FORMAT

An Extended Workshop provides additional time and opportunity to master evidence based therapeutic interventions beyond what is possible in the standard three (3)-hour Workshop. They should address the theory, evidence-base, and clinical skills relevant to the program topic, and provide sufficient opportunity to learn and practice associated techniques. Active audience participation in hands-on, focused learning, and skill practice is essential. Use of handouts, multi-media (such as video and slide presentations), treatment manuals, and role-play are highly encouraged.

Extended Workshops must include an emphasis on hands-on acquisition of new clinical skills. A purely didactic presentation or academic review will not be accepted for this type of program. To facilitate the goal of these Extended Workshops, a maximum of four (4) presenters will be allowed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Extended Workshops are ticketed events. Attendance is limited to between 30-40 participants in addition to the presenter(s).

Successful submissions will clearly describe the program agenda with a precise outline of how the day will be organized. They will provide clear educational goals and indicate how the Extended Workshop will achieve these goals. They will also clearly specify the roles and contributions of each presenter.

Each submission must provide a clear description of the method of teaching that will be used as well as a specific description of teaching materials (e.g. video clips, evidence-based treatment manuals, handouts, rating scales, etc.). Submissions should include a brief description of or reference to the scientific evidence for and limitations of the treatment technique.

To help defray the costs of providing handout materials to participants, the Program Chair may claim up to $125 for reimbursement (upon submitting receipts for approval). In addition, presenters will also be able to upload their presentation materials to AACAP's website before the meeting for registered participants. All accepted submissions must display full disclosure slides to the audience during the live session.

STANDARD ROOM SETUP AND AV

An Extended Workshop will be in a room with classroom style seating (rows of tables with attendees facing the front of the room). A podium and head table will be provided for presenters. This session type will have a screen, a projector, and one podium microphone. Additional AV requests will be considered but cannot be guaranteed.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Each submission for an Extended Workshop should include the following items:

• Submission Title
• Chair(s) affiliation and email address(es)
• At least two (2) educational learning objectives
• Review Abstract for the Workshop
• Proceedings Abstract for the Workshop
• Names, organizations, contact information, email addresses, and disclosures for all co-presenters

CONTENT ADDRESSING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

AACAP has a strong commitment to promoting mental health equity and combating health disparities. We support cultural competency efforts that enable practitioners to care effectively for patients from diverse cultures, groups, and communities. For each program related to patient care AACAP encourages presenters to include relevant information on differences in prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment pertaining to diverse racial and ethnic populations.

AACAP will accept approximately eight (8) Extended Workshops sessions this year. All Extended Workshops must submit a complete proposal each year to be considered for the scientific program at the Annual Meeting. To submit an Extended Workshop for consideration, select “Begin a Submission” at the top or bottom right-hand side of this page.

Questions regarding Extended Workshops can be submitted to meetings@aacap.org.