Presentation Submission Requirements
In the ever-evolving field of mental health, the integration of geek culture into therapeutic practices has opened new avenues for engaging clients and enhancing treatment outcomes. Our upcoming conference seeks to explore this integration through a rigorous, evidence-based lens. We invite mental health professionals, researchers, and academics to contribute their insights, research, and practical applications of geek culture within therapy. This is an unparalleled opportunity to share your expertise on how elements of geek culture can be effectively woven into treatment planning, ethical considerations, therapeutic modalities, and policy-making in mental health care.
Geek Therapeutics sets rigorous standards for postdoctoral continuing education (CE) courses to ensure they meet the high-quality educational requirements that benefit psychologists and other mental health professionals. While the specific requirements can vary slightly depending on the context and type of CE being offered, here is an overview of the general criteria and standards that typically apply to postdoctoral continuing education course applications for the conferences.
Exploring Evidence-Based Treatment, Ethics, Modalities, and Policy
Themes and Topics
- Evidence-Based Treatment Planning: How can elements of geek culture (such as gaming, comics, science fiction, and fantasy) be incorporated into treatment plans that are grounded in empirical evidence? Submissions should explore the efficacy of such interventions and their impact on therapeutic outcomes.
- Ethical Considerations: Presentations should examine the ethical implications of utilizing geek culture in therapy. This includes discussions on confidentiality, boundaries, and the appropriate use of content that may have varying effects on different demographics.
- Therapeutic Modalities: We are looking for contributions that detail specific therapeutic modalities that are enhanced by or integrated with geek culture. This may include, but is not limited to, cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and group therapy sessions centered around geek culture themes.
- Policy and Advocacy: Submissions should also consider how geek culture intersects with policy-making in mental health care. This can encompass advocacy for the inclusion of geek culture-based interventions in treatment guidelines and insurance coverage, as well as the development of best practices for these approaches.
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract Submission: Your abstract should provide a clear overview of your presentation, including its relevance to one or more of the conference themes, the main arguments or findings, and its contribution to the field of mental health. Abstracts should be no more than 250 words.
- Presenter Information: Please include a brief biography highlighting your qualifications, experience with geek culture in a therapeutic context, and any previous presentations or publications on related topics.
- Format: We welcome a variety of presentation formats, including individual papers, workshops, panel discussions, and poster presentations. Please specify your preferred format in your submission.
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: April 1, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: April 30, 2025
- Completed APA Standard Presentation Files Due: May 31, 2024
- Conference Dates: July 18-19, 2025
Submit Your Proposal
Please submit your presentation proposal through our online submission form by clicking the button below. If you have any questions or require further information, do not hesitate to contact us at geeked@geektherapeutics.com
- Learning Objectives: Each CE course must have clear, measurable learning objectives that outline what participants are expected to know or be able to do as a result of the course.
- Content Quality: The content should be based on current scientific evidence and must be relevant to clinical practice, education, policy, or science. It should contribute to the advancement, extension, and enhancement of the professional skills and scientific knowledge of mental health in practice, education, policy, or research.
- Level of Content: The course should be appropriate for postdoctoral-level learners with content that is sufficiently advanced or specialized.
Expertise: Instructors must have clear expertise in the subject matter of the course, usually demonstrated through a combination of education, training, and experience.
- Methods: CE courses should employ instructional methods and materials that are effective and appropriate for the content being taught and the learning objectives of the course.
- Materials: Course materials (such as handouts, slides, or readings) should be of high quality and relevant to the course’s objectives.
Measuring Learning: Providers must have methods in place to assess the extent to which the learning objectives have been achieved by participants. This might include quizzes, tests, participation in discussions, or practical demonstrations, depending on the nature of the course.
Accommodations: Courses must be accessible to individuals with disabilities, and providers should be prepared to make reasonable accommodations as required by law.
- Ethics: Courses should promote the highest ethical and professional standards among participants and include content on ethical issues when relevant.
- Cultural Competency: CE courses should also consider cultural factors relevant to the subject matter and promote cultural competency in practice.
Course Evaluation: Participants should have the opportunity to evaluate the CE course, providing feedback on the content, instructor, and instructional methods used.
Documentation: Providers must maintain records of CE activities, including participant attendance, for a specified period. This documentation is necessary for psychologists to verify their participation in CE activities for licensure renewal and other professional requirements