Conference & Events

NSGCD Fall 2009 Conference
October 1 - 3, 2009
Los Angeles, CA

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Change Your Brain, Change Your Life
Presenter: Daniel G. Amen, MD

Daniel G. Amen, MD is an award winning physician, psychiatrist, best-selling author, international speaker, and brain enhancement expert. He is the author of 23 books, including the New York Times best-seller, “Change Your Brain, Change Your Life”. He is at the forefront of applying brain science to improve everyday life. Using the latest, most sophisticated brain imaging technology in medicine, Dr. Amen will show brain patterns that correlate with specific feelings and behaviors and what happens when things go wrong. He will present many case stories, actual brain images and specific exercises used to balance each part of the brain.

Overcoming Resistance: Understanding and Engaging Reluctant Clients
Presenter: Mark Odom, LCSW

People who experience chronic disorganization are often reluctant to seek help, and even after agreeing to services may drop out when the real work begins. This presentation will review reasons for resistance and offer a variety of approaches to engaging, motivating and maintaining a helping relationship with individuals challenged by disorganization. Our presenter, Mark Odom, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, founding member and clinical consultant to the Orange County Task Force on Hoarding, a collaborative group of private and public professionals who develop and implement effective and sensitive interventions with reluctant individuals whose chronic disorganization or hoarding behaviors have come to the attention of authorities.

Chronic Disorganization Research Updates
Presenter: Catherine Roster, Ph.D.

The field of “chronic disorganization” is in its infancy. Interest in this topic from professional organizers, researchers, and the public at large is growing at a rapid pace. Each study generates as many questions as it answers and as the circle of interest widens, new questions are being raised and exciting new research frontiers are being created. In this opening session, Dr. Catherine Roster (“Ross”) will discuss NSGCD’s research mission, share updates about recent and ongoing collaborations, and describe how your experiences and knowledge can help shape the future of chronic disorganization, starting now!

Taking the Mystery Out of Change
Presenter: Nancy K. Schlossberg, Ed.D.

Many individuals cope easily with some transitions but poorly with others. Nancy K. Schlossberg Ed.D has studied people in different transitions including moving, job elimination, work/family balance, retirement, as well as non-events like not getting promoted, not having a baby, and not having the career or relationship you dreamed about. Her research resulted in the development of the Transition Model. It is a guide for practitioners and clients as they try to understand the confusion surrounding any transition. Schlossberg is an expert in the areas of adult transitions, retirement, career development, adults as learners, and intergenerational relationships. Dr. Schlossberg has delivered more than 100 keynote addresses and has written many books including “Overwhelmed: Coping with Life’s Ups and Downs”.

The Hotel
The conference will be held at the Omni Hotel in downtown Los Angeles

251 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
USA
Phone: 213-617-3300
Fax: 213-617-3399

The Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza sits atop historic Bunker Hill
in the heart of sophisticated downtown Los Angeles. Downtown's only
four-diamond convention hotel, the Omni Los Angeles Hotel features luxurious
accommodations and modern conveniences that suit the needs of business
and leisure travelers alike.

The 17-story hotel captures the essence and spirit of Los Angeles and provides easy access to cultural and business destinations. The Los Angeles Civic Center, the financial district and the Staples Center, as well as many of Los Angeles world-class theaters and museums, are just minutes from the hotel. Just 18 miles/30 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport.

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Schedule
The 2009 NSGCD Conference officially opens Thursday evening with a networking reception. Friday morning all participants will meet for a full breakfast followed by a full day of conference sessions. All conference sessions will be plenary, i.e., there will be no break-out sessions. Friday
lunch and dinner are included and Saturday breakfast and lunch are also included. The conference will end at 5:00 pm on Saturday evening.

Saturday, October 3, 2009: Day Three

If you wish to be a sponsor at our conference, please email us at nsgcd@nsgcd.org for more details.