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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, 2008
Norfolk, Virginia
NEW! Download Final Conference Agenda and Brochure
EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF …
INSPIRATION… through the unique peer perspectives of an unprecedented lineup of internationally-known KEYNOTE SPEAKERS.
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FRIDAY
Keynote
P. Deegan, PhD
Researcher &
Educator |
SATURDAY
Keynote
K. Jamison, PhD
Researcher &
Author |
SATURDAY
Co-Keynote
R. Cohen
Best-Selling
Author |
SATURDAY
Co-Keynote
Larry Fricks
Educator &
Advocate |
KNOWLEDGE… through more than 16 peer-focused EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS led by leading experts, educators, authors and consumer leaders.
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 5 PEER ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS where peers share ideas and personal strategies based on their lived experience on a variety of wellness-focused topics.
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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DBSA 2008 National Conference Online Registration Available Now!
Downloadable registration form to fax or mail (PDF)
SAVE AN ADDITIONAL
20%-30%
with special package discounts when you regsiter for pre-conference institutes and the conference.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Sheri from Indianapolis, Indiana is the winner of the DBSA National Conference Survey drawing.
Sheri has won a FREE 2008 conference registration!
Thank you to ALL who participated. Your voice will be heard! We are using your feedback to help determine topics for this years conference breakout sessions. |