10th EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON TRAUMATIC STRESS (ECOTS), June 5 – 9, 2007, Opatija, Croatia November 10, 2006
Posted by site admin in : Događaji, General, Hrvatska , add a commentThe on-line submissions and registration for the 10th EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON TRAUMATIC STRESS (ECOTS), June 5 – 9, 2007, Opatija, Croatia, is now open! Please visit at www.ecots2007.com for detail information.
The theme of the meeting is “Truth and Trust After Trauma”. It will bring together practitioners and leading international researchers working in trauma-related areas. A wide range of topics will be addressed: from basic research in neurobiology and traumatic memory, to the consequences of early and complex traumatization, epidemiology, new treatment options, community interventions, prevention and policy making. Of special interest will be recommended best practice when working with diverse populations exposed to a variety of traumatic events such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, disasters, traffic accidents, organized violence, aid work or military service.
A series of pre-conference workshops will provide half-day training and skills building program on specific topics related to traumatic stress starting on the 5th June 2007.
The 10th ECOTS will be held in Opatija, Croatia, an exquisite tourist destination located on the beautiful Adriatic coastline. It is the gem of the northern Adriatic and renowned for its pleasant climate, crystal clean sea and gastronomic delicacies. It is less than two hours drive from international airports in Zagreb (Croatia), Ljubljana (Slovenia) and Trieste (Italy). The conference will offer organized coach transportation from Zagreb and Ljubljana airports. Opatija is within driving distance from Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and Hungary.
The scientific program is not the only reason to participate in this conference! The social program will offer an insight into the local culture, visits to the nearby attractions and entertainment. Pre and post conference tours are organized exclusively for ECOTS participants. The destinations include Venice (Italy), Plitvice Lakes National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage locations), Brijuni Islands National Park and “Wine, Olive and Truffles Tasting Tour”. You can also choose to spend a few relaxing days on one of the thousand Adriatic islands after the conference. The weather in June should be sunny, with daytime temperatures in low twenty degrees Celsius.
For the conference participants the accommodation at discounted prices is guaranteed until 25 March, 2007. However, given the attractiveness of the location and the season, early booking is strongly advised. The hotel prices range from 136 Eur (double room with breakfast) in 5* hotels (95 Eur single room) to 58 Eur double room (41 Eur single) with breakfast in 2* hotels. There is also be a budget private apartment accommodation.
Abstract submission and registration is now open! The submission deadline is 15 December 2006! To submit and abstract and to register you first need to log in the submission and registration system and then follow the instructions provided on the conference web-page at www.ecots2007.com
Please note that you can also download a printable version of the registration form and fax it to +385 1 482 6113 from at www.ecots2007.com
If you have any questions regarding registration, call +385 1 482 6111 or e-mail (secretariat@ecots2007.com).
We look forward to seeing you in Opatija!
Your ECOTS Secretariat