Other - iACToR2024-03-29T06:24:08Zhttp://iactor.ning.com/forum/categories/other-1/listForCategory?feed=yes&xn_auth=noCYPSY20 Papers now onlinetag:iactor.ning.com,2016-01-15:5103975:Topic:229332016-01-15T18:32:49.583ZBrenda K. Wiederholdhttp://iactor.ning.com/profile/BrendaKWiederhold
<p><span>Papers from CYPSY20, VR & Social Networking Conf now online! </span><a href="http://www.arctt.info/volume-13-summer-2015" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.arctt.info/volume-13-summer-2015</a><span> … </span><br/><span>CYPSY21 abstracts due today! </span><a href="http://interactivemediainstitute.com/cypsy21" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://interactivemediainstitute.com/cypsy21</a></p>
<p><span>Papers from CYPSY20, VR & Social Networking Conf now online! </span><a href="http://www.arctt.info/volume-13-summer-2015" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.arctt.info/volume-13-summer-2015</a><span> … </span><br/><span>CYPSY21 abstracts due today! </span><a href="http://interactivemediainstitute.com/cypsy21" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://interactivemediainstitute.com/cypsy21</a></p> MMVR20 Call for Presentationstag:iactor.ning.com,2012-07-11:5103975:Topic:148092012-07-11T05:30:24.430ZJames Cullenhttp://iactor.ning.com/profile/JamesCullen
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<p><span>We are pleased to announce the organization of the <a href="http://www.hcsquared.eu/hc2-summer-school-2012" target="_blank">1st Summer School on Human Computer Confluence</a>, which will take place in Milan, Italy, on 18-20 July 2012. HCC, Human-Computer Confluence, is an ambitious research program studying how the emerging symbiotic relation between humans and computing devices can enable radically new forms of sensing, perception, interaction, and understanding.…</span><br></br> <br></br></p>
<p><span>We are pleased to announce the organization of the <a href="http://www.hcsquared.eu/hc2-summer-school-2012" target="_blank">1st Summer School on Human Computer Confluence</a>, which will take place in Milan, Italy, on 18-20 July 2012. HCC, Human-Computer Confluence, is an ambitious research program studying how the emerging symbiotic relation between humans and computing devices can enable radically new forms of sensing, perception, interaction, and understanding.</span><br/> <br/> <span>The Summer School will be hosted and organized by the Doctoral School in Psychology of the Faculty of Psychology at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Milano. The specific objectives of the Summer School are, firstly, to provide selected and highly-motivated participants hands-on experience with question-driven Human-Computer Confluenceprojects, applications and experimental paradigms, and secondly, to bring together project leaders, researchers and students in order to work on inter-disciplinary challenges in the field of HCC. Participants will be assigned to different teams, where they will be encouraged to work creatively and collaboratively on a specific topic</span><br/> <br/> <span>The 1st Summer School has up to 40 places for students interested in the emerging symbiotic relationship between humans and computing devices. There is no registration fee for the Summer School and financial aid will be available for a significant number of students towards travel and accommodation.</span><br/> <br/> <span>We look forward to your application!</span><br/> <br/> <span>For more information or enquires please visit: </span><a href="https://ucmail.unicatt.it/owa/redir.aspx?C=aa8815fa78ab466fb8827f2ed9b973dc&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.hcsquared.eu%2fhc2-summer-school-2012" target="_blank">http://www.hcsquared.eu/hc2-summer-school-2012</a></p> Therapeutic Innovations in Light of Technology - Issue 9 out nowtag:iactor.ning.com,2012-02-02:5103975:Topic:138222012-02-02T12:04:18.301ZKate Anthonyhttp://iactor.ning.com/profile/KateAnthony
<p><span class="font-size-6"><a href="http://www.onlinetherapymagazine.com" target="_blank">TILT Magazine</a></span></p>
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<p>iACToR Partner Publication Issue 9 is now available!</p>
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<p>iACToR Partner Publication Issue 9 is now available!</p>
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<p><a href="http://issuu.com/onlinetherapyinstitute/docs/tiltiss9/9" target="_blank">A Serious Game to Help People with Depression</a></p>
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<li>News from the CyberStreet</li>
<li>Research Review</li>
<li>What Would You Do?</li>
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<li>Legal Briefs</li>
<li>Technology Enhanced Coaching</li>
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<p align="center"><strong>North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Advanced Study Institute</strong><br></br> <i>Invisible Wounds<br></br> New Tools to Enhance Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment<br></br></i> June 18 – 28, 2012 | Ankara, Turkey<br></br> <a href="http://www.interactivemediainstitute.com/IW2012">http://www.interactivemediainstitute.com/IW2012</a></p>
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<p>The Interactive Media Institute and the Virtual Reality Medical…</p>
<p align="center"><strong>North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Advanced Study Institute</strong><br/> <i>Invisible Wounds<br/> New Tools to Enhance Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment<br/></i> June 18 – 28, 2012 | Ankara, Turkey<br/> <a href="http://www.interactivemediainstitute.com/IW2012">http://www.interactivemediainstitute.com/IW2012</a></p>
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<p>The Interactive Media Institute and the Virtual Reality Medical Institute invite you to submit your application to be a participant in the 2012 NATO Advanced Study Institute (ASI) themed <em>"Invisible Wounds: New Tools to Enhance Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment."</em> (IW2012)</p>
<p align="justify"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><br/> FREE REGISTRATION</span> will be provided to the first 50 applicants accepted to this 10-day intensive training experience convened to provide international clinicians, psychologists and postdoctoral researchers focused learning and application of the latest advances in assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related comorbid disorders in military populations.</p>
<p align="justify"><strong><u><br/> IW2012 Description</u></strong><br/>The organizers and attendees of the NATO-funded “Wounds of War” advanced research workshop series realized the need for IW2012 due to the increased rates of PTSD in combat veterans and survivors of armed conflict. Exposure to traumatic events have led to this increased risk of PTSD and often, the serious consequences of this disorder lead to impulsive and destructive behavior such as drug abuse, uncontrollable anger, and even suicide. Combat-related PTSD is one of the strongest factors that contribute to high suicide risk in returning troops. IW2012 disseminates knowledge and skills among attendees fostering collaboration to help counter this aforementioned internal threat to our countries’ security. In comparison to a traditional conference, IW2012 allows for greater collaboration among established and emerging research leaders in the field of PTSD, and provides presentation of this unique material in depth. IW2012 will afford participants solid grounding in the latest PTSD research; review of the latest science related to theoretical constructs and associated neuroscience; and presentation of the latest psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy for intervention, treatment, and management of the disorder. Submit your application today to take part in this important educational event!</p>
<p align="justify"><strong><u><br/> Free Registration to IW2012 includes:</u></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>10-Day intensive training with world-renowned experts in the discipline of diagnosis and treatment of PTSD</li>
<li>Experientially learn, practice and master the basics of therapy constructs such as CBT, exposure therapy including virtual reality exposure therapy, and physiological monitoring and feedback</li>
<li>75+ Hours of American Psychological Association certified course work for psychologists and other mental health disciplines*</li>
<li>Free copy of the IW2012 Course Proceedings published by IOS Press</li>
<li>Opportunity to win travel awards for qualified applicants**</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><u><br/> Important Dates</u></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>February 15, 2012 – Deadline for Application</li>
<li>March 1, 2012 – Notification of Acceptance/Rejection as a Participant</li>
<li>April 1, 2012 – Attendee Agreement Form Deadline</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><u>Co-Organizers:<br/><br/></u></strong></p>
<p>Professor Brenda K. Wiederhold, Ph.D., MBA, BCIA<br/> <em>Virtual Reality Medical Institute - Brussels, Belgium<br/></em> <em>Interactive Media Institute - San Diego, CA, USA<br/><br/></em> Professor Kresimir Cosic, Ph.D.<br/> <em>University of Zagreb - Zagreb, Croatia<br/><br/></em> <u>Course Lecture Leader:</u> </p>
<p>Professor Jim Spira, Ph.D., MPH, ABPP<br/> <em>The Department of Veteran Affairs National Center for PTSD<br/> Honolulu, HI, USA</em></p>
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<p><strong><u>Application Submission</u></strong></p>
<p align="justify">When you are ready to submit your application, please visit <a href="http://www.interactivemediainstitute.com/IW2012/" style="text-decoration: none; color: #3b6554;">www.interactivemediainstitute.com/IW2012/</a> and click on "Submit Application." Please be prepared to supply your Curriculum Vitae, answer how your travel will be funded and provide your level of experience in treating PTSD in order to complete the application for the Organizers to review.</p>
<p align="justify"><strong><br/> Review Procedure:</strong> Each application submission is peer-reviewed and attendance will be selected based on scientific merit. The Organizers will review all applications and will invite attendees to the conference based on the applicant’s answers to the application questions as well as their relevance to the ASI’s purpose. The acceptance/rejection decision is at the sole discretion of the Organizers.</p>
<p align="justify"><br/> For more information regarding application submission, please email Conference Coordinator James Cullen at <a href="mailto:jcullen@vrphobia.com" style="text-decoration: none; color: #3b6554;">jcullen@vrphobia.com</a>.<br/> *IMI is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. IMI maintains responsibility for the program. Continuing Education credits are only awarded to those who meet APA requirements for practicioners and purchase credits through IMI.<br/> **Travel and accommodations are at the individual’s expense. There will be some travel awards for qualified personnel to partially offset costs awarded at the discretion of the Organizers.</p> Call for Papers | 17th Annual CyberPsychology and CyberTherapy Conferencetag:iactor.ning.com,2011-11-26:5103975:Topic:124092011-11-26T18:08:38.091ZJames Cullenhttp://iactor.ning.com/profile/JamesCullen
<div class="Section1"><p align="center">iACToR’s 17th Annual</p>
<p align="center">CyberPsychology & CyberTherapy Conference<br></br> <i>Experience the Future of Health & Well-Being</i></p>
<p align="center">September 25 – 28, 2012 | Brussels, Belgium</p>
<div><p align="center"><a href="http://www.interactivemediainstitute.com/CYBER17">http://www.interactivemediainstitute.com/CYBER17</a><br></br></p>
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<p align="center"><b>CALL FOR PAPERS</b></p>
<div><p align="center">Abstract Submission…</p>
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<div class="Section1"><p align="center">iACToR’s 17th Annual</p>
<p align="center">CyberPsychology & CyberTherapy Conference<br/> <i>Experience the Future of Health & Well-Being</i></p>
<p align="center">September 25 – 28, 2012 | Brussels, Belgium</p>
<div><p align="center"><a href="http://www.interactivemediainstitute.com/CYBER17">http://www.interactivemediainstitute.com/CYBER17</a><br/></p>
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<p align="center"><b>CALL FOR PAPERS</b></p>
<div><p align="center">Abstract Submission Deadline: March 1, 2012<br/> Full Paper Submission Deadline: June 1, 2012<br/></p>
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<p>The Interactive Media Institute, in collaboration with the Virtual Reality Medical Institute, is pleased to announce the first Call for Papers for the International Association of CyberPsychology, Training, & Rehabilitation’s (iACToR) 17<sup>th</sup> Annual Conference. The CyberPsychology & CyberTherapy Conference (CYBER<sup>17</sup>) is scheduled for September 25-28, 2012 in Brussels, Belgium.</p>
<p><br/> CYBER<sup>17</sup> brings together researchers, clinicians, funders and policymakers to share and discuss trends in healthcare and technology. CYBER<sup>17</sup> continues to seek input from a wider segment of the scientific community, and is interested in attracting experts in clinical therapy and rehabilitation, cognitive sciences, social sciences, and computer sciences dedicated to meeting the conference’s core topic: <i>experiencing the future of health & well-being.<br/></i> <br/> CYBER<sup>17</sup> will continue to build upon its 17-year legacy, which includes the 2011 conference just completed in Gatineau, Canada. (CYBER<sup>16</sup> attracted 200+ participants from 25 countries.) Locating this year’s conference in Europe’s capital, Brussels, provides a unique opportunity to raise the conference’s visibility and highlight the importance of technology and healthcare research. Prominent academic representatives from Europe, North America, and Asia will serve as Scientific Chairs and on its Scientific Committee. iACToR’s Secretary General, Professor Brenda K. Wiederhold, who divides her time between the U.S. and Europe (<a href="http://iactor.ning.com">http://iactor.ning.com</a>), will serve as the conference’s chief organizer and host.<br/> <br/> Because of the international nature of CYBER<sup>17</sup> and the expanded focus of its theme, we recognize the importance of extending our invitation to professionals around the world dedicated to enhancing public awareness of how technology can overcome obstacles and increase access to top quality healthcare for all citizens. Please review the information below and submit your abstract today to be a part of this groundbreaking conference!</p>
<p align="center"><b><u><br/> Important Dates</u></b></p>
<ul>
<li><b>March 1, 2012 - Abstract Submission Deadline</b></li>
<li><b>April 1, 2012 – Notification of Acceptance/Rejection</b></li>
<li><b>June 1, 2012 – Full Paper Deadline</b></li>
<li><b>June 1, 2012 – Presenter Requirements Deadline</b></li>
</ul>
<p align="center"><b><u><br/> Abstract and Presentation Themes</u></b></p>
<p>The Annual CyberPsychology & CyberTherapy Conference began as a symposium that featured presentations dealing mostly with conceptual matters and future possibilities at the Medicine Meets Virtual Reality Conference. CYBER<sup>17</sup> has now grown to a full-scale conference that seeks presentations whose controlled clinical trials demonstrate unique applications of cutting edge technologies that improve the access and increase the quality of healthcare. CYBER<sup>17</sup>’s focus areas include:</p>
<p><strong>1.</strong> <strong> The Impact of Technologies as Tools</strong><br/> CYBER<sup>17</sup> will continue its examination of the exciting applications of advanced technologies being used in training, therapy, rehabilitation, and education for the improvement of the quality and availability of healthcare for people around the globe.</p>
<p><b>2.</b> <strong>The Influence of New Technologies</strong><br/> CYBER<sup>17</sup> will further its investigation into how new technologies are influencing behavior and society through the use of positive technology, healthy ageing and well-being.</p>
<p><b>3. The Imprint of Social Networking</b></p>
<p>CYBER<sup>17</sup> will embrace, as it did in 2011, the exploration of social networking tools on individual behavior and societal relations.<br/> <br/> <b>4. The Introduction of New Technologies and New Terms</b><br/> CYBER<sup>17</sup> will study the psychological aspects of new areas influenced by technology such as cyberfashion, cyberadvertising and cyberstalking. </p>
<p align="center"><b><u><br/> Encouraged Topics</u></b></p>
<p>Encouraged topics include but are not limited to:</p>
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<li>Virtual environments</li>
<li>Advanced Interaction Training</li>
<li>Videogames</li>
<li>Telehealth & Telepresence</li>
<li>Video-conferencing</li>
<li>Robotics</li>
<li>Brain Computer Interfaces</li>
<li>Cognitive Rehabilitation & Therapy</li>
<li>Wearable computing</li>
<li>Non-invasive physiological monitoring devices</li>
<li>Positive Technology</li>
<li>Social Networking in Healthcare</li>
<li>Information Technologies</li>
<li>Social implications of Facebook, Twitter, etc.</li>
<li>Neurorehabilitation</li>
<li>Mobile healthcare</li>
<li>Cyberbullying</li>
<li>Health Applications</li>
<li>Healthy Ageing</li>
<li>Games for Health</li>
<li>Serious Games</li>
<li>Apps for Kids</li>
</ul>
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<p><b><u><br clear="all"/></u></b></p>
<p align="center"><b><u>Abstract and Presentation Types</u></b></p>
<p>You can submit an abstract to one of the following three “types” of communications:</p>
<ul>
<li>Poster</li>
<li>Oral</li>
<li>Symposium</li>
</ul>
<p>The difference between an oral presentation and a symposium is that independent oral presentations will be regrouped together by the Organizing Committee according to keywords provided by the authors, while a symposium consists of a group of four or five oral presentations selected and submitted together by one symposium chair.</p>
<p align="center"><b><u><br/> Submission of Abstracts and Papers</u></b></p>
<p>If you would like to present a poster, an oral presentation or a symposium at CYBER<sup>17</sup>, please submit an abstract for the Scientific Committee to review based off of the guidelines below. Workshops submissions are by invitation only. <br/> <b><br/> Review Procedure:</b> Each submission is peer-reviewed and will be selected based on scientific merit. Abstracts should clearly outline results from scientific studies. All presentations must contain original and scientifically valid information. Reports on completed research are clearly favored over descriptions of planned research. Commercial promotion and funding requests are not appropriate. The Scientific Committee will blindly review all abstracts and may invite author(s) to make a poster presentation at the conference even if they requested an oral presentation. The oral/poster/reject decision is at the discretion of the Scientific Committee.<b><br/> <br/></b></p>
<p><b>Abstract Preparation:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Required structure: Title, Author/s, Affiliation/s, Short Abstracts (250 words), Keywords, Introduction/Problem, Method/Tools, Results, Conclusion. You must adhere to the document format requirements of IOS Press.</li>
<li>Novelty/Discussion: Please cover what makes this research different from prior work by yourself or by others. Please focus on the most unique aspect of your research, instead of broad implications.</li>
<li>References: Optional but appreciated. Please use ONLY the IOS Press standard bibliographic format (see instructions and below).</li>
<li>File formats: Acceptable formats are Word 97, Word 2000, or Word XP format (.doc). No .docx files, please.</li>
<li>The conference is in English and all abstracts will need to be in English. Please check spelling and grammar as your abstract will be printed in the conference syllabus.</li>
<li>Please visit <a href="http://bit.ly/mXDu95">http://bit.ly/mXDu95</a> to download the instructions. Abstracts that do not meet the required criteria will be sent back to the author to be re-formatted.</li>
</ul>
<p><b><br/> Abstract and Full Paper Publication:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Oral presenters are required to submit a short abstract (250 words).</li>
<li>Oral presenters are required to submit a 2-page extended abstract. The short abstract must be included in the 2-page extended abstract so it can be published in a regular issue of the Journal of CyberTherapy & Rehabilitation (JCR), indexed in PsycINFO, Gale, EBSCO, Cabell and SCOPUS and is currently under review with Medline. Once accepted, the 2-page extended abstracts may be published in an IOS Press book as a part of its Studies in Health Technology and Informatics series, which is indexed in MEDLINE.</li>
<li>Oral presenters are required to submit a full paper up to 5 pages in length. Authors of accepted oral submissions may be invited to submit a 5-page paper to be included in the book. In addition, for those who present their abstract in person, their full paper will be published in the Annual Review of CyberTherapy and Telemedicine, indexed in PsycINFO. </li>
</ul>
<p><b><br/> Presenter Requirements:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Oral presentations are anticipated to be 15 minutes long plus 5 minutes for questions.</li>
<li>Presenters must register for the conference. There is a limit of one oral/symposium presentation per first author per registration. <b>For a full paper to be published in IOS Press, the study must be presented in person at the conference. Any absences will result in forfeiture of registration costs as well as an automatic rejection in the inclusion of the full paper in the Annual Review of CyberTherapy and Telemedicine. (ARCTT)</b> </li>
</ul>
<p><b><br/> Online Submission:</b> When you are ready to submit your abstract, please visit <a href="http://www.interactivemediainstitute.com/CYBER17">http://www.interactivemediainstitute.com/CYBER17</a> and click on “On-Line Abstract Submission.” More information will be asked during submission of your abstract, such as name of the author, affiliation, and if your study is completed or still in progress.</p>
<p><br/> For more information regarding abstract submission or the call of papers, please email cybertherapy@vrphobia.com. </p> Cyberpsychology or Other?tag:iactor.ning.com,2011-04-21:5103975:Topic:38202011-04-21T17:09:19.549ZAlexander E. Voiskounskyhttp://iactor.ning.com/profile/AlexanderEVoiskounsky
<p>Hello all,</p>
<p>I’d like to know your view: how will be named – in a decade or two – the field many of us are in?</p>
<p>Do you expect/predict it will be named:</p>
<p>Cyberpsychology?</p>
<p>Internet Psychology?</p>
<p>Other? (what is your suggestion?)</p>
<p>Hello all,</p>
<p>I’d like to know your view: how will be named – in a decade or two – the field many of us are in?</p>
<p>Do you expect/predict it will be named:</p>
<p>Cyberpsychology?</p>
<p>Internet Psychology?</p>
<p>Other? (what is your suggestion?)</p> ERA.Net RUS call in Collaborative S&T projects launched in March 2011tag:iactor.ning.com,2011-03-22:5103975:Topic:30062011-03-22T11:52:23.153ZIoannis Tarnanashttp://iactor.ning.com/profile/IoannisTarnanas
<p>Dear all,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I am preparing a proposal on the use of VR as a diagnostic and prevetion tool for neurodegenerative disease. The tool, will be evaluated by means of fMRI and normal neuropsychological assessment (questionnaires).</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The relevant call is: <a href="http://www.eranet-rus.eu/en/175.php">http://www.eranet-rus.eu/en/175.php</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>I need partners from <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Russia</strong></span>, Estonia, Finland,…</p>
<p>Dear all,</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I am preparing a proposal on the use of VR as a diagnostic and prevetion tool for neurodegenerative disease. The tool, will be evaluated by means of fMRI and normal neuropsychological assessment (questionnaires).</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The relevant call is: <a href="http://www.eranet-rus.eu/en/175.php">http://www.eranet-rus.eu/en/175.php</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>I need partners from <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Russia</strong></span>, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Norway, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, and Turkey.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Please see the project proposal document attached.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Kind regards,</p>
<p>Prof. Ioannis Tarnanas</p>
<p> </p> Call for Attendance - Virtual Reality Assisted Exposure Therapy in the Prevention and Treatment of PTSD and Related Conditionstag:iactor.ning.com,2010-11-29:5103975:Topic:12242010-11-29T03:10:54.000ZJames Cullenhttp://iactor.ning.com/profile/JamesCullen
<center><h2>Virtual Reality Assisted Exposure Therapy in the Prevention and Treatment of PTSD and Related Conditions</h2>
February 12th, 2011<br></br>
9 AM - 5 PM<br></br>
Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa<br></br>
Newport Beach, California<br></br></center>
<br></br>
<u>Organizers:</u><br></br>
Interactive Media Institute<br></br>
International Association of CyberPsychology, Training, & Rehabilitation’s Military Special Interest Group<br></br>
<br></br>
<u>Speakers:</u><br></br>
James L. Spira, PhD, MPH,…
<center><h2>Virtual Reality Assisted Exposure Therapy in the Prevention and Treatment of PTSD and Related Conditions</h2>
February 12th, 2011<br/>
9 AM - 5 PM<br/>
Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa<br/>
Newport Beach, California<br/></center>
<br/>
<u>Organizers:</u><br/>
Interactive Media Institute<br/>
International Association of CyberPsychology, Training, & Rehabilitation’s Military Special Interest Group<br/>
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<u>Speakers:</u><br/>
James L. Spira, PhD, MPH, ABPP<br/>
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<u>Description:</u><br/>
Sponsored by the Interactive Media Institute and the International Association of CyberPsychology, Training, & Rehabilitation’s Military Special Interest Group (iACToR), the aim of this American Psychological Association Continuing Education (APA-CE) workshop is to introduce clinicians to the use of Virtual Reality systems and physiological monitoring in order to facilitate exposure-based treatment of PTSD, including combat and civilian in origin. Three major approaches to exposure will be discussed, with strengths and weaknesses of each reviewed and demonstrated. These include approaches that emphasize:<ol>
<li>Maintaining Maximum Exposure/Arousal (such as Prolonged Exposure)</li>
<li>Gradual Exposure (such as Systematic Desensitization and Biofeedback)</li>
<li>Training in attentional engagement and arousal control in order to control one's reactivity to arousing stimuli (such as Stress Inoculation Training).</li>
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All three have the intention to reduce posttraumatic stress, improve sleep and social engagement, and return to work functioning. Cognitive (attentional) and autonomic control techniques will be taught to be able to be used with a variety of therapeutic modalities, and for inter-session practice by patients. The use of imagery as a supplement to or in place of VR will be taught for clinicians without access to VR equipment. Hands-on demonstrations of the VR and physiological protocol will be included.<br/>
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8-hours of APA Continuing Education credits will be provided to all in attendance at the end of the meeting!<br/>
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<u>Registration:</u><br/>
To register and be a part of this exciting event, please visit the link: <br/>
<a href="http://bit.ly/ib6efn">http://bit.ly/ib6efn</a><br/>
<br/> 16th Annual CyberPsychology and CyberTherapy Conference Call for Abstractstag:iactor.ning.com,2010-10-29:5103975:Topic:11592010-10-29T05:54:30.000ZJames Cullenhttp://iactor.ning.com/profile/JamesCullen
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<h3>16th Annual CyberPsychology & CyberTherapy Conference<br></br> June 19th to 22nd 2011 in Gatineau, Canada<br></br><br></br> <u>This year’s theme is:</u><br></br> Evidence-Based Clinical Applications of Information Technology</h3>
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This year the Interactive Media Institute (IMI) and Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) are organizing the 16th Annual CyberPsychology and CyberTherapy Conference (CT16), the official conference of the International…
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<h3>16th Annual CyberPsychology & CyberTherapy Conference<br/> June 19th to 22nd 2011 in Gatineau, Canada<br/><br/> <u>This year’s theme is:</u><br/> Evidence-Based Clinical Applications of Information Technology</h3>
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This year the Interactive Media Institute (IMI) and Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) are organizing the 16th Annual CyberPsychology and CyberTherapy Conference (CT16), the official conference of the International Association of CyberPsychology, Training, & Rehabilitation (iACToR). IMI and UQO are proud to announce the first call for abstracts CT16. <b>The abstract submission deadline is January 15th, 2011.</b><br/>
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In addition to two and a half days of scientific presentations, a full day of new pre-conference workshops will be held, presenting several hands-on tutorials. Once again, there will also be exhibits and an interactive Cyberarium held as part of the conference, where attendees will be able to try the latest simulations and discuss possible collaborations. In addition, several funding agency representatives, policymakers, and industrial partners will be given the unique opportunity to experience first-hand the latest technologies and speak one-on-one with the scientists.<br/>
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The conference will seek input from a wide segment of the scientific community, and is interested in attracting experts in clinical therapy and rehabilitation, cognitive sciences, neurosciences, social sciences, and computer sciences. <br/>
<center><h3>Conference website: <a href="http://www.interactivemediainstitute.com/CT16">http://www.interactivemediainstitute.com/CT16</a> <br/></h3>
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<hr/><br/><b>Preconference Workshops:</b> June 19th, 2011<div><b>Conference</b><b>:</b> June 20th – 22nd, 2011, Gatineau (Canada)<br/><b>Cyberarium:</b> June 21st, 2011<div><br/> Submission and Registration Deadlines:<br/> January 15th, 2011: Abstract submission for posters, orals and symposiums.<br/> February 15th, 2011: Notification of acceptation/rejection of abstract.<br/> March 15th, 2011: Full Paper/Presenter Requirements.<br/> Faculty Disclosure Form and Presenter Agreement Form.<br/>
Oral presenter 2-page CV<br/>
May 1st, 2011: Early pre-registration (see web site for details).<br/>
May 20th, 2011: Hotel reservation at conference rate.<br/>
June 1st, 2011: Late registration.</div>
<div><br/><hr/><br/> To submit your abstract, register for the conference or obtain additional information, please visit the CT16 website at <a href="http://www.interactivemediainstitute.com/CT16">http://www.interactivemediainstitute.com/CT16</a>. Note that abstracts will be published in a regular issue of the journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking (indexed in MedLine and PsychInfo). <br/> <br/> SCOPE:<br/> CT16 will explore the uses of the following technologies in the diagnosis, assessment, prevention and treatment mental and physical disorders:<br/><ul>
<li>Virtual reality simulations</li>
<li>Videogames</li>
<li>Telehealth</li>
<li>Video-conferencing</li>
<li>The Internet</li>
<li>Robotics</li>
<li>Brain computer interfaces</li>
<li>Wearable computing</li>
<li>Non-invasive physiological monitoring devices</li>
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<div>In addition, the Conference will address the use of interactive media in training, education, rehabilitation, and innovative interventions. Attention will also be given to how new technologies such as Twitter and Facebook are influencing behavior and society through cyberadvertising, cyberfashion, and cyberstalking, to name a few.<br/> <br/> LOCATION:<br/> This year, CT16 will be held at the Université du Québec en Outaouais in Gatineau (<a href="http://www.uqo.ca">http://www.uqo.ca</a>). It is centrally located downtown Gatineau, few kilometres from downtown Ottawa (Capital of Canada). The UQO is in close proximity to Parliament Hill, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the Casino du Lac Leamy, and all major tourist attractions. The famous Gatineau Hills, the “Route Verte” bikeway network and the University du Quebec en Outaouais are just minutes away. For more information you can contact the local coordinator at: cybertherapy2011@uqo.ca .<br/> <br/> A limited number of rooms are available at the Four Point Hotel, close to the conference venue (<a href="http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/cyber0618">http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/cyber0618</a>) at a special convention rate and will be sold on first-come, fist-served basis until May 20th, 2011. The discounted rate for a standard bedroom starts at 129 $ (Canadian $, plus taxes) per night. Reservations are accepted by email or by phone (directly at the hotel) at 1-888-627-627-8089 in the US and Canada, or at 001-819-778-6111 for outside Canada and the US. You can also make reservations through their website (see the link above) or by e-mail at: reservations@fourpointsgatineau.com. Please inform them that you are attending the CyberTherapy 2011 Conference to benefit from the conference rate. Reserve early! Rooms are also available on campus (university residence). Check the Conference website for details.<br/><br/><hr/><div><br/></div>
You may also contact the Conference Coordinator, James Cullen, at jcullen@vrphobia.com for questions and inquiries about this year’s conference.<br/>
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CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS:<br/><ul>
<li>Interactive Media Institute (San Diego, CA & Brussels, Belgium)</li>
<li>Université du Québec en Outaouais (Gatineau, Canada)</li>
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SPONSORS:<br/><ul>
<li>European Commission Information Society and Media</li>
<li>Interactive Media Institute</li>
<li>Istituto Auxologico Italiano</li>
<li>Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. publishers</li>
<li>National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH</li>
<li>Université du Québec en Outaouais</li>
<li>Virtual Reality Medical Center</li>
<li>Virtual Reality Medical Institute</li>
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Also note that:<br/>
1. The full conference, as well as pre-conference workshops, are approved for Continuing Education Credits through the American Psychological Association. The workshop’s format is new this year. Four types of workshop will be presented this year and will last 90 minutes to three hours (see the Conference website for details). <br/>
a) General introduction. Duration: 3 hours. The goal is to provide a wide coverage of information for people who are new to the field of VR. Such a workshop is mostly based on presenting concepts and data. They will introduce key information and vocabulary about the hardware, presence, cybersickness, etc. <br/>
b) Treatment manuals. Duration: 90 minutes, except for PTSD given the complexity of this disorder. Their goal is to demonstrate practical skills on how to use VR according to the treatment manuals used in various outcome studies. They will be very focused on the relevant disorder (e.g., social anxiety, fear of flying, addictions). These workshops are devoted to demonstrating how to apply the therapeutic skills with VR. <br/>
c) Using VR in clinical application. Duration: 90 minutes. Their goal is to show how to use VR in assessment or brief interventions. As opposed to Treatment applications, there is no treatment manual to teach and the focus will be on demonstrating how to use the technology for assessing and interpreting data, or on how to apply it to specific problems (e.g., VR in physical and occupational therapy).<br/>
d) Hands-on technological applications. Duration: 90 minutes. Their goal is to teach practical skills on how to use technologies that are growing within the field of cybertherapy and requires a specific set of skills (e.g., eye tracking). Although relevant empirical studies will be presented, the focus will be less on clinical disorders and more on handling the hardware and software<br/>
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2. There will be 2 ”Young Minds Research Awards” given for best student scientific merit at CT16, both in the amount of $500 each. These awards showcase outstanding achievements in student poster submissions at CT16 and are presented to those projects judged to have the greatest potential to contribute to the innovative field of cyberpsychology, cybertherapy, training, & rehabilitation. These awards are annually sponsored by the Virtual Reality Medical Institute and Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.<br/>
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3. There will be a New Investigator Award in the field of VR CRC-Clinical Cyberpsychology given at CT11, for the presentation of outstanding research quality at the 2011 Conference. The aim of this prize is to reward the presentation of strong methodological studies at the CyberTherapy conference. The recipient must be a researcher who is new to the field of cyberpsychology. It is open to both oral and poster presentations and to researchers from all countries and disciplines. The award is delivered by Stephane Bouchard, Chairholder of the Canada Research Chair in Clinical Cyberpsychology. It includes a certificate and a check of 1 000 $ US. If you have any question about this award, please contact Stephane Bouchard by e-mail (stephane.bouchard@uqo.ca).<br/>
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4. Lastly, to celebrate more than a decade of exciting advances in cybertherapy as well as the growth of the CyberPsychology and CyberTherapy conference itself, we are proud to announce the 7th Annual CyberTherapy Lifetime Achievement Award. This award has a tradition of honoring a person who has demonstrated outstanding lifetime achievements in the fields of advanced technologies and healthcare. All members of the CyberPsychology and CyberTherapy Conference program committee are invited to nominate one of their colleagues as a recipient of this award, which promises to honor a long line of esteemed researchers.</div>
<div> <br/>Submit your abstract today to be a part of this groundbreaking conference! We would be truly honored by your participation.<br/><br/></div>
<div>Sincerely,<br/> Brenda K. Wiederhold, Ph.D., MBA, BCIA<br/> Interactive Media Institute<br/> <br/> Stéphane Bouchard, Ph.D.<br/> Université du Québec en Outaouais<br/>
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