Schedule-at-a-Glance

This schedule is preliminary in nature and is subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Download the 2012 Preliminary Program here.

Download the 2012 First Announcement.

Tuesday, March 27
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Professional Development Courses 
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Specialty Workshops 
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Community Workshop
Wednesday, March 28
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Specialty Workshops 
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Professional Development Courses 
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. New Member/First-Time Attendee Gathering 
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. President's Welcome Reception 
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Artistic Performance: ConunDrums Drumming Group 
Thursday, March 29
7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. New Member/First-Time Attendee Gathering 
7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. People of Color/Multicultural Forum Meeting 
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.  President's Welcome/Awards I
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.          Keynote Session: Peter Alsop, PhD 
9:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Exhibits/Bookstore Open
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contemplation/Reflection Room Open 
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Arts/Media Room Open 
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Refreshment Break

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Concurrent Session I 
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Session II 
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Networking Groups (box lunches available for advance purchase)
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Concurrent Session III 
2:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Exhibits/Bookstore Open
2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Refreshment Break
3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions IV 
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions V 
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. People of Color/Multicultural Forum Reception 
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Twilight Tour of Historic Oakland Cemetery 
Friday, March 30
7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Certification Information Meeting 
7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. People of Color/Multicultural Forum Meeting 
7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Student Meeting 
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Awards Presentation II / Keynote Address: Scott Poland, EdD 
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Exhibits/Bookstore/Posters Open
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Contemplation/Reflection Room Open 
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Arts/Media Room Open 
9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Refreshment Break
10:15 a.m. -11:15 a.m. Concurrent Sessions VI 
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Concurrent Session VII 
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Networking Groups (box lunches available for advance purchase)
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Featured Speakers
3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Exhibits/Bookstore/Posters Open
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Refreshment Break/Poster Presentation Sessions

4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions VIII 
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Service of Remembrance 
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Meet the Authors Reception and Book Signing 
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Pet Remembrance Service 
Saturday, March 31
7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Spiritual Service 
7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Jewish Services
7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. ADEC Business Meeting
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Concurrent Session IX 
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Exhibits/Bookstore Open
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Contemplation/Reflection Room Open 
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Arts/Media Room Open 
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Concurrent Session X 
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Session XI 
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Presidential Luncheon 
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Concurrent Session XII 
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closing Keynote Address: Maria Helena Franco, PhD 
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Farewell Reception and Book Signing 
6:00 p.m. Conference Adjourns

Supporters


Gold Supporter / Conference Bag

San Diego Hospice


Gold Supporters

TAPS Baywood


Silver Supporter/ Conference Pen

Marian University


Silver Supporters

Forest Lawn USC Social Work


Bronze Supporters

Our House Grief Support Center Baylor University The Compassionate Friends National Alliance for Grieving Children