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Thursday, June 26: 

Welcome Reception
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Location: Roadside Cafe
Kick off the conference with an informal evening to mingle and network with organizers, sponsors, presenters, and fellow attendees. Enjoy light refreshments and beverages in a relaxed setting.
 

Friday, June 27:

Location: Gould Farm, Monterey, MA

08:00 AM - 08:50 AM - Check-in/Breakfast
Arrive early to check in and enjoy a continental breakfast before the first presentation.

08:50 AM - 09:00 AM - Welcome & Opening Remarks
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Presentation with Ross Ellenhorn, MSW, PhD
"Understanding the Dialogue in Open Dialogue: Recognition and the Struggle to Be Heard"

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM - Break
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM - Presentation with Brett Thatcher, LICSW
"A Generative Unease: Thinking Psychosis with Queer Theories"

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM - Lunch Break
Assorted sandwiches and salads from Market Place.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Tours of Gould Farm
Explore the farm and learn about Gould Farm’s innovative programming through guided tours led by their staff.

02:30 PM - 04:00 PM- Open Dialogue Workshop with Teri Bryant, LMFT, MeD & Elizabeth Miller, LICSW

05:00 PM - 06:30 PM - Tours & Reception at the Austen Riggs Center
Enjoy exclusive site tours followed by a cocktail reception featuring hors d'oeuvres, beer, and wine.
Location: 25 Main St., Stockbridge, MA

• Tours: 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM, and 6:00 PM

• Cocktail Party: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Saturday, June 28:

Location: Gould Farm, Monterey, MA

08:00 AM - 08:50 AM - Check-in/Breakfast
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Presentation with Phoebe Walker, LMHC

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM - Break
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM - Presentation with Dr. Jeremy Ridenour

"Shame and Stigma in the Psychotherapy for Psychosis"
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM - Lunch Break
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM - Featured Author Presentation & Roundtable: Michael Garrett, MD
01:30 PM - 01:45 PM - Break

01:45 PM - 02:45 PM - Roundtable Discussion/Q&A
Small-group discussions facilitated by presenters, with discussion questions provided.

02:45 PM - 04:00 PM- Hike with Gould Farm Team
Join a leisurely hike along Gould Farm’s scenic trails.

05:30 PM - 07:30 PM - Happy Hour Reception at the Red Lion Inn
Celebrate the end of the conference with drinks and networking hosted by Ellenhorn.
Location: The Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge, MA