The 10th World Congress on Stress, Trauma and Coping is the premier forum for multidisciplinary exchange of ideas and information among those who provide crisis intervention & disaster mental health services. The 10th World Congress will provide an unparalleled opportunity to examine—

• what works
• what’s evidence-based &
• the challenges and opportunities for the future
   

Sessions during the 10th World Congress has been designed to

• provoke critical thinking
• challenge current convention
• offer innovative ideas and insights &
• fully explore the many applications of critical incident response in various industries, settings and situations
   

World Congress participants will identify the tools needed to solve current problems and explore the future direction of the crisis intervention field.

The six-day World Congress includes pre-Congress workshops, plenary sessions, concurrent afternoon workshops, poster sessions, exhibits, roundtable lunch discussions and keynote appearances by leaders in the field. Close to 150 presenters exploring concepts, practical applications and results in sessions designed for professionals in all practice settings and experience levels will cover the spectrum of crisis intervention in these and other areas:

World Congress Major Content Themes

• Research/Innovations
• Emergency Services
• Military
• Corporate/Industry
• Disaster Response
• Schools
• Healthcare Settings
• Specialty Populations
• Faith Based
• Team Development and Care
   

The Crisis Intervention field continues to grow, building on excellent proven programs and strategies while incorporating innovations that meet the needs and challenges of the diverse populations we serve. As crisis interventionists we must learn from one another to continually improve the services provided to the level of best practices. At the 10th World Congress, you are invited to participate in an exploration of how the practice of crisis intervention is evolving and adapting to meet the needs and challenges of the future.

Mark your calendar and plan to attend in February 2009!