Thursday, November 5, 2026
9:20 AM - 9:50 AM
ATRIUM EAST
Graduate Student Poster Presentations

"Aging and Self-Injury: Clinical Approaches to NSSI and Suicidal Ideation in Later Life"
Madison Cambier - Ever Well Community Health
Shannon O'Mara - The University of Akron

"Person‑Centered Support Group for Alzheimer’s Caregivers"
Anna Chapman - Youngstown State University

"Ethical Implications of Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Mental Health Counseling"
Autumn Cooper - Cleveland State University
Adelay Marks - Cleveland State University

"Pathological Demand Avoidance in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Increasing Awareness and Understanding"
Caroline Erak - John Carroll University
Pamela Ebert, PhD - Wellness Grove, LLC

"Talk Therapy & Talking Circles: Cultural Considerations when Counseling Indigenous Populations"
Isabella Frankel - Baldwin Wallace University

"The Forgotten Child: Living with a Sibling with Chronic Disruptive Behaviors"
Paula Mlinar - Bowling Green State University

"Supporting Black Athletes Through Identity Exploration and Transition Preparation"
Trinity Morton - The Ohio State University

"Reclaiming the Body: The Utilization of Feminist Therapy for Women with Eating Disorders"
Shannon O'Mara - The University of Akron
Jessica Headley, PhD - Wellness Grove

"Self‑Esteem, Peers, and Cyberbullying: A Longitudinal Look at Adolescent Life Satisfaction"
Chanhoon Park - Ohio University
KyoungEun Song - University of Minnesota Twin Cities

"The Why Behind the Work: Purpose and Professional Identity in Counseling Practice"
Gabrielle Reilly - Ohio University

"Psychodrama Groups and the Transformative Power of the Hero’s Journey in Clients with PTSD"
Richard Troisi - Youngstown State University / MCBDD

 

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