“In a very broad sense psychopathology can be considered as a failure of imagination”
(Mitchell, 1993)
IARPP Conference 2019 – Call for Papers
Conference Co-Chairs:
Steven Kuchuck, D.S.W.
Ilana Laor, Ph.D.
Dan Friedlander, M.A.
Tami Dror- Schieber, M.A
The 17th Annual IARPP conference will focus on “Imagination”. How can we keep imagination alive, vital, passionate and creative? What does it contribute to our lives, and what does it mean for individuals or a society when there is a failure of imagination?
We will explore the differences between imagination and lies, faulty reality-testing, the messianic, prophecy, unconscious phantasy, escapism and illusions. As well, we will examine the differences between imagination, dreaming, and thinking. And we will ask ourselves if– or under what conditions might– imagining become dangerous to the self, other, or society.
We will also explore the notion of imagining within the complex social and political reality of Israel. How can we continue to imagine and yet remain open-eyed in this country and region of the world? Likewise, how can we imagine with open eyes in the privacy of our consulting rooms? Can there ever be change without imagination? Related, what role does the latter play in the therapeutic process, when does it elude us, when is it indispensable and when is it intolerable? Does the Other’s gaze enhance our ability to imagine, and/or inhibit it?
We invite you to come to Tel Aviv where together, we will imagine with eyes wide open.
We welcome all IARPP members to submit PROPOSALS ONLY for individual papers and panels pertaining broadly to the conference theme. To be considered, proposals for individual papers MUST BE BETWEEN 500 AND 600 WORDS IN LENGTH. Panels should include no more than three papers on a chosen topic. Proposals for panels should be no longer than 1200 words in total, and should consist of both an overview and abstracts of each of the individual papers that will comprise the panel. Quality of writing, originality, integration of theory and awareness of current literature, clinical implications, and contribution to the field will all be considered. Deadline to submit proposals has been extended to OCTOBER 22, 2018.
The Conference Committee may group individual papers that are accepted for presentation with other papers in any session. FINAL PAPERS will only be requested upon the acceptance of your proposal for the conference. Final papers should not exceed 3000 words and will be due by and no later than Monday May 6th, 2019.
All papers are to be submitted in English. Please note that IARPP does not accept proposals for papers that were previously presented at an IARPP conference or published in a journal or book.
*** PROPOSAL SUBMISSION PROCESS ***
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCT 22, 2018
The deadline for proposal submissions is now Monday, October 22, 2018. Please submit your proposal via the online submission form.
Please be sure to include 3 Educational Objectives and the title of your paper along with your proposal materials.
If proposing a panel, please include the title of your panel with a detailed, one paragraph abstract.
Submission requirements:
- Contact details for the person submitting the proposal.
- Personal information including full, unabridged CV and short bio sketch for every author.
- One paragraph abstract and THREE educational objectives for your presentation (these statements must clearly describe what the learner will know or be able to do as a result of having attended your presentation. Learning objectives must be observable and measurable (e.g., list, describe, apply, analyze, assess, utilize, critique, etc.).
- Completed proposal as described above with author’s name(s) removed.
Due to accreditation application requirements, all materials must be submitted in order for your proposal submission to be reviewed. We regret that proposals submitted without all of the above items cannot be considered. All proposal submissions will be reviewed by the Program Committee. Authors will be notified of the Committee’s decision on or about November 11, 2018. Acceptance is limited by space availability. Please submit the above information by Monday October 22, 2018.
PLEASE NOTE:
*Proposals must contain 3 educational objectives in order to be considered
*Proposals may not have been presented at any previous IARPP conference
TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS CLICK HERE
Download the Call for Papers HERE.
