The Call for Proposals for 7th Annual North American Conference on
Spirituality and Social Work is now open.
Conference Theme:
"The Evolution of the Family Across the Lifespan:
Embracing Spiritual Diversity from Northern Communities to Global Localities”
June 21- 23, 2012
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
This international conference will bring together academics, practitioners, and students to discuss and explore the importance of spirituality for individuals throughout their lifetimes, and its significance in relation to overall mental health and wellbeing. Professionals in (or related to) the field of social work, psychology, psychiatry, medicine, nursing, education, researchers, academics, licensed clinicians and counselors, spirituality experts/advisors, mental health practitioners, parent educators, social service organizations, and other interdisciplinary professionals are invited to submit a proposal for consideration.
Abstract submissions are invited for academic papers, experiential workshops, posters and panel presentations. Abstract must be tied to the conference theme. Papers will be allocated 30 minutes (plus 15 minutes for discussion) experiential workshops will be allocated 90 minutes. Proposals from students and practitioners alike are welcome. The deadline for this call for proposals is December 1st, 2011.
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