Santiago Palmer Cancel, PsyD (USA)
Case Conclusion
Thursday, September 19
Lecture: Psychological, Cognitive & Social Communication Aspects of Social Adjustment, Part 1
Faculty: Tom Bergquist, PhD, LP, ABPP, FACRM (USA)
Lecture: Psychological, Cognitive & Social Communication Aspects of Social Adjustment, Part 2
Faculty: Rebecca Eberle, MA-CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS (USA)
Practice Case and Group Discussion
Adjunct Faculty: Emma Weizenbaum, PhD (USA)
Case Conclusion and Grand Rounds
Friday, September 20
Integration of Cognitive and Psychological Challenges into Community Re-Entry (Meaningful Activities, Return to Work), Part 1
Faculty: Jessica Fish, PhD, DClinPsy (UK)
Integration of Cognitive and Psychological Challenges into Community Re-Entry (Meaningful Activities, Return to Work), Part 2
Faculty: Pieter du Toit, MA, AfBPS (UK)
Practice Case and Group Discussion
Adjunct Faculty: Fedora Biney, PhD (USA)
Case Conclusion
Saturday, September 21
Workshop 1
Faculty: Donna Langenbahn, PhD, FACRM
Workshop 2
Faculty: Rebecca Eberle, MA-CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS
Workshop 3
Faculty: Jessica Fish, PhD, DClinPsy & Pieter du Toit, MA, AfBPS
Workshop 4
Faculty: Tamara Ownsworth, PhD
Lecture: Self-Care for Professionals
Faculty: Pamela Klonoff, PhD, ABPP-CN (USA)
