2009 Call for Specialty Workshop Abstracts

ADEC uses an online abstract submission database to collect proposals.

Submissions are no longer being accepted for Specialty Workshops

Specialty Workshops are topic-specific training opportunities for professionals to enhance their skills and knowledge about dying, death, and bereavement.

ADEC is particularly interested in topics that represent “cutting-edge” knowledge and skills in the field of thanatology. Proposals that address issues of cultural and ethnic diversity in illness, death, and bereavement are also welcome.

Submission Policies

• Previous presenters can present again in three years from the date of the last presentation (e.g. 2006 presenters are eligible to apply for the 2009 Conference).
• Current ADEC Board Members are not eligible to submit Specialty Workshops.
• At least one presenter must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a field related to death, dying, and bereavement.
• The Specialty Workshop committee pays a fixed stipend for each half-day (3.25 hours) or full-day (6.5 hours) workshop. This stipend is not per presenter. Presenters are responsible for all expenses involved in attending the Conference and Workshop, including room, board, and transportation.
• ADEC headquarters will provide up to 30 two-sided copies of your workshop handout if you provide a master to headquarters by February 15, 2009 (please limit your handout to 15 pages). We will remind you about this if your proposal is accepted.
• ADEC reserves the right to cancel workshops showing low registration when necessary.
• Content presented in specialty workshops should not substantially duplicate content delivered by the presenter elsewhere during the ADEC 2009 conference.

Submission Requirements:
Review each of the specific submission requirements below and gather the required information in preparation for online submission.

Primary Presenter
One presenter should be listed as the primary presenter. Data required for the primary presenter: first name, last name, highest degree/designation, title, affiliation, full mailing address, e-mail address, biography and CV.

Additional Presenters
All the names entered as additional presenters must serve as speakers during this presentation. Co-author names are not collected in the abstract submission process; however, they can be acknowledged verbally or in handouts during the presentation. Data required for the additional presenters: first name, last name, highest degree/designation, title, affiliation, full mailing address, e-mail address, biography and CV.

As noted in the policies above:

• At least one presenter must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a field related to death, dying, and bereavement.
• Current board members are not eligible to submit.

Submitter
A non-presenter can submit a proposal on behalf of the presenters, if desired. The submitter must indicate that his or her role is “entered by” only, unselecting the primary presenter and additional presenter roles

Note:The person listed as the primary presenter, which may or may not be the same person as the submitter, is considered the administrative contact and will be the individual receiving notice from ADEC headquarters regarding the outcome of the submission.

Title and Text
The title and text of the abstract must meet the following requirements, and must be submitted in English.

Title:

• Titles are limited to 100 characters, including spaces (approximately 14 words).
• Titles should reflect the topic or content area.

Text:

• Text is limited to 1,750 characters, including spaces (approximately 250 words).
• Text should describe in a paragraph, clearly and concisely, the content and teaching method(s) used in the workshop. If accepted, this will be used in the meeting announcement materials, both print and electronic to describe the workshop to potential attendees.
• Do not repeat the presenter names in the text.
• Do not include references in the abstract body text.
• Graphics, photos and tables are not accepted.

Category
Each abstract submission must specify the category that is most appropriate. Categories are based on ADEC's Body of Knowledge Grid. View the Body of Knowledge Definitions for a more detailed description of each.

Categories help conference organizers create a balanced program and allow for the creation of a subject index in printed meeting materials. The planning committee reserves the right to change the category if necessary.

• Dying Process
• End-of-Life Decision Making
• Loss, Grief and Mourning
• Assessment and Intervention
• Traumatic Death
• Death Education

Indicator
Each abstract submission must specify the indicator that is most appropriate. View ADEC’s Body of Knowledge for a more detailed description of each.

• Cultural/Socialization
• Religious/Spiritual
• Professional Issues
• Historical Perspectives
• Contemporary Perspectives
• Life Span
• Larger Systems
• Family and Individual
• Resources and Research
• Ethical/Legal

Presentation Level
Each abstract must identify the knowledge/skill level required of the participant.

• Introductory: Presentations that all participants (including undergraduate students) with any appropriate background will be able to fully comprehend and/or appreciate. Presentations will discuss concepts that are considered basic skills/knowledge for those working in the field of thanatology.
• Intermediate: Presentations that participants may more fully comprehend/appreciate if they have at least some work experience in the topic to be discussed.
• Advanced : Presentations that present concepts that require a high-level of previous knowledge or work experience in the particular area/topic to be discussed as well as being most geared for specialists and those in advanced stages of their career.

Learning Objectives
All abstract submissions must include three learning objectives that will answer the question: At the completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

Examples:

• discuss theoretical causes of post-bereavement family conflicts.
• utilize a model of conflict resolution for inclusion in post-bereavement conflict management.
• recognize the interaction of family patterns, attachment type, conflict style and grief when resolving post-bereavement issues.

The verbs appreciate, have faith in, know, learn, understand, and believe are not appropriate. In addition, in order to meet continuing education requirements, ADEC reserves the right to edit objectives as necessary if they do comply with the instructions provided.

Faculty References
Provide a name and contact information of two ADEC members who can attest to the presenters’ professional knowledge, familiarity with the subject, and teaching skills.

Method
Describe the teaching modalities (e.g. lecture, experiential, discussion, etc.)

Time Format
Indicate if you prefer a half or full day. Note: If your proposal is accepted, you may be asked to change your time frame (usually from a full- to a half-day format).

• Half Day Preferred (3.25 hours)
• Full Day Preferred (6.5 hours)

References/Citations
Each abstract submission must provide at least four references, at least two of which must have been published within the last five years. (References from 2004 forward are considered to have been published within the last five years.)

Disclosures
All presenters will be required to disclosure relationships they have with commercial entities.

Presentation Agreement
Submission of an abstract indicates you have read and agreed to the following terms. Share the Presentation Agreement with colleagues of your presentation by clicking here.

Evaluation of Proposals
Proposals are evaluated on the basis of several criteria, including relevance to the field, presenters’ credentials, teaching skills of the faculty, and the likelihood that the topic will draw a sufficient number of attendees.

Notification
Notification of acceptance will be made to the administrative contract via e-mail no later than July 18, 2008. ADEC headquarters is unable to respond to inquiries regarding the outcome before this date.

Scheduling
All workshops will be presented on Wednesday, April 15, 2009.

Internet Access: If you do not have Internet access, including not having a colleague who can submit on your behalf and do not have access to a local library for internet access, contact headquarters at info@adec.org for assistance.

Questions?
Contact ADEC Headquarters at:

ADEC Headquarters
111 Deer Lake Road, Suite 100
Deerfield, IL 60015 USA
Phone: 847-509-0403
Fax: 847-480-9282
E-mail: info@adec.org

Updated: June 16, 2008