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Background

On May 15-16, 2004 , Sunshine Social Welfare Foundation held the First International Conference on Psychological Research and Services for Burn Survivors and People with Facial Disfigurement. The goal of this event was to address the limited attention given to psychological issues facing burn survivors and people with facial disfigurement, as well as encourage greater research in this area. International speakers included Ms. Amy Acton, Executive Director of Phoenix Society, Ms. Barbara Kammerer Quayle, Dr. Kee-On NG from Hong Kong and Dr. Dalia Gilboa from Israel . Some 200 professionals from the health and social work fields attended the event, making it a great success.

The first conference revealed the need to further explore psychological issues in relation to the social environment. That is why the second edition of this international conference to be held on May 17-18, 2008 will focus on the psychosocial research and services for burn survivors and people with facial disfigurement. This event will continue to examine experiences and innovative approaches from Taiwan and abroad, thus creating a platform for discussion and the sharing of knowledge. In addition, a special workshop on hypnosis for pain and itch management will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 .

Goal

Through discussion on research findings and sharing of professional field experiences, it is hoped that this conference will improve and emphasize the need for psychosocial services to burn survivors and people with facial disfigurement, and provide directions for future research.

Health professionals, researchers and social welfare professionals in areas related to burns and facial disfigurement are invited to participate.

Organizer

Sunshine Social Welfare Foundation

Date

Conference: May 17-18, 2008 (Saturday and Sunday)

Hypnosis workshop: May 20, 2008 (Tuesday)

Venue

Socrates Conference Room GIS Convention Center B1, 85, Roosevelt Road, Section 4, Taipei, Taiwan

About Sunshine Foundation

Sunshine Social Welfare Foundation was established in 1981 by a group of individuals committed to improving the lives of burn survivors and people with facial disfigurement.

Sunshine Foundation has for mission “to provide an extensive range of services for burn survivors and people with facial disfigurement; to assist them in their physical, psychological and social rehabilitation; and to uphold their human rights and dignity.”

To this end, Sunshine Foundation brings together professionals in the fields of social work, physical rehabilitation and psychological counseling, all cooperating as a team to provide comprehensive services to burn survivors and people with facial disfigurement.

Services of the foundation include:

• Financial aid that covers the expenses for medical treatment, rehabilitation, pressure garments, living and transportation.
• Physical rehabilitation services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, pressure therapy and the production of assistive equipment.
• Housing services offering temporary or short-term accommodation for clients in need of continuous rehabilitation.
• Psychological counseling services such as one-on-one individual counselling, group activities, play therapy and sand therapy.
• Scholarships to encourage facially or burn injured children and youths to pursue their studies.
• Social education for the prevention of burns and for the social acceptance of burn survivors and people with facial disfigurement.
• Vocational services to facilitate the reintegration of our beneficiaries in the job market and allow them to live full, independent lives.

With centers in Northern, Central, Southern and Eastern Taiwan , and over 200 employees, Sunshine Foundation reaches out to beneficiaries across Taiwan , and has serviced more than 8,000 people since 1981.

Contact us:

Sunshine Social Welfare Foundation
Addresss:3F., No.91, Sec. 3, Nanjing E. Rd., Taipei City 104, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Tel.: (886-2) 2507-8006
Fax: (886-2) 2505-3339
E-mail: sun6688@ms24.hinet.net
Website : www.sunshine.org.tw