Latino Psychology 2002:

Bridging Our Diversity and Our Communities

October 18th through 20th, 2002

The Providence Biltmore Hotel, Providence, RI

The Psychology Department at the University of Rhode Island is pleased to host Latino Psychology 2002: Bridging Our Diversity and Our Communities. We are honored to continue building on the efforts and success of Latino Psychology 2000, which took place in San Antonio, Texas in November 2000.

Our Major Goals for this conference are:

To provide a forum for psychology scholars and practicianers from across the country, where they can present, exchange , and develop the existing and future knowledge base needed to adequately address the behavioral health needs of growing and diverse Latino community in the U.S.

To promote the academic and professional development of Latino graduate and undergraduate students from all branches of psychology, as such, their participation in the scientific program and opportunities to network with established Latino professionals will be encouraged

To promote dialogue between Latino community leaders and psychologists, in order to develop a relevant research and service agenda through a special forum

**Keynote speakers:

 Lillian Comas-Diaz, Ph.D.

Transcultural Mental Health Institute

Washington, D.C.

2000 APA Award for Psychology in the Public Interest

Steven R. Lopez, Ph.D.

University of California, Los Angeles

Call for Papers - Review will be anonymous

Submission of papers, symposia, and poster proposals will be encouraged in the following areas.

--Acculturation issues and the changing Latino population (impact of/ measures of)

--Assessment issues (personality/cognitive/development of Spanish-language measures)

--Bilingualism (in counseling, psychotherapy, assessment)

--Community (e.g., innovative projects, academic-community partnerships, model projects, prevention)

--Disability issues with Latinos throughout the lifespan.

--Domestic and family violence (spousal abuse, child physical/sexual abuse)

--Developmental issues (adolescence, youth violence, college adjustment,etc)

--Educational issues (including bilingual education)

--Elderly

--Families and couples (counseling/treatment issues)

--Forensic (assessment and practice issues)

--Gender issues (Latino men and masculinity; Latina women)

--Health (promotion, prevention, HIV, alternative healing)

--Latino professionals (class and status issues)

--Migration (impact of forced migration/related trauma, including related PTSD

--Resilience and positive psychology in Latinos

--Sexual orientation issues with Latinos

--Spirituality

--Substance abuse issues

--Training issues (cultural competence, bilingualism in training)

Submission guidelines

For paper sessions:

20-minute individual presentations to be read in groups of 3 (1hr. 15 min. sessions) with time for audience discussion.

 Submit: A 300-word abstract.

For symposia:

1 hr. 15 min.-long sessions with a maximum of three presenters, with time for audience discussion.

Submit: A 300-word abstract for each presenter’s contribution AND a 300-word overview of the symposium.

For posters:

Submit: A 300-word abstract

**Graduate students submitting posters must have the signature of the training director on the proposal’s cover sheet attesting to the student’s good standing in the training program.

 FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS:

 Please use the link below for online submissions and registration:

http://www.thewisdomgroup.net/psych/index.htm

Note that our online submission procedure has been designed to facilitate blind review.

Deadlines

Friday, May 3, 2002 for all program proposals

FOR AUTHORS SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE: YOU WILL BE ASKED TO SUBMIT AN EXTENDED (2-4 PGS. MAXIMUM) SUMMARY OF YOUR PRESENTATION BY SEPTEMBER 13, 2002 FOR INCLUSION IN A CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS BOOK.

 Registration information and Forms

Preregistration fees (Before September 27, 2002)

Professionals (Masters and Ph.D. level): $200

Students: $125

REGISTRATION FEES INCLUDE:

Attendance to all Programs

2 Breakfasts

1 Luncheon (keynote speaker)

1 Dinner-dance and Performance

All Breaks

Conference Materials

Lodging

The following hotel is available:

The Providence Biltmore Hotel is offering a flat rate of $175/night. More information will be added to this website in the future.

Attention students and others who may wish to share a hotel room: The Providence Biltmore is known for having some of the most spacious and comfortable standard guest rooms in the region... Take advantage of this special rate by registering for the hotel online, while registering for the conference.

Continuing Education

Of special interest

  **The forum:

In an effort to bridge communities of service to the Latino population, a 1 ½ hr. organized forum will be held on (date/time). During this forum, town-hall style, Latino mental health professionals and community leaders will have the opportunity to dialogue about the most important needs of our communities and to set forth priorities for research and practice.

 **Psychopharmacology and Latinos

**Social and cultural activities

 **Exhibits

Please plan to attend the Saturday night dinner dance, awards/honoring program, and a special performance... A celebration in our style is included in your registration fee!

About Providence

Here are some informative links:

Rhode Island's Latino Reference Guide

Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce of RI

Providence, Rhode Island Mayor's Homepage

Latino life in RI

 The Providence Journal-Bulletin has published a number of articles between 1996 and 2001 dedicated to describing the emergence, development, and issues of the growing Latino community in Rhode Island. Contact mgarrido@etal.uri.edu if you wish to access reprints.

Please provide an additional self-addressed, stamped return envelope with your proposal submission if you would like to receive these reprints.

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