Online Abstract Submission Form

AAMFT Annual Conference
 Marriage: Relational and Societal Perspectives

September 23 - 26, 2010

Atlanta, Georgia

 

1. All presenters must have an accurate and current email address on file with the AAMFT.

2. To avoid loss of data it is strongly recommended that abstracts be prepared off-line and then pasted into the appropriate fields on the submission form. Please be sure to check spelling and delete any hard returns from the submission.

3. Only submit one abstract per title.

4. The conference committee will make the final determination regarding the most appropriate format for each abstract accepted.

5. If you do not receive a confirmation page after you click the submit button below please contact abstracts@aamft.org to ensure you abstract was received.

6. Fields in red are REQUIRED and must be completed .


Abstract Information

 Presenter Information:  (Up to 6 presenters and all presenters listed must be present)

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Title:  Limited to 60 characters, including spaces and punctuation.
        

Abstract Summary:  This is an abridged version (maximum of 60 words) of the abstract. If your proposal is selected, this short paragraph is the ONLY description of the session that will appear in marketing materials. Please write the abstract using the future verb tense (e.g., This workshop will...), do not use pronouns, and do not use quotation marks (").  If needed use single (') for quotations. Do not use hard returns (do not hit the enter key at the end of any sentence) Text should be in one continuous paragraph.   Click here for examples. 
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Abstract: This is a 300-word description of the proposed presentation. Be as specific as possible about the content of your presentation and what the participants will learn. Research abstracts should include a statement of the research, results, and implications. Do not use hard returns (do not hit the enter key at the end of any sentence) Text should be in one continuous paragraph.   
 

Session Narrative: Detail how you would structure the session and how you would allocate the available time to cover all aspects of your proposal in a narrative form (DO NOT USE AN OUTLINE). Do not use hard returns (do not hit the enter key at the end of any sentence) Text should be in one continuous paragraph.  Address how experiential activities, handouts, audiovisuals, etc. will be used in this session. Not necessary for poster sessions.
 

Learning Objectives:  List at least three (3) learning objectives (i.e., what participants will know or be able to do after attending this session or reviewing this Research Poster). Conference participants will evaluate sessions based on the extent to which the objectives have been met. Please use the stem provided (i.e., Participants will) and complete the sentence.

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Presenter Experience:  Please describe your, and your co-presenter’s, expertise in this topic area and experience with teaching the proposed material (e.g., previous evaluations, related publications). Exclude any and all information that might result in ANYONE identifying you or your co-presenters. Information which might reveal the identity of any presenter will result in its deletion prior to its review. Do not use hard returns (do not hit the enter key at the end of any sentence) Text should be in one continuous paragraph.  Do not paste in CVs or Resumes.



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NOTE:  5-hour Institutes will be scheduled for Thursday, September 23

            2-hour Workshops will be scheduled for either Friday, September 24 or

                       Saturday, September 25

            3-hour Seminars be scheduled for Sunday, September 26

The AAMFT Selection committee will determine the appropriate date for presentation.

 

Level of Content: Presentation Style:
Preferred Session Format
(1st Choice):		 Preferred Session Format 
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Key Concepts:
Primary Secondary

    Audio Recording:  I/we agree to have my/our session audio recorded in its entirety.  

Equipment:  (Please limit to 2) (Not applicable for Research Posters)
  DVD/Monitor  Flipchart    LCD Projector (please note that laptop computers are not provided)

By submitting this abstract, all presenters agree to the following should this abstract be selected:

  1. Presenters must register for the conference and pay all conference fees.
  2. All presenters listed (second, third, etc. Research Poster presenters are excepted. Lead Research Poster presenters must be present.) must be in attendance at the session.
  3. The individual submitting the proposal will be considered the "lead presenter" and agrees to receive all correspondence and accepts responsibility for conveying conference related information to co-presenters.
  4. Appropriate "Releases of Confidential Information" have been obtained for all client materials and copyrighted materials that will be used or recorded as part of this presentation. The responsibility for protecting client confidentiality rests with the presenters.
  5. Individuals submitting or included within this proposal have agreed to be present in Atlanta, Georgia during the time and date assigned to the presentation at the 2010 Annual Conference, and to conduct this proposed presentation according to the conditions listed above.
  6. The AAMFT audio records conference presentations, including any video or audio excerpts played during the session. The recordings are distributed for educational purposes with no remuneration to presenters; proceeds are used to support the practice and profession of marriage and family therapy. Audio recordings of sessions will be available to presenters at a discounted price.
  7. Submit presentation handouts and/or PowerPoint presentations to be incorporated into the conference recordings.
  8. All presenters agree to submit a current Resume or CV in WORD (or compatible) format to abstracts@aamft.org. The name of the attachment should be "Member ID Number-CV.doc". Please enter your member ID as a six digit number (e.g., if your ID # is 4697 the file should be named 004697-CV.doc). Resumes should be sent by by December 1, 2009. NOTE: If your name is listed on multiple abstract submissions, AAMFT only needs ONE copy of your resume. You do NOT need to submit a resume for each separate submission.
  9. For presentations involving research with human subjects, the presenters confirm that the research has received approval from the appropriate Institutional Review Board and the data has been collected in an ethical manner.
  10. All Research Poster presenters affirm that data collection and analysis for the proposed abstract is complete at the time of this submission.

INCOMPLETE ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS 
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