Friday, November 6, 2026
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
K2 – Creativity and Partnership: Innovative Approach to Develop Self-Awareness and Resilience Among Youth
Mei Tang, PhD - University of Cincinnati
Aneesa Bhimani-Trimble - University of Cincinnati
Machen Champion - Xavier University
Erika Provencio - University of Cincinnati
Aneesa Bhimani-Trimble - University of Cincinnati
Machen Champion - Xavier University
Erika Provencio - University of Cincinnati
Developing self-awareness and resilience are critical for youth in this uncertain era. Engaging them in counseling intervention through creativity has the promising benefits for enhanced self-awareness and developing resilience skills. This session will illustrate an innovative approach of incorporating creativity and career development theories in a brief counseling model with an aim for developing action plan for positive change. The strategies and pitfalls of building a collaborative project serving multiple purposes will be demonstrated through highlights summary and live demo activities.
Creative Interventions
Intermediate/Experienced Professionals
Session – CE Hour 1