28th Annual Texas Council Conference
June 26 - 28, 2013
Sheraton Downtown Dallas Hotel
400 North Olive Street, Dallas Texas TX 75201
Early Bird Registration Now Open!
Rates
Member: $295/person
Non-Member: $345/person
*
Consumer/Survivor/Ex-Patient/User: $150
Peer-Run Organizations (Exhibitor): $250*
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Early bird registration ends May 17, 2013.
After deadline, member rate is $325 and Non-member is $395.
*For more information about exhibitor rates, contact Pat Holder at patholder@austin.rr.com.
General Session Highlights
Featured Presenter: Mark Robert Waldman
General Session, Wednesday, June 26, 2013
According to Time, and the Washington Post, Mark Waldman is considered one of the world's leading experts on consciousness, communication, spirituality, and the brain. Mark's research has been featured in the New York Times, Oprah, USA Today, Forbes, Entrepreneur, PBS, NPR Radio, Psychology Today, and in dozens of international magazines and peer-reviewed journals. Author of 12 books and co-author of best-seller and one of Oprah's "must read" books for 2012, How God Changes Your Brain, he received the 2010 Distinguished Speaker award from the Mind Science Foundation.
Featured Presenter: Shane Koyczan
General Session, Thursday, June 27, 2013
Shane Koyczan is both a writer and spoken word virtuoso. One of his acclaimed works, Stickboy is a novel in verse that chronicles the dark and lonely journey of a bullied child gripped by helpless rage. Writterm for anyone who has ever been a child, Stickboy continues to be hailed by teachers, academics, and mental health experts alike for its deft handling of the subject of bullying. His 2013 TED Talk presentation, "To This Day," from the viral video that captivated millions is also a powerful story about bullying and survival.
National Perspectives: Plenary Session
General Session, Thursday, June 27, 2013
Two respected thought leaders in healthcare delivery systems for person with disabilities, will share insights on current federal policies and trends affecting our system of care.
Linda Rosenberg, President and CEO
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
Ron Manderscheid, Executive Director
National Association of County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Directors
Breakout Session Highlights
- DSM-5 Changes in Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health
- Planning Alternatives Tomorrow with Hope (PATH)
- 1115 Transformation Waiver: Moving from Concepts to Operations
- Practical Approaches to Guiding Individuals and FAmilies Through the Legislative Process
- Geriatric Substance Abuse
- Transforming Clinical Care through Integration of Physical and Behavioral Health led by the Hogg Foundatin for Mental Health
Special Guests
Nora Belcher, Executive Director, Texas e-Health Alliance
- Topic: Popular Presenter Nora Belcher will join us agian this year to give an update on what the future holds for Health Information Technology in Texas.
Jeffrey N. Wherry, PhD, ABPP
Texas Tech University School of Medicine, Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics.
- Topic: Dr. Wherry, noted speaker and researcher, will share his expertise on children's trauma informed care.
A. Scott Winter, MD, DFAPA
Director of the Psychiatric Residency Training Program for the JPS Health Network
- Topic: Recognized as "Top Doc" by Fort Worth Magazine and a "Super Doctor" by Texas Monthly, Dr. Winter will discuss the importance of recognizing chemical dependence in the elderly and explore best approaches for treating elderly people with substance use disorders.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education for multiple disciplines will be provided for this event.
Lodging
For questions about accomodations, contact Pat Holder at patholder@austin.rr.com.
Additional questions? Contact Maria Rios at mrios@txcouncil.com.