What we heard. . .

What you’ll see in Albuquerque. . .

“I would appreciate workshops on the legal and ethical issues that arise in couple’s work”

A pre-conference Ethics workshop with Wendy Patterson on Wednesday, Oct 25 from 8:30am-1:30pm

“I appreciate that breakfast was included to cut down on my additional costs”

Continental breakfast every morning of the conference

“I would like to have AA/NA meeting time available”

Rooms available from 8:30-9am every morning to meet spiritual/grieving/addiction/support needs

“Since this is such a tight-close group, it might be helpful for the conference to have a very specific ice-breaker or buddy system for new people to help them feel welcomed and included by older members”

A new attendee “buddy” meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct 25 from 5:30-6:30pm and an additional welcome event for all attendees to connect will be held from 7-9pm

“Need more breaks and/or longer breaks”

At least 30 minutes in between sessions

“More faculty presentations”

A chance to hear from the faculty in 3 different sessions

“More networking of therapists to room with one another”

A checkbox on your registration form if you are interested in sharing the cost of a room.  There will be a list posted online where you can connect with each other to find a roommate.

“What about poster presentations?”

20 posters to learn about what your fellow Imagoans are up to

“[time] for workshop presenters to share what works & what needs presenters have to create workshops that continue to feel rich  & alive”

Longer WP update to accommodate time for sharing ideas

“Have the conference & all attendees in the same hotel”

The entire Hotel Albuquerque in Old Town has been reserved for our Imago Conference

“I love the proximity to the park/neighborhood”

A 5-minute walk to Old Town

“Time off for a sightseeing event”

The day ending at 2:30pm on Friday, Oct 27

“I would love to have the clinical update scheduled earlier in the conference”

Clinical update on Saturday, Oct 28 from 3-5:30pm

“Use hanging around the neck type badges; much larger print & name; include location”

Hanging/Around the Neck and easier to read name badges with City, State, and/or Country

“A heated pool or jacuzzi for exercise and connecting”

Heated pool

. . . and much, much more!