<p> CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FSOSW Annual Conference 2017</p><p>Dear Colleagues,</p><p>The FSOSW Abstracts committee is pleased to announce a call for abstracts for presentations and workshops during its 34th annual conference that will be held in Jacksonville, Florida October 11-13, 2017. Please submit your abstract to Dr. Paul Clark ([email protected]) by March 31, 2017. We invite psychosocial oncology practitioners from all disciplines to submit abstracts for the conference entitled:</p><p>CULTIVATING BALANCE IN THE WORLD OF CANCER</p><p>The conference theme reflects the challenges that oncology social workers face when managing the contradictions that can emerge between our professional mandate to provide patient- centered care while simultaneously managing competing organizational, economic, and regulatory demands. Maintaining a balanced sense of hope, optimism and professional resilience can, at times, be difficult. As a conference theme, “Cultivating Balance in the World of Cancer” encompasses the articulation of current professional challenges as well as the power of oncology social work practitioners to mobilize the personal, professional, and evidence-based resources needed to achieve and cultivate a meaningful professional life.</p><p>The aim of the conference is to bring together experts in the fields of practice, administration and research to present the most recent findings from their work and translate these into action steps for addressing challenges in the practice of oncology social work.</p><p>Conference Objectives: </p><p>1. Explore options for establishing and maintaining professional SW identity on multidisciplinary teams. 2. Identify strategies for balancing patient-centered approaches with competing organizational and regulatory demands. 3. Develop approaches for healthy limit-setting within the work place and incorporating self-care with professional practice activities. 4. Select methods for incorporating self-care with professional practice activities and its effect on work-life balance. 5. Describe evidence-based best practices for creating positive culture change in practice settings. Florida Society of Oncology Social Workers 34th Annual Conference One Ocean Resort 1 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233</p><p>October 11 – 13, 2017</p><p>Abstract Cover Sheet</p><p>Presentation Title: ______</p><p>Presenter(s): ______</p><p>Affiliation: ______</p><p>Address: ______</p><p>Work Phone: ______Home Phone: ______</p><p>Email Address: ______Cell: ______</p><p>Please email/scan to ([email protected]) or by USPS mail; cover sheet, abstract, objectives, citations, and curriculum vitae by March 31, 2017 to:</p><p>Paul G. Clark, PhD, MSW University of North Florida Department of Sociology, Anthropology, & Social Work 1 UNF Drive Jacksonville, FL 32224 (904) 620-5296</p><p>Abstract Submission Form FSOSW 34th Annual Conference One Ocean Resort 1 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233</p><p>October 11-13, 2017</p><p>Abstract Content</p><p>Title: ______</p><p>Content (maximum of 350 words): Summary (150 words or less):</p><p>Objectives (3) – Following this presentation, attendees will be able to: 1. 2. 3.</p><p>Citations (3) since 2010 1. 2. 3.</p><p>Presentation Preference: (check one) ( ) 1 to 1 ½ hour presentation ( ) 2 hour workshop ( ) 3 hour workshop</p><p>Experience Level of Audience: (check one) ( ) Beginning ( ) Intermediate ( ) Advanced</p><p>Audiovisual Requirements: Bring your computer but arrangements for some AV requests will be provided with acceptance of your abstract ( ) Projector ( ) Flip Chart </p><p>Previous Presentation at FSOSW meeting? ( ) No ( ) Yes If “Yes”, please indicate year(s): </p>