34th USPRA Conference

I just returned from the 34th USPRA conference in Norfolk, VA. Despite the devastation wrought by the economy on the mental health field, over 900 folks from as far away as Australia showed up to learn from thought leaders and peers in the field.

The agenda was overflowing with creative workshops and institutes related to recovery, employment, peer support and other scrumptious topics for practitioners.

Of course, Maryland was not represented, either by presenters or attendees. That's to be expected given the dearth of creativity in the Maryland system.

Next year -- June 13-17 in Boise, Idaho (it's a long story). Put it on your calendar and view it as an investment, not an expense.