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About the Congress
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 Personal
Construct Theory was developed by George Kelly
(1905-1967), a clinical
psychologist who was
interested in personal meaning and choice. The congress in Brisbane, Australia will be the 17th bi-annual
international
congress organized to explore developments in PCT theory and
practice. PCT
conferences provide an opportunity for academics and practitioners,
students
and researchers from diverse backgrounds to share ideas regarding
applications
of PCT and related approaches. PCT and methods derived from it, have
informed
research and practice across a range of fields including education,
counselling, business, the arts, architecture and religion. A common
feature
underpinning these diverse fields is personal construing, people
generating
meaning and making choices based on their personal experience.
The
conference will be held in a bushland setting in subtropical Brisbane. Near
Mt Cootha, the conference
venue is 6 kms from the city centre and near the botanical gardens and
panoramic
venues of the Brisbane area. Brisbane is only one hour's drive from
the
famed beaches of the Gold and Sunshine Coasts. Hinterland areas with
bushwalks
are readily accessible and for those who like cities, Brisbane is the state capital, which
still
retains some of the laid-back Queensland approach to life. Brisbane has an international airport
and
all state capitals and tourist attractions such as the Great Barrier Reef or Uluru can be readily
accessed
from Brisbane.
A
bushland setting captures some of the Australian experience and allows
an interlude
from busy schedules and an opportunity to meet leading figures in the
field of
PCT and mix with others interested in exploring the applications of
Personal
Construct Theory.
The congress will be opened by a traditional welcome ceremony and performance by Yuggera indigenous dancers.
As
a social outing, there will be a visit to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
This is the world's first and largest koala sanctuary, with over 130
koalas. Cuddle a koala anytime, handfeed kangaroos and
encounter a large variety of Aussie wildlife, all in beautiful, natural
settings. http://www.koala.net/index.htm
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Keynote
Speakers
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Dr Trevor Butt, UK
Professor Robert Neimeyer, USA |
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Professor Jörn Scheer, Germany
Professor David Winter, UK |
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Committee |
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Richard Bell
Paula Eustace
Heather Foster |
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Bob Green
Anne Fraser
Miriam Stein |
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Barbara Tooth
Beverly Walker
Bill Warren |
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Submissions
of
contributions
are expected
before 14th
February 2007 (see Call
for Contributions)
extended to April
2nd, 2007
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See a few pictures of Brisbane and
the beach - and
the pelicans!
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| The
congress is organised by Bob
Green
on
behalf of the Australasian
Personal Construct Group (APCG) |
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