AOSW 2012 Conference
SAVE THE DATE!
28th Annual AOSW Conference
May 30 - June 1, 2012
The Westin Boston Waterfront
Boston, MA
Navigating a New World: Revolutions in Psychosocial Oncology Care
ExCEL in Social Work Pre-Conference
May 28 & 29, 2012
Apply by February 29, 2012 to be entered in a drawing for a $100 travel stipend
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Charles River Basin
Fanueil Hall
The 28th Annual AOSW conference is headed to Boston, a city well known for a rich sense of history and tradition, as well as innovation, science, education and advances in cancer care. It is a place where old and new collide on every street corner. In our ever-changing world of health care reform and new oncology initiatives, such as the President's Commission on Cancer, Boston is the perfect setting to explore and celebrate our collective history while affirming our commitment to further advancing the psychosocial care of cancer patients.
AOSW members include oncology social workers, patient navigation experts, psychologists, nurses, and other professionals who practice in hospitals, outpatient clinics, home care and hospice agencies, community wellness programs, patient advocacy organizations and other settings. Like Boston, we have a rich history of revolutionizing cancer care through our attention to the emotional, social, behavioral, and spiritual aspects of cancer. We invite you to share your innovative ideas, research, and best practice models so that we may explore our profession's revolutionary spirit while meeting the challenges of changing mandates and emerging trends in the field of psychosocial oncology.
OBJECTIVES:
- To examine how our history, skills and knowledge inform our current practice and move us in new directions as leaders in psychosocial oncology care
- To discuss and explore changes to and innovations in practice based on the changing landscape in healthcare
- To discuss innovative practice in the implementation of the IOM report
- To advance evidence-based practice and enhance communication of our work and roles in the language of the medical/health care world
- To explore specialized therapeutic interventions, including group work, individual and family therapy, expressive arts, web-based clinical services, and integrative therapies designed to reduce distress and enhance the coping of individuals and systems impacted by cancer
- To enhance the practitioner's knowledge of the spiritual care needs of cancer patients and to promote competence and confidence in the delivery of psychospiritual care
- To improve awareness of the needs of cancer survivors and to enhance practice across the survivorship continuum
- To explore the impact of budget constraints on the care we can provide and examine the outcomes and effects of program changes and shifting roles
- To identify the needs of underserved and diverse populations, including children, the elderly, GLBT, immigrants, the homeless, and other marginalized groups
- To examine how we advocate for, train, and nurture our daily practice as well as the next generation of psychosocial oncology care practitioners
- To identify and discuss ethical issues in psychosocial oncology care
- To examine and explore the role of oncology social workers as practitioners in and collaborators with the emerging practice of patient navigation
- To explore how the varied settings, roles and functions of oncology social workers influence and inform the field as a whole, expose new areas of need and encourage the development of new skills and unique methods for meeting those needs
- o enhance understanding of evidence-based practices and evaluation methods in the field of psychosocial oncology, which can be utilized to inform quality service provision
2012 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION - Opening Early February!
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Full Conference Registration
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By April 6
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April 7 - May 4
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May 5 and after
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Member
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$420
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$470
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$520
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Member Full-time Student/Retired
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$325
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$375
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$425
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Join AOSW + Register (Member)
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$570
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$620
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$670
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Join AOSW + Register (Student Member)
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$415
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$465
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$515
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Join AOSW + Register (Retired Member)
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$445
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$495
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$545
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One Day Conference Registration
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By April 6
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April 7 - May 4
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May 5 and after
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One Day Only (Member)
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$250
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$300
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$350
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One Day Only (Non-Member)
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$280
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$330
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$380
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2012 CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS
If you wish to earn Continuing Education Credits, there will be an additional cost of $35.00
2012 SPEAKERS
CONFERENCE PROSPECTUS - Download the PDF here
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Westin Boston Waterfront
425 Summer Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
Website
AOSW has secured the discounted rate of $195 (plus tax, currently 14.45%, and subject to change) per night for single and double rooms. This rate will be available until by May 7, 2012 or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. After this date, the special conference rate cannot be guaranteed.
Please make your hotel reservations directly with the Westin Boston Waterfront at 1 (888) 627-7115 or by clicking here. Be sure you reference AOSW as the group name to take advantage of the low group rate.
Please note: The AOSW group rate will be available 3 days prior and 3 days after the Event Dates, based on availability of guest rooms at the time of the reservation. AOSW cannot guarantee rooms outside the Event Dates.
AWARDS and SCHOLARSHIPS
We are proud each year to recognize exceptional individuals in a variety of categories through our awards and scholarship program at our annual conference.
Please click here to learn about our professional recognition award categories and to nominate a special colleague today.
We are also pleased to offer several scholarships to help defray the costs of attending the annual conference. Click here to learn more and submit an application.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE - Click here
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS is now closed. Submission deadline was Monday, September 12, 2011.
AOSW presents the 2011 ACS QUALITY OF LIFE AWARD LECTURE By Victoria N. Kennedy, LCSW
Click here to view the video and download the handout
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2011 Conference Information
2011 Online Conference Agenda and Handouts
Pre-conference Tuesday May 3 • Wednesday May 4 • Thursday May 5 • Friday May 6
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Call 215-599-6093 or email us at info@aosw.org for more information.
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