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Wednesday, November 4
Pre‑Conference Workshops
Wednesday, November 4
10:00 AM – 1:15 PM
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| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | ||||
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| P1 – Advocacy in Action: Building a Strong, Effective, and Thriving State Branch | Keith Vukasinovich - Anansi, LLC Charles "CJ" Potter, PhD - Mindfully, LLC Michael Desposito - The Wellife, LLC | Workshop – CE Hours 3 | METRO | |
| P2 – Beyond One Narrative: Elevating and Advocacy for Multicultural Perspectives in Grief and Mourning | Kailey Bradley, PhD - Refuge Counseling, LLC Nancy Baur - Refuge Counseling, LLC Parastesh Sattari - Ohio University | Workshop – CE Hours 3 | POST | |
| P3 – Multiple Perspectives on Supervision: Working Through Difficult Cases | Darcy Haag Granello - The Ohio State University Viktoria Bedalli - The Ohio State University | Workshop – CE Hours 3 (Supervision) | AVERY | |
| P4 – Wait… I Have to Attest to That? Clinical Wills for Ohio Counselors Renewing Licenses | Julia M. Wedemeyer - InnerVision Resources, LLC | Workshop – CE Hours 3 (Ethics) | FRANTZ | |
Pre‑Conference Workshops
Wednesday, November 4
2:15 PM – 5:30 PM
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| P5 – Action Methods in Clinical Supervision: Psychodrama for Reflective Practice | Amanda Cole - The University of Akron | Workshop – CE Hours 3 (Supervision) | POST | |
| P6 – Clinical Advocacy with Queer Clients: Dissecting Gender Dysphoria and Writing Letters of Support | Monica Burbank - Waybridge Counseling / Liberated Mind Counseling & Consulting, LLC | Workshop – CE Hours 3 (Ethics) | METRO | |
| P7 – Elevate & Amplify: Fostering & Enhancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Amongst Clients and Staff | Carmella Hill - The University of Mount Union | Workshop – CE Hours 3 | AVERY | |
| P8 – Ethically Ready for the Psychedelic Moment | Keith Vukasinovich - Anansi, LLC | Workshop – CE Hours 3 (Ethics) | FRANTZ | |
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Wednesday, November 4
6:00 PM
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| A1 – Am I Being Too Nice? When Avoidance Undermines Professional Responsibility | Savannah Drobnjakovic - Navigate Counseling and Consultation Services Kimberlee Barrella - Navigate Counseling and Consultation Services Destin Cashdollar - Navigate Counseling and Consultation Services | Session – CE Hour 1 (Ethics) | POST | |
| A2 – Becoming the Counselor: Fostering Professional Development and Identity in Graduate Training | Jessica Wiener - The University of Akron Shannon O'Mara - The University of Akron | Session – CE Hour 1 | MUIRFIELD | |
| A3 – Betting on Awareness: Essential Gambling Basics for Mental Health and School Counselors | Amanda Rovnak, PhD - Walden University Brandy Gilea, PhD - Walden University Jessica Russo, PhD - Walden University | Session – CE Hour 1 | LIMERICK | |
| A5 – Honoring Culture, Strengthening Recovery: Supervision That Responds | Tanya Middleton - The Ohio State University Martina Moore - John Carroll University | Session – CE Hour 1 (Supervision) | WATERFORD | |
| AB6 – Late-Identified and Overlooked: ASD and ADHD in Queer Adults 2‑HOUR SESSION | Kelsey Ward - Adams State University Adrianne Johnson - Wright State University | Session – CE Hours 2 | METRO | |
| A7 – Little Stories, Big Feelings: Playful SEL Interventions Using Books and Puppetry | Dania King - Dare to Begin Counseling, Coaching, and Community Services LLC | Session – CE Hour 1 | AVERY | |
| A8 – Reclaiming Our Vitality: An Experiential Reset for Burnout and Counselor Wellbeing | Arelia Dalton - Cuyahoga Community College | Session – CE Hour 1 | RIVERSIDE | |
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Wednesday, November 4
7:15 PM
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| B1 – Artificial Intelligence: Ethical Guidelines for Counselors | Yegan Pillay - Ohio University Augustina Julie Ortsin Mends - Ohio University Emmanuel Adarkwa - Ohio University | Session – CE Hour 1 (Ethics) | POST | |
| B2 – The Art of Courage: Creative Strategies & Advocating for Youth Navigating Non-Death Losses | Kailey Bradley, PhD - Refuge Counseling, LLC Shannon O'Mara - The University of Akron | Session – CE Hour 1 | MUIRFIELD | |
| B3 – Elevating Care: LGBTQIA+ Substance Use and Identity-Affirming Counseling | Sam Windler - Kent State University | Session – CE Hour 1 | AVERY | |
| B4 – Ethical Measurement-Based Care: Aligning Outcomes, Integrity, and Individualized Practice | Brandy Gilea, PhD - Walden University Amanda Rovnak, PhD - Walden University Jessica Russo, PhD - Walden University Nicole Bradley, PhD - Walden University | Session – CE Hour 1 (Ethics) | LIMERICK | |
| B5 – From Vicarious Trauma to Transformation: Fostering Vitality within Ourselves and Our Profession | Alicia Hall - Ohio University and Authentic Spaces Counseling and Consultation | Session – CE Hour 1 | FRANTZ | |
| B7 – Relational Safety and Suicide Prevention: A Trauma-Informed Path | Rachael DuBose - Be the Light Clinical Supervision and Consulting | Session – CE Hour 1 | RIVERSIDE | |
| B8 – Using "Self" in Supervision: Integrating IFS Principles in the Terrain of Supervision | Kristin Dolph, PhD - Dolph Counseling & Wellness, LLC Meredith Montgomery - The University of Dayton | Session – CE Hour 1 (Supervision) | WATERFORD | |
Thursday, November 5
Doctoral Program Showcase
Thursday, November 5
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM &
9:20 AM – 9:50 AM
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Are you ready to take the next step in your career and education? Meet with representatives from the following universities to learn what each doctoral program can offer you! Kent State University | METRO FOYER |
Graduate Student Poster Presentations
Thursday, November 5
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM &
9:20 AM – 9:50 AM
| Thursday, November 5, 2026 | |
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"Aging and Self-Injury: Clinical Approaches to NSSI and Suicidal Ideation in Later Life" "Person‑Centered Support Group for Alzheimer’s Caregivers" "Ethical Implications of Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Mental Health Counseling" "Pathological Demand Avoidance in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Increasing Awareness and Understanding" "Talk Therapy & Talking Circles: Cultural Considerations when Counseling Indigenous Populations" "The Forgotten Child: Living with a Sibling with Chronic Disruptive Behaviors" "Supporting Black Athletes Through Identity Exploration and Transition Preparation" "Reclaiming the Body: The Utilization of Feminist Therapy for Women with Eating Disorders" "Self‑Esteem, Peers, and Cyberbullying: A Longitudinal Look at Adolescent Life Satisfaction" "The Why Behind the Work: Purpose and Professional Identity in Counseling Practice" "Psychodrama Groups and the Transformative Power of the Hero’s Journey in Clients with PTSD" | METRO |
Welcome / OCA Awards Presentation
Thursday, November 5
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
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The Ohio Counseling Association invites you to the 2026 OCA Awards Presentation. This is an opportunity to stand together in recognizing and celebrating your peers and colleagues for their significant achievements and contributions to the counseling profession. Join us in acknowledging their hard work, dedication, and professionalism! | Chase Morgan-Swaney, PhD - Baldwin Wallace University | DUBLIN BALLROOM |
OCA & NASW‑OH Town Hall
Thursday, November 5
9:20 AM – 9:50 AM
| Thursday, November 5, 2026 | ||
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Join OCA and the Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW‑OH) as we discuss our collaborative advocacy efforts. | DUBLIN A | |
Breakouts Block C
Thursday, November 5
10:00 AM
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| C1 – Carrying More Than Baby: Guilt, Shame, and Identity Loss Postpartum | Emily Dennis - Walsh University Ashley Barka - Walsh University | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN D | |
| CD2 – Clinical Techniques for Managing Suicidal Clients 2‑HOUR SESSION | Darcy Haag Granello - The Ohio State University Paul Granello - The Ohio State University | Session – CE Hours 2 | RIVERSIDE | |
| C3 – Document to Defend: Ethics, Law, and Best Practices for Counseling Minors in a Shifting Landscape | Victoria Frazier - Arbor Sana Counseling and Wellness | Session – CE Hour 1 (Ethics) | DUBLIN A | |
| C4 – Elevating Counselor Identity and Self-Efficacy in an Evolving Profession | Ana Berrios Allison - The Ohio State University Michelle Norris - The Ohio State University | Session – CE Hour 1 | LIMERICK | |
| C5 – Elevating Early Career Counselors: Thriving in the First Year of Professional Practice | Nate Konzen - Zepf Center Cassandra Bensch - University of Toledo | Session – CE Hour 1 | MUIRFIELD | |
| C6 – Expanding Insight in Supervision: Applying the Johari Window to Clinical Mental Health Counseling | DoHee Kim-Appel, PhD - Heidelberg University | Session – CE Hour 1 (Supervision) | POST | |
| C7 – Fighting the Unseen: A Guide to Support Athletes Through Counseling | Zsófi Bevardi - Ohio University Sahaj Vohra - Ohio University Anagha Boas - Ohio University | Session – CE Hour 1 | FRANTZ | |
| C8 – Hidden in Plain Sight: The Importance of Gambling Screening and Intentional Language | Katrina Arroyo - Problem Gambling Network of Ohio Olivia Burris - Problem Gambling Network of Ohio | Session – CE Hour 1 | WATERFORD | |
| C9 – OCD: Helping Others Live with Uncertainty | Anne Boyle - Hopewell Amber Thomas - Hopewell | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN B | |
| C10 – Private Practice & Professional Identity: Intentionally Align Your Practice & Combat Big-Tech Therapy | Kristin Dolph, PhD - Dolph Counseling & Wellness, LLC Natalie Grierson, PhD - Wright State University | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN C | |
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Thursday, November 5
11:15 AM
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| D1 – Assessment in Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM): What Clinicians Miss and How to Improve | Linda Marcel-Rene - Cleveland Sex & Intimacy Counseling | Session – CE Hour 1 | FRANTZ | |
| D3 – Conceptualizing the Human Person: An Introduction to Thomistic Psychology in Counseling | Jack Justin Dreher - Catholic Counseling Group | Session – CE Hour 1 | WATERFORD | |
| D4 – Elevating Emerging Clinicians: Self-Efficacy, Voice, and Vitality in a Gen Z Context | Audrey Akers - Wright State University | Session – CE Hour 1 (Supervision) | POST | |
| D5 – Practice in Politics: Navigating Ethical Challenges in Unprecedented Times | Tara Hagan - The Therapy Collaborative, LLC Carolyn Wright - The Therapy Collaborative, LLC | Session – CE Hour 1 (Ethics) | DUBLIN B | |
| D6 – Preparing Ohio’s Behavioral Health Workforce for Psychedelic Crisis and Continuing Care | Stacey Armstrong - The Ohio State University, Center for Psychedelic Drug Research & Education (CPDRE) | Session – CE Hour 1 | LIMERICK | |
| D7 – Relational Trauma: When Attachments Wound | Sarah Hatch - Be Well Counseling, LTD / Ohio University | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN A | |
| D8 – Supporting Student Wellness Through Connection With Nature | Andrew Kirsop - Ohio University | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN D | |
| D9 – Unlocking Authentic Connection: Using RO-DBT Skills in Group Therapy to Improve Client Outcomes | Samuel Hodge - Lets In Mental Health & Recovery Jessica Birkhimer - Ripple Wellness Counseling, LLC | Session – CE Hour 1 | MUIRFIELD | |
| D10 – Uplifting LGBTQIA+ Clients: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Promote Professional Advocacy | Lauren Collins-Knight - Navigate Counseling and Consultation Services Savannah Drobnjakovic - Navigate Counseling and Consultation Services | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN C | |
Lunch & Learn with OCA’s IAC
Thursday, November 5
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
| Thursday, November 5, 2026 | |||
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Boxed Lunch + Lunch & Learn "Turning Denials into Action: A Guide to Ethical Grievance Filing" Counselors are often faced with several systemic barriers when trying to provide mental health care to diverse populations despite there being several regulatory bodies that offer oversight regarding accessibility for client care. This experiential presentation will equip counselors with a clear, ethical framework for filing an insurance grievance across state and federal regulatory bodies. Participants will learn how to distinguish between inquiries, complaints, and learn how to navigate and submit effective reports while maintaining the ACA Code of Ethics (2014). Complimentary with registration, provided by OCA | Michael Desposito - The Wellife, LLC Emma Wolfe - Build Better Health Inc. - Mental Health Insurance Reform Task Force Alaina Thomas - Premiere Counseling Services | Session – CE Hour 1 (Ethics) | DUBLIN A |
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Thursday, November 5
2:15 PM
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| E1 – A Legal & Ethical Balancing Act: Best Practices for Clinical Counselors Employed in School Settings | Mary Steiner Iiames - Winebrenner Theological Seminary Susan Harrod - Wapakoneta City Schools Megan Leidy - Wapakoneta City Schools | Session – CE Hour 1 (Ethics) | DUBLIN C | |
| E3 – Dismantling Doubt: Elevating New Advocates Above Impostor Syndrome Through Feminist Interventions | Victoria Frazier - Arbor Sana Counseling and Wellness Chase Morgan-Swaney, PhD - Baldwin Wallace University | Session – CE Hour 1 | RIVERSIDE | |
| E4 – Elevating Our Practice: Integrating Nature into Urban Counseling Settings | Scott Hall - University of Dayton Alan Demmitt, PhD - University of Dayton | Session – CE Hour 1 | POST | |
| EF5 – From Risk to Response: IPV Assessment, Prevention, and Intervention 2‑HOUR SESSION | Melanie Kautzman, PhD - The University of Akron Lauren Paglisotti - The University of Akron Emily Pena - The University of Akron | Session – CE Hours 2 (Ethics) | LIMERICK | |
| E6 – From Wounds to Wisdom: Restoring Wholeness and Healing Intergenerational Trauma | Tanya Middleton - The Ohio State University Ildico Tamakloe - The Ohio State University Kyla Shabazz - The Ohio State University | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN A | |
| E7 – Lifestyle Determinants in Counseling: Bridging Evidence, Training, and Clinical Implementation | Joshua Francis, PhD - Wright State University Sophie Francis - Dolph Counseling and Wellness | Session – CE Hour 1 | FRANTZ | |
| E8 – Queer Feminist Narrative Therapy: State of the Evidence Base for Affirmative Restorying | Katherine Vanke - Grow Well Cleveland Pete Finnerty - Cleveland State University | Session – CE Hour 1 | WATERFORD | |
| E9 – The Risk Behind the Role: Supervision, Ethics, and Liability in Counseling | Megan Mahon - Capella University Carrie VanMeter, PhD - Capella University | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN D | |
| E10 – Using Your Voice with Parents and Caregivers of Youth: Breaking Through Communication Barriers | Shannyn Hepler-Franko - Cleveland Clinic | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN B | |
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Thursday, November 5
3:30 PM
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| F1 – Application of the Bio-Ecological Cross-Cultural Supervision (BECCS) Model to Serve Minority Clients | Yegan Pillay - Ohio University Kübra Civan, PhD - Quincy University | Session – CE Hour 1 (Supervision) | POST | |
| F3 – Climate Change and Mental Health: Why it Matters and What We Can Do | Laura Dunson Caputo - John Carroll University | Session – CE Hour 1 | MUIRFIELD | |
| F4 – Fatness as a Social Identity: Understanding the Impact of Body Size in the Counseling Relationship | Valerie Ashby - The Emily Program | Session – CE Hour 1 | RIVERSIDE | |
| F6 – School Re-entry & Re-integration after Suicide Hospitalization: Promoting Mental Health and Safety | Darcy Haag Granello - The Ohio State University | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN D | |
| F7 – Technically, I’m Eclectic: Multimodal Therapy as a Transdiagnostic Treatment Approach for Counselors | Michael Desposito - The Wellife, LLC Katie Gamby, PhD - Walden University | Session – CE Hour 1 | FRANTZ | |
| F8 – Thinking Differently: Neurodiversity-Informed Adaptations for Counseling Practice | Mariah Payne - Payne Counseling | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN A | |
| F10 – Writing with Purpose: Documentation that Supports Care and Clinical Practice | Kimberlee Barrella - Navigate Counseling and Consultation Services Andrew Herbell - Navigate Counseling and Consultation Services Gena Hicks - Navigate Counseling and Consultation Services | Session – CE Hour 1 (Ethics) | DUBLIN B | |
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Thursday, November 5
4:45 PM
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| G10 – Walk & Talk Therapy: Utilizing Movement-based Therapeutic Modalities for Bilateral Reprocessing | Pete Finnerty - Cleveland State University Katherine Vanke - Grow Well Cleveland | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN A | |
| G1 – Affirming Care with Integrity: Using Motivational Interviewing to Navigate Ethics in LGBTQIA+ Care | Annaleise Fisher - Jewish Family & Community Services Kimberlee Barrella - Navigate Counseling and Consultation Services Destin Cashdollar - Navigate Counseling and Consultation Services | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN B | |
| G2 – Burnout, Boundaries, and Ethical Practice: Practical Strategies for Sustainable Clinical Work | Sarah Nutter - Wellness Grove Paige Wallace - Wellness Grove Jessica Headley, PhD - Wellness Grove | Session – CE Hour 1 (Ethics) | DUBLIN C | |
| G3 – Ketamine Treatment: An Introduction for Counselors | Kelsey Jager, PhD - New Pathways Clinic Jennifer DiGiandomenico - Stella Luna Counseling and Wellness | Session – CE Hour 1 | FRANTZ | |
| G4 – Elevating, Valuing, & Supporting Clients of Color | Carmella Hill - The University of Mount Union | Session – CE Hour 1 | LIMERICK | |
| G5 – From CACREP to Campus: The Importance of Integrating Student Affairs and Professional Counseling | Madeleine Stevens - Youngstown State University Brooklyn Bokan - Youngstown State University Joel Straley - Youngstown State University | Session – CE Hour 1 | WATERFORD | |
| G6 – From Survival to Reintegration: Identity, Meaning, and Experiential Approaches with Veterans | Scott Hall - University of Dayton Eric Kreitzer - University of Dayton | Session – CE Hour 1 | MUIRFIELD | |
| G7 – Helping Survivors of Human Trafficking Feel Human Again | Ellise Nolan, PhD - Bowling Green State University Korissa VanOver - Epworth Early Learning Center | Session – CE Hour 1 | RIVERSIDE | |
| G8 – Living with OCD: A Family Therapy Framework for Supporting Loved Ones | Samuel Hodge - Lets In Mental Health & Recovery Jessica Birkhimer - Ripple Wellness Counseling, LLC | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN D | |
| G9 – Navigating Generational Differences in Supervision: Practical and Relational Strategies | Jessica Wiener - The University of Akron | Session – CE Hour 1 (Supervision) | POST | |
KSU Reception
Thursday, November 5
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
| Thursday, November 5, 2026 | ||
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Kent State University is celebrating their 80th anniversary of training counselors! KSU alumni, students, and faculty are invited to join the celebration for connection, camaraderie, and cookies! | AVERY | |
Ohio Counseling Conversations Live!
Thursday, November 5
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
| Thursday, November 5, 2026 | ||
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Join the Ohio Counseling Conversations team for a live podcast recording! Ohio Counseling Conversations is the official podcast of OCA, focused on hosting experts from throughout the counseling field to bring listeners relevant conversations around what it means to be a counselor in Ohio.
Those in attendance at our live recording will be entered into a raffle for two OCA memberships and two AOCC 2027 standard conference registrations! The Media, Public Relations, and Membership Committee proudly manages the podcast. | DUBLIN A | |
Friday, November 6
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Friday, November 6
8:30 AM
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| H1 – Elevating the Referral Bridge: Lessons from Clients Transitioning from Lay Pastoral Care | Alexander Dolin - Enlightened Souls | Session – CE Hour 1 | FRANTZ | |
| H2 – Ohio CSWMFT Board Presentation | Margaret-Ann Adorjan - Ohio CSWMFT Board | Session – CE Hour 1 (Ethics) | DUBLIN C | |
| H3 – Responding to the Emotional Tears of Children and Adolescents | Ana Berrios Allison - The Ohio State University HangHang Li - The Ohio State University | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN B | |
| HI4 – Supervision Challenges and Interventions for Counselors Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence 2‑HOUR SESSION | Valerie Ashby - The Emily Program Shannon O'Mara - The University of Akron | Session – CE Hours 2 (Supervision) | RIVERSIDE | |
| H5 – Therapy Collaborative: How Connection and Collaboration Benefit Therapists in Private Practice | Tara Hagan - The Therapy Collaborative, LLC Carolyn Wright - The Therapy Collaborative, LLC | Session – CE Hour 1 | MUIRFIELD | |
| H6 – When Clients Aren’t Progressing: Recognizing Physiological Clues in Clinical Practice | Kaela Vance - Teal Saguaro Wellness, Inc. | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN A | |
| H7 – When the Work Is Personal: Managing Vicarious Trauma as a Queer Clinician | Kelsey Ward - Adams State University Adrianne Johnson - Wright State University | Session – CE Hour 1 | POST | |
| H8 – Whole Brain Supervision: Integrating Creativity and Rationality in Supervision | DoHee Kim-Appel, PhD - Heidelberg University | Session – CE Hour 1 (Supervision) | DUBLIN D | |
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Friday, November 6
9:45 AM
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| I1 – Addressing Supervisees' Professional Dispositions Through Trauma-Informed Supervision Approaches | Melanie Kautzman, PhD - The University of Akron Amanda Cole - The University of Akron Yue Dang - The University of Akron | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN D | |
| I2 – From Simulation to Connection: An RCT-Informed Critique of AI in Mental Health | Emily Dennis - Walsh University Charity Kurz, PhD - Liberty University and Hope and Healing Wellness | Session – CE Hour 1 | FRANTZ | |
| I3 – Coexistence in Counseling: Working Across Difference Without Self-Erasure | DJ Griffith, PhD - PhDeej Consulting | Session – CE Hour 1 (Ethics) | DUBLIN C | |
| I5 – Facing the Void: Counseling Clients Through Existential Anxiety Today | Randy Moate, PhD - Baldwin Wallace University Erin West, PhD - Baldwin Wallace University | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN A | |
| I6 – God and a Good Therapist — Why People Don't Have to Choose | Samuel Perkins - House of Wellness Counseling | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN B | |
| I7 – Masking at Work: The Hidden Cost of Being a Neurodivergent Counselor in Neurotypical Spaces | Adrianne Johnson - Wright State University Kelsey Ward - Adams State University | Session – CE Hour 1 | POST | |
| I8 – Using Interpersonal Neurobiology for Trauma-Informed Care with LGBTGEQIAP+ Clients | Sarah Hatch - Be Well Counseling, LTD / Ohio University | Session – CE Hour 1 | MUIRFIELD | |
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Friday, November 6
11:00 AM
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| J1 – Elevating Supervision: Restoring Counselor Vitality as an Ethical Imperative | Augustina Julie Ortsin Mends - Ohio University Yegan Pillay - Ohio University Barbara Makumbi - Ohio University | Session – CE Hour 1 (Supervision) | DUBLIN C | |
| J2 – Ethical Leadership in a Changing Counseling Landscape | Martina Moore - John Carroll University | Session – CE Hour 1 (Ethics) | POST | |
| J3 – Examining the Experiences and Mental Health Needs of Lesbians Who Come Out During Mid-Adulthood | Adriana Euser - Ohio University Madeleine Stevens - Youngstown State University | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN D | |
| J4 – The Forgotten Child: Recognizing Trauma in Siblings of Children with Disruptive Behavior | Diane Sweinhagen - The Sophia Center Paula Mlinar - Bowling Green State University | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN A | |
| J5 – A Qualitative Study on the Role of Expressive Writing in Mitigating Loneliness in College Students | Kristin Chamberlain, PhD - Ohio University Laura Harrison, PhD - Ohio University Derrick Danquah, PhD - Ohio University | Session – CE Hour 1 | MUIRFIELD | |
| JK6 – Values in Action: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Primer for Counselors 2‑HOUR SESSION | Chase Morgan-Swaney, PhD - Baldwin Wallace University | Session – CE Hours 2 | DUBLIN B | |
| J7 – What’s Beneath the Defenses? Protective Patterns in Religious & High-Control Contexts | Alexis Beachnau - University of Kentucky | Session – CE Hour 1 | FRANTZ | |
| J8 – "You Good, Bruh?" Engaging Millennial Black Men in Counseling | Demetrius Cofield - The Ohio State University Mike James - The Ohio State University | Session – CE Hour 1 | RIVERSIDE | |
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Friday, November 6
12:15 PM
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| K1 – Beyond Burnout: The Ethical Responsibility of Counselor Work Environments | Kristen Toole - Xavier University | Session – CE Hour 1 (Ethics) | DUBLIN C | |
| 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 | Session – CE Hour 1 | MUIRFIELD | |
| K3 – How to Apply a Queer-Affirming Framework to Major Supervision Models | Pete Finnerty - Cleveland State University Katherine Vanke - Grow Well Cleveland | Session – CE Hour 1 (Supervision) | FRANTZ | |
| K4 – Many Ways to Love: Developing CNM and Kink-Informed Therapeutic Competency | Mariah Payne - Payne Counseling Yub Kim - Cleveland Sex Therapy | Session – CE Hour 1 | POST | |
| K5 – Parenting on the Edge: Counseling Strategies for Overwhelmed Caregivers | Erin West, PhD - Baldwin Wallace University Randy Moate, PhD - Baldwin Wallace University | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN A | |
| K7 – Rethinking Trust: Anti-Blackness in Counseling Relationships | Demetrius Cofield - The Ohio State University Evan Fairrow - The Ohio State University | Session – CE Hour 1 | RIVERSIDE | |
| K8 – Who Are You? Maintaining Your Values While Working with Children and Adolescents | Shannyn Hepler-Franko - Cleveland Clinic | Session – CE Hour 1 | DUBLIN D | |