CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
2014 Making Sense of Psychosis Conference:
Shifting the Korero
16th and 17th October 2014.
Waipapa Marae, 16 Wynyard St, University of Auckland.
Keynote Speakers:
WIREMU NIANIA (Cultural therapist, Tūwharetoa, Ngati Kahungungu, Tūhoe and Pākeha
descent) and ALLISTER BUSH (Psychiatrist, Te Whare Marie, Capital and Coast DHB)
VOICE HEARING AND MĀORI HEALING. A story of the partnership between a Māori
traditional healer and a Paheka psychiatrist in traditional healing work with a Māori
young person who was hearing distressing voices.
KARLO MILA (Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Auckland)
MANA MOANA: WAYS OF KNOWING FROM THE DEEP OCEAN. Karlo Mila is a poet, writer
and researcher of Tongan, Samoan, and Palangi decent, and an experience-based expert.
Her postdoctoral research has been fuelled by trying to understand how traditional
knowledge from the pacific regions would have framed and interpreted her experiences and
she has developed a culturally responsive, indigenous, Pacific mental health intervention.
The ISPS-NZ Executive invite abstracts for the 2014 Making Sense of Psychosis Conference.
This year we are particularly interested in hearing about Shifting the Korero, shifting the
conversation about psychosis. If we are to shift paradigms, destroy myths and make
breakthroughs then we need to create environments which bring in new, diverse, and
creative views. We wish to embrace and acknowledge the expertise of all involved with
psychosis.
The conference will have the structure of Te Whare Tapa Wha so we invite presentations
under the four topic areas of hinengaro (mind and emotions), tinana (physical body), wairua
(spirituality, meaning) and whanau (family, social), including the latest research and creative
and innovative approaches.
We have two presentation formats available; 1) 30 minute papers (20 minute presentations
followed by 10 minutes of questions); 2) BITi – Brag, Ignite or Take issue (5 minute talk as
part of a panel, a panel discussion, followed by opening the discussion to the audience).
If you want to run an experiential mini-workshop during the breaks (e.g. walking meditation)
or have other ideas for involvement then please make a suggestion with your abstract
submission.
Who would you like to see recognised for the work they do?
We will also be awarding the inaugural John Read Award to acknowledge an individual’s
commitment to shifting the paradigm and perspectives on our collective understanding of
psychosis. Please nominate a person who you believe has displayed such a commitment or
made an outstanding contribution to Shifting the Korero. Please contact Ingo Lambrecht
with this information by August 8. IngoL@adhb.govt.nz
To submit an abstract please complete the attached form and send to: Ingo
ABSTRACT
SUBMISSION
FORM
Lambrecht IngoL@adhb.govt.nz
by August
8, 2014.
For more information about Making Sense of Psychosis: Shifting the Korero please visit our
website:
www.isps-nz.org.nz
Abstract for Making Sense of Psychosis Conference 2014: Shifting the Korero
Title:
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Type of presentation:
____ 30 minute paper (20 minute presentation plus 10 minutes questions)
____ BITi – Brag, Ignite or Take issue (5 minute talk as part of a panel, a panel
discussion, followed by opening the discussion to the audience).
Presenters:
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Institutional affiliation (if any): __________________________________________________
Postal Address: ______________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________________Postcode:___________
Telephone: _______________________________Facsimile:_______________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________________
Audio Visual Requirements (laptop, data projector and PowerPoint capabilities will be
available) ________________________________________________________________
Abstract (please do not exceed 200 words):