Call for Presentations Form

CMHA 2025 Winter Conference
"Celebrate Abilities - Inspire Possibilities"
February 3-5, 2025
Radisson Plaza Hotel
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Purpose of this form: CMHA will use the information requested in this form to assure appropriateness of content, to assess whether the presentation meets criteria for social work “Continuing Education Clock Hours,” and/or substance abuse professional certification “Contact Hours” and to develop program descriptions.

  • Submit this electronic form by 3pm on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024.
  • We allow for a maximum of 3 presenters during a workshop.
  • Workshops are 90 minutes.
  • Presenter Compensation: The conference budget will not provide honorariums for workshop presenters. Presenters will receive a complimentary conference registration for the day of their presentation. Due to the high cost of travel, CMHA is not able to reimburse workshop presenters for mileage. If presenters are not able to participate due to lack of reimbursement, special arrangements may be made with CMHA when you are notified of your accepted proposal.

If you have any questions, please contact Chris Ward at cward@cmham.org.

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* 1. PERSON FILLING OUT THIS FORM: 

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* 2. PROPOSED WORKSHOP TIME:
Check all of your availability.

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* 3. WORKSHOP TITLE:

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* 4. WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: 
Please provide a brief description (5-7 sentences) of the proposed presentation that we may use for promotional purposes.

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* 5. WORKSHOP TRACK: 
You MUST select ONE Track that your proposed workshop best fits. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) APPROVAL QUESTIONS
Before putting NA on any of the next three questions below please note:
Continuing education credits are vitally important to our conference attendees. Not only are CEs required to maintain or renew their license; but CEs ensure that individuals stay up to date with the latest advances in our industry including best practices, new concepts, new technologies, the evolution of treatment and prevention, etc. The following questions will be used to determine if your proposal qualifies for continuing education credits for SW and/or MCBAP.

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* 6. WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:
• List the teaching goals.
• Minimum of 3 objectives.
• Objectives will serve as the basis for the evaluation.

Example: (Participants will be able to) describe necessary organizational structure to insure well-being of Recovery Coaches. 

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* 7. BIBLIOGRAPHY:
  • Bibliography references relevant to the content of this presentation NOT for the presenter.
  • 3 references are required.
  • At least 2 references must be current within the last 5 years.
  • APA Format required
  • References must be from a peer reviewed book or journal.
  • Websites may be listed as a fourth reference only if it is the direct link to the topic presented.  Wikipedia is NOT a valid bibliographic reference.
Example for Journal Article: 
Dubeck, L. (1990). Science fiction aids science teaching. Physics Teacher, 28, 316-318.

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* 8. WHICH CURRENT ISSUES IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE ARE ADDRESSED IN THE WORKSHOP? 
Check all that apply.

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