IMHPJ 28th Annual Conference – 2024

REEMERGING AFTER THE PANDEMIC
Strengthening Mental Health Connections

March 2-3, 2024 • Kobe Gakuin University, Kobe, Japan

As the world reemerges after the pandemic, the mental health profession is continuing to carry the burden of our collective grief and exhaustion.  In addition to the deep and important role mental health workers are playing, we continue to face new and age-old hurdles of challenging clients, adjusting to telehealth practices, and managing our own compassion fatigue.  Join us, as we collectively come together to recharge our batteries through connection, learning, growth, and camaraderie with other mental health professionals working in Japan.  The IMHPJ Board of Directors has gathered both members and non-members from our international community of professionals living in Japan to present a variety of topics including conversations around post-pandemic care and challenges, overcoming hurdles in working with couples, understanding better the neurodivergent client, and widening perspectives on the multicultural dynamics of counseling.  

For full list of presenters and presentation descriptions, click here: PRESENTERS AND PRESENTATIONS (.pdf)

IMHPJ Member:  EARLY BIRD ¥8500    REGULAR RATE ¥10,500

Non-Member rate:  EARLY BIRD  ¥10,500    REGULAR RATE ¥12,500

Graduate Student rate:  ¥5000  (no early bird rate)

LAST-MINUTE AT-THE-DOOR RATE: ¥15,000

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS: January 25, 2024. After January 25, 2024 regular conference rates apply. 

FINAL DEADLINE FOR PRE-REGISTRATION: February 20, 2024.

Registration is now closed. To attend after the deadline we have an at-the-door rate of ¥15,000, cash only. If you would still like to attend please email Michelle at vicepresident@imhpj.org to arrange for at -the-door payment and registration. The conference fee for pay-at-the door is ¥15,000 (cash only accepted).

REGISTRATION CLOSED

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:

Saturday, March 2, 9am-5:30pm

Sunday, March 3, 9am-5:30pm (IMHPJ Annual Board Meeting at 8am/IMHPJ members only)

Program schedule will be available to registrants in January 2024.

For information about Access/Nearby Hotels/Restaurants, click here: ACCESS, HOTELS, AND RESTAURANTS (.pdf)

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS:

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND?:  This conference is a gathering of mental health professionals. We, the IMHPJ Board of Directors, have the right to deny potential attendees not professionally affiliated or associated with the profession of mental health care. 

AVAILABLE MEALS DURING CONFERENCE:  Saturday, Day 1, conference attendees will be on their own for meals.  With limited restaurant availability on Sunday, Day 2, an optional bento box lunch will be provided at an additional cost to the attendee payable by cash at check-in on Day 1. Please check the box on the form if you are interested in receiving the bento lunch. Options will likely be meat, fish, and vegetarian. We will email more detailed information as the conference draws closer. Light snacks and beverages such as coffee, tea, and water will be provided throughout the conference. Please also consider bringing our own nourishment of snacks and beverages for your own self-care.

REFUNDS: After February 21st, 2024, refunds will only be considered on a case-by-case basis. All refunds will be charged a processing fee of ¥1000. We ask that you notify our treasurer by email before 21 February 2024 if you are unable to attend the conference for a refund. Regarding requests for refunds after February 21, 2024, we are only able to offer a reduced partial refund. No refunds will be processed for attendees who no-show or can only partially attend.  

Conference attendees are responsible for coordinating their own travel, accommodations and meals. A link to nearby hotels, restaurants, along with a link to Kobe Gakuin University has been provided. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS: CEU’s are difficult to provide given the diverse international background of attendees and the varying global board licensing requirements, however on Day 2 of the conference we will provide a form indicating your attendance of the two-day conference for your documentation and potential credit from your governing entity that grants CEU credits. The IMHPJ makes no guarantees or claims regarding continuing educational credit by your governing or licensing board.