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Posted by Poet on September 7, 2005, at 19:06:36
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto, posted by Dr. Bob on September 3, 2005, at 11:21:52
I know this is past the submission deadline, and I don't know if I could be there. Or for that matter that I wouldn't hide under the table while having a major social anxiety attack, but I could write something and pass it to somebody to read.
In other words if you submitted the presentation and it is accepted, I will try to participate in whatever way I can.
Poet
Posted by Deneb on September 12, 2005, at 19:00:29
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto, posted by Dr. Bob on September 4, 2005, at 13:51:59
Hi people
I was just curious about this presentation thing. Would this be like a "members only" type of thing? Or can people come and watch?
I don't know anything about psychology or therapy or anything like that, so I wouldn't be able to contribute any good ideas...plus it would be absolutely terrifying to interact with strangers in a small group.
If I can't come and just watch, can someone fill me in on the details?
Deneb
Posted by alexandra_k on September 12, 2005, at 22:35:04
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto...can I just watch?, posted by Deneb on September 12, 2005, at 19:00:29
not sure how it works... but if you aren't presenting there might be an attendance fee.
Posted by Dinah on September 15, 2005, at 21:09:06
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto, posted by Dr. Bob on September 4, 2005, at 13:51:59
I'm afraid I don't at all understand what you're talking about.
Could you explain it in full sentences maybe?
I hope to be at the second Babble party, if I manage to make a financial recovery.
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 15, 2005, at 15:30:40
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto, posted by Dr. Bob on September 3, 2005, at 11:21:52
> > Online Peer Support Groups -- and Support Group Members
> >
> > The Internet empowers patients by connecting them not only to information, but also to each other. This workshop introduces participants to two specific online peer support groups, one small and private, the other large and public. The moderators of the groups explain how the groups function, including what the goals of the groups are, how the group members interact, what topics are discussed, how the moderators moderate, and what the pros and cons of the groups are. The focus of the session, however, is small group discussion with group members about their experiences with this type of resource. In this workshop, in other words, patients are empowered to teach doctors. All participants regroup for concluding questions and answers.
>
> Since Kali Munro's in Toronto, I was thinking about including her.OK, she's on board, too, so we would be the moderators, and so far for the small groups we have:
AuntieMel
Annierose
ClearSkies
Poet maybeBefore the topic was set, daisym, orchid, and Tamar volunteered, I don't know if they're still interested. I'm supposed to hear back from the Scientific Program Committee by the end of the month...
Bob
Posted by Tamar on October 15, 2005, at 16:03:37
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto, posted by Dr. Bob on October 15, 2005, at 15:30:40
> > Since Kali Munro's in Toronto, I was thinking about including her.
>
> OK, she's on board, too, so we would be the moderators, and so far for the small groups we have:
>
> AuntieMel
> Annierose
> ClearSkies
> Poet maybe
>
> Before the topic was set, daisym, orchid, and Tamar volunteered, I don't know if they're still interested. I'm supposed to hear back from the Scientific Program Committee by the end of the month...
>
> BobIt's looking less and less likely that I'd be able to go to Toronto (three kids are taking a horrible toll on my financial situation).
I'd be keen to help with any preparatory work, if that would be useful.
Tamar
Posted by fallsfall on October 15, 2005, at 17:09:08
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto » Dr. Bob, posted by Tamar on October 15, 2005, at 16:03:37
You can add me to the list of participants.
Posted by javableue on October 15, 2005, at 17:58:37
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto, posted by fallsfall on October 15, 2005, at 17:09:08
Any word on what day of the week this may be on? I have my doubts as to whether I'd be useful (age, haven't been here too long, etc.), but should I be wrong, I'd be interested in helping out somehow, so long as my exam schedule doesn't end up interfering.
jb
Posted by Dinah on October 16, 2005, at 23:18:59
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto, posted by Dr. Bob on October 15, 2005, at 15:30:40
I'm not sure if financially I'll be in a place to go or not.
But wouldn't our real names have to be known?
For at least some of us, mightn't that be a problem?
Posted by orchid on October 17, 2005, at 16:41:28
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto, posted by Dr. Bob on October 15, 2005, at 15:30:40
I won't be able to do it. I am in the middle of lot of moving and resettling.
If there is anything that we can post here in babble which will be of use, I can do that.
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 17, 2005, at 20:46:09
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto » Dr. Bob, posted by orchid on October 17, 2005, at 16:41:28
> > so far for the small groups we have:
> >
> > AuntieMel
> > Annierose
> > ClearSkies
> > fallsfall [added]
> > Poet maybe
> > Dinah maybe [added]
>
> It's looking less and less likely that I'd be able to go to Toronto (three kids are taking a horrible toll on my financial situation).
>
> I'd be keen to help with any preparatory work, if that would be useful.
>
> Tamar> I won't be able to do it. I am in the middle of lot of moving and resettling.
>
> If there is anything that we can post here in babble which will be of use, I can do that.
>
> orchidOK, thanks for letting me know. Help beforehand would be great!
> Any word on what day of the week this may be on? I have my doubts as to whether I'd be useful (age, haven't been here too long, etc.), but should I be wrong, I'd be interested in helping out somehow, so long as my exam schedule doesn't end up interfering.
>
> jbIf it's accepted, we'll be given a day and a time. I think a diverse group of posters would mean a range of perspectives, which would add to the experience.
> I'm not sure if financially I'll be in a place to go or not.
>
> But wouldn't our real names have to be known?
>
> DinahI doubt real names would be necessary. They'll have mine and Kali's...
Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on November 4, 2005, at 12:55:13
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto, posted by Dr. Bob on October 17, 2005, at 20:46:09
> > > so far for the small groups we have:
> > >
> > > AuntieMel
> > > Annierose
> > > ClearSkies
> > > fallsfall
> > > Poet maybe
> > > Dinah maybe
>
> If it's accepted, we'll be given a day and a time.Good news! It was accepted, and we've been given Mon. 5/22 from 9-10:30 am. They also said, regarding handouts:
> If you plan to distribute handout materials at your workshop, they must be approved in advance by the Subcommittee on Workshops. You need to submit a copy of the material ... by February 4, 2006.
And regarding confidentiality:
> We want you to be aware that APA has an open press policy at all scientific sessions during the meeting... For the purpose of news reporting, members of the media who have been credentialed by the APA Press Room may audio/videotape and/or take notes during any or all of these presentations except when patient confidentiality might be compromised or a presenter specifically requests no audio/videotaping by the press be permitted.
Should I request no taping by the press? No note-taking, even?
Bob
Posted by Tamar on November 4, 2005, at 14:43:58
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto on 5/22, posted by Dr. Bob on November 4, 2005, at 12:55:13
> Good news! It was accepted, and we've been given Mon. 5/22 from 9-10:30 am.
That is good news!
> They also said, regarding handouts:
>
> > If you plan to distribute handout materials at your workshop, they must be approved in advance by the Subcommittee on Workshops. You need to submit a copy of the material ... by February 4, 2006.I guess we’d better get cracking then. Have you had any thoughts about structure? What sort of material might we distribute in handouts? My first idea is that it might be good to have (at the very least) a handout of brief quotes from Babble users… but I may come up with more elaborate ideas after I’ve thought about it for a while. I’m sure other people have ideas… I’m very keen on handouts at conferences because I think it gives participants something to focus their initial responses on.
> And regarding confidentiality:
>
> > We want you to be aware that APA has an open press policy at all scientific sessions during the meeting... For the purpose of news reporting, members of the media who have been credentialed by the APA Press Room may audio/videotape and/or take notes during any or all of these presentations except when patient confidentiality might be compromised or a presenter specifically requests no audio/videotaping by the press be permitted.
>
> Should I request no taping by the press? No note-taking, even?Well, I won’t be there so maybe my opinion doesn’t matter. But I think if the press are going to be at the conference, then perhaps this session might be newsworthy (because it involves interaction between professionals and clients). I think it could work to our advantage if we clients want to use the session to get the attention of professionals. So I would say it might be a good idea so say no taping, but to allow note-taking, unless all the Babblers who will be present (a) don’t mind being taped; or (b) prefer not to allow note-taking.
Tamar
Posted by fallsfall on November 4, 2005, at 17:32:32
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto on 5/22, posted by Dr. Bob on November 4, 2005, at 12:55:13
Cool!
I would like to not be videotaped.
I'm OK with audiotape as long as it is used only by the reporter and not broadcast (my understanding is that attendees can also use audiotape).
I'm fine with people taking notes.
I'm assuming that I will be Fallsfall. I don't want to give my real name.
Will there be at least two of us in each small group?Are all the attendees psychiatrists (MDs)? Will they be interested in medication management or in psychological things or both?
Posted by thuso on November 4, 2005, at 18:49:37
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto on 5/22, posted by Dr. Bob on November 4, 2005, at 12:55:13
I'm surprised this is the first time I noticed this thread. Where have I been??? :-\
This actually sounds fun. And the fact that these Drs would be there to learn from us, makes it even cooler. It will be very interesting to see which babblers can still participate as the time gets closer.
Do you know the max number of people who can sign up for your presentation? I'd be curious to know how many Drs you are estimating will be per babbler in each small group. I think it is a great idea to give the Drs both perspectives. Your perspective as the Dr. who administers the board and our perspective as the ones benefiting from this type of interaction.
Maybe you can do some general polls on here and summarize it on a handout. Maybe ask how often we visit the website, how helpful we find it, our level of participation, how many of the boards we use/participate in, etc. Just make it anonymous. And you can also ask things like if we have a tdoc/pdoc, have we told them about our participation in a board like this. Or something like, if our tdoc/pdoc had suggested using a support website like this, would we have taken their advice and joined. The list can go on and on and on. Since these are Drs, I'm assuming they'll love seeing numbers to back up whatever is said. I know I would! I love charts and graphs. :-D
hmmmm...never been to Canada or seen Niagra Falls...
Posted by Susan47 on November 4, 2005, at 19:29:41
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto on 5/22 » Dr. Bob, posted by thuso on November 4, 2005, at 18:49:37
I totally admire each of the babblers who are going to be there. And do stuff to help others. You're all so bloody brave, I'm thinking I wouldn't mind jumping on the bandwagon. But I don't know if it's allowed, at this point. It is kind of late in the game already. But I feel like I have something I could add, I guess that's a start.
Posted by Susan47 on November 4, 2005, at 19:31:52
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto on 5/22 » Dr. Bob, posted by thuso on November 4, 2005, at 18:49:37
I would love love LOVE to do a 3-minute stand-up comedy.. or write the lines for an actress.. because I can tell you this, I'd have every psych looking at themselves and rolling in the aisles. What a piece that would be.
Posted by Susan47 on November 5, 2005, at 13:30:25
In reply to Dr. Bob, posted by Susan47 on November 4, 2005, at 19:31:52
Okay? Don't panic, I was manic.
But the thought was so much FUN, I was having a lot of fun with it. Still do, even now the thought just makes me smile.
Seriously, I hope you have a good time. It would be interesting to attend though. I think it would be useful. Is it too late to get involved in attending?
Posted by ClearSkies on November 6, 2005, at 10:12:23
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto on 5/22, posted by Dr. Bob on November 4, 2005, at 12:55:13
I'll be attending as my posting name as well. I'm OK with audio and note taking, but not video.
I've got the date in my calendar.
I'm not sure what you need from us in advance of the meeting. Can you elaborate?Thanks
CS
Posted by Dr. Bob on November 6, 2005, at 11:15:33
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto on 5/22 » Dr. Bob, posted by ClearSkies on November 6, 2005, at 10:12:23
> I would like to not be videotaped.
> I'm OK with audiotape as long as it is used only by the reporter and not broadcast
> I'm fine with people taking notes.That sounds good...
> I'm assuming that I will be Fallsfall. I don't want to give my real name.
Right, just posting names.
> Will there be at least two of us in each small group?
I was thinking 1 poster per group would mean more and therefore smaller groups, but if people are more comfortable doubling up, that would be fine, too.
> Are all the attendees psychiatrists (MDs)? Will they be interested in medication management or in psychological things or both?
>
> fallsfallIt's mostly psychiatrists, but not exclusively. I assume there will be interest in both.
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> Do you know the max number of people who can sign up for your presentation? I'd be curious to know how many Drs you are estimating will be per babbler in each small group.
They don't have to sign up in advance, so it's hard to predict. But Monday's a good day...
> hmmmm...never been to Canada or seen Niagra Falls...
This is your chance! :-)
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> I'm thinking I wouldn't mind jumping on the bandwagon. But I don't know if it's allowed, at this point. It is kind of late in the game already. But I feel like I have something I could add, I guess that's a start.
>
> Susan47It's not too late, there's still plenty of time.
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> I'm not sure what you need from us in advance of the meeting. Can you elaborate?
>
> CSI just need to know who's coming! :-)
Bob
Posted by Poet on November 11, 2005, at 13:24:06
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto on 5/22, posted by Dr. Bob on November 6, 2005, at 11:15:33
I don't think that anything I would have to say would merit any type of recording, but as long as nothing is used for a broadcast audio or video would be okay. Note taking is okay.
As long as I can be Poet, count me in.
What type of handouts? About psychobabble in general? Before my latest round of career failure I used to help with poster presentations for adolescent med conferences so I know that the handouts were statistics and nothing specific about patients. In other words nothing identifying. So handouts are okay with me, too.
Poet
Posted by Poet on November 11, 2005, at 17:27:28
In reply to You people are terribly, terribly brave, posted by Susan47 on November 4, 2005, at 19:29:41
Hi Susan,
You can be me if I get scared and decide to hide in my hotel room. Then again you wouldn't want to be me. Join us and be yourself.
A trust me, not brave, just determined not to panic, Poet.
Posted by Angela2 on November 11, 2005, at 20:21:40
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto on 5/22, posted by Dr. Bob on November 6, 2005, at 11:15:33
>I just need to know who's coming
When do you need to know by?
Posted by Angela2 on November 11, 2005, at 20:22:06
In reply to Re: presenting in toronto on 5/22, posted by Angela2 on November 11, 2005, at 20:21:40
Posted by ghost on November 11, 2005, at 20:25:12
In reply to Dr. Bob, posted by Susan47 on November 4, 2005, at 19:31:52
i'd be interested in going....
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