SWELL 2027 Call for Proposals Now Open
Friday, September 11, 2026
Maryland Wellness is excited to announce that the Call for Proposals for SWELL 2027 is now open.
SWELL 2027 will take place April 8–10, 2027, at Aloft Ocean City in Ocean City, Maryland. More than a typical conference, SWELL creates space for behavioral health professionals to learn alongside colleagues, reconnect with the work that matters, and leave feeling grounded and energized.
We are seeking engaging, practical, and substantive workshops appropriate for continuing education for licensed social workers and LCPCs. Presenters may propose standard 90-minute workshops or extended three-hour sessions.
Topics of particular interest include:
Clinical Practice: Trauma-informed care, IFS and other evidence-informed modalities, couples and family therapy, polyvagal theory, DBT, complex trauma, eating disorders, neurodivergence, and perinatal mental health
Populations and Systems: Forensic behavioral health and justice-involved populations, harm reduction and substance use, and anti-oppressive practice
Professional Practice: Ethics, supervision, and the evolving role of AI in behavioral health practice
These topics are only a starting point. We welcome fresh, relevant proposals that offer meaningful learning for behavioral health professionals.
Presenters receive an honorarium of $150 for a 90-minute session and $300 for a three-hour session. Co-presenters are welcome, and each presenter may submit up to two proposals.
Completed proposals are due October 18, 2026, and should be emailed to events@mdwellness.org.
The spirit of SWELL comes from the people who gather there and the expertise, generosity, curiosity, and perspectives they bring. We invite you to consider helping us shape SWELL 2027—or to share this opportunity with someone whose voice and expertise would strengthen the experience.