I’ve spent a great deal of time in the past several years researching and studying change strategies. As I’ve come to realize that our profession only has about 20 years to change the mindset of the culture towards our way of thinking its become obvious that we have to get beyond “one spine at a time” and we have to learn new skills about health behavior change and how to implement these strategies for our practice members.

Here are some upcoming programs that add coals for the fire:

2009 Adult Development Symposium, Denver, March 31 - April 1, 2009

Pre-conference of the Society for Research in Child Development, SRCD Biennial Meeting.

For information, go to http://www.adultdevelopment.org/ or email Admin@adultdevelopment.org

Presentations will address positive adult development from all disciplines.  Positive adult development refers to development starting in late adolescence and continuing through life. The focus is on expanded capabilities and changes that improve the quality of life.

Topic areas include:  Measurement, Models and Methodological Issues; Professional Development; Altruism, Attachment, and Alienation; Periods, Seasons and Non-stage Development; Stage Change; Cultural and Societal Development.

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Soma Celebration Day – April 2, 2009 - Broomfield, CO

If you're in the Denver metro area (or willing to fly in) and you're interested in getting to the TRUTH about what drives human behavior, find a buddy and get your seats for this 1/2 day experiential workshop. Clinical pioneer, Dr. Mark Filippi, is your guide for an afternoon of self-exploration that will rattle the foundation of your belief system. If you're a professional who works with people in recovery from injury, illness or addiction or a person with someone close to you who is, the ideas you will experience will radically change your outlook and infuse your life with new possibilities. Seats are limited so click now!

http://www.somaspace.org/somaday.html