AOCC 2023 CONFERENCE SESSIONS SCHEDULE
Session and workshop information is also listed during the registration process in the section where you will select your breakout sessions. Click a Presentation Title or More Info to learn more!
Learn more about the three tracks offered by AOCC this year:
DEI Substance Use Disorder Trauma
P = Pre-Conference Workshop
C = OCA/Clinical Counseling Session
S = OSCA/School Counseling Session
| Time | Name | Speakers | Track | Session Type | Location Name | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | P1 — Leading with Humility: Building Inclusive Community | James Knight - Lead With Humility | DEI | Workshop — CE Hours 3 | Knox | |
| 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | P2 — Using Cultural Humility When Applying Evidence-Based School Counseling to Create Systemic Connections and Changes that Foster Hope, Buffer Trauma, & Support Positive Student Outcomes | Brett Zyromski - The Ohio State University Sarah Henry - The Ohio State University Quinn Hughes - The Ohio State University Sangeun Lee - The Ohio State University | DEI & Trauma | Workshop — CE Hours 3 | Marion | |
| 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | P3 — Trauma-Informed Counseling and Our Multidimensional Identities: An Immersive Ethics Experience | Alicia Hall - Lifestance Health Tahani Dari - University of Detroit Mercy Jenny Cureton - Kent State University | Trauma | Workshop — CE Hours 3 | Champaign | |
| 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | P4 — Addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Culturally Competent Practices in Counseling | Carmella Hill - University of Mount Union Adrianne Johnson - Wright State University Sherdene Simpson, Ph.D. - Florida Gulf Coast University | DEI | Workshop — CE Hours 6 | Madison | |
| 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | P1 — Leading with Humility: Building Inclusive Community (REPEAT) | James Knight - Lead With Humility | DEI | Workshop — CE Hours 3 | Knox | |
| 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | P2 — Using Cultural Humility When Applying Evidence-Based School Counseling to Create Systemic Connections and Changes that Foster Hope, Buffer Trauma, & Support Positive Student Outcomes (REPEAT) | Brett Zyromski - The Ohio State University Sarah Henry - The Ohio State University Quinn Hughes - The Ohio State University Sangeun Lee - The Ohio State University | DEI & Trauma | Workshop — CE Hours 3 | Marion | |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | C1 — Supporting LGBTQ+ Individuals in Treatment and Recovery Housing | Tony Correa - B.Riley House | DEI | Session — CE Hours 1 | Knox | |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | C2 — All Stressed Up and No Way to Cope | Karen Vadino - Self | Session — CE Hours 1 | Champaign | ||
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | S2 — Generative AI + School Counseling = Better Workflows and More Time on Direct Services | Karen Stepic - Akron Public Schools | Session | Morrow | ||
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | S3 — School Counseling Advocacy 101 | Rebecca School - Glendale Primary, Bedford City Schools Robyn Walsh - Capital University | Session | Madison | ||
| 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM | C4 — Understanding and Working with LGBTQIA+ Clients | Deanna England - Oriana House, INC. DJ Griffith - Capella University | DEI | Session — CE Hours 1 | Knox | |
| 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM | C5 — Tapping: An Easy-to-Use Somatic Skill for Self-Regulation | Tijana Coso - The Tapping Project | Session — CE Hours 1 | Champaign | ||
| 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM | S4 — Advocating for Your Role as an Elementary School Counselor | Diana Arie - Olentangy Local Schools | Session | Madison | ||
| 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM | S5 — Revamping and Revising Your District's Crisis Response Plan | Cara Sanders - Massillon Junior High | Trauma | Session | Marion | |
| 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM | S6 — Rip the Bandaid & Find the Joy (Again): Building Bridges Through Counseling in the “Now” Normal Utilizing Emotional Intelligence | WillaMarie Jackson - The Blinged Out Educator | Session | Morrow |
| Time | Name | Speakers | Track | Session Type | Location Name | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | KEYNOTE — Encouraging Hearts through Humility and Love | James Knight - Lead With Humility | Session — CE Hours 1 | Regency Ballroom (3rd Floor) | ||
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | C10 — Practical Wellness Interventions for Traditionally Underserved Populations | Darcy Haag Granello - The Ohio State University | DEI | Session — CE Hours 1 | Fairfield | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | C11 — Supporting LGBTQ+ Individuals in Treatment and Recovery Housing | Tony Correa - B.Riley House | DEI | Session — CE Hours 1 | Knox | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | C12 — A Tale of Two Clinicians: Journeys After Suicide Loss | Shannon L. Ortiz - Light after Loss Emily Ribnik - Criminal Justice Coordinating Center of Excellence | DEI & Trauma | Session — CE Hours 1 | Morrow | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | C7 — Suicide Risk Following a Brain Injury: Why it is Important to Understand the Correlation | Cynthia Beaulieu - The Ohio State University College of Medicine Brei Miller - The Ohio State University College of Medicine | Trauma | Session — CE Hours 1 | Franklin C | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | C8 — Special Populations: Addressing Homelessness & Addiction | Victoria Giegerich - Meridian Healthcare | Substance Use Disorder & Trauma | Session — CE Hours 1 | Union B | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | C9 — Best Practices in Teletherapy | Charles Potter - Mindfully Academy | Session — CE Hours 1 (Ethics) | Franklin A | ||
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | S10 — Surviving as a K-12 Counselor | Betsy Pertner - Norwalk Catholic / NPESC | Session | Franklin B | ||
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | S11 — Ohio's Military Interstate Children's Compact (State Law/Purple Star Schools Component) | Pete LuPiba - State of Ohio | Session | Marion | ||
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | S12 — Embedding a Cultural Proficiency Framework in Daily Practice | Alec Carey - Hudson City Schools Amy Dorsey - Hudson City Schools Kristen Gilliland - Hudson City Schools | DEI | Session | Union C | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | S7 — Rethinking School Discipline with Restorative Justice | Grant Toepfer-Gaver - Springfield Local Schools | Session | Union A | ||
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | S8 — Middle School CTE with ODE and Massillon Jr High | Cara Sanders - Massillon Junior High Chelsea Canterbury - Office of Career-Technical Education | Session | Franklin D | ||
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | S9 — Helping Build Resilience In Students Who've Experienced Trauma | Nicole McDonald - Stingley Elementary | Trauma | Session | Union D & E | |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | C13 — Suicide, Supervision and Supervisees | Emily Ribnik - Criminal Justice Coordinating Center of Excellence | Trauma | Session — CE Hours 1 (Supervision) | Union D & E | |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | C14 — All Stressed Up and No Way to Cope | Karen Vadino - Self | Session — CE Hours 1 | Franklin B | ||
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | C15 — Supporting Parents and Caregivers of Trans and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) Individuals | Emmett Drugan - The Phoenix Counseling Center | DEI | Session — CE Hours 1 | Franklin C | |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | C16 — Bridging the Divide between Multiculturalism and Social Justice | Colette Dollarhide - The Ohio State University Tanya Middleton - The Ohio State University | DEI | Session — CE Hours 1 | Knox | |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | C17 — Tapping: An Easy-to-Use Somatic Skill for Self-Regulation | Tijana Coso - The Tapping Project | Session — CE Hours 1 | Union A | ||
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | C18 — Cultural Inclusion and the Clinical Practice of Meditation, Yoga and Mindfulness Based Therapies | Steven Murphy - Hope Valley Recovery | DEI | Session — CE Hours 1 | Union B | |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | S13 — You Don’t Have To Do It Alone: Enhance your School Counseling Program through Collaboration | Madi Sayre - Worthington Schools Ariel Schwartz - Colonial Hills Elementary / Worthington Schools | Session | Fairfield | ||
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | S14 — Promoting College and Career Readiness: A Social Justice Framework for School Counselors | Sarah Hope - John Carroll University Yahyahan Aras - Barry University | DEI | Session | Union C | |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | S15 — Challenging Kids: Impact of Neurological Disorders on Behavior and Academic Achievement | William DeMeo - Specialty Psychological Services | Session | Franklin A | ||
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | S16 — Introduction to the ODDEX Progress Towards Graduation Module | David Ehle - Ohio Department of Education | Session | Morrow | ||
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | S17 — SEL Jams: Boosting School Spirit with Music Kids Can't Resist | Bryce Harris - Bryce Harris | Session | Franklin D | ||
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | S18 — Career Tech Counselors Connect | Melissa Nowicki - Knox County Career Center Clarissa Bush - Knox County Career Center | Session | Marion | ||
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | C19 — Ethically Treating Clients who Experience Chronic Suicidality as a Symptom of Severe PTSD | Deanna Revels - Navigate Counseling | Trauma | Session — CE Hours 1 (Ethics) | Union D & E | |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | C20 — Going to the Doctor While Trans* | Jaden List - Affirming Pathways Psychotherapy | DEI & Trauma | Session — CE Hours 1 | Knox | |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | C21 — Help is a Dirty Word: Working with d/Deaf Clients and ASL Interpreters in Counseling Sessions | Marlise Lonn - Bowling Green State Univ. Hillary Anderson - Bowling Green State University | DEI | Session — CE Hours 1 | Marion | |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | C22 — Using Relational Therapy to En-Courage Cultural Consciousness in Counseling | Chase Morgan-Swaney - The University of Akron | DEI | Session — CE Hours 1 | Franklin A | |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | C24 — Counseling Emerging Adults in Spiritual Wellness: A Systems Approach | Ellise Nolan - Bowling Green State Univ. Fawn Gordon - Ursuline College | Session — CE Hours 1 | Franklin D | ||
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | S19 — Developing and Implementing a Comprehensive School-Based Suicide Prevention Program | Darcy Haag Granello - The Ohio State University Paul Granello - The Ohio State University Sangeun Lee - The Ohio State University | Trauma | Session | Fairfield | |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | S20 — Building Equity Teams & the School Counselor: A Vital Member of the Team | Deborah Immel - Northmont City Schools | DEI | Session | Union A | |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | S21 — Setting the Tone for Success through Connections as a First Year Counselor | Aaron Eechaute-Lopez - The Miami Valley School Saharra Williamson - National Trail HS Ashley Gloor - Warner MS/Xenia Community | Session | Union B | ||
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | S22 — Middle School Counseling Event Planning 101 | Laura Hogue - Bedford City School District Marla Henderson - Bedford City School District | Session | Franklin C | ||
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | S23 — Hosting an Engaging and Interactive Career and Vehicle Day at Your School | Jolene Young - Huber Heights City Schools | Session | Union C | ||
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | S24 — Connecting the Ohio School Counselor Evaluation System to RAMP: Intentional and Effective Data | Catherine Conrad - Cloverleaf High School J.P. Oehrtman - Bowling Green State University | Session | Franklin B | ||
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | C25 — Show Us Your Cultural Competency and We Will Show You Ours | Rumbidzai Mushunje - The Ohio State University Ezekiel Peebles - Key Counseling & Consultation LLC DeQuindre C. Hughes - The Ohio State University | DEI | Session — CE Hours 1 | Morrow | |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | C26 — Techniques for Addressing Stigmas and Resistance Amongst Minorities in Behavioral Health Settings | Martina Moore - John Carroll University Tanya Middleton - The Ohio State University | Substance Use Disorder | Session — CE Hours 1 | Union C | |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | C27 — Effect of Mindfulness on the Multicultural Counseling Competence of Counselors-In-Training | Sunder Singhani - Ohio University Olajumoke Olawale - Ohio University Kristin Chamberlain - Ohio University | Session — CE Hours 1 | Franklin D | ||
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | C28 — Creative Interventions for Grief and Loss Counseling | Annaleise Fisher - Navigate Counseling and Consultation Services Andrew Herbell - Navigate Counseling and Consultation Services | Session — CE Hours 1 | Union D & E | ||
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | C29 — Creating Trauma-Informed Care Climate in Clinical Settings | Varunee Faii Sangganjanavanich - The University of Akron | Trauma | Session — CE Hours 1 | Franklin A | |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | C30 — Beyond the Office: Bridging the Gap between Diverse Ethnic Natural and Formal Support Systems | Ana Berríos-Allison - OSU Jeff Wong - OSU / NCCC | DEI | Session — CE Hours 1 | Marion | |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | S25 — Tech Check: Implementing a School-Wide Technology Safety Week in a K-12 School | Ryan Muse - South-Western City School District Nancy Gillespie - SWCS-Grove City Christian | Trauma | Session | Franklin C | |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | S27 — Bridging the Gap: The Counselor’s Role Post-Threat Assessment | Nichole Miller - The Ohio School Safety Center | Trauma | Session | Union A | |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | S28 — Holiday & Grief Workshop | Brianna Abbott - Worthington Kilbourne HS | Session | Union B | ||
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | S29 — Advocating for Your Role as an Elementary School Counselor | Diana Arie - Olentangy Local Schools | Session | Knox | ||
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | S30 — Career and College Planning and Ohio Means Jobs: A Vertical Plan for Grades 3-12 | Tom Morris - Dover Middle & High Lindsey Tidrick - Dover City Schools Kim Fisher - Buckeye Career Center | Session | Fairfield | ||
| 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM | C31 — Is It Our Turn Yet? Counseling Implications for Nontraditional Family Planning | J.P. Oehrtman - Bowling Green State University Emily Oehrtman - Bowling Green State Univ. | Session — CE Hours 1 | Marion | ||
| 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM | C32 — Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Today’s Sociopolitical Climate | Lindsay Ibos - Navigate Counseling and Consultation Services Kimberlee Barrella - Navigate Counseling | DEI & Trauma | Session — CE Hours 1 (Ethics) | Union D & E | |
| 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM | C34 — Internal Family Systems Therapy with Immigrants: Treating the Second Generation | Sunder Singhani - Ohio University Emily Hardman - Ohio University | Session — CE Hours 1 | Morrow | ||
| 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM | C35 — What’s in a Name? Ethics and Diagnostic Labeling | Christine Banks-VanAllen - Kent State University | Session — CE Hours 1 (Ethics) | Union B | ||
| 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM | C36 — Vaping in Schools: Addressing Substance Use Among Teens | Samantha Pfeiffer - John Carroll University | Substance Use Disorder | Session — CE Hours 1 | Fairfield | |
| 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM | S31 — Creating a Culturally Inclusive School Environment | Natalie Kallas - University of Dayton Layla Kurt - University of Dayton Tammara Mims - University of Dayton | Session | Union A | ||
| 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM | S32 — School Counseling Advocacy 101 | Christina Foster - Ohio Virtual Academy Robyn Walsh - Capital University Amy Weinrich - Blendon Middle School | Session | Franklin A | ||
| 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM | S33 — Educate to Protect: Empowering Elementary Students to Prevent Sexual Abuse | Cathy DuBois - Westlake City Schools | Trauma | Session | Franklin C | |
| 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM | S34 — Expanding Student Learning Opportunities: Ohio’s Collaborative Course Catalog | John W. Mitchell - The Management Council / INFOhio | Session | Knox | ||
| 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM | S35 — Divorce Groups for Middle School Students | John Berrens - Retired - June 2022 | Session | Franklin D | ||
| 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM | S36 — Integrating Culturally Responsive Frameworks that Promote Parent Engagement into Building-Wide MTSS | Layla Kurt - University of Dayton Andrew Rock - Olentangy Schools | DEI | Session | Franklin B |
| Time | Name | Speakers | Track | Session Type | Location Name | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | C37 — Strategies for Enhancing the Supervisee's Multicultural Orientation During the Supervision Process | Yegan Pillay - Ohio University Aysegul ERCEVIK - Ohio University | DEI | Session — CE Hours 1 (Supervision) | Union B | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | C38 — OCSWMFT Disciplinary Trends in Ohio and Ways to Steer Clear of Trouble | Megan Mahon - Capella University Carrie VanMeter - Capella University | Session — CE Hours 1 (Ethics) | Union A | ||
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | C39 — Solutions for Sustaining Empirically Validated Family Therapy Models for Adolescent Substance Use | Erin Parsons-Christian - The Ohio State University | Substance Use Disorder | Session — CE Hours 1 | Marion | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | C40 — Creative Adaptations of the Sanctuary Model SELF Compass in Counseling Children and Adolescents | Rebecca Miller - Ursuline College | Session — CE Hours 1 | Knox | ||
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | C41 — Making Sense out of the Senseless: Finding Meaning After Traumatic Loss | Kailey Bradley - Ohio University Ibrahim Akmese - Ohio University | Capital University | Marshall University | Trauma | Session — CE Hours 1 | Union D & E | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | C42 — Improv and Use of Theater Games in Group Counseling | Marlise Lonn - Bowling Green State Univ. Diana DePasquale - Bowling Green State Univ. | Session — CE Hours 1 | Franklin D | ||
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | S37 — Supporting School Staff Mental Health through Discussion Groups | Beth Hinshaw - Indian Trail Elementary Alyssa Locker - Indian Trail Elementary School Jane Kantner - Indian Trail Elementary | Session | Fairfield | ||
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | S38 — SEL Family Night: Food, Family, Feelings and Fun (without Fear) | Delvonte Greer - Heskett Middle School Rebecca School - Glendale Primary, Bedford City Schools | Session | Franklin B | ||
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | S39 — Advancing Ohio’s ELs: How School Counselors can Better Support Multilingual Learners | Brett Zyromski - The Ohio State University Sangeun Lee - The Ohio State University Mehrunnisa Khanzada - The Ohio State University | Session | Franklin A | ||
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | S40 — Peer Collaboration: Building the Foundation For Authentic Relationships and Equitable Learning | Karen Brothers - Ability Matters Ohio / Dublin Schools Georgiann Diniaco - Paxis Institute / Retired, Dublin City Schools Tim Tolber - Dublin City Schools | Session | Morrow | ||
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | S41 — Building Strong Self-Worth in All Elementary School Students Using Multi-Tiered System of Supports | Christine Suniti Bhat - Ohio University Tommie Radd - Self-Employed Kristin Chamberlain - Ohio University | Session | Franklin C | ||
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | S42 — Art and Counseling: How to Grow the HeART of our Students | Heather deHaas - Port Clinton City Schools | Session | Union C | ||
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | C43 — Understanding and Working with LGBTQIA+ Clients | Deanna England - Oriana House, INC. DJ Griffith - Capella University | DEI & Trauma | Session — CE Hours 1 | Union B | |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | C44 — It’s Not All PTSD: Differentiating Shock Trauma and Developmental Trauma in Clinical Practice | Christine Banks-VanAllen - Kent State University | Trauma | Session — CE Hours 1 | Franklin B | |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | C45 — Are Clinical Supervisors Being Set Up to Fail? | Olivia Adams - Ohio University Yegan Pillay - Ohio University Payton Gilliland - Ohio University | Session — CE Hours 1 (Supervision) | Franklin C | ||
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | C46 — Her Struggle is Real: Tackling the Mental Health Crisis Among Adolescent Girls | Shekyra DeCree - Ruling Our Experiences | Trauma | Session — CE Hours 1 | Union D & E | |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | C47 — Bridging the Gap in Cross Cultural Relationships for International College Students | Staci Tessmer - Kent State University Alexa McMahan - Humanistic Counseling Center | DEI | Session — CE Hours 1 | Marion | |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | C48 — All Hands on Deck: How to Engage Parents in the Counseling Process Through a DBT Perspective | Hayle Fisher - Premier Behavioral Health Services Kelly Smith - Premier Behavioral Health Services | Session — CE Hours 1 | Union C | ||
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | S43 — House Bill 123: What Do We Have to Do and How Will We Get this Done? | Brandi Cosgrove - Granville High School Misti Baker - Granville Exempted Village | Session | Union A | ||
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | S44 — So Many Students, So Little Time: Tips on How To See All of Your Students | Jackie McDonnell - Norton Middle School Jessica Russo - Walden University | Session | Fairfield | ||
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | S45 — Generative AI + School Counseling = Better Workflows and More Time on Direct Services | Karen Stepic - Akron Public Schools | Session | Franklin A | ||
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | S46 — Integrating Sustainable Substance Use Prevention in Comprehensive School Counseling Programs | Emily Baker - Marshall University Benett Doherty - Columbus City Schools Julia Hargrove - Columbus City Schools | Substance Use Disorder | Session | Knox | |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | S47 — Using Props to Hook the Lesson | Christina Menosky - Fairfield Union Local | Session | Franklin D | ||
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | S48 — How School Counselors & Clinical Counselors Can Collaborate to Support Transgender Youth & Families | Amanda Cole - The University of Akron Emily Rion - Revere High School | DEI & Trauma | Session | Morrow | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | C49 — Mental Health and Creativity: Transcultural Tools for Counseling Intervention | DoHe Kim-Appel - Heidelberg University | DEI | Session — CE Hours 1 | Franklin A | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | C50 — Cultivating Communalism: Culturally Responsive Mental Healthcare for African American Families | Rumbidzai Mushunje - The Ohio State University Audia Fraley - The Ohio State University DeQuindre C. Hughes - The Ohio State University | DEI & Trauma | Session — CE Hours 1 | Morrow | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | C51 — Six Key Considerations When Diagnosing Youth | Brent Richardson - Xavier University | Session — CE Hours 1 | Franklin B | ||
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | C52 — Broaching Race, Ethnicity and Culture in Suicide Assessments | Mykk Gabriel - Kent State University Laura Dunson Caputo - Kent State University | DEI & Trauma | Session — CE Hours 1 | Franklin D | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | C53 — Starting Your Private Practice in Ohio: Tips and Tricks | Katie Gamby - The Wellife, LLC Michael Desposito - The Wellife, LLC | Session — CE Hours 1 | Union B | ||
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | C54 — Understanding Human Sex Trafficking: Challenging Myths and Supporting Survivors | Stacey Diane Litam - Cleveland State University / SDAL Consultation & Educational Services, LLC Mitchell Conrad - Cleveland State University Clark Ausloos - University of Denver | Trauma | Session — CE Hours 1 | Union A | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | S49 — From Minute Meetings to Small Groups | Amy Weinrich - Blendon Middle School Marcia Childs - Westerville City Schools | Session | Fairfield | ||
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | S50 — Office of Graduate Success Updates | Graham Wood - Ohio Department of Education | Session | |||
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | S51 — Activating the Thinking Brain: Promoting Executive Functioning Skills in Adolescent Students | Ernest White - Licking Heights Local School District Layla Kurt - University of Dayton | Session | Union D & E | ||
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | S52 — The ‘S’ Word: Emboldening Professional School Counselors to Navigate Suicide Risk with Students | Jamiylah Butler - Nationwide Children's Hospital Megan Markakis - Nationwide Children's Hospital Azelia Goings - Nationwide Children's Hospital | Trauma | Session | Franklin C | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | S53 — OhioRISE (Resilience Through Integrated Systems and Excellence) Overview | Kelly Smith - Ohio Department of Medicaid Christina Kalnicki - Aetna-OhioRISE Plan Abbigayle Mudrick - Integrated Services for Behavioral Health | Trauma | Session | Knox | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | S54 — Teamwork is the Dream Work: Collaborative Team Approach to a Comprehensive Program | Amanda Oberhouse - Ohio Virtual Academy Krista Boren - Ohio Virtual Academy Emily Boarman - Ohio Virtual Academy | Session | Marion | ||
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | C55 — Evidence-Based Counseling Strategies for Empowering Asian American Clients | Stacey Diane Litam - Cleveland State University / SDAL Consultation & Educational Services, LLC Mickey Lin - The Ohio State University | DEI | Session — CE Hours 1 | Union B | |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | C56 — Building the Cross Cultural Supervision Relationship with Experiential Activities | Rhonda Norman - Xavier University Tanesha Rorie - Xavier University | DEI | Session — CE Hours 1 (Supervision) | Knox | |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | C57 — Recognizing Emotional Exhaustion: Supervision Strategies for Tackling Burnout and Compassion Fatigue | Samantha Pfeiffer - John Carroll University Jessica Headley - Wellness Grove | Trauma | Session — CE Hours 1 (Supervision) | Union D & E | |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | S55 — The Power of Our Voice: Legislative Advocacy | Heather Fairs - South-Western City Schools Michelle Grimm - Dover City Schools | Session | Union A | ||
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | S56 — The “New”ances of the College Admissions Process: The Impact of COVID, AI, and Holistic Review | Nancy Gillespie - SWCS-Grove City Christian Austin Martin - The Ohio State University | Session | Fairfield | ||
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | S57 — Culturally Responsive Practices when Working with African American Students | Bridgette Holmes - Navarre Elementary/TPS Dawn Burks - Toledo Public Schools | DEI | Session | Morrow | |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | C58 — Integrating DBT with Trauma-Focused Care: The What and How | Staci Tessmer - Kent State University Christine Banks-VanAllen - Kent State University | Trauma | Session — CE Hours 1 | Union D & E | |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | C59 — Beyond Talk Therapy: Introduction to Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) Theory and Practice | Linda Fabe - Oasis Coaching and Counseling | Session — CE Hours 1 | Morrow | ||
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | C60 — Engaging in Culturally Responsive Counseling: A Panel Discussion | Megan Mahon - Capella University Carrie VanMeter - Capella University | DEI | Session — CE Hours 1 | Union B | |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | S58 — Rip the Bandaid & Find the Joy (Again): Building Bridges Through Counseling in the “Now” Normal Utilizing Emotional Intelligence | WillaMarie Jackson - The Blinged Out Educator | Session | Fairfield | ||
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | S59 — Implementing a Career Week at Your Elementary Building | Crisinda Tackett - J.E. Prass Elementary Stacy Haeseker - Eaton Community Schools | Session | Knox | ||
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | S60 — How We Created Our Middle School Zen Den | Jackie McDonnell - Norton Middle School Jessica Russo - Walden University | Session | Union A |