Unraveling Trauma: Body, Mind, and Science

October 22, 2010 through October 24, 2010

The USABP's 6th National Conference

October 22-24, 2010
Post Conference Day - October 25, 2010

Hilton Concord & JFK University, Pleasant Hill, California

USABP is taking over the west coast! We will be gathering once again, this time for Unraveling Trauma: Body, Mind and Science – our 2010 Conference. We will be convening at John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill, CA from October 22 to October 25, 2010, with post conference sessions on October 25. Trauma is the theme, and we are extending our focus to the importance of research and publication of work in body psychotherapy. An important goal will be embracing the involvement of body psychotherapy students, to help them to carry the torch as both the diversity and significance of body psychotherapy continues to grow.

The USABP Conference will strive to create unity in a safe, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Robert Scaer, M.D.

With a background in neurology, now retired from medical practice after 33 years, national and international lecturere Dr. Scaer's primary areas of interest and expertise have been in the fields of brain injury and chronic pain, and more recently in the study of traumatic stress and its role in physical symptoms and diseases.

Janina Fisher, Ph.D.

Known for her expertise as an instructor, therapist, consultant, and her Sensorimotor Psychtherapy work, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Fisher lectures and teaches nationally and internationally on topics related to the integration of research and treatment and how to introduce these newer trauma treatment paradigms in traditional therapeutic approaches.

Stanley Keleman

With over 45 years of research, teaching, and clinical work, Stanley remains a pioneer with his Formative Psychology work. He has steadily cultivated the formative concept into an encompassing philosophy of the body and continues to broaden and deepen its applications. Stanley creates a unique learning environment and supports unfailingly those who are committed to applying formative principles.

Peter Levine, Ph.D.

Dr. Levine was a Stress consultant for NASA for the early space shuttle flights. He served on the International Initiative on responding to large scale disasters and ethno-political warfare. His internationally best selling book, Waking the Tiger, Healing Trauma, (published in 22 languages) introduces the somatic approach to trauma that he has developed over the past 40 years. His recent interests include prevention of trauma in children.

Conference Structure

The morning sessions of the conference will take place at the Hilton Concord. Afternoon sessions will take place at JFK University. The afternooon sessions are a mix of 1.25 and 2.75 hour concurent presentations.

Post Conference Institutes

For those wishing an extreemly in depth all day workshop, USABP is offering five post-conference institutes at an additional fee (seperate from the registration fee-additional fees apply). Post Conference presenters include Bill Bowen, MFA, LMT, Janina Fisher, Ph.D., Peter Levine, Ph.D., Marjorie Rand, Ph.D., and Ilene Serlin, Ph.D.

LODGING

Hilton Concord, Concord, California

USABP has negotiated a special rate of $102 per night (1-2 people per room same rate) at the Hilton Concord Hotel in Concord, California. You must make your own reservations with the Hilton Concord by calling 800-826-2644 and identify yourself as an USABP attendee to receive this special rate. There are a limited number of rooms available at this rate and this rate expires on october 1, 2010.

At The Hilton Concord is located at the center of San Francisco's East Bay, just 30 miles from Oakland Airport or 40 miles from San Francisco Airport. For your free time, dining and shopping ar just a short walk away.

Roomates

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Transportation

The Concord Hilton reports that Oakland International Airport is the closest major airport. It is about a 30 minute ride to the hotel from the airport. Most major airlines service Oakland. There is complimentary parking at both the Hilton Concord and at JFK University.

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) (www.bart.govrains run frequently up until midnight on weekdays. Travel between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Concord BART station takes approximately 45 minutes, with one train line change. Travel between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Concord BART station is direct, and takes approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes. Once at the Concord train station, the Hilton Concord Hotel (Phone: 925-827-2000) is one mile away, and the hotel will provide complimentary shuttle service to/from the Concord BART station. Go to www.bart.gov to conveniently research and map your BART travel, and to check train schedules and fare information.

SOCIAL ACTIVITES AND COMMUNITY

Included with your full conference registration fee (or applicable day registration) are two lunches. The Saturday lunch is a USABP sponsored luncheon. Sunday's lunch is the Awards luncheon in which the Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Peter Levine, Ph.D. Other awards to be presented include the Alice K. Ladas Research Award for the best research in body psychotherapy, the student research award, and the poster session award.

Check back here to view additional listings and descriptions of Social Activities and Community. These activities include a hospitality area, a USABP sponsored luncheon, awards luncheon, and Saturday night dance.

Saturday, October 23, 2010, 11:45 AM - USABP Luncheon (included in registration fee) at the Hilton, Concord. Dietary restrictions may be listed on the registration form.

Saturday Night 9:00-Midnight - Dance

Sunday, October 24, 2010, 11:45 AM - Awards Luncheon (included in registration fee) at the Hilton, Concord. Diestary restrictions may be listed on the registration form. Awards to be presented include Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Peter Levine, Ph.D., Alice K. Ladas Research Award and Student Award.

EXHIBITOR & ADVERTISING INFORMATION

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SPECIAL REGISTRATION RATES

Student Discounts

Full time students enrolled in JFK University are entitled to a special registration rate of $215 for members ($300 non-members) for the 2010 conference. Full time students enrolled in other degree granting institutions are entitlted to a special registration rate of $285 for members ($375 non-members). Proof of enrollment Fall 2010 is required. A full time student is defined as a student taking 12 hours undergraduate/6 hours graduate.

Volunteering & Work Study

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Continuing Education Units

This course meets the qualifications for up to 26 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. USABP is a Board approved provider. #PCE no. 4095

This program has been apporved by the national Board for Certified Counselors for up to 26 hours of continuing education.

This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (approval #7585) for up to 26 continuing education contact hours.

This program is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) for up to 26 continuing education contact hours. A seperate fee for APA - CE applies. Click here to pay for APA CE's if you did not do so on the registration form

Cancelation Policy

Full refund less a $50 administrative fee will be granted on receipt of written cancellation notice if received by August 31, 2010. A $150 administrative charge will be deducted for written refund requests received after September 1, 2010. There will be no refunds processed or granted if notice is received after October 16, 2010. Cancelling your conference registration DOES NOT cancel your hotel reservation. All hotel arrangements must be made directly with the hotel.

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