Time Name Speakers Session Type Location Name More Info
1:00 PM - 4:00 PMP1 — Let's Talk About Law, Ethics, You & Your ClientsMary Iiames - Winebrenner Theological Seminary
Melissa S. LaRocco - Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc.
Workshop — CE Hours 3 (Ethics) 
1:00 PM - 4:00 PMP2 — Lethal Means Counseling for Suicide PreventionRosie Bauder - The Ohio State University College of MedicineWorkshop — CE Hours 3 
1:00 PM - 4:00 PMP3 — Connecting the Dots: An Exploration of Creative Expression to Enhance Communication and Counselor Self-CareDoHee Kim-Appel - Heidelberg University
Gina Santora - Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland - Matt Talbot Residential
Sarah Roman - Cleveland Catholic Charities - Matt Talbot Residential
Workshop — CE Hours 3 
1:00 PM - 4:00 PMP4 — Motivational Interviewing in Tier 2 Academic Success GroupsGene Eakin - Oregon State University
Rachel Hagelin - Belton High School
Workshop — CE Hours 3 
1:00 PM - 4:00 PMP5 — Being Intentional with Goal Setting and Effectively Using Data to Prepare for Both OSCES and RAMPJ.P. Oehrtman - Bowling Green State University
Catherine Conrad - Cloverleaf High School
Workshop — CE Hours 3 
5:00 PM - 8:00 PMP10 — Communicate Like an ImprovisorNathan Minns - Green Light ImprovWorkshop — CE Hours 3 
5:00 PM - 8:00 PMP6 — Conceptualizing Play Therapy Treatment with a Nervous System LensMachen Champion - Wired to Bloom Therapy and Consulting, LLCWorkshop — CE Hours 3 
5:00 PM - 8:00 PMP7 — “Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby”: The Clinical and Ethical Implications of Sexuality CounselingStacey Litam, Ph.D. - Cleveland State University
Clark Ausloos - University of Denver
Workshop — CE Hours 3 (Ethics) 
5:00 PM - 8:00 PMP8 — Comprehensive Suicide Prevention in K-12 Schools: Practical Strategies and ApproachesDarcy Granello - The Ohio State University
Paul Granello - PsychAI
Workshop — CE Hours 3 
5:00 PM - 8:00 PMP9 — Developing Grief Competent Schools: Strategies for Equipping Schools to Support Grieving StudentsKailey Bradley - Refuge Counseling, LLCWorkshop — CE Hours 3 
Time Name Speakers Session Type Location Name More Info
9:45 AM - 10:45 AMKEYNOTE — Embrace the Unexpected by Thinking Like an Improvisor: The Power of "Yes And"Nathan Minns - Green Light ImprovSession — CE Hour 1 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMC1 — Supervision After a Client SuicideEm Ribnik - Criminal Justice Coordinating Center of ExcellenceSession — CE Hour 1 (Supervision) (No MFT) 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMC2 — Decolonizing Practices for Mental Health: Moving Clients Toward Liberation and HealingStacey Litam, Ph.D. - Cleveland State UniversitySession — CE Hour 1 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMC3 — Beyond the Stages of Grief: Innovative and Creative Grief ParadigmsKailey Bradley - Refuge Counseling, LLCSession — CE Hour 1 (No MFT) 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMC4 — Using Visual Aides to Illustrate Concepts for Clients & CounselorsKelly Younkins - Kelly Younkins ConsultingSession — CE Hour 1 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMC5 — Counselor’s Toolbox: Creative Techniques in Building Fences in RelationshipsCharity Kurz - Walsh University
Emily Dennis - Walsh University
Session — CE Hour 1 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMC6 — Human Life as a Creative Media with LGBTQ+ ClientsJoe Krivos - John Carroll University
Lillian Sindelar - John Carroll University
Session — CE Hour 1 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMS1 — Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Elementary School CounselorsDiana Arie - Olentangy Schools  
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMS2 — Briefing: Building Trades Apprenticeship Continuing Ed Program for Ohio's 7-12 School CounselorsKitty French - Affiliated Construction Trades Ohio Foundation (ACT Ohio)  
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMS3 — Managing Ohio’s Social Emotional Education Requirements: The SAVE Act and Erin’s LawAlexis Wells - Caldwell High School  
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMS4 — School Discipline: Advocating for Restorative SolutionsLaura Hogue - Bedford City School District
Tim Zuercher - Bedford City School District
Marla Henderson - Bedford City School District
  
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMS5 — The Action Research School Counselor: Let’s Do More of What We were Trained to DoJonelle Massey - Agility Counseling Group
Renee Stack - University of Toledo
  
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMS6 — Blueprint for Success: Running an Effective Elementary School Counseling ProgramJustin Newby - The Wellington School  
1:30 PM - 2:30 PMC10 — AI and Creativity in Career CounselingAna Berrios Allison - The Ohio State University
Jeff Wong - North Community Counselor Center
Session — CE Hour 1 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PMC11 — Intentional Leisure Time at Work: Enhancing Creativity, Connection, and WellbeingMarlise Lonn - Bowling Green State University
Kristina LaVenia - Bowling Green State University
Session — CE Hour 1 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PMC12 — What Do You Have to Say About That?: Encouraging Peer Consultation and Dialogue in InternshipNatalie Thornberry - Malone University
Kara Kaelber - Malone University
Session — CE Hour 1 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PMC7 — Down with Diet Culture: Creative Interventions for Eating Disorder TreatmentRoxy Kovaleski - The Emily ProgramSession — CE Hour 1 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PMC8 — Capturing Resilience: Exploring Photovoice as a Narrative Therapeutic InterventionKristin Chamberlain - Ohio University
Anniesha Lyngdoh - Ohio University
Session — CE Hour 1 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PMC9 — Art and Music Therapy Licensure in Ohio: What Counselors Need to KnowRebecca Miller - Ursuline College
Sarah McCullough - Restorative Pathways Counseling
Session — CE Hour 1 (Ethics) 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PMS10 — Aligning Administrators & Counselors to Maximize Student SuccessAnnie Prenoveau - Gahanna Jefferson Schools
Kristopher Fuller - Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools
Jessica Williams - Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools
  
1:30 PM - 2:30 PMS11 — Practical Strategies for Managing Dysregulation in StudentsAshley Osinski - Ashley O Parent Coach  
1:30 PM - 2:30 PMS12 — The Girls Are Not Alright: What 17,502 Girls Say About Stress, Pressure, and School ConnectionLauren Morosky - Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX)  
1:30 PM - 2:30 PMS7 — Using the High School Math Pathways as a Mechanism for Career ReadinessBrian Bickley - Ohio Department of Education & Workforce  
1:30 PM - 2:30 PMS8 — Supporting Students’ Re-Entry and Reintegration after Crises: Promoting Mental Health and SafetyDarcy Granello - The Ohio State UniversitySession — CE Hour 1 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PMS9 — K-6 Child Sexual Abuse PreventionCathy DuBois - Westlake City Schools  
2:45 PM - 3:45 PMC13 — Trauma-Informed Approach To Gender Affirming CareVarunee Faii Sangganjanavanich - The University of AkronSession — CE Hour 1 
2:45 PM - 3:45 PMC14 — The CritG: A Creative Tool to Raise Supervisees' Critical Consciousness in CounselingChase Morgan-Swaney - The University of Akron
Jessica Headley - Wellness Grove
Session — CE Hour 1 (Supervision) 
2:45 PM - 3:45 PMC15 — Understanding Process Addictions through the Model of Dualistic PassionMichael Lewis - Capital UniversitySession — CE Hour 1 
2:45 PM - 3:45 PMC16 — How to Navigate the Complex World of Eating DisordersOlivia Adams - Ohio University
Eileen Marsal Koch - Ohio University Counseling & Psychological Services
Session — CE Hour 1 
2:45 PM - 3:45 PMC17 — Narrative Therapy: A Promising Approach for College Students Coping with Grief and LossFang-Mei Law - Tiffin University
Gwo-Jen Guo - National Changhua University of Education
Session — CE Hour 1 
2:45 PM - 3:45 PMC18 — The Playfulness of Spirituality: Using Play in Therapy to Enhance Meaning and Mental HealthBradford Price - Stepping Stone Community Services / Methodist Theological School in OhioSession — CE Hour 1 
2:45 PM - 3:45 PMS13 — Power Tools: Helping School Counselors with FAFSACharles Bing - Ohio Department of Higher Education
Hearcel Craig - Ohio Department of Education & Workforce
Edward Hill - MCOECN
  
2:45 PM - 3:45 PMS14 — Counseling Creations on a Friendly BudgetHeather deHaas - Port Clinton City Schools  
2:45 PM - 3:45 PMS15 — Delegate with Technology: Simplify your Work as a School Counselor and Get Back to What MattersVictoria Goodwin - Columbus City Schools  
2:45 PM - 3:45 PMS16 — Building Strong Self-Concept in Elementary School Students Using Bloom’s TaxonomyBenjamin Shultz - Alexander Elementary School
Tommie Radd - Grow with Guidance
Kristin Chamberlain - Ohio University
  
2:45 PM - 3:45 PMS17 — Moving from Trauma-Informed to Responsiveness by Implementing Trauma-Informed Action Plans in K-12Dakota King-White - Cleveland State University
LaShonda Abdussatar - Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School
Session — CE Hour 1 
2:45 PM - 3:45 PMS18 — Ready to RAMP: A Small Rural High Schools Jouney to RAMPCatherine Conrad - Cloverleaf High School  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMC19 — Embracing the Digital Generation Using the Art of Music and Storytelling in TherapyYegan Pillay - Ohio University
Caitlin Kraus - Ohio University
Session — CE Hour 1 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMC20 — Letter Writing for the Queer CommunityMonica Burbank - Mindfully LLCSession — CE Hour 1 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMC21 — Integrating Creative Interventions into the Counseling Supervision SpaceStephanie Maccombs-Hunter - Ohio UniversitySession — CE Hour 1 (Supervision) 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMC22 — Getting Creative When Working with Culturally Diverse Clients & FamiliesCarmella Hill - University of Mount UnionSession — CE Hour 1 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMC23 — From MySpace to TikTok: Creatively Applying Feminist Counseling for Gen Alpha, Gen Z and MillennialsVictoria Frazier - Arbor Sana Counseling & Wellness, Inc
Marisa Cargill - The University of Akron
Chase Morgan-Swaney - The University of Akron
Session — CE Hour 1 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMC24 — The State of Artificial Intelligence in Psychological ScreeningPaul Granello - PsychAI
Steven Duraney - Lumin Counseling
Session — CE Hour 1 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMS19 — Tapping: An Easy-to-Learn and Simple-to-Use Somatic Tool for Self-Regulation and InterventionTijana Coso - The Tapping ProjectSession — CE Hour 1 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMS20 — Tail-Wagging Therapy: Bringing Canine Comfort to Your StudentsAaron Eechaute-Lopez - The Miami Valley School  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMS21 — Free, Flexible, and Fantastic Tools to Facilitate the College Exploration and Application ProcessBrenda Gerhardt - University of Dayton
Ashley Overman - Montgomery County Educational Service Center
  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMS22 — Prepare to Prevent: Creative Programming for Holistic School SafetyKris Owen - Pickerington Local Schools
Nichole Miller - Ohio School Safety Center
  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMS23 — A Whole School Approach to Wellness and SEL: An Intro to Sources of Strength Elementary CurriculumCatherine Lachman - Coad
Erin Horn - Sources of Strength
Evi Roberts - Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
  
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMS24 — Career Tech Counselors ConnectMelissa Nowicki - Knox County Career Center
Clarissa Bush - Knox County Career Center
  
5:15 PM - 6:15 PMC25 — Using Creative Counseling Approaches Across the LifespanTanesha Rorie - Xavier University
Kristen Toole - Xavier University
Session — CE Hour 1 
5:15 PM - 6:15 PMC26 — When Three Is Not A Crowd: Therapeutic Approaches for Queer Non-MonogamyStacey Litam, Ph.D. - Cleveland State University
Clark Ausloos - University of Denver
Session — CE Hour 1 
5:15 PM - 6:15 PMC27 — Neurofeedback as Holistic Mental Healthcare for Mind and BodySteph Ryall - Right Mind Wellness Center, LLCSession — CE Hour 1 
5:15 PM - 6:15 PMC28 — Beyond the Scale: A Culturally-Informed Look at Eating DisordersEmily Dennis - Walsh University
Archna Tobergte - The Emily Program
Session — CE Hour 1 
5:15 PM - 6:15 PMC29 — Therapeutic Dungeons and Dragons for Building Empowerment, Self-Awareness, and ConnectednessLaura Dunson Caputo - Laura Dunson Caputo Counseling & Consulting, LLCSession — CE Hour 1 
5:15 PM - 6:15 PMC30 — From Darkness to Light: Navigating Perinatal Distress with Creativity and CareJessica Headley - Wellness Grove
Samantha Pfeiffer - Stow-Monroe Falls School District
Marisa Cargill - The University of Akron
Dioswal Cook - Wellness Grove
Session — CE Hour 1 (Supervision) 
5:15 PM - 6:15 PMS25 — Engaging Practices: Supporting the Whole Child, Whole Educator and Whole School CommunityAmanda Deeter - Montgomery County Educational Service Center
Teresa Patterson - Montgomery County Educational Service Center
Colleen Green - Montgomery County Educational Service Center
Session — CE Hour 1 
5:15 PM - 6:15 PMS26 — Minute Meetings, Small Groups, and Beyond: Using Data to Drive Your ProgramAmy Weinrich - Blendon Middle School
Marcia Childs - Blendon Middle School
  
5:15 PM - 6:15 PMS27 — Using HeartMath Tools To Support Student and Staff Well-BeingKelley Schubert - New Albany Plain Local Schools
Kimberly Walatman - New Albany Plain Local Schools
Patricia Saye - New Albany Plain Local Schools
  
5:15 PM - 6:15 PMS28 — Intro to College Admissions Process: A Class for High School SeniorsJennifer Pollard - Rutherford B Hayes High School  
5:15 PM - 6:15 PMS29 — Creating Effective (and ENGAGING) Programming for your School CultureHeidi Mekus - Napoleon Area Schools
Megan Frankart - Napoleon Area Schools
Megan Gerken - Napoleon Area Schools
  
5:15 PM - 6:15 PMS30 — Sources of Strength: A Positive, Upstream, Evidence-Based Suicide Prevention ProgramCatherine Lachman - Coad
Erin Horn - Sources of Strength
Evi Roberts - Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
  
Time Name Speakers Session Type Location Name More Info
8:15 AM - 9:15 AMC31 — Creative Group FacilitationAmanda Cole - The University of AkronSession — CE Hour 1 
8:15 AM - 9:15 AMC32 — Where Am I Allowed to Exist?: Lived Experiences of Transgender Counselor EducatorsKelsey Scanlan - Adams State University/Clintonville Counseling & WellnessSession — CE Hour 1 
8:15 AM - 9:15 AMC33 — Tuning In: Music and Mindfulness in CounselingCaitlin Kraus - Ohio UniversitySession — CE Hour 1 
8:15 AM - 9:15 AMC34 — Savvy Socials: The Why and How-To for Ethical Counselor Social MediaJared Rose - Bowling Green State University
Claudia Corso - Corso’s Flower & Garden Center
Abigail Sherwood - Bowling Green State University
Session — CE Hour 1 (Ethics) 
8:15 AM - 9:15 AMC35 — The Mental Health Needs of Human Trafficking SurvivorsTheresa Flores - The SOAP ProjectSession — CE Hour 1 
8:15 AM - 9:15 AMC36 — Creative Interventions for Use with those Who Self-InjureVictoria Kress - Youngstown State UniversitySession — CE Hour 1 
8:15 AM - 9:15 AMS31 — When Words Alone Don't Cut ItDouglas Cook - University of DaytonSession — CE Hour 1 
8:15 AM - 9:15 AMS32 — School Counseling Advocacy 101Cristina Foster - Ohio Virtual Academy
Robyn Walsh - Capital University
Rebecca School - Glendale Primary/ Bedford City Schools
  
8:15 AM - 9:15 AMS33 — Streamlining State Mandates for School CounselorsKate Webster - Columbus City Schools
Bri Lohse - Columbus City Schools
  
8:15 AM - 9:15 AMS34 — A Restorative Justice Approach to Addressing Vaping in SchoolsSamantha Pfeiffer - Stow-Monroe Falls School District  
8:15 AM - 9:15 AMS35 — SEL Jams: Boosting School Spirit & Culture with Music Kids Can't ResistBryce Harris - Akron Public Schools  
8:15 AM - 9:15 AMS36 — Purple Star: Building a Community of Support for our Military Connected YouthChip Merkle - Ohio Army and Air National Guard
Ashley Twedt - Clear Fork Valley District
Pete LuPiba - Ohio MIC3
  
9:30 AM - 10:30 AMC37 — Nature's Canvas: Exploring Creative Ecotherapy in Counseling PracticeScott Hall - University of Dayton
Andrew Kirsop - Ohio University
Alan Demmitt - University of Dayton
Session — CE Hour 1 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AMC38 — Psychedelic Medicine in Counseling: What Do Ohio Counselors Need to Know?Mitchell Conrad - Cleveland State University
Alex Paul - Stella Luna Counseling & Wellness
Session — CE Hour 1 (No MFT) 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AMC39 — Building Counselor and Social Work Professional Identity through Interprofessional LearningMeredith Montgomery - University of Dayton
Dr. Brittany Collins LPCC-S, BC-TMH, NCC - University of Dayton
Jon Trauth, Ph.D. - Central State University
Session — CE Hour 1 (No MFT) 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AMC40 — Immersive Healing: Exploring the Benefits of Virtual Reality in CounselingMelissa Smith - The MissionSession — CE Hour 1 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AMC41 — Creativity in SupervisionDoHee Kim-Appel - Heidelberg UniversitySession — CE Hour 1 (Supervision) 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AMC42 — Creating an Environment of Trauma-Informed Care: A Macro and Micro PerspectiveRyan Pickut - MaryhavenSession — CE Hour 1 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AMS37 — Intermittent Explosive Disorder: Identification, Prevention & InterventionWilliam DeMeo - Specialty Psychological ServicesSession — CE Hour 1 
9:30 AM - 10:30 AMS38 — How To Easily Plan & Implement Tier I All-School Themed Weeks (Wellness, Kindness, Career & More)Erin Grywalski - Big Walnut Local Schools  
9:30 AM - 10:30 AMS39 — Sisters of BadilishiaLisa Sims - Akron Public Schools  
9:30 AM - 10:30 AMS40 — Beyond The Game: Research-Based Strategies to Better Support Student-AthletesDara Perry - Loran City Schools
Bryce Harris - Akron Public Schools
  
9:30 AM - 10:30 AMS41 — Reaching Every Student & Staff in 30 Seconds or LessHilary Waugh - Oakwood Junior High  
9:30 AM - 10:30 AMS42 — Alternative to Traditional RecessTami Mazzella - Aurora City Schoos
Lindsey Ambrosia - Aurora City Schools
  
10:45 AM - 11:45 AMC43 — Rewriting Stories: Letter Writing Techniques in CounselingVictoria Kress - Youngstown State UniversitySession — CE Hour 1 
10:45 AM - 11:45 AMC44 — MAJOR Ethical Consideration When Working with MINORSMary Iiames - Winebrenner Theological SeminarySession — CE Hour 1 (Ethics) 
10:45 AM - 11:45 AMC45 — Trauma Counseling: The History, the Evolution, and the FutureAlicia Hall - Lifestance HealthSession — CE Hour 1 
10:45 AM - 11:45 AMC46 — Utilizing Solution-Focused Goal Planning Tools in Suicide PreventionSarah Dunn - Wellness GroveSession — CE Hour 1 
10:45 AM - 11:45 AMC47 — Wellness for Clinicians Providing CounselingDerek Thomas - Oriana House, Inc
Jami Opp - Oriana House, Inc
Session — CE Hour 1 
10:45 AM - 11:45 AMC48 — Diagnosing and Treating Internet Gaming Disorder in WomenAdrianne Johnson - Wright State UniversitySession — CE Hour 1 
10:45 AM - 11:45 AMS43 — First Gen Tool Kit: How to Support First Gens' Transition to Post-Secondary EducationAlleigh Bradley - Columbus State Community College  
10:45 AM - 11:45 AMS44 — Let's Liven Things UpValerie Durkle - Centerville City Schools  
10:45 AM - 11:45 AMS45 — Adoption: Working with Children, Their Families, and Our BiasesHaleigh Sharp - St. Francis de Sales School  
10:45 AM - 11:45 AMS46 — Throw a SEL Family Night: Food, Feelings, Family & Fun without FearRebecca School - Glendale Primary/ Bedford City Schools  
10:45 AM - 11:45 AMS47 — A Comprehensive Approach to School Safety for School CounselorsJill Jackson, PhD - Ohio Department of Education and Workforce  
10:45 AM - 11:45 AMS48 — Empowering Learners: The Art of Developing Self-RegulationJudith Norman - Synergetic Education InstituteSession — CE Hour 1 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMC49 — Using Creativity to Curate and Cultivate Counselors' Professional IdentityChase Morgan-Swaney - The University of Akron
Marisa Cargill - The University of Akron
Session — CE Hour 1 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMC50 — Addressing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Supervision Through Creative and Wellness ActivitiesJessica Headley - Wellness Grove
Matthew Campbell - Wellness Grove
Madeline Skemp - Wellness Grove
Session — CE Hour 1 (Supervision) 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMC51 — Strategies for Increasing Caregiver’s Ability to Co-Regulate with Children and AdolescentsMary Runnoe - Dayton Childrens Hospital
Heather Stevens - Dayton Children's Hospital
Session — CE Hour 1 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMC52 — Ohio House Bill 68: A Brief ReviewCharles (CJ) Potter - Mindfully AcademySession — CE Hour 1 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMC53 — Educating the New Generation: Cultivating Empathy Across the LifespanEmily Hardman - Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Kristin Chamberlain - Ohio University
Session — CE Hour 1 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMC54 — Storytelling: A Creative Approach For Helping Children Who Experience TraumaAmanda Cole - The University of AkronSession — CE Hour 1 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMS49 — AI and Tween/Teen Mental HealthKaren Stepic - Akron Public Schools  
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMS50 — Duck, Duck, Duck…Goosechase: Fun and Creative Staff Bonding ExperienceAndrew Sells - Pickerington Elementary
Chelsea Brown - Pickerington Local School District
  
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMS51 — Identifying Barriers to Implementing the ASCA National Model: A Pilot StudyRobin Hater - West Clermont Middle School
Mei Tang - University of Cincinnati
  
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMS52 — Closing the Gap: Preventative Small Group CounselingNicole McDonald - Stingley Elementary  
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMS53 — Identifying, Expressing, and Processing Emotions Through An Inclusive LensChristina Menosky - Fairfield Union LSD
Patricia Karr - Self-Employed
Caroline Menosky - Covington KY Schools
  
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMS54 — Building Strong Foundations: An Introduction to PreventionSarah Music - Ohio Department of Education & Workforce