GROUP WORKS FOR COMMUNITIES

Sponsorship Program

Opportunities to Partner with AGPA to Achieve Healthy Communities Through Therapeutic Group Work

The American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) is a dynamic, thriving community made up of mental health professionals of all disciplines dedicated to excellence in therapeutic group work. AGPA is a non-profit organization which is a unique blend of member services and direct service. AGPA provides intervention, training, consultation and care nationally and internationally. The Association is made up of 30 local and regional societies whose membership includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, clinical mental health counselors, pastoral counselors and creative arts therapists. Our 2,500+ members are experienced mental health professionals who lead psychotherapy groups as well as non-clinical groups of various kinds. Many are organizational specialists who work with businesses, not-for-profit organizations, communities, and other "natural" groups to help them improve their functioning.

Since life takes place in naturally occurring groups such as families, schools, workplaces and communities, group interventions provided by well-trained leaders are especially well-suited to providing opportunities for healing and personal change. Group is also known as a more affordable, just as effective alternative to individual therapy.¹

The Annual Institute and Conference of AGPA offer participants from diverse clinical disciplines the opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills in group psychotherapy and related fields. Outcomes derived from the Annual Meeting include: development of new clinical approaches, refinement of therapeutic methods, exchange of clinical and empirical knowledge with colleagues, exposure to current research and theory, and the opportunity to participate in a peer support network. The Annual Meeting currently draws over 1,000 mental health professionals from all over the country and other nations. It offers more than 200 events including Institute sections, Conference workshops, panel discussions, paper presentations, poster sessions and special interest group meetings.

The work we do supports the delivery of an effective and cost effective intervention to the public – your partnership with us demonstrates your support of providing quality group therapy services to people in need. This program is a beneficial partnership opportunity for mental healthcare delivery systems (e.g. community healthcare groups, hospitals, clinics, agencies, group practices) as well as public and private corporations and businesses interested in group therapy and mental health issues.

The visibility opportunities at the Meeting and throughout the year are extensive. Please see the partnership levels for more details.

¹The Wall Street Journal, March 24, 2009, No Joke: Group Therapy Offers Savings in Numbers

Contact: For further information regarding Group Works for Communities partnership opportunities, contact Diane Feirman, CAE toll free at 877-668-2472 or phone 212-477-2677 or via e-mail at dfeirman@agpa.org. Please also visit our website at www.agpa.org for more information on the organization.

GROUP WORKS FOR COMMUNITIES

PARTNERSHIP LEVELS AND RECOGNITION BENEFITS

Platinum Partner

Limited to Three Partners

$25,000

Ø Title Partnership of one of the Three Conference Plenary Events

Ø Acknowledgement of Partnership will be included in all pre- and –post-Meeting mailings

Ø Recognition using company name or logo on all Meeting materials

Ø Recognition as an AGPA Corporate Care Partner in AGPA Meeting Materials, and National Newsletter for one year

Ø Complimentary Booth in Exhibit Area

Ø Logo on canvas bag given to all Conference attendees

Ø Literature or product distribution in official Meeting bag

Ø Company description in the AGPA Conference Guide

Ø Inside cover or inside back cover advertisement in the AGPA Conference Guide

Ø Acknowledgement on all Partner Acknowledgement signage

Ø Acknowledgement on AGPA Web Site with a link to partner’s site for one year

Ø Acknowledgement at opening keynote presentation

Ø Attendance at Public Event, conference plenaries and receptions

Ø 10 Meeting Registrations (for partners with staff providing clinical services) or One Day Onsite Training in Group Dynamics for Business

Gold Partner

$15,000

Ø Title Partnership of one Two-Day Institute OR Two-Day Course

Ø Acknowledgement of Partnership will be included in all pre-and-post-Meeting mailings

Ø Recognition using company name or logo on all Meeting materials

Ø Recognition as an AGPA Corporate Care Partner in AGPA Conference Materials, and National Newsletter for six months

Ø Complimentary Booth in Exhibit Area

Ø Literature or product distribution in official Meeting bag

Ø Company description in the AGPA Conference Guide

Ø Full page advertisement in the AGPA Conference Guide – Premium position

Ø Acknowledgement on all Partner signage

Ø Acknowledgement on AGPA Web Site with a link to partner’s site for six months

Ø Acknowledgement at opening keynote presentation

Ø 7 Meeting Registrations (for partners with staff providing clinical services) or Half-Day Onsite Training in Group Dynamics for Business

Silver Partner

$10,000

Ø Title Partnership of All-Day Workshop OR All-Day Course OR 3-Hour Open Session OR Sponsor a Luncheon on the Exhibit Floor

Ø Acknowledgement of Partnership will be included in all pre-Meeting mailings

Ø Recognition using company name or logo on all Meeting materials

Ø Recognition as an AGPA Corporate Care Partner in AGPA Conference Materials, and National Newsletter for three months

Ø Complimentary Booth in Exhibit Area

Ø Literature or product distribution in official Meeting bag

Ø Company description in the AGPA Conference Guide

Ø Half page advertisement in the AGPA Conference Guide

Ø Acknowledgement on all Partner signage

Ø Acknowledgement on AGPA Web Site with a link to partner’s site for three months

Ø Acknowledgement at opening keynote presentation

Ø 5 Meeting Registrations (for partners with staff providing clinical services) or Two Hour Onsite Training in Group Dynamics for Business

Bronze Partner

$7,500

Ø Title Partnership of Half-Day Workshop OR 1-Hour Open Session OR Sponsor the Conference Attendee Bag OR Sponsor a Breakfast/Break on the Exhibit Floor

Ø Acknowledgement of Partnership will be included in all pre-Meeting mailings

Ø Recognition using company name or logo on all Meeting materials

Ø Recognition as an AGPA Corporate Care Partner in AGPA Conference Materials, and National Newsletter for three months

Ø Complimentary Booth in Exhibit Area

Ø Literature or product distribution in official Meeting bag

Ø Company description in the AGPA Conference Guide

Ø Full page advertisement in the AGPA Conference Guide

Ø Acknowledgement on all partner signage

Ø Acknowledgement on AGPA Web Site with a link to partner’s site for three months

Ø Acknowledgement at opening keynote presentation

Ø 2 Meeting Registrations (for partners with staff providing clinical services) or 1 ½ Hour Onsite Training in Group Dynamics for Business

Community Partner

$5,000

Ø Official Neck Cord: Name and logo exposure on the official Conference Neck Cord Badge Holder, recognition in the program guide and partner recognition on the AGPA web site for three months.

Ø Dessert Station: Host a dessert cart on the exhibit floor; signage on the exhibit floor, recognition in the program guide and partner recognition on the AGPA web site for three months

Ø Beverage Station: Host a beverage cart on the exhibit floor, signage on the exhibit floor, recognition in the program guide and partner recognition on the AGPA web site for three months

Conference Bag Literature or Product Insert: $1,500

One promotional insert or product in each of the official Conference attendee bags

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