Feb 21 to 22 at 2024

This session will introduce participants to a comprehensive model for resilience that integrates emotional resilience, psychological flexibility, mindfulness, self-compassion, and somatic practices.? The model includes core principles of healthy human functioning, several evidence-based theories, and is presented in the context of social justice education.

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This training will explore ethical considerations of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the context of utilizing bibliotherapy. Bibliotherapy is an empirically validated expressive arts therapy encouraging connection through storytelling, narratives, poetry, and the written word.

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Mental health professionals can experience frustration and stress when working with clients who resist attending counseling sessions. The reasons clients present themselves as unmotivated, angry, or defiant to the therapeutic process vary in complexity. This presentation provides mental health professionals, coaches, and service providers with effective strategies, interventions, empirical techniques, and faith base principles to facilitate a favorable therapeutic outcome when working with difficult clients.

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This interactive workshop supports and inspires therapists to think creatively as they provide services for children and adolescents. The activities discussed will be useful for working with young clients who are being treated for a variety of clinical symptoms such as anxiety, depression, adjustment problems, and trauma. Therapists working with children and adolescents will explore creative play-based techniques using a variety of clinical tools, common children?s board games, books, many free resources and inexpensive materials. The strategies, games, books, and activities presented in the workshop will support and enhance the delivery of quality therapy.

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The presentation will consist of didactic and experiential components. The basic skills of CCPT will be reviewed. Application of skills to current clinical work will be discussed as well as multicultural considerations. A review of assessment, treatment planning, and documentation of client progress through a CCPT lens will be introduced. Participants will watch videos of CCPT sessions and will practice ways to document treatment goals and progress inside and outside of the session.

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All counselors will have clients who are dealing with grief and loss. Grief and loss doesn't exclusively apply to death; many client experiences are part of a grief and loss process. Counselors may feel overwhelmed and unsure about how to best work with these clients. In this presentation, we will share creative interventions on how to best work with clients experiencing grief and loss across the lifespan, as well as how to take care of ourselves as counselors. You will leave this presentation with hands on information you can use in your practice tomorrow- and you will also leave with some specific tips on staying grounded and well as a counselor.

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Join Troy Love on an enlightening expedition of self-discovery. In this captivating session, attendees will delve deep into the profound influence of self-compassion on personal growth and resilience. Through Troy's engaging anecdotes and actionable insights, you'll embark on a transformative journey. Learn to courageously confront past emotional burdens, embrace vulnerability, and skillfully nurture self-compassion. The practical tools and empowering wisdom gained will empower you to navigate life with enhanced emotional well-being and authenticity. This is an unmissable voyage towards self-love and empowerment.

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Are you on the management track? Have you wondered about hiring employees in your private practice? Has anyone ever told you what a great clinician you are? If the answer to one or more of these questions is yes, this presentation is for you. This session will explore the qualities that make a great clinician a poor manager; the qualities that make a great clinician a great manager; and the skills needed to successfully transition from clinical work to management.

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In this session, participants will explore the complexities of grief. After the last 3 years of having incredible loss due to COVID 19 and the increase of violence in today?s society, it is important to allow clients and us as therapists to emotionally release, accept our authentic feelings, and understand how death affects our entire being.

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Presenters will provide a brief discussion on using hip-hop in counseling as well as its therapeutic benefits. Presenters will provide interventions and other hip-hop activities that are clinical, through experiential and observational learning.

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Eating disorders are extremely misunderstood by the community, as well as the mental health field. Though the illness does have a high rate of mortality, as well as relapse, recovery is possible. Part of facilitating recovery as clinicians ourselves is learning the barriers to treatment, misunderstandings, and successful interventions for the population. Kayla King, M.Ed. LPC-A is a recovered clinician that focuses on this population and will be holding this presentation to break down these barriers to help!

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Approximately 36 million people in the United States participate in organized sports. This substantial participation underscores the need to look beyond the fanfare to understand the mental health needs of athletes. The demands of training, pressures of competition, commercialization, and visibility of their performances can make athletes uniquely susceptible to a variety of mental health issues. This presentation provides counselors with valuable insights, evidence-based techniques, and practical strategies for navigating the intricacies of working with athletes of any age. By steadfastly addressing these mental health needs, counselors can help athletes achieve peak performance and optimal mental health.

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Intimate partner violence affects 1 in 4 individuals and has significant physical and mental health implications. Therefore, counselors must identify and respond to intimate partner violence appropriately. Motivational interviewing can improve clinicians' responses to clients experiencing intimate partner violence by focusing on the client's individual goals and increasing their self-efficacy. We will present the results of a single case design research study that investigated the use of motivational interviewing with victims of intimate partner violence in South Carolina. Participants will hear about the data collected in the study, implications for future research, and implications for current practice with victims of intimate partner violence.

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This presentation will discuss preliminary results of two multicultural lessons infused within a Diagnosis and Assessment related course to enhance discussion of students and challenging implicit biases of students prior to professional work.

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Polyvagal theory offers a roadmap for connecting with our clients in deeper, more meaningful ways. In this session, you will learn how to use mindfulness, breath work (pranayama), and your powerful presence to create an environment that supports co-regulation and healing.

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This presentation will discuss preliminary results of a Race, Equity, and Inclusion (REI) curriculum that was infused within a Multicultural Course through an additional virtual format outside of university required materials. Students were asked to voluntarily participate in 'Courageous Conversations' to discover if using virtual platforms allows for students to participate in race-based conversation more through guided 'threads'. The threads were previously chosen and included current event articles, youtube videos, social media posts, and more as well as posed questions to respond to openly together throughout the semester. Discussion of the curriculum, participation, and active demonstration will be discussed during the presentation.

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In our dynamic world, mental health and health behaviors are interconnected, influencing each other in profound ways. There is a growing body of evidence showing their strong reciprocal relationship. Yet, from the intake to the treatment plan, health behaviors are often minimized in the counseling process, potentially undermining treatment and reducing positive outcomes. This presentation will explore the connection between mental health and health behaviors like exercise, nutrition, sleep, and screen time. Counselors will gain practical strategies to integrate these factors into their treatment plans, unlocking new dimensions of therapeutic success.

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Studying best practices can involve studying the best practitioners. A snowball sampling approach was used to identify a group of 10 therapists ? holding a variety of licenses ? identified by their professional peers as ?master therapists.? This presentation focuses on the ethical commitments of these ?best of the best? therapists.

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For many people, social media usage consumes a significant portion of their daily life and mental energy. As such, research shows that social media has changed the relational landscape with many humans actively participating in both virtual and real world communities. For counselors and counselor trainees, intentional dialogue is needed to explore the socio-cultural impact of social media usage in both the professional and personal domains. To address this evolving technology, the presenters will review the guidance on professional and ethical social media usage for counselors, counselor trainees, and counselor educators and apply this guidance to case studies and social media trends within the counseling community.

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Emotional distress is negatively impacting students' ability to learn and educators ability to perform effectively. Individuals who possess the necessary skills to remain regulated, participate in healthy relationships and respond to hardships in positive ways (resilience) are much more likely to thrive. The 28,000 student Hall County School District has developed, and is utilizing, a unique Tier-2 skills-based curriculum and facilitator training program that is showing encouraging results. Last school year over 1,100 middle and high school students participated in the groups, and adults within the district are now asking, and participating, in groups of their own.

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This session will introduce participants to the Spartan Resilience Training Model used at Michigan State University to harness the vital skill-building people gain in counseling and make it accessible for people across an organization or community.? Scaling resilience education creates greater access to life-enhancing skills and reduces the burden on existing systems of care.?

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This presentation is designed to empower counseling professionals with practical self-care techniques that enhance their well-being and resilience. In the demanding field of counseling, it's crucial to prioritize self-care to maintain a healthy work-life balance and provide effective support to clients. We will explore the transformative power of breathwork, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness in reducing stress, preventing burnout, and fostering emotional resilience. Through this session, attendees will gain valuable insights, actionable strategies, and a renewed sense of purpose to enhance their personal and professional lives. Join us in the journey toward self-care and self-discovery.

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Human flourishing is at the heart of every counselor's work. Research studies demonstrate that experiences of gratitude, awe, social support, flow, and positive emotions are effective in increasing well-being. In this presentation, counselors will learn the PERMA model for well-being and targeted clinical interventions to improve client flourishing.

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For the last four years, First Responders have been at the forefront of our care and crises without the opportunity for much respite. First Responders are survivors of critical incidents but are traditionally not categorized as ?survivors? due to the nature of their role in the event. First Responders have been repeatedly exposed to various difficult and traumatic experiences during many COVID variations and unprecedented deaths. COVID aside, historically, First Responders have faced higher rates of PTSD compared to the general population. This presentation will discuss historical, current, and future trauma resilience treatment for first responders.

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Imagine a school counselor stopping for tacos after a long day of work and leaving with the perfect recipe for mentoring and supervising future school counselors. Although it sounds far-fetched that is exactly what happened. Through blurbs on sauce packets a tried-and-true way to educate and inspire was developed. Just like your favorite taco, mentoring and supervising has many layers and requires multiple ingredients for success. Stop by this presentation for an engaging discussion on tacos, mild sauce, and how those can provide you with a new toolset for mentoring or supervising.

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The wound of infidelity to one?s perceived secure attachment often leaves both the offending and nonoffending partners dealing with traumatic reactions, including depression, anxiety, hypervigilance, loneliness, shame, and despair. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) is an empirically based treatment that has demonstrated positive outcomes in repairing attachment injury. This presentation will discuss the efficacy of utilizing EFCT as an effective psychotherapy treatment for couples recovering from infidelity. It will analyze the three stages of EFCT, describe integrated interventions that are value-driven and structured for working with couples, and provide an attachment repair model for a therapist to be both clinically sound and spiritually attentive in recovery work with couples.

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Clinical Supervision is an important component of effective training for counselors. This presentation will go over the components of effective trauma-informed supervision as well as how to integrate trauma-informed supervision into other supervision models. This presentation is designed for those who supervise clinicians (students or post-master's).

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Mindfulness is a hot topic these days and rightfully so. A mindfulness practice is shown to reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in its participants. But what if you or your client comes from a different religious background? Can you fuse mindfulness within faith-based practice outside of the Buddhist tradition? Yes! During this presentation we will learn the basic principles of mindfulness and discuss how to blend mindfulness with a faith-based practice.

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Church hurt, is a religious phenomenon that has gained more acknowledgement and discussion in social media and in the church world. Within the past decade, the research has extended exploring church hurt within the Black church. This presenter will explore the complexity of church hurt providing a historical context of the Black church. Additionally, the clinical significance and implications for treating Black clients will be discussed.

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This presentation will discuss current challenges LGBTQ+ students face within the educational system. Research-based interventions and best practices for school counselors to support LGBTQ+ students in school will be discussed along with the ASCA ethical codes. Participants will have the opportunity to share what they are currently doing now to support LGBTQ+ students given the current political climate in South Carolina. Resources and ideas for how to fit support this population in the MTSS framework will also be shared.

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Presenters will share the dynamics of the school leadership team from Indian Land Middle School. We will discuss the importance of including a variety of stakeholders and the roles and responsibilities of each member to ensure every student has the opportunities to be successful.

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This presentation will give participants a basic understanding of addiction, the classifications of substances and the criteria for substance use disorders, the stages of change, and its impact on recovery. Participants will also learn how to access resources for individuals struggling with substance misuse.

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Participants will examine the modification and integration of adaptive strategies for different phases of the EMDR process. A brief examination of autonomic responses and how they can impact EMDR for both children and neurodiverse. Play therapy methods will be shared to increase processing with children.

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Neuroscience informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (n-CBT) is a novel scientific approach that enhances the efficacy of traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is a well-established psychotherapy method that helps individuals modify maladaptive or distressing thoughts, but it can often neglect the underlying neuroscience and physiological mechanisms that are associated with those thoughts. This poster presentation will elucidate the neuroscientific foundations of n-CBT through three objectives: 1. Explaining what n-CBT is and how it differs from traditional CBT, 2. Showing evidence for n-CBT's effectiveness in treating disorders such as anxiety and depression, and 3. Offering recommendations for mental health counselors on how to implement it in their practice.

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This presentation will cover the current trend and use of mindfulness in therapy, therapeutic programs, and therapeutic teachings. This presentation will discuss the basis of mindfulness, why it's helpful, and why it has become so popular in the mental health space, both for practitioners and clients.

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In their social-cultural course, graduate students encounter the dual challenge of comprehending intricate theoretical frameworks and understanding diverse perspectives. This presentation underscores the pivotal role of self-reflection in unraveling these complexities, urging participants to engage deeply with the material. Central to this exploration is a commitment to respect: respect for diverse viewpoints, for cultural richness, and for each student's unique journey. Through interactive sessions, including a panel discussion where graduate students share reflections, attendees will embark on a transformative journey of introspection.

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One of the pitfalls in the mental health field are the racial disparities that exist within it. The push for cultural sensitivity/multiculturalism has helped deter this setback but nevertheless it still exists in many forms. This presentation will discuss the ways racial disparities takes root in the counselling field, how it affects minority clients, and how it affects the counselor's abilities. It will expand on the benefits of teaching multiculturalism and how to tailor it towards practical skills to work with minority groups.

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I will be presenting a poster board talking about the aspects of IFS and the impact it can have on clients when correctly executed.

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The purpose of this presentation is to shine light on a topic in the counseling and psychological world that has been kept in the dark for too long. Whether it be because of the internal biases against offenders that can exist in practicing counselors, or the general hands-off, out of sight out of mind approach that many take regarding our prison systems, the prison rape epidemic is rampant and in need of attention. This presentation will explore and analyze the current literature regarding the sexual victimization of men in the United States prison systems and the factors contributing to their aversion to reporting.

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This presentation looks at the results of various studies to explore the value and effectiveness of teletherapy in treating diagnosed depression in adults. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of this approach as well.

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Artificial Intelligence Technology (AI) is showing promise as a means of providing counseling services to a broader population. AI can be used to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. This technology can also be used to provide treatment to otherwise inaccessible populations. What exactly does this mean for the future of counseling? This presentation will discuss how artificial intelligence can be utilized by counselors to benefit clients, and highlight the potential concerns associated with the use of AI in the counseling setting.

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Over the past few years there has a been a rise in the number of emerging adults who rely on cannabinoids to act as a replacement SSRI. Some cannabinoids produce effects similar to SSRIs. This can lead to individuals establishing a coping mechanism used to ease impacts of depression, anxiety, their symptoms and many more things, which are treated by SSRIs. In our presentation, we will cover: types of cannabinoids, pros and cons of cannabinoid use, cannabis use disorder, differences in cannabinoids and SSRIs, and other selected topics related.

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From the beginning of time, individuals have consumed alcohol in small and large quantities. However, with too much consumption, many of these individuals have experienced its negative effects, proving to be harmful or even deadly. Until recently, studies have shown that one group that has been frequently overlooked is the homeless population. Thankfully, researchers are beginning to take interest in finding ways to help this group of people. Several studies have been conducted within the past ten years that have focused on a newly developed Harm Reduction Treatment for homeless individuals experiencing Alcohol Use Disorder (HaRT-A). The presented poster will help addiction counselors to understand the results of current research that has been done surrounding Harm Reduction Treatment for homeless individuals, explain potential limitations and risks of current HaRT-A studies, and recognize the need for more research going forward.

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This presentation discusses the importance of raising the next generation of counselors in to their roles as advocates and developing their expertise as clinicians.

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This session is being presented as an open presentation of ideas on interventions that may be implemented with clients who have experienced sudden and tragic losses due to unexpected and sometimes mass tragedies

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Counselor burnout is an all-too-common phenomenon, yet balancing clinical work, continuing education, and life responsibilities can be an ongoing challenge. Our research has revealed a practice that may help buffer against the assault of counselor burnout. We have found that as counselors increase their trait-based emotional intelligence their levels of counselor burnout decrease. We have worked with a team of researchers to develop the Teleological Emotional Intelligence and Self-compassion Training and to measure the impact of this research-based curriculum on counselors in training. In this workshop we will share a tool kit of activities that have been associated with increased self-compassion, gains in emotional intelligence, increased attachment security, and decreased burnout.

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Counselor burnout is an all-too-common phenomenon, yet balancing clinical work, continuing education, and life responsibilities can be an ongoing challenge. Our research has revealed a practice that may help buffer against the assault of counselor burnout. We have found that as counselors increase their trait-based emotional intelligence their levels of counselor burnout decrease. We have worked with a team of researchers to develop the Teleological Emotional Intelligence and Self-compassion Training and to measure the impact of this research-based curriculum on counselors in training. In this workshop we will share a tool kit of activities that have been associated with increased self-compassion, gains in emotional intelligence, increased attachment security, and decreased burnout.

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Ecosystemic play therapy is a seminal theory recognized by the Association for Play Therapy. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the history, core tenets, procedure and logistics of Ecosystemic play therapy.

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