August 16—18, 2017
@ Boston University, Boston, MA (USA)
All are welcome with special invitation extended to fellow voice hearers.
Now in its 30th year, the international community of the Hearing Voices Movement is heading to US shores for the first time! Registration is now open and it is booking quickly! Register now!
For updated information, see the congress website: http://2017congress.hearingvoicesusa.org
“Dedicated to the voices we cannot see, to those who’ve not yet had the space to be heard or discovered, and to gathering our collective strength to push back against those forces that have historically drowned us out.”
Intervoice Day (Wednesday, August 16th) is hosted by the Intervoice Board and geared toward learning about the growth and development of Hearing Voices Movement worldwide. It is FREE, but registration is still required.
Next up, the two day Congress (Thursday, August 17th and Friday, August 18th), with tiered ticket pricing as follows:
- $150.00 for fully waged/employed individuals
- $120.00 for part-time waged/employed individuals
- $95.00 for unwaged/unemployed individuals
American Sign Langage (ASL) interpreters will be available upon request. All inquiries and requests for additional discounts or scholarships can be directed to [email protected]
Schedule
For updates, see: http://2017congress.hearingvoicesusa.org/node/1/schedule
Intervoice Day
Date: Wednesday, August 16th, 2017
Time: 8:30 Registration; 9:00am – 4:30pm Program
Location: Metcalf Hall, George Sherman Union, Boston University Campus, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA
Registration: FREE (Registration required)
A day for people involved in the Hearing Voices Movement to come together, share experiences and hear about new initiatives around the world. Featuring: speakers, open space discussions about topics decided by attendees and the chance to share what’s happening in Hearing Voices Networks in your country.
Continental Breakfast provided. Lunch is on your own. A convenient food court is located one level below.
2017 World Hearing Voices Congress
Dates: Thursday, August 17th & Friday, August 18th, 2017
Time: 8:30am Registration; 9:00am – 6:00pm Program
Location: Metcalf Hall, George Sherman Union, Boston University, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA
Registration: $95/$120/$150 (Tiered fee includes both Congress days)
Each day will consist of keynote and workshop opportunities. Share interactive time with people from around the world interested in growing compassionate approaches to understanding hearing voices, seeing visions and having other unusual experiences. With over 32 countries participating in Hearing Voices around the world, the conversations are sure to be enriching.
Continental breakfast, lunch and break snack provided each day. Gluten Free and Vegetarian options available.
Travel & Accommodation
For information on travel, see: http://2017congress.hearingvoicesusa.org/node/1/getting-here
For information on accommodation options, see: http://2017congress.hearingvoicesusa.org/node/1/hotels
Register
To register for the congress, see: http://2017congress.hearingvoicesusa.org/registration
We hope you can join us! For any more information, please email the congress organisers directly: [email protected]
