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Events, Conferences and Workshops on Traumatic Stress

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Key advances in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, 13 May 2008, Royal Society of Medicine, LondonKey advances in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, 13 May 2008, Royal Society of Medicine, London, UK
One day conference organised by the Royal Society of Medicine in association with Psychiatry Section. Aim of this conference is to take an evidence based view of the treatments currently used for PTSD. Topics covered include the potential for prevention of PTSD, and treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy, drugs, psychotherapy, computer based treatments and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing. By the end of the meeting, delegates attending will have gained a balanced perspective on the treatment of PTSD. For up to date information and registration visit the website http://www.rsm.ac.uk/.

10. Jahrestagung der DeGPT, Psychisches Trauma – körperliches Leiden, Neue Entwicklungen in der Psychotraumatologie, 22-25 Mai 2008, Universitätspital Basel, Schweiz10. Jahrestagung der DeGPT, Psychisches Trauma – körperliches Leiden, Neue Entwicklungen in der Psychotraumatologie, 22-25 Mai 2008, Universitätspital Basel, Schweiz
Traumafolgestörungen wie z.B. PTSD treten nach Gewalttaten, Verkehrsunfällen und Naturkatastrophen auf, aber auch bei Patienten mit körperlichen Erkrankungen. Psychische Traumafolgestörungen sind eine wesentliche, den Behandlungs- und Rehabilitationsverlauf erheblich beeinflussende Komplikation. Das Motto der 10. Jahrestagung "Psychisches Trauma – körperliches Leiden" ist gewählt, um den Blick auf psychische Folgen körperlicher Erkrankungen wie auch auf körperliche Folgen von PTSD zu richten. For more information and registration visit the website http://www.trauma2008.ch/.

One Day Trauma Conference: The Roar of the Tiger: The use and abuse of power and its traumatic impact, May 29, 2008 University of ChesterThe Roar of the Tiger: The use and abuse of power and its traumatic impact, One Day Trauma Conference, May 29th 2008, University of Chester, Chester, United Kingdom
The department of Social and Communication Studies of the University of Chester is organizing this One Day Trauma Conference. Keynote Speaker is Dr. Sandra L. Bloom, American Board-Certified Psychiatrist. Other speakers are Dr Noreen Tehrani,Chartered Occupational Counselling and Health Psychologist, Dr Derek Farrell, UKCP and BABCP accredited Psychotherapist and Dr Stuart Turner, Consultant Psychiatrist. More information and registration form in the flyer in PDF format (261kB). Flyer for the One Day Trauma Conference 'The Roar of the Tiger', in PDF fomrat 261kB

New Pathways to Trauma Treatment, a five day Workshop and Italian Cultural Experience with Bessel van der Kolk and Ellen-Searle LeBel, May 26th to the 30th, 2008, Montepulciano, Tuscany, ItalyNew Pathways to Trauma Treatment, a five day Workshop and Italian Cultural Experience with Bessel van der Kolk and Ellen-Searle LeBel, May 26th to the 30th 2008, Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
Bessel van der Kolk MD has been active as a clinician, researcher and teacher in the area of posttraumatic stress and related phenomena since the 1970's. Ellen Searle LeBel MFT/ADTR has developed a depth approach to psychotherapy with special attention to mind/body connection. For more information, download the brochure in PDF format (73kB). Brochure New Pathways to Trauma Treatment, in PDF format, 73kB

Celebration Conference of the Center for Crisis Psychology on the occasion of it's 20th year anniversary, June 2-3 2008, Bergen, Norway, brochure in PDF format, 189kBCenter for Crisis Psychology 20th year anniversary celebration conference, Trauma, understanding and treatment, June 2-3 2008, Bergen, Norway
Arranged in cooporation with Resource Center for Violence, Traumatic stress and Suicide prevention-Western Norway. Speakers: Onno van der Hart, James W. Pennebaker, Bessel van der Kolk and Magne Raundalen. For more information and registration download the brochure in PDF format (189kB). Brochure New Pathways to Trauma Treatment, in PDF format, 189kB

9th EMDR European Conference, 13-16 June 2008, London, UK9th EMDR European Conference, 13-16 June 2008, London, UK
The ESTSS is pleased to report that it will be collaborating with EMDR-Europe and the ISTSS to provide four days of meetings in London from 13-16 June 2008. Initial details are available on http://www.emdr-europe.org and http://www.istss.org.
The ESTSS will be running two workshops during this conference that will qualify for the ESTSS General Certificate in Psychotraumatology. More information on these workshops »
For the scientific programme contact Derek Farrell at d.p.farrell@bham.ac.uk.
For information on registration contact Marie-Anne James at marie-anne@eyas.co.uk.

Interventions for Traumatised Populations, an expert update from ISTSS, 16 June 2008, London, UKInterventions for Traumatised Populations, an expert update from ISTSS, 16 June 2008, London, UK
This symposium will provide an authoritative update for psychologists, counsellors, nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, journalists, researchers, healthcare managers, lawyers and others involved in working with the aftermath of trauma. There will be presentations from international specialists dealing with some of the most important issues in the field today.
Information and registrationform in the brochure in PDF format (401kB) Brochure Interventions for Traumatised Populations, an expert update from ISTSS, 16 June 2008, London, UK

XXIX International congress of psychology, 20-25 July 2008, ICC Berlin, GermanyXXIX International congress of psychology, 20-25 July 2008, ICC Berlin, Germany
A major focus will be to strengthen co-operation and exchange between academic psychology and economy in general. 7,000 Participants from more than 70 countries are expected to attend, scientists as well as practitioners, among them the most influential psychologists of our time. Deadline for abstract submission: 31 October 2007. First deadline for reduced congress registration fee: 1 February 2008. Visit the website for up to date information: http://www.icp2008.org. You can download the brochure in PDF format (359kB). 

Psycho Trauma Days (UPTD)/European Workshop on Traumatic Stress (EWOTS), 23-24 October 2008, Uppsala, SwedenUppsala Psycho Trauma Days (UPTD) / European Workshop on Traumatic Stress (EWOTS), 23-24 October 2008, Uppsala, Sweden
The "Uppsala Psycho-trauma days" is an annual conference that has been held since 1997. This year, the conference will focus on recent findings in the psycho-trauma field. The main language will be Scandinavian but two workshops, Psychological Treatment of PTSD and Neurobiology and Pharmacological Treatment of PTSD, will be held in English and be eligible for the ESTSS General Certificate in Psychotraumatology. Visit the website for up to date information: http://www.katastrofpsykiatri.uu.se/.

11th European Conference on Traumatic Stress (11th ECOTS), 15-18 June 2009, Oslo, Norway11th European Conference on Traumatic Stress (11th ECOTS), 15-18 June 2009, Oslo, Norway
Preliminary theme for the Conference: "Violence and Trauma in Lives and Communities - Roads to Prevention and Repair".
The conference will cover a broad range of perspectives corresponding to the themes for wich Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic stress studies is responsible. These themes include individual and collective stress exposure, refugee health and forced migration, domestic violence and sexual abuse and a special focus on children and adolescnets. Visit the website for up to date information: http://www.ecots2009.com/home.cfm.

Another listing of Conferences and Training events
can be seen at the UK Trauma Group Web site.