Registration Now Open for Caribbean Regional Conference of Psychology (Nov. 2011)

[Anna Wheatley]

Dear Colleagues,

Registration is now open for the 2011 Caribbean Regional Conference of Psychology, which will be held November 15-18 in Nassau, Bahamas. Reserve your spot today; early bird registration closes July 15!

Conference theme: Psychological Science & Well-Being: Building Bridges for Tomorrow 

Conference goals:

·        Promote the growth of psychology in the Caribbean

·        Strengthen regional bonds and national organizations

·        Support Caribbean psychology's increased engagement with the global psychological community

Conference Highlights:

Presidents’ Forum / Chairs’ Forum
     • Discussions of strengths and challenges to psychology in the region
Opening Session
     • Welcome, Introductions, History, and a Call to Action
Keynotes & Plenary Sessions on Conference Themes
     • Caribbean Culture & Psychology; Education & Training; Mental Health & Development;
        Capacity Building; Psychology in the Public Interest - CRCP has applied for APA Continuing
        Education Credit for each of the Plenaries
Cultural Event
     • Entertainment, dancing, and the “global” village
Pioneer in Caribbean Psychology Luncheon
     • Luncheon honouring Dr. Timothy O. McCartney (Bahamas) for his work in the region
Preconferene Workshops
     • Regionalizing / Internationalizing the Curriculum; Methodology/Research, Culturally
        Appropriate Treatment; Disaster Mental Health - CRCP has applied for APA Continuing
        Education Credit - 4 hrs/workshop

We look forward to seeing you in November!! Please check out our website and "like" us on Facebook. 

Best,

Anna

Anna Wheatley
Doctoral Student

Counseling Psychology
University of Miami