Conference & Events

2010 Conference

An amazing 98.4% of 2009 Conference attendees* said they would recommend future NSGCD conferences to their peers.
* of those that completed the post conference survey.
Session 1: Chronic Disorganization Research Updates
Presenter: Catherine Roster, Ph.D.
Session 2:
Positive Psychology and Client Success
Presenter: Dr. Wanda L. Bethea
Session 3: Client Applications of Emotional Intelligence
Presenter: Dr. Rich Handley
Session 4: Providers - Understand Your Emotional Intelligence Assessment Results
Presenter: Dr. Rich Handley
Session 5: Master the Secrets for Asking Effective Questions
Presenter: Byron Van Arsdale - Master Certified Coach
Session 6: The Sacred Tool for Coaching: Being Heard
Presenter: Byron Van Arsdale - Master Cerified Coach
Session 7: Risk Reduction and Recovery from Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Traumatization
Presenter: Debbie Stanley, MA, MS, LLPC, CPO-CD®
Session 8: Panel Discussion and Q&A
Panel Moderator: Kathy Trezise, CPO-CD®
Panelists: Judy Forgason, MD; Candyce Ossefort-Russell, M.A., LPC; Michelle Bohls, LMFT, EMDR; Christa López; Irene Tobis
Optional Post Conference Session: EQ-I Certification
(Sunday, September 25, 2010)
Presenter: Dr. Rich Handley
View more information about the Post Conference Session.
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Continuing Education Credit
100% attendance is required each day to receive C.E. credit. Attendees will receive a separate certificate of attendance in the amount of five hours per day for each day of the conference.
Psychologists
- Psycho-Legal Associates, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psycho-Legal Associates maintains responsibility for the programs.
Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEPs), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs) & other Counselors (CRCs, NCCs, LPCs)
- Each course meets the qualifications for five hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LEPs, and LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Provider #: PCE 22).
- Psycho-Legal Associates, Inc. is approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) to provide continuing education to National Certified Counselors (Provider #: 5815).
- Provider approved as a C.E. provider for Licensed Professional Counselors by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (Provider #: 1168).
Employee Assistance Professionals (EAPs)
- If submitted to EACC within three years of completion, each course is eligible for post-approval of five Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for Employee Assistance Professionals (EAPs) already certified by the Employee Assistance Certification Commission.
Nurses (RNs, PTs, LVNs, CNAs)
- Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 11769, for five contact hours each day.
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Certification Exams
This year you will have the opportunity to take two NSGCD exams (in two separate time slots) at our conference in Austin. You may write the exams in any order. If you plan to take two exams, and one is the CD exam, please know that all requirements for earning Level II specialist certificates apply.
CD, ADD, and Hoarding Exams held on September 23, 2010
Registration will begin at 4:45 p.m.
Exams will commence at 5:00 p.m.
CD, ADD, and Hoarding Exams held on September 24, 2010
Registration will begin at 7:15 a.m.
Exams will commence at 7:30 a.m.
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Austin Weather
During conference time the projected weather is between 70 - 90 degrees
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Things to Do in Austin
Austin, Texas is know as the live music capital of the world, but that is not all they have to offer.
Click here to see what is unique about Austin and come early or stay late to enjoy some of the attractions that Austin has to offer.
Getting to Austin
If you are flying, then you will want to book your flight now to get the best price and arrive early. You will want to check out this link for NONSTOP service flights.
Become a Sponsor
NSGCD's annual conference educates attendees with the latest research from people working in areas such as Organization, Mental Health, and ADHD that directly relates to better serving our clients. We promote ourselves to professional organizers internationally and to numerous groups of related professionals, such as social workers and psychologists.
This conference is a major part of our education. We also educate subscribers through weekly teleclasses. NSGCD offers training in five levels of certification.
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Click here to review the different sponsorship levels
The Hotel
The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Austin
208 Barton Springs
Austin, Texas 90012
USA
Phone: +1 888 421 1442
Fax: +1 512 480 2069
Discover the perfect balance between the city beat and resort calm at Hyatt Regency Austin. Set on the shore of Lady Bird Lake, the ideal location of our Four Diamond downtown Austin hotel lets you experience the best of our eclectic city. Catch the display at the famous "Bat Bridge", right outside our hotel in downtown Austin. Wander across Congress to find yourself immersed in the entertainment districts – including SoCo, Warehouse District, 2nd Street and Sixth Street.
Single Occupancy: $165/night
Double Occupancy: $165/night
Triple Occupancy: $190/night
Quadruple Occupancy: $215/night
River View Room: +$30/night
Business Plan Room: +$25/night
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More information on the hotel
For Reservations call 1-888-421-1442 and to ensure you receive your discounted rate you must specifically ask for the NSGCD Conference group rate.
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Previous Conference
Click here for details about the previous 2009 Conference in Los Angeles
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