Program

The program consisted out of a lovely mix and some possible choices between practical, sportive, musical, and creative activities, and some more content-aimed workshops, visiting good projects and the conference.
The program of Europsy 2009 took place from 12 until 16 October and contained the following aspects:

Monday 12 October

The first day was the day of arrival and welcome. The participants could check-in at the hotel from 14:00 on, after that, the participants could relax and get acquainted with Valkenburg and the other participants. In the evening, a welcoming party was held for all the participants.

Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 October

On Tuesday morning, the festival opened in a symbolic and official way. The Tuesday and Wednesday was all about the workshop packages in the Euregio. The participants could make a selection from the different workshop packages. In these packages, a daylong program, consisting of workshops and excursions on location (for one or two days) was offered. Also, sufficient rest periods was included in the programs of these packages for those participants that desired it. You can take a look at the possibilities at: Workshops. During the evening, everyone could join and take a seat in the hotel to chat and listen to some music.

Thursday 15 October
Thursday was the day of the Euregional conference and the workshop package of Valkenburg. The central theme: ‘social inclusion by reducing social drop-outs’ was the crucial topic at the Euregional conference. Or in other words, decreasing the social excluding of people with a GGZ background. The conference intended to create a dialogue between empirical experts, professionals, clients, managers, and family members. In the morning program, the theme was discussed by empirical and theoretical experts and Euregional example projects. In the afternoon, participants could participate in the various workshops.

The participants that didn't want to partake in the conference could choose for the Valkenburg package. This package offered the possibility to get acquainted with Valkenburg and to get a taste of her charm, culture, natural beauty, and history.

In the evening, there was a farewell-party where experiences could be shared, the next festival could be discussed, and to wish the festival, and all the participants, farewell.

Friday 16 October

The last day was the day of the journey back. The participants were able to check out from 9:30.