When in instances of natural disasters, mass violence, or crises stemming from chronic, systemic, and foundational issues, it is crucial for us as disaster behavioral health providers, responders, and community members to be intentional in our coordination and connection across sectors and with one another. For Vibrant's 3rd annual disaster behavioral health symposium, we will focus on how intentional partnership lends itself to positive, lasting transformation and resilience for those impacted by disasters and those responding to them.
Vibrant Emotional Health's 2023 Disaster Behavioral Health Symposium will focus on collaboration, teamwork, and connection between and within agencies, sectors, communities, and individuals in the face of disaster. While there is much that is working to pull us apart in moments of crisis, we can be more effective, innovative, and productive in our work if we choose intentional partnership along the way.
Dates: Wednesday, May 24th – Friday, May 26th, 2023
Location: American University's Constitution Hall, 3501 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Schedule: View our program on the Symposium website https://vibrantsymposium.info/
Registration Check-In: Opens at American University on Wednesday at noon
Welcome Reception: Wednesday from 6:00-8:00PM EDT
Team: Led by Vibrant Emotional Health
Session Recordings: Sessions in the main room will be broadcast over Zoom and recorded. Recordings will be sent out to everyone who registered after the event is over. Recorded sessions will be marked on the program.
ASL Deadline: Closed captioning will be available on Zoom and ASL interpreters available in person upon request. To give us time to secure an interpreter, please be sure to register by May 3rd.
Sponsorship: Interested in becoming a symposium sponsor? See our sponsorship opportunities here: https://bit.ly/3SFkBIf and email us!
Accessibility: American Unviversity's buildings are accessible, but if you would like to request specific accomodations you may do so when you register.
Child Care: If you would benefit from child care during the symposium please register by May 3rd.
Affordability: If you have questions about ticket pricing or you are having trouble affording your ticket, please email us at crisisemotionalcare@vibrant.org and we will see what we can do to help.
Continuing Education: Continuing Education is being offered on select panels through the Ross Center. The Ross Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Ross Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Ross Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0105. Ross Management Services, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0701.
