The Avera Behavioral Health Symposium is designed to highlight current evidence-based concepts, ethical considerations, diagnosis, and acute care management of behavioral health patients. Attendees will explore strategies to address burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue. The symposium will also cover the impact of social media on mental health, ethical implications of smartphone technology, and the role of AI in mental health care. The agenda includes sessions on trauma-informed approaches, ethical analysis of AI in mental health, and practical considerations for mental illness holds.
Mental Health Conferences
Avera Behavioral Health Symposium
The Avera Behavioral Health Symposium is an annual event focusing on evidence-based concepts and ethical considerations in behavioral health care. It will be held in Sioux Falls, SD.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Date: June 11, 2025
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown
City/State: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Address: 201 E 8th Street, Sioux Falls, SD
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Avera Behavioral Health
This is the group that put together this event.
Email: kelsey.sjaarda@avera.org
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | Non-Avera attendees | None |
| $0.00 | Student | None |
| $0.00 | Avera employees | None |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The symposium will begin with check-in at 8:00 AM, followed by opening remarks. Sessions include 'Transforming Trauma' by James Gordon, MD, and 'Holistic Healing' by Karen Guest, PhD. The day will conclude with a session on cultivating well-being and resilience.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
James Gordon, MD
Dr. James Gordon is affiliated with The Center for Mind-Body Medicine.
Karen Guest, PhD
Dr. Karen Guest is a psychologist at Hope Psychological Services.
Gerald Koocher, PhD
Dr. Gerald Koocher is a clinical psychologist at Harvard Medical School.
Barbara Rubel, MA
Barbara Rubel is the Director of Griefwork Center, Inc.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
The symposium offers 6.00 IPCE credits, 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 6.00 ANCC contact hours, and 6.00 Ethics continuing education credits for social workers.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
The conference will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown in Sioux Falls, SD.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
Exhibitor packages include a booth, table, and two chairs for $150. Exhibitors must register by June 11, 2025, to receive continuing education credits.
Other Links and Information
The above information is from the conference or event webpage. Please review the organization's website for official information, as that will be more up-to-date.
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