I’m very excited to invite you to PsySR’s July 2010 Conference, “Toward a
More Socially Responsible Psychology.” More information is provided below,
including details on how to submit a conference proposal.
Please help us disseminate this invitation and call for proposals widely. A
PDF version is also attached. Thank you!
Best Regards,
Roy Eidelson
President, Psychologists for Social Responsibility
“Toward a More Socially Responsible Psychology”
PsySR Conference — July 15th-17th — Boston, MA
at the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis
**PLEASE JOIN US**
We invite psychologists, other mental health professionals, researchers,
teachers, students, and other activists to join Psychologists for Social
Responsibility for our July 2010 Conference, “Toward a More Socially
Responsible Psychology.”
In a relaxed, creative, and interactive environment, conference attendees
will explore the mixed influences of psychology in both advancing and
restraining the promotion of peace, social justice, human rights, and
sustainability.
We’re anticipating a very special conference, one that will provide an
unusual opportunity to learn together while building a stronger and broader
community of PsySR members and others committed to shared social change work.
We hope you’ll join us in July. Updated conference information will be posted
on the PsySR website at www.psysr.org/conference2010<http://www.psysr.org/conference2010> . Also, if you’re interested in
submitting a proposal for conference, please see the information below. Thank
you!
**CALL FOR PROPOSALS**
PsySR invites proposals for conference programs. Proposed programs should be
90 minutes in length. Most should examine and illuminate the links between
psychology and social change efforts by exploring general principles, case
examples, or new applications. All proposals should encourage and allow ample
time for audience discussion and participation. We also invite proposals for
a planned poster session.
Sample topics might include: psychology and nonviolent action; building an
effective anti-war movement; organizing in the 21st century; overcoming
racial, ethnic, and class divides; combating disillusionment in politics;
working with vulnerable communities; psychological challenges and pitfalls in
coalition-building; activism on college campuses; peacebuilding principles;
successes and failures in the anti-torture movement; pro bono opportunities
for mental health professionals; ethical challenges in advertising and
marketing; and psychology’s role in addressing climate change.
Proposals are welcome from PsySR members and from non-members as well. Panel,
workshop, or discussion session proposals should include a title for the
program; a 300-word summary of the panel or workshop; the names and contact
information for all participants; and, where appropriate, a description of
each participant’s contribution. Poster proposals should include a title; a
150-word summary of the poster; and the names and contact information for all
participants. All proposals will be peer-reviewed.
Proposals should be submitted via email to proposals2010@psysr.org . The
deadline for submission is March 1st at 5 PM, with notification of acceptance
no later than April 15th.
We hope you’ll consider submitting a proposal that reflects your passion and
your perspective about what needs to be done now to achieve a more socially
responsible psychology. Questions are welcome at the address above. All
participants are required to register for the conference. Thank you.
More Conference Information: www.psysr.org/conference2010
