Abstract Submission Elements

Presenters:

• Maximum presenters per submission is six (6).
• Presenters can appear on no more than two (2) Research Poster submissions as the lead presenter.
• All Presenters listed MUST have a Member or Guest ID number.

Submission Title:

• Limit the title to 60 characters, including spaces and punctuation.
• Title should convey the scope of the presentation.

Abstract Summary:

• This is an abridged version (maximum of 60 words) of the abstract.
• If your proposal is selected, this summary will be the ONLY description of the session that will appear in the conference program, so ensure it can stand alone to represent the session content.
• Please write the abstract using the future verb tense (e.g., This workshop will...).
• Do not use pronouns.
• Do not use quotation marks ("). If necessary use single quotation mark (').
• Do not use hard returns (do not hit the enter key at the end of any sentence). Text should be in one continuous paragraph.

Abstract:

• 300-word description of the proposed presentation. (This will be read by reviewers, but will not appear in the conference program.)
• 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.
• Research Poster proposals must mention methodology, sample size, and findings, and must report COMPLETED data collection.
• Do not use quotation marks ("). If necessary use single quotation mark (').
• 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:

• This is to help the reviewers assess whether the objectives for the session are realistic and achievable.
• In narrative form (do not use an outline) detail how you plan to structure the session.
• Include how you plan to allocate the available time to cover all aspects of your proposal.
• Address how experiential activities, handouts, audiovisuals, etc. will be used in this session.
• Do not use quotation marks. If necessary use single quotation mark (').
• Do not use hard returns (do not hit the enter key at the end of any sentence) Text should be in one continuous paragraph.
• Not necessary for research poster submissions.

Learning Objectives:

• List at least three (3) learning objectives (i.e., what participants will know or be able to do after attending this session).
• Limit each objective to 150 characters.
• 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.
• Do not use quotation marks ("). If necessary use single quotation mark (').

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).
• Please avoid including information that could reveal the identities of the presenters.
• Do not paste in CVs or Resumes.
• Do not use quotation marks ("). If necessary use single quotation mark (').

Level of Content:

This area describes the focus of the presentation. This does not describe the overall experience level of the participant, but the level of familiarity attendees are presumed to have with the subject of the presentation.

• Principles and Theory (focused on fundamental principles and theory of a particular topic; presumes participants have little or no experience with this topic)
• Development of Skills/Knowledge (designed to add to or help participants develop knowledge; presumes participants are familiar with the topic)
• Research/Emerging Knowledge (presumes participants have considerable experience with the subject)

Presentation Style:

• Lecture (primarily didactic with little audience participation)
• Interactive (considerable amount of experiential exercises and/or small group discussions)
• NA (for research poster submissions only)

Preferred Session Format:

The appropriate format for all presentations will be determined by the selection committee. Please indicate your preferred session formats. Format choices and dates are as follows:

• Pre-Conference Institute (5-hour in-depth presentation). Held on Thursday, October 17.
• Seminar (3-hour presentation). Held on Sunday,October 20
• Workshop (2-hour presentation). Held on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19.
• Research Poster (4’ X 4’ visual presentation of completed research in the field of MFT. Data collection and analysis must be completed prior to abstract submission.) Held on Friday, October 18.

Key Concepts:

Please choose the two concepts that best describe this presentation. Use only the concepts listed below

Addictions/ Substance Abuse
Aging
Assessment/Diagnosis
Career Options
Children/Adolescents
Clinical Techniques
Collaboration Consulting
Couples
Death/Loss
Delivery Systems/Managed Care
Depression
Divorce/Mediation/Custody
Education/Training/Supervision
Ethics/Legal
Gender Justice Systems
Medical/Physical
Models/Theory
Practice Development
Psychoeducation
Race/Culture/Ethnicity/Class
Remarriage/Stepfamilies
Research
School Systems
Self-of-Therapist
Severe Mental Illness
Sexual Orientation
Sexuality/Sex Therapy
Spirituality
Trauma/Violence/Abuse