International Conference on Ecology and Professional Helping (EcoPH 2009)
Venue: University of Calgary
Event Date/Time: May 07, 2009 | End Date/Time: May 09, 2009 |
Registration Date: Apr 30, 2009 | |
Early Registration Date: Apr 16, 2009 | |
Abstract Submission Date: Oct 10, 2008 | |
Paper Submission Date: Oct 10, 2008 |
Description
Explore ecological problems and challenges confronting our world such as climate change, habitat destruction, pollution, environmental ethics, sustainability, and environmental durability in communities
Develop approaches and strategies such as engaging communities, building capacity for durable social action, and nurturing sustainability leadership
Create partnerships between professionals across disciplinary boundaries by developing collaborations and sharing knowledge
Apply our learning to professional and personal practices such as eco-clinical practice, community-based social action, ecotherapy, green learning and teaching, cultivating ecological literacy and environmental citizenship, ecospirituality, and personal and community forms of sustainability
This interdisciplinary conference will be of interest to many professionals such as social workers, psychologists, environmentalists, teachers, nurses, social service deliverers, environmental educators, activists, and mental health professionals.