Invitation To Copenhagen In 2009 Organisation
16th International Symposium for the Psychological Treatments of the
Schizophrenias and other Psychoses
D I F F E R E N T I A T I O N , I N T E G R A T I O N A N D D E V E L O P M E N T
Invitation to Copenhagen in 2009
Organisation
Dear friends and colleagues,
THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY
FOR THE PSYCHOLOGICAL
TREATMENTS OF
THE SCHIZOPHRENIAS
AND OTHER
PSYCHOSES
Local Scientific Committee
Susanne Harder (Chairman)
Experiencing psychosis usually leads to serious changes and choices in one’s life. Persons
Birgitte Bechgaard
stuck in psychotic states of mind may lose engagement in their psychosocial network,
Lene Falgaard Eplov
become encapsulated in extreme anxiety and despair, and lose confidence in their
Ulrik Haahr
experiences of being real and valued by others. They may even have difficulties in feeling
Peter Handest
what it is to be an “I”, and be bewildered in their thoughts and communication with
Per Knudsen
others. The person with a mind in a psychotic state needs contact with stable, reliable,
Lars Merinder
Jan Nielsen
trustworthy, creative human beings who can stimulate hope, social functioning and
Merete Nordentoft
meaningful perspectives for the patient’s future choices in life. These are the basic creative
Kirstine Agnete Olsen
goals of psychotherapy and psychosocial interventions.
Josef Parnas
Erik Simonsen
During the decades in which ISPS has existed, our knowledge and skills have grown
Kristian Valbak
steadily concerning ways to understand and help persons in psychotic states, explaining the
Mette Wæver
processes by which they develop these conditions and emerge from them. The contribution
of psychosocial factors to the development of psychosis has recently gone through a revival.
Local Organising Committee
Research in trauma, in attachment and in the developmental pathways to psychopathology,
Bent Rosenbaum (Chairman)
neurodevelopmental research, and the cognitive approach to the understanding of
Francisco Alberdi
Preben Brandt
hallucinations and delusions, each bear witness to this progress. They all add valuably to
Anne Marie Christensen
our knowledge of healthy and pathological developments and to our understanding of the
Jes Gerlach
dynamics of curative therapeutic relations.
Bettina Jæger
Anne Køster
It is, however, of the utmost importance that more differentiated and detailed unravelling
Matilde Lajer
of optimum methods of treatment, as well as improvement in the mental health systems,
Anne Lindhardt
must be achieved before there can be genuine integration with developments that would
Antonia Sumbundu
lead to more extensive and effective psychotherapeutic and psychosocial programmes.
Lars Thorgaard
The ISPS Congress in Copenhagen will give space and time for colleagues around the world
International Advisory
to present developments in our knowledge, understanding and experience of the proposed
Board & Scientific Committee
themes. Presentations of both clinical experience and research in the field of schizophrenia
Yrjö Alanen (Finland)
and related psychoses will take place in symposia, lectures, workshops and discussion
Volkmar Aderhold (Germany)
panels.
Gaetano Benedetti (Switzerland)
Stavroula Beratis (Greece)
We look forward to letting Copenhagen be the frame of the ISPS Congress 2009.
John Bola (USA)
Copenhagen is known as a warm, friendly city, with many cultural events taking place
Manuel González de Chavez (Spain)
in a well-tempered climate. We will do our utmost to provide you with a variety of
Lyn Chua (Singapore)
Luc Ciompi (Switzerland)
accommodation and a good social atmosphere in addition to scientific inspirations.
Courtenay Harding (USA)
On behalf of the organising and scientific committees
Murray Jackson (England)
Jan Olav Johannessen (Norway)
Bent Rosenbaum
Susanne Harder
Tor Kjetil Larsen (Norway)
President of the ISPS Congress
Chair of the Scientific Committee
Julian Leff (UK)
Klaus Lehtinen (Finland)
Brian Koehler (USA)
Brian Martindale (UK)
Congress Secretariat
Patrick McGorry (Australia)
Jim van Os (Netherlands)
John Read (New Zealand)
Barbro Sandin (Sweden)
ICS A/S
Ann Louise Silver (USA)
International Conference Services
Andur Simon (Switzerland)
P.O. Box 41 · Strandvejen 171
Helm Stierlin (Germany)
DK-2900 Hellerup, Copenhagen Denmark
John Strauss (USA)
Ivan Uhrlic (Croatia)
Tel: +45 70 23 50 56 · Fax: +45 70 23 50 57
Paul Williams (UK)
E-mail: ISPS2009@ics.dk · www.ISPS2009.ics.dk
Copenhagen, 15 – 19 June 2009 · www.ISPS2009.ics.dk
16th International Symposium for the Psychological Treatments of the
Schizophrenias and other Psychoses
D I F F E R E N T I A T I O N , I N T E G R A T I O N A N D D E V E L O P M E N T
Scientific Programme
General Information
Themes and Topics
Congress Venue
• Models of psychosis: structure and phases of illness and cure
The Congress will take place at the Bella Center which is a
• Neuroscience, body-mind-brain theories and psychosis
modern conference and exhibition facility with restaurants,
• Philosophy and ethics related to treatment of psychosis
cafés and other services under one roof. The Bella Center is
• Phenomenology, psychodynamics and socio-cultural theories
situated a few miles south of downtown Copenhagen and is
• Subjectivity, identity, self and psychotic crises
easily accessible by public transportation and car. The Center
• Trauma, PTSD, and psychosis
has its own Metro Station and the International Airport and the
• Stress, vulnerability and premorbid personality
centre of Copenhagen is only about 10 minutes away.
• New perspective on the development of psychosis
• Risk factors, development and psychosis
Congress Language
• Prevention relapse and readmission
The Congress language will be English. No simultaneous
• Psychotherapy and recovery
interpretation will be provided.
• Psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural, interpersonal and
other forms of psychotherapy
Hotel Reservations
• The
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Copenhagen has a good selection of quality hotels in all
• Integrated, assertive and psycho-educational treatment
categories. Accommodation for Congress participants has
programmes
been pre-booked at favourable prices in centrally located
• Service models: acute units, in- and outpatient units, day
hotels. A hotel accommodation form will be included in the
centres and community service
Preliminary Programme. The Congress website www.ISPS2009.
• Crises centres and rehabilitations alternatives to
ics.dk will also provide you with the possibility to book your
hospitalisation
accommodation on-line.
• Psychopharmacological and psychosocial interventions
• Psychotherapy and compliance to medication
Programme and Registration
• Psychosis and treatment of the whole family
The Preliminary Programme will give further information
• Psychoeducational groups
about the scientific and social programme. It will also include
• Group and family therapy
a registration form and other practical details. On-line
• Treatment of children and
Fly adolescents
registrations will be possible through the Congress website
SAS – it’s worth it
• Process and outcome research
www.ISPS2009.ics.dk.
As official airline we are pleased to be welcoming the participants of
• Cultural and spiritual impact on treatment
the 27th IALP Congress aboard SAS. If you fly with SAS or one of our
• Narratives and first
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Call for Abstracts
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Notice of Interest
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Participants who want to present at symposia, workshops or
panels must submit an abstract no later than
1 September 2008.
Participants who want to present an oral or poster presentation
must submit an abstract no later that
10 January 2009.
The SAS Group is the Official Airline for the 16th International
The abstracts must be submitted in English. Abstracts will be
Congress for the Psychological Treatments of the Schizophrenias
evaluated by the Scientific Committee.
and other Psychoses.
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Important Dates
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15 – 19 June 2009
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1 September 2008
Deadline for abstracts for symposia, workshops and panels
15 December 2008
Deadline for low registration fee
10 January 2009
Deadline for other abstract submission
15 February 2009
Deadline for early registration fee
15 March 2009
Deadline for early registration fee for abstract submitters
Copenhagen, 15 – 19 June 2009 · www.ISPS2009.ics.dk
