APOS Workshop Training and
6th Annual Conference

Thank you for registering for the APOS 6th Annual Conference, 5 - 8 February 2009 in Charlotte, NC. APOS continues to build on its success as the only multidisciplinary society in the United States dedicated to advancing psychosocial oncology. APOS is proud to offer one full day of preconference training sessions on Thursday, 5 February 2009 and one-half day of postconference training sessions on Sunday, 8 February 2009. The Annual Conference takes place on Friday, 6 February 2009 and Saturday, 7 February 2009 with two full days of symposia and concurrent sessions exploring the latest research and topics in the field, including advocacy.

Registration Rates are available for members, non-members and students.
* To qualify for the member rates, you must either renew your membership for 2009 (having been a member in 2008) or apply for membership in 2009. Applications/renewals for 2009 will be available soon.
** To qualify for student rates, APOS must receive an e-mail directly from your advisor or department chair confirming that you will be a student at the time of the conference, 5 - 8 February 2009. The e-mail should be sent to info@apos-society.org.

Please remember to add the Opening Reception to your shopping cart, indicating whether you will or will not use your complimentary ticket.

All fees are in US Dollars.
   
PRECONFERENCE TRAINING - Thursday, 5 February 2009
Full-day Workshop, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
1. Complex Communication Challenges in Oncology



Morning Workshops, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Choose from one of four concurrent workshops:

2. Assessing and Treating Sexual Dysfunction in People with Cancer

3. Interventions to Enhance Medical Treatment Adherence and Psychosocial Outcomes in Underserved Cancer Survivors

4. Methods for Examining Changes in Psychological Symptoms: A Multidisciplinary Approach



Afternoon Workshops, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Choose one of four concurrent workshops:

5. Couples-Based Interventions for Men Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

6. Legal Issues of People Coping with Cancer and Return to Work and Work Retention of Cancer Survivors

7.Practical Skills for Providing Cutting-Edge Supportive Care for Cancer Survivors
   
POSTCONFERENCE TRAINING - Sunday, 8 February 2009, 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Choose one of two concurrent workshops:

8. Providing Support to Hereditary Cancer Risk Patients

9. Treatment Issues and Strategies for the Substance Abusing Patient
   
ANNUAL CONFERENCE — Friday - Saturday, 6 - 7 February 2009

Full Conference, Friday - Saturday

One-Day-Only, Friday

One-Day-Only, Saturday

   
Opening Reception, Thursday, 5 February 2009, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Please remember to add this to your shopping cart, indicating whether you will or will not use your complimentary ticket.
COMPLIMENTARY with Conference Registration. Please confirm your attendance. Additional tickets may be purchased at $40 per ticket for family or friends who will accompany you to the reception.
   
Continuing Education Certificate for Training Workshop and/or Conference
$35.00
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Gala Reception in honor of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society Founding President
and Psychosocial Oncology Pioneer
Jimmie C. Holland MD
Celebrating her 80th Year

Join us in honoring APOS Founding President Jimmie C. Holland MD in her 80th year. The Gala Reception will be held Friday, 6 February 2009, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, at the Buddy Kemp Caring House in Charlotte, NC.

The Individual Ticket ($50) provides entrance to Gala.

The Individual Sponsor Ticket ($80) provides you with a ticket to the Gala and a commemorative DVD of an interview between Matthew Loscalzo MSW (2006 APOS President) and Dr. Holland discussing the history of psychosocial oncology.

A Founding VIP Sponsor Ticket ($180) provides you with the commemorative DVD and a signed copy of Dr. Holland's groundbreaking book, "The Human Side of Cancer."

Sponsor tickets include a charitable contribution to APOS, a 501(c)(3) organization. Your donation will support important APOS programs, such as

  • The APOS Toll-free Helpline. Founded and run by Dr. Holland, the APOS Toll-free Helpline connects cancer patients and their caregivers with local resources to help manage distress.
  • The Holland Distinguished Leadership Award and Lecture, which recognizes outstanding achievements in psychosocial oncology.
  • Educational webcasts and live trainings for psychosocial oncology professionals and patient advocates.

Attendance is limited to 150 people, so please purchase your tickets early.


Gala Reception Founding VIP Sponsor Ticket $180.00
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Gala Reception Individual Sponsor Ticket $80.00
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Gala Reception Individual Ticket $50.00
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Registration Rates are available for members, non-members and students.
* To qualify for the member rates, you must either renew your membership for 2009 (having been a member in 2008) or apply for membership in 2009. If APOS does not receive your renewal/application in addition to your conference registration, you will be registered at the non-member rates and charged accordingly.
** To qualify for student rates, APOS must receive an e-mail directly from your advisor or department chair confirming that you will be a student at the time of the conference in February 2009. The e-mail should be sent to info@apos-society.org.


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