Grounding in Imagery: Pathways to Empower and Thrive
2026 Conference Co-Chairs: Elena Parsons & Maurine Killough
Email: Conference@imageryinternational.org
General Inquiries:
office@imageryinternational.org
For questions about:
• Learning objectives
• Citations
• CE eligibility
• Handouts
• Technical requirements
Please contact: conference@imageryinternational.org
We encourage you to reach out early if you are uncertain about CE alignment or formatting questions.
The Imagery International Conference is now in its 18th year. It brings together practitioners from diverse disciplines who share a commitment to imagery as a pathway to healing, transformation, creativity, and embodied wisdom.
Our presenters have included clinicians, nurses, curanderas, coaches, educators, artists, depth psychologists, and imaginal practitioners from around the world.
Workshops typically balance:
• Clinical or theoretical grounding
• Experiential imagery components
• Reflective discussion
• Practical applications
The conference honors both professional rigor and imaginal depth.
Presentations are:
• 90 minutes in length
Lecture/Talk/Information (Approximately 20–25 minutes)
Experiential Practice (Approximately 45 minutes)
Q&A / Group Discussion (Approximately 20–25 minutes)
• Delivered live (virtual format)
• Expected to include experiential elements as a major component
• Structured to meet CE learning objectives
We encourage presenters to:
• Allow time for reflection or brief interaction
• Keep experiential exercises trauma-sensitive
• Include grounding before and after deeper imagery work
If your presentation is accepted, you can also submit a participant handout.
Handouts should:
• Include your name and presentation title
• Include your three approved learning objectives
• Include your reference list
• Be in PDF format
• Be submitted by the stated deadline
Handouts may include:
• Key concepts or models
• Practice instructions
• Reflection prompts
• Diagrams or frameworks
Please do not include:
• Promotional pricing offers
• External product sales language
• Unlicensed copyrighted materials
HANDOUT LENGTH
• 1–4 pages maximum (participants appreciate concise materials)
If you want to share a slideshow you used during the presentation, II will accept a PDF of the slideshow and provide a link to it for attendees.
To qualify for CE credit approval:
• Objectives must be measurable
• Citations must support key concepts
• Content must fall within professional scope of practice
• Promotional or sales content may not be included in educational segments
Presenters may briefly mention professional offerings at the end of the session, but instructional time must remain educational.
Presenters should:
• Use a stable internet connection
• Present from a quiet, private space
• Test audio and video prior to the event
• Use screen sharing only when necessary
• Have a backup plan in case of technical interruption
You may also clarify with the conference chair:
• Whether slides are required or optional
• Whether breakout rooms will be used
• Whether sessions are recorded