The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality
Western Region Conference


CALL FOR PAPERS
Online Proposal Submission Form
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Sexual Ontogeny: A Lifelong Work in Progress

May 7 - 10, 2009

Asilomar Conference Grounds, Asilomar State Beach,
Monterey Bay Pacific Grove, CA
http://www.visitasilomar.com/


Deadline for Submissions:   November 17, 2008


Our theme is sexual ontogeny: the development of sexuality throughout the lifespan. How do we experience and express our sexualities as we move through our lives? What are physical, emotional, relational, cultural, societal, spiritual, experiential and transpersonal events that shape us? How does sexuality change form? When is change reversible and when is it not? What is the impact of biopsychosocial events in other species and in our own?

Because our focus is on the lifespan, we ask all presenters to include in their abstracts clear identification of the age groups studied in their reports. We will make every attempt to represent the broadest age spectrum possible in the program content.

We welcome multidisciplinary submissions focusing on all aspects of sexuality and development. Although the overall theme is ontogeny, we welcome proposals on any topic related to sexuality. We especially encourage submissions from professionals researching human and animal behavior, clinicians whose work includes healing sexual wounds, and sexuality educators who explore these topics in their classes. Student papers are strongly encouraged; there will be an award for the best student presentation.

Papers will be organized into plenary and concurrent sessions, poster sessions, and Special Interest Group meetings. In addition, Pre-Conference CE Sessions of 3 or 6 hours will be offered; these sessions are designed to provide teachers, researchers, and/or health care providers with fundamentals of theory and practice in sexology. Throughout the conference CE credit will be available for selected presentations. Please see the Submission Guidelines and Proposal Cover Sheet for further information.

The beautiful, secluded conference grounds of Asilomar provide unique opportunities to network and socialize with fellow sexologists, sex therapists, and sexuality educators and advocates. The on-site meals (included with room rate) offer the perfect setting to share with colleagues, and the clustered housing arrangement allows groups to organize rooms based on shared interests and lifestyles. Nestled in one of the country's most beautiful settings of wooded headlands, ocean beaches and stunning cliffs, the majestic Asilomar conference facilities are historic, rustic, and inspiring, with world-class dining and recreational opportunities nearby.

Visit the website: http://www.visitasilomar.com/.

We welcome ideas and suggestions; if you want to help, please contact us now!


Program Co-Chairs:
         Elizabeth Rae Larson, D.H.S., and Lyndall Ellingson, Ph.D.
Conference Co-Chairs:
         Stephen L. Braveman, M.A., and Barbara Sayad, Ph.D.
SSSS Western Region 2008-2009 President:
         Carol Rinkleib Ellison, Ph.D. (carol.ellison@att.net)

For more information or to submit a proposal, please contact:
Lyndall Ellingson (530-898-6310) lellingson@csuchico.edu, or Rae Larson (206-523-3284)

Exhibitors, please contact Stephen Braveman (stephen@bravemantherapy.com)

This will be a memorable event at a spectacular location.
Even if you choose not to submit a proposal, please plan to attend!   You will want to be here!
Asilomar reservation information will be posted on our Web site soon.


(* = Required)

Contributions will be considered in the following categories.
Learning objectives are required for all CE presentations (see below)

* Check first preference:


   Oral presentation: 20-30 minute or    45-60 minute presentation.    Not selected

   Panel discussion:  Several presentations organized around a central theme.
                                          1 hour or    90 minutes.    Not selected

   Poster presentation.

   Continuing Education Workshop:
                          Specify number of hours -  2 hours    3 hours    4 hours    Not selected
                           Pre conference      During Conference      Not selected
Include one learning objective and its corresponding learning assessment for each workshop hour (see below).

   Other presentation:
  


Please specify type of presentation and duration of second preference (if any):
No second preference     See text below:

If you wish to present more than once during the conference (e.g. Pre-Con Workshop AND Concurrent Session),
please contact Lyndall Ellingson (lellingson@csuchico.edu) or Rae Larson (206-523-3284) with details of your request.


Is this a student presentation?   Student papers are especially encouraged; there will be an award for best student presentation.
  Yes    No

If this is a student presentation do you want to be considered for the Best Student Paper Award?
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* Presentation Title:



* Abstract:

Copy & paste 500 words
(3500 characters) or less.


All submissions will be reviewed by the Program Committee or the Continuing Education Committee. Those who submit proposals will be notified of the committee's decision by e-mail by
February 1, 2009.






* Also include a 150-word
(1000 characters) abstract
to be used in the final program.


Include name, degree, and email
address of primary speaker




Please limit to 150 words (1000 characters).

Learning Objectives:
  * CE presentations only

Include one learning objective and its corresponding learning assessment for each CE hour.

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Principal Presenter Information
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* Audiovisual request:
The following items are available at no charge if requested now.
(If not requested now, you will be responsible for locating and renting equipment on your own.)

      Check all that apply:

 No audio-visual equipment needed.

 35 mm Slide projector
 Overhead projector ( you provide the overhead transparencies. )
 Chart stand
 LCD projector ( you provide your own laptop for hookup to the LCD )
 Standard VCR with TV monitor
 Other audio-visual needs:

Conference fees:   All presenters must register and pay conference fees within 14 days of acceptance to be scheduled on the program. Presenters are responsible for their hotel, meal, and transportation costs.

Notice:   Author contact information will be made available to all participants at the conference. Our program will be posted on our website (www.sssswr.org) including author names, institutional affiliation and abstracts.

* Terms of Agreement:
 I agree that, if this proposal is accepted, I or a qualified substitute will present it.
 I agree to register for the conference within 14 days of acceptance.
 I agree that by submiting this web form, my signature will be assumed.

Carefully review the information you are about to submit.   Make any necessary edits before hitting the submit button.

If corrections or changes are necessary later, please contact Lyndall Ellingson (lellingson@csuchico.edu) or Rae Larson (206-523-3284),
before November 17, 2008.

If you are submitting CE proposals, you need to email your curriculum vitae (CV) to Lyndall Ellingson at lellingson@csuchico.edu.
  I have checked all 3 boxes under
Terms of Agreement.


If you do not receive an e-mailed confirmation
of receipt of your abstract within 3 working days,
please contact Lyndall Ellingson (lellingson@csuchico.edu)
        

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