2002 Social Justice Conference

Social Justice Through Counseling

Madison, Wisconsin
Thursday and Friday, January 31 and February 1, 2002

This one and one-half day mini-conference, sponsored by the UW-Madison Department of Counseling Psychology, will provide continued training and education on culturally relevant mental health care for mental health professionals from a variety of settings (e.g. clinical practice, schools, training programs, etc.).  The mini-conference features a dynamic student colloquium, collaborative roundtable sessions to promote engaging discussions on the nature and implementation of social justice in counseling, and an invited keynote address by Dr. Chalmer Thompson from Indiana University.  The conference format allows ample time for networking amongst participants.  Continuing education credit is available to participants.

Located at the Scenic University of Wisconsin Campus

UW-Madison’s Pyle Center, overlooking Lake Mendota in the heart of campus, is the location for the mini-conference.  Accommodations will be available in the Lowell Center, located one block from the Pyle Center.  Participants also have the option of making individual arrangements at other nearby downtown hotels.

Who Should Participate?

This mini-conference is designed for professionals and students in mental health interested in culturally relevant practice and social justice. 

What is the Cost?

   *Professionals:                           $ 15

   *Students:                                 $   5

     CEU Credit (one unit):               $   3

     Lowell Center Accommodations:  $ 62, $ 72 double

       (Call 608-256-2621 to make your reservation)

                                                         *includes registration, materials, one continental breakfast, breaks

Thursday, January 31

     - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Welcome & Colloquium

    - Break

    - 6:30-8:00 p.m. - Keynote Address & Reception:
      Dr. Chalmer Thompson, "Toward a Psychology of Racism: Perils and Possibilities"

Friday, February 1

      - 8:30 – 12:15 p.m. - Roundtables (2 sessions)

     - 12:15- 2:00 p.m. - Lunch on your own

     - 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. - Town Hall Mtg. & Closing

Registration deadline is: January 25th

For more information, contact:
Department of Counseling Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1000 Bascom Mall
Madison, WI  53706
(608) 262-0461
counpsych@education.wisc.edu
http://www.education.wisc.edu/cp/

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