2025/2026 Conference Announcement
I wanted to provide you with an update about our annual conference. Due to scheduling issues and the capacity of the board members, namely me as the conference chair, we will be delaying the conference until the spring. The board will be meeting next week to determine a date for the conference and will share that out as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to connecting with you all in the spring.
Warmly,
April Dodson-Ferris, M.S., LPC (she/her/hers)
Chair, ORCA Professional Development & Education Committee
2024 FALL CONFERENCE
Exploring Inclusive Practices In Counseling
November 14 - 16 | Portland, Oregon
We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Annual
Conference, which will be held in downtown Portland, Oregon!
Where: Embassy Suites Downtown Portland, 319 SW Pine St, Portland, OR 97204
Conference Rates:
Member: $325
Non-Member: $375
Master’s Student Rate: $100 (email continuinged@or-counseling.org from your .edu email address to receive the discount code)
Registration closes on Monday, November 11th, 2024
Register Today!
Registration includes:
- Earn up to 15 CE credits in OBLPCT content areas: 13 live sessions on cutting edge topics!
- Learning sessions begin at 3:00pm on Thursday, November 14th, and run through 3:00pm on Saturday, November 16th
- Friday evening networking gathering
- Awards presentation recognizing Oregon leaders in the field
- Group practice job fair
- Vendors & resource sharing
- Light snacks and beverages (water, coffee, tea) provided throughout the conference
Conference Sessions & Agenda:
Thursday, November 14th, 2024
- 3:00pm - 4:30pm Holding the Space Between: The Intersection of Counselor Self-Awareness and Wellness - Tever Nickerson
- 4:45pm - 5:35pm Ethical Inclusion of Mental Health Interns: We Have to do Better - Marcy Smaha, Erin Frazier-Maskiell & Emily Knott
- 6:00 - 6:50pm I'm Still Hot! Addressing Mental Health and Nurturing Empowerment in Menopause - Audrianna Gurr
Friday, November 15th, 2024
- 9:00am - 10:30am No Griever Left Behind: Expanding Inclusivity in Grief Support - Dr. Catherine Beckett
- 10:40am - 11:30am And That’s On My Ancestors - Melissa Brabham
- 11:40am - 12:30pm An Inclusive Counseling Approach for Clients with Chronic Health Issues - Dr. Peter Addy
- 12:30pm - 1:30pm Break for lunch (not provided)
- 1:30pm - 3:00pm They Were Just Doing Their Best: Challenging Adultism in Trauma Therapy Through the Lens of Interpersonal Neurobiology - Dr. Kae Hixson and Riva Stoudt
- 3:10pm - 4:00pm Using Sandtray Therapy to Explore Diversity Issues with Counselors and Counseling Students - Dr. Daniel Sweeney & Tony Lai
- 4:10pm - 5:00pm Mindfulness and Meditation in Counseling: What is their Role in Uncovering Implicit Bias? - Kelly Birch
- 5:00pm Awards Ceremony, Networking, & Group Practice Job Fair: appetizers provided, cash-only bar available
Saturday, November 16th, 2024
- 9:00am - 10:30 am Cultural Effectiveness Training: Bridging the Paths of Awareness and Sensitivity, Paving the Road to Cultural Competency - Sir Aaron Mason
- 10:40am - 11:30pm Navigating Ethical Dilemmas Through A Creative Ethical Decision-Making Model - Gianna Russo-Mitma
- 11:40pm - 12:30pm Body Liberation - Sarah Kushner
- 12:30pm - 1:30pm Break for lunch (not provided)
- 1:30pm - 2:40pm Engaging and Inclusive Family Therapy With GenZ Adolescents and Young Adults - Yshai Boussi
- Conference Wrapup
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