DBSA 2008 National Conference
Tap into the "Power of Peers" this September as DBSA presents a conference of compelling educational workshops, pre- and post-conference institutes and an unprecedented lineup of renowned keynote speakers. DBSA offers a unique peer-centered perspective for individuals living with depression or bipolar disorder as well as for family members or health care providers looking for ways to best help their loved-ones, patients or clients by partnering with them on their path to recovery.
JOIN US:September 10-14, 2008Norfolk, Virginia
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EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF …
INSPIRATION… through the unique peer perspectives of an unprecedented lineup of internationally-known KEYNOTE SPEAKERS.
FRIDAYKeynoteP. Deegan, PhD Researcher &Educator
SATURDAYKeynoteK. Jamison, PhD Researcher &Author
SATURDAY Co-KeynoteR. CohenBest-Selling Author
SATURDAYCo-KeynoteLarry FricksEducator &Advocate
KNOWLEDGE… through more than 16 peer-focused EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS led by leading experts, educators, authors and consumer advocates.
SKILLS… through 4 in-depth PRE-CONFERENCE INSTITUTES that offer recovery-based tools and strategies to consumers, veterans, peer specialists and family members.
LAUGHTER… through a special STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT put on by 8 conference attendees and comedian, counselor, author and founder of Stand Up for Mental Health, David Granirer.
CONNECTION… through the FRIENDS RECEPTION featuring a silent auction as well as readings and book-signing by Richard M. Cohen, author of Strong at the Broken Places, and Larry Fricks.
ENCOURAGEMENT… through SUPPORT GROUPS held during the conference to provide a forum for mutual acceptance and self-discovery.
PEERS… through a conference COMMUNITY where you can connect with old and new friends to network and share stories, wellness tips … and hope.
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