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

• 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
  

• 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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