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58th Annual PCA Conference
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Friday, November 6
 

8:00am EST

Registration Desk Open
Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:00pm EST

Friday November 6, 2026 8:00am - 9:00pm EST

9:00am EST

Pre-Conference Institutes (Separate Registration)
Friday November 6, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST

Friday November 6, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST

1:00pm EST

1PM Education Sessions and Roundtables
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

1:00pm EST

At the Edges of Our Field: What Interdisciplinary Collaboration Teaches Us About Training Counselors and Art Therapists (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
This session invites participants to explore what can be learned through interdisciplinary collaboration across counseling and art therapy. Drawing on collaborative work between counselor educators and an art therapy educator, we will examine how assumptions about supervision, professional identity, and ways of knowing become more visible in shared interdisciplinary spaces.
Through guided reflection and discussion, participants will consider what might shift in their own approaches to teaching and supervision when engaging across disciplines. We will also share what surprised us in this collaboration and how we might do our work differently as a result. The session invites counselors and mental health professionals to think differently about how we prepare and supervise students - particularly within interdisciplinary settings.
Speakers
avatar for Devon Bowser

Devon Bowser

Dean of Assessment, Program Director for the Master of Arts in Counseling, Program Director for the Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Education, and Professor, Waynesburg University
Dr. Devon Bowser earned a Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University, Ph.D., a Master of Arts from Franciscan University, and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Duquesne University. Dr. Bowser serves as the Dean of Assessment, program director for the Master of Arts... Read More →
avatar for Kelley McNichols

Kelley McNichols

Assistant Director of Graduate Counseling Programs, Clinical Coordinator, and Associate Professor, Waynesburg University
Dr. Kelley McNichols earned an undergraduate degree in Criminology and Pre-Law from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Science in Education with a concentration in Community Counseling from Duquesne University, and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Duquesne... Read More →
avatar for Danielle Moss, ATR-BC, LPC, ATCS, NCC

Danielle Moss, ATR-BC, LPC, ATCS, NCC

Associate Professor; Program Director, Seton Hill University
Dani Moss, DAT, ATR-BC, LPC, NCC, ATCS (she/her), is a board-certified art therapist and art therapy supervisor, and licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania. An associate professor of art therapy and program director at Seton Hill University, she teaches and supervises graduate... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

1:00pm EST

Beyond Culture: Reframing Substance Use Treatment through Structural Competency (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
Black communities continue to experience disparities in substance use treatment engagement and access. These inequities may be partly rooted in the enduring impacts on the War on Drugs. This session explores the relevance of structural competency as a guiding framework for mental health counselors to better conceptualize and address the systemic factors contributing to substance use treatment access in Black populations. While this presentation is grounded in substance use treatment,  the structural competency framework expands upon counselor's leadership and clinical application skills to meet systemic needs with systemic solutions with variety of clinical populations. 
Speakers
avatar for Ashley Stewart LAPC, MT-BC

Ashley Stewart LAPC, MT-BC

School-Based Clinician
Ashley Stewart is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor and Board Certified Music Therapist working in the Greater Philadelphia area. She has experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan in school-based and outpatient settings. Stewart has address... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

1:00pm EST

From Self-Care to Systemic Advocacy: A 4-Step Framework for Counselor Sustainability (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
Moving beyond traditional "self-care," this session redefines professional self-advocacy as a core clinical competency and ethical mandate (ACA, 2024, C.2.g). Participants will analyze the shift from individual coping to systemic advocacy, exploring how current literature addresses "tele-pressure" and the "always-on" culture of modern mental health.
 
Attendees will explore a practical, 4-step pedagogical process (Audit, Shift, Lab, and Contract) and creative teaching techniques like "The Backpack Metaphor" and "Reverse Roleplay." These evidence-based strategies empower counselors and supervisors to navigate professional power dynamics, negotiate sustainable workload boundaries, and resist the systemic pressures that lead to early-career exhaustion.
Speakers
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Kellie Forziat-Pytel, Ph.D., LPC-PA, NCC, ACS

Assistant Professor/Practicum and Internship Coordinator, Commonwealth University of PA (Lock Haven)
Presenter is an Assistant Professor and Practicum and Internship Coordinator. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). Her specialty areas... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session

1:00pm EST

Lessons from the Field: Graduates’ Perspectives on Effective Supervision for School Counselors (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
This session presents findings from a qualitative study exploring school counseling graduates’ perspectives on their supervision experiences. Participants reflected on what supervisors understood well and what they wish supervisors had known about the realities of school counseling. Key themes include role ambiguity, stakeholder demands, and gaps between training and practice. Implications for counselor educators and supervisors will be discussed, along with practical strategies to better prepare and support future school counselors.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Grafton Eliason, LPC

Dr. Grafton Eliason, LPC

Professor and Assistant Chair, PennWest University
Grafton Eliason is currently a Professor, PennWest University of Pennsylvania. He is also an ordained Presbyterian minister. Grafton has a special interest in Regret Theory, pastoral care, counseling, cross cultural studies, spirituality, existentialism, grief and loss. In addition... Read More →
avatar for Michael Sickels, Ph.D., LPC, NCC

Michael Sickels, Ph.D., LPC, NCC

Clinical Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, Duquesne University
Dr. Michael Sickels is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Duquesne University, located in Pittsburgh, PA. Michael teaches a variety of coursework to master’s- and doctoral-level counselor education students. Michael also currently serves as the program’s... Read More →
avatar for Nico Massucci, MS, LPC, NCC

Nico Massucci, MS, LPC, NCC

Nico Massucci, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor and doctoral candidate (ABD) at Duquesne University with experience in both clinical mental health and school counseling settings. His work focuses on anxiety, emotional regulation, and identity development. He has a strong... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

1:00pm EST

Medicalized Mental Health Stigma: How to Navigate Persisting Stigma in the World of Insurance-Driven Care (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
This 60-minute session explores the ongoing presence of stigma and bias within medicalized mental health settings and how these dynamics impact both clinicians and clients. Through discussion, reflection, and firsthand perspectives, participants will examine how stigmatizing language, assumptions, and systemic practices continue to shape inpatient care despite increased awareness and advocacy. The session invites clinicians to critically reflect on their own roles within these systems while identifying practical ways to reduce stigma and better support individuals who have experienced inpatient mental health treatment.


Speakers
CE

Cullen Elton, LAPC, M.A

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Cullen Elton is a master’s-level clinician with professional experience spanning inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. He previously worked as an inpatient therapist within a medicalized mental health facility and currently serve as a substance use and alcohol therapist... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

1:00pm EST

Navigating Burnout in Times of Transition: A Polyvagal-Informed Approach (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
This workshop introduces participants to the polyvagal framework as a practical approach for understanding how the nervous system responds to stress, uncertainty, and shifting environments. Grounded in neuroscience and applicable to the counseling profession, the polyvagal perspective offers tools to support emotional regulation, resilience, and connection. Participants will explore how physiological states influence behavior, decision-making, and interpersonal engagement. Through guided discussion and experiential exercises, participants will practice polyvagal-informed techniques designed to help regulate the nervous system and promote a sense of safety and connection which can enhance resilience, improve relational engagement, and support sustained well-being in demanding and rapidly evolving settings.
Speakers
avatar for Anne Rankin, MAT, TR-Cert, CCIEDC

Anne Rankin, MAT, TR-Cert, CCIEDC

MAT, Lebanon Valley College

Anne Rankin (MAT, TR-Cert, CCIEDC) is a trauma- and polyvagal-informed graduate student counselor intern in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Lebanon Valley College (Annville, PA). As a member of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association and its SERVIC division, she has
... Read More →
avatar for Catherine Breneman, Ph.D., LCSW

Catherine Breneman, Ph.D., LCSW

Assistant Professor/Program Director, Hood College
Catherine Breneman has over 30 years of clinical social work experience in a variety of health and mental health settings. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor of Social Work and Social Work Program Director at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland and social work consultant at... Read More →
avatar for Cynthia Vejar, Ph.D., LPC, LSC/PPS, NCC

Cynthia Vejar, Ph.D., LPC, LSC/PPS, NCC

Associate Professor/Program Director, Lebanon Valley College
Cynthia M. Vejar, Ph.D., LPC, LSC/PPS, NCC, is an Associate Professor and Founding Director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Trauma-Informed Counseling programs at Lebanon Valley College. With 30 years of experience in the field, including higher education and clinical... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

1:00pm EST

Racialized Traumatization: A Generational, Complex Trauma (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
A PowerPoint presentation on the after effects of systematic racism; how these continuous, negative encounters traumatize African Americans, People of Color physically, mentally, emotionally, and psychologically.  Also, further discussion of how these experiences can be internalized as complex trauma, as well as the connection to the generational trauma encountered by African Americans, People of Color due to systematic racism
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Shanda R. Jefferson, Ed.D, NCC. LPC

Dr. Shanda R. Jefferson, Ed.D, NCC. LPC

Counselor, Phoenix Counseling Services
Dr. Shanda R. Jefferson was born and raised in McConnellsburg, Pa. Dr. Jefferson received her BA in communications from Shippensburg University in 2002, her Master's degree in organizational communications from Bowiestate University in 2004, and her Master's degree from Argosy University... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

1:00pm EST

Sociocultural Dissonance and Its Impact on the Counseling Relationship (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
In today’s increasingly diverse and complex sociopolitical landscape, counselors frequently encounter differences in identity, worldview, and lived experiences, which can create tension within therapeutic relationships. This session explores the concept of sociocultural dissonance and its impact on rapport, trust, and clinical effectiveness. Participants will examine how unaddressed cultural differences can contribute to micro-ruptures, misattunement, and premature termination; while also learning practical strategies to foster cultural humility, strengthen therapeutic alliance, and engage in meaningful relational repair. Through case examples and guided reflection, attendees will leave with actionable tools to navigate sociocultural differences with greater confidence, responsiveness, and ethical awareness.
Speakers
avatar for R. Samantha Williams, LPC, ACS, CCTP II, BC-TMH

R. Samantha Williams, LPC, ACS, CCTP II, BC-TMH

Therapist/Instructor/Trainer
R. Samantha Williams, LPC, ACS, BC-NCC (she/her) is a Counselor/Instructor in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services at East Stroudsburg University. She brings over 14 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations across the lifespan, with a professional background spanning community mental health... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

1:00pm EST

Stories That Heal: Using Bibliotherapy to Support Emotional Regulation in Children and Adolescents (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
This session introduces bibliotherapy as a practical and engaging intervention for children and adolescents in counseling. Drawing from early clinical experience, the presenter will explore how storytelling, familiar characters, and narrative-based techniques can help clients explore emotions, build insight, and develop coping skills in a way that feels safe and accessible. Attendees will gain simple, developmentally appropriate strategies to begin incorporating bibliotherapy into their work.
Speakers
avatar for Anthony Johnson, MS, MA

Anthony Johnson, MS, MA

Mental Health Therapist, Unleashed Counseling
Anthony Johnson, MS, MA, is a pre-licensed counselor at Unleashed Counseling with a background in both psychology and creative writing. He specializes in working with children and adolescents, with a focus on emotional regulation, anxiety, and engagement through developmentally appropriate... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

1:00pm EST

The Neuroscience of Trauma: Broadening our Knowledge to Better Serve Clients (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
The topic of trauma and trauma-informed care is slowly being integrated into society and our work as counselors; however, trauma has always existed. Trauma affects numerous areas of an individual’s life, including but not limited to, their mental health, physical health, and brain chemistry. It is imperative that counselors and emerging professionals understand the neuroscience behind trauma and how it impacts clients. This session will provide counseling professionals and graduate students with the knowledge and information on how the profession is leading more into trauma-informed care and looking to enhance and transition to a neuroscience-based view of trauma. Through these changes and transition, counselors, supervisors, graduate students, and educators will be able to serve clients better and understand therapeutic interventions that can be used when working with clients who have experienced trauma.
 
Speakers
JH

Jordyn Hartsock, B.S.

Graduate Student, Shippensburg University
Jordyn Hartsock has a B.S. in neuroscience and psychology from Lebanon Valley College and is a second year Master of Education in School Counseling candidate from Shippensburg University. Jordyn is currently conducting her field experience at Biglerville High School and has experience... Read More →
avatar for Kelly Dryzal, Ed.D, LPC, CIS-R, CMNCS

Kelly Dryzal, Ed.D, LPC, CIS-R, CMNCS

Faculty, Shippensburg University
With over 20 years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor, Dr. Kelly Dryzal, Ed.D, LPC has dedicated her career to supporting individuals through compassionate, evidence-based trauma informed care. She is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

1:00pm EST

Beyond the Field: Integrating Peer Support and Social Community for Holistic Student-Athlete Development (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
This interactive roundtable explores the mental health challenges and developmental transitions faced by college student-athletes. Grounded in evidence-based frameworks, participants will learn how to implement peer support strategies, reduce stigma, and foster a “One Team” culture that promotes resilience, connection, and holistic well-being. Attendees will leave with practical tools to support athletes through key transitions, including entry into college, injury recovery, and life after sport.
Speakers
avatar for Thomas Crissman

Thomas Crissman

Counselor, Slippery Rock University
Thomas Crissman is a Licensed Professional Counselor currently employed at Slippery Rock University of PA and attending Indiana University of PA for his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. His background in mental health includes more than 13 years in various counseling... Read More →
avatar for Dr. John Mathe

Dr. John Mathe

Associate Professor, Slippery Rock University
Dr. Mathe is an associate professor at Slippery Rock University, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania, and a nationally certified counselor (NCC). Dr. Mathe has worked with various populations, including children/adolescents, adults, older adults, and... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
  60 Minute Roundtable
  • global Y

1:00pm EST

From Agency to Autonomy: Navigating the Clinical Shift to Outpatient Practice (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
This session provides a clinically grounded exploration of the transition from agency work (community mental health, residential, school-based services) to outpatient therapy. Emphasis will be placed on the shift from crisis stabilization to long-term therapeutic work, as well as the increased responsibility clinicians hold in managing caseloads, documentation, and clinical decision-making independently.


Participants will examine how to recalibrate their clinical lens when working with lower acuity but often more complex, long-term concerns. The session will also address common challenges such as boundary setting, managing no-shows and cancellations, navigating insurance requirements, and avoiding burnout in a less structured environment.


Interactive components will encourage participants to reflect on their own experiences with transition, identify gaps in their current practice, and develop actionable strategies for growth.
Speakers
avatar for Brittany Stallworth, PhD.

Brittany Stallworth, PhD.

Adjunct Professor, Carlow University
Dr. Brittany Stallworth (she/her/hers) is an Adjunct Professor for the Professional Counseling program at Carlow University. She holds a PhD in Counseling Education and Supervision from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where she also earned her master’s in Clinical... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
  60 Minute Roundtable
  • global Y

1:00pm EST

Laughter as Leadership: Guiding Clients Through Change with Playful Resilience (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
This experiential session explores how Laughter Yoga can serve as a powerful leadership tool for counselors supporting clients through change and transition. Participants will learn how intentional laughter, breathwork, and light‑hearted play can reduce stress, increase emotional flexibility, and foster resilience during uncertain or challenging times. Through simple, accessible exercises, counselors will discover how cultivating joy and presence can strengthen their own well‑being while empowering clients to navigate transitions with greater confidence, connection, and calm.
Speakers
avatar for Natalie Fein, MSeD, NCC, CMCS, BC-TMH

Natalie Fein, MSeD, NCC, CMCS, BC-TMH

Assistant Professor, Counseling, Community College of Philadelphia
Natalie Fein, M.Ed., NCC, CMCS, BC‑TMH is an educator, career specialist, and wellness practitioner with more than 20 years of experience supporting college students in achieving their academic, career, and personal goals. She has worked extensively in college planning, career... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
  60 Minute Roundtable
  • global Y

1:00pm EST

Research does not have to be scary: Embracing quantitative single subject research for counselors (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
It is important for counseling to be represented in clinical research. Counseling professional identity is unique in its focus on development, wellness, and the talk therapy process. Though counselors often hesitate to engage in research, quantitative, single subject, repeated acquisition design could be a less intimidating research methodology.  This presentation will educate participants on this methodology, provide an example, and engage participants in brainstorming possible uses for this methodology in their work as counselors or counselor educators. 
Speakers
AC

Angie Conrad, Ph.D., LPC

Editor of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association, Pennsylvania Counseling Association/Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Angie Conrad is a Licensed Professional Counselor counseling individual and families of all ages. She recently completed her Pd.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she has also been adjunct teaching in the Clinical Mental Health... Read More →
avatar for Holly Branthoover, Ed.D., LPC

Holly Branthoover, Ed.D., LPC

Professor and Doctoral Coordinator, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP)
Dr. Holly Branthoover (she/her) is a Professor and Doctoral Coordinator in the Department of Counseling and Human Development at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and a private counseling practice owner. She completed her Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Duquesne... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
  60 Minute Roundtable
  • global Y

1:00pm EST

The Disappearing Client: Restoring Voice and Agency in Older Adulthood (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
Older adults may present with a subtle yet profound clinical experience: a growing sense of “disappearing.” This can manifest itself as feeling unheard, dismissed, or disconnected from one’s identity, often shaped by sociocultural factors, life experiences, personality factors, and family dynamics. This session will explore how these experiences impact mental health and therapeutic engagement. Participants will learn how to recognize signs of perceived invisibility in older adults and apply practical, trauma-informed clinical strategies to help restore voice, agency and identity in later adulthood.
Speakers
avatar for Bethany Goshorn, LPC

Bethany Goshorn, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor, Pathways Counseling Services, LLC
Bethany Goshorn graduated from Shippensburg University with her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in May of 2020. Prior to this, she received her Bachelor's degree from Shippensburg University in 2009 in Psychology with a minor in Gerontology. Bethany is a national... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
  60 Minute Roundtable
  • global Y

1:00pm EST

Trauma in Transition: Displacement and Healing Among Refugees (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
Our presentation aims to recognize the experiences of refugee families and children, along with developing awareness of resources and finding ways to minimize and support communities being impacted. This presentation highlights the importance of these social justice issues for emerging counselors and counselors in the field through awareness of experiences of these communities, providing strategies to mitigate and cope on an individual and community level as well as an opportunity for establishing a sense of holistic care for the community through interactive discussions.
Speakers
avatar for Visalakshi Jayaraman

Visalakshi Jayaraman

Master's Level Student, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
The presenter is currently in her second year of the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the Singapore University of Social Sciences, with a specialization in organizational psychology... Read More →
avatar for Chinar Mehta, MSc

Chinar Mehta, MSc

Psychotherapist, Doctoral Student, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
The presenter is a second-year Ph.D. student in Counselor Education and Supervision at Indiana University of Pennsylvania . She has over three years of experience as a mental health therapist, working with first responders diagnosed with PTSD, as well as with elderly and general populations... Read More →
avatar for Aarati Poudel

Aarati Poudel

Master's Level Student, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Presenter is in her second year of the M.Ed. in Counselor Education - School Counseling program track at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She holds a BA in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University. Aarati has dedicated years to working with children as both a mentor and peer... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
  60 Minute Roundtable
  • global Y

2:15pm EST

2:15PM Education Sessions and Roundtables
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST

Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST

2:15pm EST

Creativity Doesn't Log Off: Designing a Creative Approaches to Counseling Course for the Virtual Classroom (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
Creativity doesn’t disappear in the virtual classroom—but it does require intentional redesign. This session presents a practical model for designing and adapting a Creative Approaches to Counseling course for online delivery, grounded in Maker Therapy, MBSR, and expressive arts frameworks. Participants will explore three organizing principles for virtual creative course design and engage with activity spotlights across nine modalities: humor, visual art, writing, makerspace, music, movement, bibliotherapy, drama, and ecotherapy. Leave with an adaptable framework and ready-to-use activities for your own teaching context.
Speakers
DL

Deborah L. Duenyas, PhD, LPC (PA), LPCC (OH), ACS

Professor, St. Bonaventure University
Dr. Deborah Duenyas is a Professor in the Counselor Education Department at St. Bonaventure University. She is licensed in Pennsylvania as a Professional Counselor (LPC) and in Ohio as a Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Deborah has held a variety of leadership positions in... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

2:15pm EST

Establishing and Growing a Qualitative Research Team for Counselor Educators Using the Conceptual Mapping Task (CMT) (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
The Conceptual Mapping Task (CMT) is a qualitative counseling research tool. In this session, the presenter will discuss the CMT and describe how he recruited and chaired a group of dissertation students using this research methodology.  This presentation is for counselor educators looking to expand their vitae through mentoring doctoral researchers.
Speakers
avatar for John A. King, Ph.D., M.Div., M.A., LPC, NCC

John A. King, Ph.D., M.Div., M.A., LPC, NCC

Associate Professor of Counseling, Liberty University
Dr. John A. King, PhD, MDiv, MA, LPC (PA), NCC, is an Assistant Professor of Counseling and Core Faculty member in Liberty University’s CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Dr. King earned his PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University, his MDiv from Missio Seminary (formerly Bibl... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

2:15pm EST

From Checking to Choosing: ACT for Health Anxiety and OCD (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
Health Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) often present with entrenched reassurance seeking, catastrophic misinterpretation of bodily sensations, and rigid avoidance patterns that can overwhelm both clients and clinicians. Traditional CBT approaches remain valuable, yet many clients continue to struggle with experiential avoidance, identity fusion with anxiety, and difficulty engaging in value based behavior. This presentation introduces an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy framework for treating Health Anxiety and OCD that integrates psychological flexibility, exposure with acceptance, and values driven action (Hayes et al., 2019).


Drawing from contemporary the work of Dr. Steven Hayes, this session will demonstrate how clinicians can help clients shift from symptom elimination efforts toward building a meaningful life alongside uncertainty. Participants will learn how to use metaphors such as the train of thoughts analogy, defusion strategies, willingness practices, and values clarification to interrupt the reassurance cycle. Case examples will highlight how ACT processes can be adapted for clients with illness anxiety, somatic preoccupation, and OCD related checking or health related compulsions, drawing on Veale and Willson’s (2014) model of health anxiety and Winston and Seif’s (2017) work on intrusive thoughts. Attendees will leave with practical, experiential interventions they can immediately apply in telehealth or in person settings.
Speakers
avatar for Molly Myers, MA, LPC, NCC

Molly Myers, MA, LPC, NCC

Assistant Professor, Evangel University
Molly Myers is a doctoral candidate in Counselor Education & Supervision, an adjunct instructor across multiple colleges in Pennsylvania and Virginia, and a practicing clinician with a small private telehealth practice. Her work centers on trauma‑informed, experiential, and culturally... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

2:15pm EST

Music and Narrative Therapy in Counseling: How to Create Songs Worth Singing Using an Artificial Intelligence Music Generator (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
How can counselors help clients find harmony amidst the discord of life’s major transitions? This innovative "how-to" session explores the intersection of Music Therapy and Narrative Therapy, supercharged by modern Artificial Intelligence (AI). Participants will learn how to guide clients in "re-authoring" their life stories into powerful, professional-sounding song lyrics and music.
Through a live demonstration, we will navigate the creative journey from narrative dialogue to a fully realized musical track using an AI generator—demonstrating how this technology democratizes creative expression for clients regardless of their musical background. Attendees will leave with resources and strategies to help clients literally give voice to their journey of change and resilience.


Speakers
KW

Kevin Wilkerson, Ph.D., NCC, ACS

Professor, University of Scranton
Kevin is a Counselor Educator, Professor, and School Counseling Program Director in the University of Scranton's Department of Counseling and Human Services. His current interests in music, music therapy, generative artificial intelligence, and Large Language Models (LLMs) have landed... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

2:15pm EST

Neurodiversity-Affirming Care: Practical Strategies for Regulation, Autonomy, and Clinical Impact (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
Explore neurodiversity-affirming approaches to support individuals, including those with Autism, in achieving meaningful treatment goals. Learn practical strategies to reduce demand-related stress, minimize power struggles, and promote autonomy and overall well-being.


Participants will gain evidence-informed tools to confidently implement neurodiversity-affirming principles in clinical settings. The session integrates mindfulness-based interventions with key concepts from interpersonal neurobiology and polyvagal theory to support nervous system regulation and guide clinical decision-making.


Through case examples, experiential activities, and guided practice, attendees will develop trauma-responsive, practical strategies to enhance their clinical work.


Speakers
avatar for Patricia J. Gonzalez, LPC, MT-BC, NADD-CC

Patricia J. Gonzalez, LPC, MT-BC, NADD-CC

CEO/ Psychotherapist/ Music Therapist, Spectra Support Services LLC/ Moringa Institute
Patricia is the Co-Founder, Co-Owner of two businesses: She is the Chief Executive Officer of Spectra Support Services, LLC and the CE Program Administrator for the Moringa Institute.. In these roles,  she leads professional training and continuing education for behavioral health... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

2:15pm EST

Redefining Leadership: Transforming Burnout into Organizational Change (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
Counselor burnout is usually talked about as if it’s just an individual problem, with advice like “practice self-care” or “set boundaries.” That misses the bigger picture; the systems we work in and the way supervisors respond can have a huge impact. In this session, I’ll share how my own experiences with burnout, and the responses I received from supervisors, shaped the way I intentionally designed my group practice around counselor wellness, sustainability, and ethical leadership. We’ll look at the systemic and supervisory factors that drive burnout, explore leadership strategies for managing transitions and change, and discuss concrete ways to create a psychologically safe, supportive practice environment. You’ll leave with practical ideas you can use in your own setting to support both staff well-being and organizational health.
Speakers
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Tori Mackley, MS, NCC, LPC

Owner/Licensed Professional Counselor, Heart 2 Soul Counseling
Tori Mackley is a licensed professional counselor, supervisor, and owner of a small group practice in York, PA since 2021. She opened her group practice with the goal of building an environment that acknowledges client care is only as good as therapist well-being. Currently pursuing... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

2:15pm EST

Smarter Practice Growth with AI: Clarity, Compliance & Clinical Impact (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
This practical, beginner-friendly training is designed to help mental health professionals integrate artificial intelligence into their daily workflows. This program focuses on real-world applications of AI to streamline documentation, enhance marketing efforts, improve client communication, and increase overall efficiency without compromising ethics or clinical judgment. Participants will leave with actionable tools, time-saving strategies, and increased confidence in using AI to support both the business and clinical sides of private practice.
Speakers
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Carol A. Corbett, Ph.D., LPC

Program Director / Assistant Professor, Chestnut Hill College
Carol A. Corbett, Ph.D., LPCDr. Corbett is a Program Director of the Masters in School Counseling program at Chestnut Hill College where she is also an Assistant Professor in the Clinical & Counseling Psychology program. Additionally, Dr. Corbett is a psychotherapist and owner of an outpatient mental health... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

2:15pm EST

The Importance of Wellness Strategies for Counselors-in-Training as they Transition into Residency and their Careers (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
Counselors-in-training (CITs) face challenges as they complete their counseling program, which can lead to increased stress, anxiety, lower quality of life, and burnout. CITs quickly transition from counseling education programs into their residency and/or career. It is important for counselor education programs to equip CIT with wellness strategies to help reduce these stressors and equip them for this career transition. This presentation will explore some challenges that CITs face as they graduate and move into their residency and/or career, and discuss strategies that can be used to help mitigate this difficult transition. 
Speakers
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Derek J. Parker, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS

Assistant Professor, Liberty University
Dr. Derek Parker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania.  He spent about a decade working with children, adolescents, and their families before transitioning to the field of addiction. He received his master’s degree (MA) in Professional Counseling... Read More →
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Alysha Blagg, Ph.D., LPCC-S, NCC

Assistant Professor, Liberty University
Dr. Alysha Blagg has worked in a variety of clinical settings including community mental health and private group practice. She is trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), tele-behavioral health services, and The Gottman Method couples therapy. Dr. Blagg has... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

2:15pm EST

What can we expect from the 2026 ACA Code of Ethics? An overview of changes and implications for the counseling profession (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
This session is designed for professionals and students in the counseling field. This session will be delivered through lecture and break out discussion, examining the changes between the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics and the proposed 2026 ACA Code of Ethics. The content will highlight important changes the between the Codes and the discussion will encourage each participant to personalize the new ethical standards and consider how it will impact them in their practice and studies. This session will highlight additions made to the 2026 Code, including sections relating to AI and forensics. 
Speakers
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Holly Branthoover, Ed.D., LPC

Professor and Doctoral Coordinator, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP)
Dr. Holly Branthoover (she/her) is a Professor and Doctoral Coordinator in the Department of Counseling and Human Development at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and a private counseling practice owner. She completed her Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Duquesne... Read More →
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Rebecca Williams, MS, NCC, LPC

Rebecca Williams (she/her) is a licensed professional counselor with over 10 years of experience in settings such as reentry, substance use disorder, community mental health, and private practice. She completed her bachelor's in Catholic Theology at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

2:15pm EST

What We Carry Forward: Family and Historical Narratives in Counseling Practice (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
This session explores how counselors can help clients draw on family and historical narratives as meaningful resources in their lives. Grounded in narrative practices, the presentation highlights ways of listening for and engaging these stories to help clients make meaning, strengthen preferred identities, and carry forward what matters most during times of change and transition.
Speakers
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David Loeffler, LPC, NCC

David Loeffler is a counselor educator and Licensed Professional Counselor based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he owns and operates a counseling practice. He earned an MA in American Studies from the University of Wyoming and an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from California... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
  60 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

2:15pm EST

Embracing the Ghosts in the Counseling Room: Self-Reflection for Counselors and Supervisor to Lead Change from Understanding the Past
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
We all enter the counseling room with our internal working model and presuppositions of systems based on our experiences and history. These inherent biases can be brought into awareness by examining the “ghosts” of our past. Using frameworks from the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies and Spiritual and Religious Competencies, counselors can work through countertransference and working models to identify and examine the origin of our ghosts along with the personal values connected to these perspectives. Through self-awareness and understanding, counselors and supervisors are better able to not allow these ghosts to haunt the counseling room, but instead acknowledge the values provided by experience and past history to name the ghosts and change them from unconscious hindrance to integrating personal narratives that inform clinical work.
Speakers
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Erica Rhoads, PhD, LPC, NCC

Owner, Rhythms of Grace Christian Counseling LLC
Dr. Erica Rhoads is an assistant professor, adoptive mother, and licensed professional counselor who focuses on the impact of trauma within a systems perspective. Dr. Rhoads teaches students in graduate mental health counseling and is passionate about educating people on the impact... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
  60 Minute Roundtable
  • global Y

2:15pm EST

Evaluating the Impact of a Multimodal Mindfulness Program on Stress Anxiety and Resilience in Undergraduate Students
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
College is a time of self-growth and personal exploration. This period of increased independence is also accompanied by stress and uncertainty that can become a source of mental strain, heightened vulnerability, and dematriculation. College counseling centers provide crucial support for students seeking assistance for stress and stress related psychological issues but can become overcome by sheer demand. Stepped-care services such as peer education, group therapy, and psychoeducational programs such as those that teach mindfulness, are often employed to accommodate student demand. This mixed-methods study examined the effectiveness of a mindfulness program that used a multimodal approach to build skills over the course of 8 weeks. Findings suggest the program was effective at reducing chronic stress and anxiety, as well as increasing resilience and problem-focused coping. Further, students reported the program had a positive impact on their lives by increasing their sense of wellbeing and providing new ways to adapt successfully to daily stressors. Breathing exercises, guided meditation, and peer discussion were found to be particularly helpful. A comprehensive mindfulness program which utilizes multiple modalities may serve a larger range of students by tapping into personal relevance while providing the same benefits found in singular approach programs. 
Speakers
avatar for Katherine J. Stefanelli, PhD, LPC, NCC

Katherine J. Stefanelli, PhD, LPC, NCC

Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Services, University of Scranton
About:Katherine J. Stefanelli, PHD, LPC, NCC is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling and Human Services Department at the University of Scranton, Scranton, PA. Her work over the last 25 years includes clinical service in both the private sector and educational settings. Dr... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
  60 Minute Roundtable
  • global Y

2:15pm EST

Exploring Professional Identity Language in CACREP Standards and Its Impact on the Counseling Profession (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
This roundtable invites participants to explore how professional identity is defined,
implied, and communicated within CACREP standards. Through collaborative dialogue,
attendees will examine patterns, gaps, and implications of identity language while
reflecting what it means to cultivate a distinct and unified professional identity in an
evolving landscape. Participants will explore how the counseling profession can move
toward a more clearly articulated, inclusive, and unified professional identity.
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
  60 Minute Roundtable

2:15pm EST

Invisible Chains: Mental Health Obstacles to Successful Reentry (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
The transition from incarceration back into society is a critical and often destabilizing period, particularly for individuals with mental health needs. Despite high rates of diagnosed and undiagnosed mental health conditions among incarcerated populations, access to consistent care during reentry remains severely limited. This presentation examines the barriers that contribute to gaps in mental health support during this transition period. Drawing on current research and case examples, it highlights the consequences of inadequate care—including recidivism, homelessness, and untreated illness—and proposes actionable strategies to improve continuity of care. Attendees will gain insight into the important role that counseling plays to ensure success of reintegration. 
Speakers
avatar for Matthew S. Mutchler

Matthew S. Mutchler

Chair & Professor, Delaware Valley University
Dr. Mutchler is the Chair of the Psychology Department at Delaware Valley University and has been a practicing clinician for over 20 years. He teaches in the undergraduate and graduate (MA) programs at DelVal and maintains a practice in individual, couple, and family therapy. In recent... Read More →
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Amanda Drew

Amanda Drew is a current graduate student at Delaware Valley University specializing in the Social Justice track. She is currently completing her internship where she is working with individuals experience a range of mental health challenges. Outside of the educational setting, Amanda... Read More →
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Brianna Morgis, Ph.D., LMFT

Dr. Morgis is an Associate Professor at Delaware Valley University in the Counseling Psychology department. Clinically, as a Marriage & Family Therapist, she works with individuals, couples, and families to negative patterns of interaction and strengthen relationships.
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
  60 Minute Roundtable
  • global Y

2:15pm EST

Navigating the Complex Journey of Gatekeeping: A Systemic Approach to Supporting Counselor Educators and Clinical Supervisors (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Gatekeeping is a complex and essential responsibility for counselor educators and clinical supervisors. While ethical codes and accreditation standards emphasize the importance of ongoing student evaluation, remediation, and, when necessary, dismissal, practical guidance for implementation remains limited. Using Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems framework, this session conceptualizes gatekeeping as a dynamic, systemic process influenced by multiple interacting contexts within counselor education and clinical settings. Session attendees will examine common gatekeeping challenges and identify actionable strategies for addressing them across ecological levels. Aligned with the conference theme, this session encourages attendees to reframe gatekeeping as an evolving professional responsibility and to develop leadership approaches that support ethical decision-making amid change and transition.
Speakers
avatar for Emily Spencer, MS, NCC, LPC, PMH-C, BC-TMH

Emily Spencer, MS, NCC, LPC, PMH-C, BC-TMH

Lily of the Valley Wellness
Emily is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Maryland. She holds specialized certifications as a Perinatal Mental Health Provider (PMH-C), EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist, Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH... Read More →
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Ford Brooks, Ed.D., LPC, NCC, CADC

Professor, Shippensburg University
Ford has been a faculty member in the Department of Counselor Education at Shippensburg University since 1997. Prior to his tenure at Shippensburg University, he was an addiction counselor in Richmond, Virginia for thirteen years and taught adjunct for seven years in the Department... Read More →
avatar for Kelly Dryzal, Ed.D, LPC, CIS-R, CMNCS

Kelly Dryzal, Ed.D, LPC, CIS-R, CMNCS

Faculty, Shippensburg University
With over 20 years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor, Dr. Kelly Dryzal, Ed.D, LPC has dedicated her career to supporting individuals through compassionate, evidence-based trauma informed care. She is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
  60 Minute Roundtable
  • global Y

2:15pm EST

Using movement to make therapy less awkward for young men and boys of color
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
In this discussion I will talk about how I use movement and the Solution Focused Brief Therapy Diamond model to connect with my clients, especially boys of color. I will give examples and demonstrations of how I use movement in session as well as go over some of the finer points of SFBT to help therapist use SFBT more effectively. 
Speakers
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David J Barnes II. M.Ed. LAPC

Owner/Therapist, Counseling in Motion
David Barnes is Level 3 Diamond Certified SFBT practitioner, holds a master's degree in School Counseling and holds an LAPC. David works as an in-school therapist with Devereux Behavioral health and also runs a private practice in Berwyn Pennsylvania where he incorporates movement... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
  60 Minute Roundtable
  • global Y

3:30pm EST

3:30PM Roundtables
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST

Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST

3:30pm EST

Holding Space or Causing Harm? Microaggressions in Counselor Training Programs and Sites (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
This roundtable presents qualitative findings on the experiences of racial microaggressions among BIPOC counseling students during their trainings in counselor education programs. Drawing on participant narratives, the session explores how microaggressions influence students’ wellness, professional identity development, and perceptions of institutional support. Attendees will engage in dialogue about implications for counselor educators and strategies for fostering more equitable training environments.
Speakers
avatar for Ellen Gong, MS, NCC

Ellen Gong, MS, NCC

Ellen Gong is a doctoral student in Counselor Education and Supervision whose research centers on multicultural competence, equity in counselor training, and the lived experiences of BIPOC counseling students. Her scholarship explores how racial microaggressions manifest within counselor... Read More →
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Matthew L. Nice

Associate Professor, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Matthew L. Nice, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, is an associate professor with the Department of Counseling and Human Development at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and chapter faculty advisor for IUP’s Chi Sigma Iota Chapter, Iota Upsilon Pi. He is a licensed professional counselor, a... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
  60 Minute Roundtable

3:30pm EST

Rural recovery: Considerations for the Prevalence of Process and Behavioral Addictions in Isolated Communities (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
This roundtable discussion centers upon the prevalence of process and behavioral addictions in rural communities. We will discuss perpetuants, systemic barriers, and cultural factors in regard to substance use, disordered patterns of eating, gambling, and social media/gaming engagement. A rich discussion will provide insight for counselors to advocate for recognition of generational and cultural norms that negatively impact the rural quality of life.
Speakers
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Ella Durst

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC), Counselor Education and Supervision PhD Student, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ella Durst is a graduate student in Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s (IUP) Counselor Education and Supervision PhD Program. She graduated with their master’s in clinical mental health counseling from IUP and formerly served as the president for their local CSI chapter, Iota... Read More →
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Hadyn Phillippi

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC), Doctoral Student in Counselor Education and Supervision PhD
Hadyn is a doctoral student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Counselor Education and Supervision and holds an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) currently practicing under... Read More →
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Delaney F. Sullivan

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC), Doctoral Student in Counselor Education and Supervision (PhD), Good Thoughts Therapeutic Services, PLLC
Delaney Sullivan is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She comes from a rural town in southwestern Pennsylvania. She is currently enrolled in a Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
  60 Minute Roundtable
  • global Y

3:30pm EST

Scaffolding Theoretical Identity: A Roundtable on Supervision, Development, and Orientation Alignment (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
This roundtable explores how supervision can scaffold the development of theoretical identity from practicum through licensure. Participants will discuss developmental supervision, orientation alignment, and training gaps.
Speakers
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William Tyler Johnson Doctoral Candidate MS LPC

Doctoral Candidate, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
William Tyler Johnson is a counselor and doctoral candidate in the Counselor Education and Supervision program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). They teach in counseling programs at Marshall University and Robert Morris University (RMU). Their clinical and research interests... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
  60 Minute Roundtable

3:30pm EST

Self-Care in Counselor Education: A Foundation for Professional Identity and Wellness (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
This session provides counselor educators with practical strategies for integrating self-care into teaching and supervision. Self-care will be explored as a core component of counselor professional identity. Participants will examine strategies for supporting students in self-assessing their wellness and building sustainable, culturally-competent, personalized self-care practices. Participants will engage in a guided discussion to promote reflection and practical application to their courses. 
Speakers
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Jenna Romano, MA, LAC

Jenna Romano, LAC, is a first-year doctoral student in Immaculata University's Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program. She works in private practice at A Brighter Tomorrow Wellness Center and works at the CASTLE program’s partial hospitalization program. Jenna works... Read More →
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Katherine Patterson, M.A.

Katherine Patterson, M.A., is a first-year doctoral student in Immaculata University’s Counselor Education and Supervision Ph.D. program. She serves as an adjunct professor of undergraduate psychology at Immaculata University and Southern New Hampshire University. She works clinically... Read More →
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Sara Elliott, MS

Practicum & Internship Coordinator at Villanova University; First-year doctoral student in Immaculata University's Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program
Sara Elliott, M.S.Sara Elliott is a first-year doctoral student in Immaculata University’s Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program. She has a M.S. in Counseling from Villanova University and a PK-12 School Counseling Certification in Pennsylvania. Over the past ten... Read More →
avatar for Rachel Rubright, MA, LAPC, NCC

Rachel Rubright, MA, LAPC, NCC

Rachel Rubright is a doctoral student at Immaculata University, pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. She works in private practice at Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling, and Psychological Associates. Rachel works with all ages, often conducting play based therapy... Read More →
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Maria Crossan, MS, LPC, NCC

Professor Maria Crossan, MS, LPC, NCC, is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Curriculum Coordinator in the Creative Arts Therapy Department at Drexel University. A Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor, she brings an interdisciplinary background to her... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
  60 Minute Roundtable

3:30pm EST

The Threshold: Navigating the "In-Between" of Burnout and Becoming (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
In the clinical world, we are trained to be masters of the "before" and the "after"—the diagnosis and the discharge. We are asked to track treatment progress, always seeking forward progress. Yet, both clinicians and clients spend the majority of their transformative lives in the liminal space: the uncomfortable, often anxiety-inducing "in-between" where what worked no longer does and the ground is constantly shifting. For many of us, this space feels like burnout. It is characterized by transitional anxiety, a sense of "stuckness," and a nervous system that has forgotten how to simply be without a task to complete. This experiential session invites you to stop fighting the void and start resting within it.
Speakers
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Erica Cavill, LPC CST & certified level II Usui Reiki practitioner

LPC and CST, Calm Pittsburgh
Erica Cavill, MS, LPC, CST, is the Sex Therapy Program Director for Calm Pittsburgh and a certified level 2 Usui Reiki practitioner. Her work specializes in the intersection of clinical psychotherapy and somatic regulation, particularly in navigating the "in-between" spaces of our modern social climate.Cer... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
  60 Minute Roundtable
  • global Y

3:30pm EST

Working Slow with Meaningful Purpose and Mindful Fulfillment for Ultimate Depth and Joy in the Journey of Becoming a Counselor Educator (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
How do you balance service, scholarship, teaching, and advocacy as a counselor educator? In the culture of higher education, productivity, tenure, competition engender significant stress and may lead to work dissatisfaction and burnout. Whether you are a counselor-in-training, doctoral candidate, new faculty, or full professor, come discuss ways to slow down and engage in the counseling journey with a focus on sustainability while developing goals to contribute to the profession. 
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer S. Park, PhD, LPC

Jennifer S. Park, PhD, LPC

Associate Professor, Colorado Christian University
Dr. Jennifer S. Park is an Associate Professor of Counseling at Colorado Christian University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor having practiced in various settings. Dr. Park is a professional member of ACA, ASERVIC, ACES, NARACES, PCA, and... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
  60 Minute Roundtable

3:30pm EST

3:30PM 90-Minute Education Sessions
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST

Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST

3:30pm EST

Embracing the bot: Demystifying AI tools in counselor supervision (1.5 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
The session will explain AI and its functions as well as provide insights and education on integrating Ai tools to enhance counselor supervision. This session will be part lecture and part demonstration of these tools. Participants will have the opportunity to interact and learn from a solutions engineer with experience developing machine learning platforms, as well as interact with AI software designed for counselor supervision. In learning about AI, participants can begin to move beyond fearing the bot and decide how AI can enhance their supervision with ethical and responsible use. 
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Williams, MS, NCC, LPC

Rebecca Williams, MS, NCC, LPC

Rebecca is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked in settings like reentry, substance use disorder, community mental health, and private practice. Rebecca received her bachelor's degree in Catholic Theology from Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA and her master's degree... Read More →
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Christopher M. Luciano

Lead Solutions Engineer, Isovalent at Cisco
Christopher is a Lead Solutions Engineer at Isovalent at Cisco developing cloud security software and working closely with clients in global financial institutions and AI platforms. Prior to his experience with Cisco, he has worked developing software in the healthcare space and spent... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
  90 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

3:30pm EST

Emerging Leaders Program Workshop (Closed Session for EL Program Only, 1.5 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)

Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
  90 Minute Education Session

3:30pm EST

Ethical Integration of Faith in Clinical Practice (1.5 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
This presentation equips clinicians to ethically and effectively integrate faith and spirituality into clinical counseling practice while maintaining alignment with professional ethical standards. Grounded in integrative, Christian psychology, and transformational frameworks, participants will explore how theological perspectives and evidence-based practices can be thoughtfully aligned in treatment.
The presentation examines key distinctions among major models of faith integration, addresses ethical considerations such as client autonomy and informed consent, and provides practical strategies for adapting interventions based on client preferences. Emphasis is placed on culturally responsive care, ethical decision-making, and the responsible use of spiritual interventions across diverse clinical contexts.
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Dr. Marcella Rolle PhD, LPC, NCC

Executive Director, Cornerstone Counseling Ministries
Dr. Marcella Rolle is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Executive Director of Cornerstone Counseling Ministries in Easton, PA, where she leads clinical services, supervision, and faith-integrated programming. She holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and has extensive... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
  90 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

3:30pm EST

From IEPs to Accommodations: Serving Clients with Learning Disabilities Across the Lifespan (1 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
Students with documented learning disabilities (LDs) navigate a lifetime of transitions — from the (sometimes) structured support of the K–12 education system into the self-advocacy demands of higher education. For counselors working with these clients, understanding the legal frameworks, institutional processes, and direct intervention strategies that shape their experiences is essential. This workshop offers counselors a working knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and 504 plans alongside practical, culturally informed clinical skills. Participants will leave with immediately applicable tools for their work with clients of any age who are students, and their families.
Speakers
avatar for Tom Palmieri, EdD, NCC, ACS, LPC, LBS

Tom Palmieri, EdD, NCC, ACS, LPC, LBS

I have been a counselor for 12 years in PA prior to relocating from Brooklyn, NY where I worked in wellness coaching. I take an integrated clinical approach at how the mind and body are impacted by our environments and relationships. My mission is to help create systems where everyone... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
  90 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

3:30pm EST

Government Relations Committee Featured Session (1.5 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)

Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
  90 Minute Education Session

3:30pm EST

Leading with Love: Applying the AEDP Therapeutic Stance in Culturally Attuned, Trauma-Informed Counseling with BIPOC Clients (1.5 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Heloise (Lois) Ridley

Dr. Heloise (Lois) Ridley

Counselor, Wilkes University / NEW HOPE Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Heloise (Lois) is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Pennsylvania. She specializes in helping caregivers and providers navigate parenting and learning challenges by supporting individuals and families in their journey toward healing relational attachment trauma and racialized... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
  90 Minute Education Session

3:30pm EST

PACES Panel - From Learner to Leader: The Developmental Journey of Counselors, Supervisors, and Educators (1.5 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
This session traces the professional evolution from counseling student to practitioner, supervisor, and educator, highlighting the developmental milestones and identity shifts that occur along the way. Drawing from developmental models, reflective practice, and lived experience, this panel presentation illustrates how each role builds upon the last, shaping competence, confidence, and leadership capacity. Attendees will gain insight into the challenges and opportunities embedded in each transition, as well as strategies for fostering growth in themselves and those they mentor. This session is ideal for emerging counselors, supervisors-in-training, and counselor educators seeking a deeper understanding of the profession’s developmental continuum.
Speakers
avatar for Julie A. Cerrito, Ph.D., NCC, NCSC, ACS

Julie A. Cerrito, Ph.D., NCC, NCSC, ACS

Associate Professor and School Counseling Program Coordinator, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Cerrito is an Associate Professor and School Counseling Graduate Program Coordinator at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg. She brings 25 years of experience to the field in her work as a counselor, educator, supervisor, and leader. 
Having served as a professional school counselor in Pennsylvania public schools for 12 years and as a counselor educator for 13 years, Dr. Cerrito has built collegial connections with counselors across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and around the nation. She has taught numerous... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
  90 Minute Education Session, PACES TRACK
  • global Y

3:30pm EST

Sexual Wellness & Sex Therapy: Navigating Intimacy, Trauma, and the Self (1.5 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
In this session, Dana Kirkpatrick, LPC, and Brenda Walker explore the vital intersection of mental health, physical wellness, and sexual satisfaction. This talk demystifies the field of sex therapy, distinguishing it from general counseling by focusing on "sexual wellness"—defined as a deep connection to one’s own body, likes, and dislikes. Drawing on over two decades of clinical experience and personal resilience, the presenters address how life transitions such as cancer diagnoses, medical menopause, and shifts in faith impact intimacy.



The presentation provides a roadmap for identifying common sexual disorders (such as desire discrepancies and orgasmic disorders) while offering research-based strategies for treatment, including Sensate Focus, somatic interventions, and trauma-focused talk therapy. Attendees will gain insight into the importance of cultural humility, the role of religious influences on sexual history, and how to create an inclusive, "sex-positive" environment that honors the client as the expert of their own experience.
Speakers
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Dana Kirkpatrick

Owner, LPC, CST-S, Calm Pittsburgh
Dana is a licensed mental health professional and a Certified Sex Therapist with a deeply personal connection to her work. As a breast cancer survivor and carrier of the BRCA2 gene, she brings a unique perspective to the intersection of oncology and intimacy. Her personal jo... Read More →
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Brenda Walker

Operations Coordinator & Spiritual Advisor, MS, DiV, Calm Pittsburgh
Brenda Walker serves as the Operations Coordinator and community outreach lead for Calm Pittsburgh, where she also manages the practice’s Couples Program. An ordained pastor in the United Methodist Church with 17 years of experience in pastoral care, Brenda brings a unique and compassionate lens to relationship coaching and pre-marital counseling. She specializes in helping i... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
  90 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

3:30pm EST

Yes, We (All) Have to Talk About Menopause: What Mental Health Professionals Keep Missing, Avoiding and Getting Wrong (1.5 CE)
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
Session Feedback (for CEs)
This 90-minute session focuses on the impacts of perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause on mental health, barriers to recognizing and addressing these impacts in counseling, and how counselors can enhance their treatment approaches to better serve members of this population. 
Speakers
avatar for Tammy Ahn Hock, Ed.D., LPC, CAADC

Tammy Ahn Hock, Ed.D., LPC, CAADC

Instructor/Counselor, Immaculata University/Tammy Hock Counseling LLC
Tammy Ahn Hock, Ed.D., LPC, CAADC is a full-time instructor at Immaculata University and private practice owner. She divides her professional time between teaching graduate courses and providing clinical mental health counseling. Her specialties include trauma, addiction, codependency... Read More →
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Dana Mariano, LPC

Private Practice Owner, LPC, Authentic Self Counseling
Dana Mariano, LPC, is a doctoral candidate and private practice owner with 17 years of professional experience, including 15 years of school counseling. Her specialties include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, women's issues, and teens experiencing school-related issues. 
Friday November 6, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm EST
  90 Minute Education Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

5:30PM Poster Sessions
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST

Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST

5:30pm EST

“You’re Doing Better… Now What?”: Identity and Belonging After Mental Health Remission
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
This poster presentation introduces a proposed study examining life after therapy, specifically focusing on identity and belonging during mental health remission. While remission is often viewed as the goal of treatment, many individuals continue to face challenges after therapy ends. This proposal highlights the need to better understand the post-therapy phase and its role in long-term recovery and relapse prevention.
Speakers
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Gretchen Pucklavage, BA

Graduate Student, Kutztown University
Gretchen Pucklavage is a graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Kutztown University and works as a Graduate Assistant for Health Promotion on campus. She is passionate about supporting people from all backgrounds and making mental health feel more approachable... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Neurodiverse Adults
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
Conditions that fall under the umbrella of neurodiversity like autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder come with their own issues and comorbidities. Unfortunately, treatment for these issues like applied behavioral analysis for autistic youth have shown to have harmful lasting effects. To combat this, using therapeutic techniques that are neurodiverse-affirming rather than dismissing or "fixing" show better mental health outcomes and are becoming more recommended by professionals. There is evidence to show that acceptance and commitment therapy can be an effective therapeutic modality for adults with ADHD and autism spectrum disorder and that this modality can also be neurodiverse-affirming. This session aims to provide participants with the knowledge of the issues that neurodiverse people face and how acceptance and commitment therapy can be effective while also affirming the neurodiverse identity. 
Speakers
avatar for Margaret Fox

Margaret Fox

Graduate Student, Penn State Harrisburg
Margaret Fox is currently a first-year student in the Masters of Arts in Applied Clinical Psychology Program at Penn State Harrisburg. She received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Penn State University Park. After her undergraduate program, she worked as a case manager... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

Adapting Narrative Therapy for Men Experiencing Infertility-Related Identity Disruption
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
This session explores how narrative therapy can be applied in counseling practice to support men experiencing infertility-related identity disruption. It examines the psychological and relational impacts of male infertility, the role of masculine norms in shaping emotional expression and help-seeking, and the ways infertility can challenge men’s sense of identity, purpose, and future life narratives. It will also demonstrate how counselors can use narrative techniques to externalize infertility, challenge restrictive masculinity narratives, and facilitate conversations that support emotional processing, resilience, and identity reconstruction.
Speakers
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PAAPA ASANTE

Lecturer of Psychology, University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ghana
Paapa Yaw Asante is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ghana. His academic background is in social psychology, and his research focuses on men’s mental health, well-being, and help-seeking behaviors in diverse cultural contexts. He is currently... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

Alleviating Anxiety in Children through Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent psychiatric disorders and can significantly interfere with social, interpersonal, and academic functioning among children and adolescents. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is seen as the gold standard therapeutic technique, animal-assisted therapy (AAT) has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional ‘talk’ therapy. Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) is a popular experiential approach that can reduce symptoms of anxiety through building emotional regulation skills and increasing self-image. This session aims to provide participants with an understanding of the process of EAP and how participating in groundwork activities with horses can facilitate improvements in anxiety symptoms.
Speakers
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Tess McNulty

Graduate Student, Penn State Harrisburg
Tess McNulty is a first-year master’s student in Applied Clinical Psychology at Penn State Harrisburg. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Denison University, where she conducted studies in personality disorders and positive and negative affect. As an equestrian... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Dementia Family Caregivers
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias are known as progressive brain diseases that affect millions of people from all over. Subsequently, this creates mental and physical strains for their family caregivers. According to the 2024 Alzheimer’s Association report, more than 11 million Americans provide unpaid support to relatives with dementia, which goes beyond regular or standard family responsibilities. Despite those with dementia receiving comprehensive medical care, their caregivers’mental health needs remain largely unrecognized. This may come as a surprise since research even indicates that caregivers face higher rates of depression, anxiety, stress, and social isolation compared to non-caregivers (Brodaty & Donkin 2009; Pinquart & Sörensen 2003). Caregiving is an intense role which creates psychological difficulties as caregivers face multiple obligations that include emotional, occupational, and family responsibilities.
Caregiving for dementia patients causes chronic stress which results in cognitive and behavioral problems that lead to increased emotional distress. Many caregivers experience ongoing guilt, self-blame, and helplessness especially when the dementia causes progressive symptoms which cannot be stopped (Gallagher-Thompson & Coon 2007). Caregivers develop cognitive distortions which include future catastrophizing and personalization of disease-related behaviors as well as the belief that self-care time represents neglect or failure. The duration of these beliefs establishes a pattern that can result in withdrawing from socializing, reducing participation in enjoyable or important activities, and their risk of developing depression increases (Losada et al., 2010).
One well established and evidenced-based psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, addresses emotional distress through the identification and modification of maladaptive thinking and behavior patterns (Beck 2011). Due to its popularity, CBT has a substantial amount of empirical evidence that shows its effectiveness in decreasing caregiver burden while enhancing the mental health of dementia caregivers who provide support to their family members (Gallagher-Thompson et al. 2012 Kwon et al. 2017). The model works successfully with this group because it provides caregivers with structured methods which enable them to develop better cognitive skills for evaluating caregiving challenges while increasing participation in activities that build their emotional resilience.
This workshop demonstrates the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist family caregivers who experience distress because of their responsibilities to care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The presentation will provide an overview of the psychological impact of dementia caregiving, followed by an explanation of the CBT conceptualization of caregiver stress. The presentation uses empirical research and clinical examples to show how caregivers can use cognitive restructuring techniques to challenge their self-critical and catastrophic thoughts while developing balanced interpretations of their caregiving challenges. Caregivers can use activity scheduling and problem-solving interventions to regain their capacity for meaningful participation in personal and social activities which they usually miss because of their caregiving responsibilities.
The psychotherapy process will be demonstrated through a brief case study which shows an adult family caregiver who suffers from guilt, emotional exhaustion, and social withdrawal while caring for a relative who has Alzheimer’s disease. The presentation shows how a counselor uses fundamental CBT methods through the case study to help the caregiver change their disruptive thoughts, develop better coping methods, and achieve better mental health results. The counseling process will focus on three elements which include joint goal setting, understanding the other person's perspective, and creating effective coping methods that suit the specific needs of dementia caregivers. 
The presentation shows how evidence-based CBT interventions help caregivers deal with distressing situations while showing counselors the psychological difficulties which family caregivers experience and the proven methods to assist this neglected group. As the world faces rising dementia cases, and families may not be able to pay for professional care, this presentation is extremely relevant to showcase how family caregivers providing essential long-term support may be affected mentally and the necessity for effective counseling methods to assist family caregivers.
Speakers
avatar for Kaylin Foss

Kaylin Foss

Kaylin Foss is in the process of completing her master’s in clinical psychology at Penn State Harrisburg, with future interests in neuropsychology. At the University of Texas, Dallas, she worked as a dementia researcher, working with patients and their family caregivers. At the... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

Communication, Connection, and Collaboration: Uniting ABA and Counseling Practices for Children with Autism
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
This poster explores the integration of applied behavior analysis and mental health counseling to provide holistic care for children with Autism while professionals remain in their appropriate scope of practice. Attendees will learn the effectiveness of combining behavioral
interventions with emotional support strategies to promote regulation, resilience, and adaptive functioning. The focus of the session is on interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical considerations of effective blended treatment models to improve both behavioral and mental health outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Stefanie Rene Salyer, Ed.S., LBS

Stefanie Rene Salyer, Ed.S., LBS

Doctoral Candidate, Pennsylvania State University
René Salyer, Ed.S., LBS is a Ph.D. candidate in Special Education: ABA and a master’s student in Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling at Pennsylvania State University. She is a licensed behavioral specialist and former K–12 special education teacher with extensive... Read More →
avatar for Shelley Roderick, M.Ed., LBS

Shelley Roderick, M.Ed., LBS

M.Ed. Student CMHC; Behavioral Consultant, Pennsylvania State University
Shelley Roderick, M.Ed., LBS, is a seasoned behavior consultant and educator with over twenty years of experience supporting students with disabilities across a range of settings. Her professional background includes roles as a behavioral specialist, special education teacher, school... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

Culturally Adapted Logotherapy for Emerging Adult Christians Struggling with Generalized Anxiety
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
Due to existing literature that highlights the beneficial outcomes of positive spirituality, Christian experiences with generalized anxiety disorder may at times be overlooked in therapy. Within this population, generalized anxiety walks hand-in-hand with shame and guilt based on the belief that uncertainty is a personal failure to trust God and that “real faith” would diminish anxiety entirely. In contrast, seeking to flourish and form community in the Lord may positively impact mental well-being. To construct a supportive environment for emerging adult Christians is to understand how the client-God relationship may increase and decrease anxiety symptoms. Additionally, it is important to acknowledge how both factors contribute to the individual’s sense of purpose. A logotherapeutic approach allows counselors to culturally broach anxiety in Christian clients by recognizing physical, cognitive, and noetic (or spiritual) symptoms. The purpose of this workshop is to reveal a framework in which logotherapy principles cultivate a redeemed sense of meaning for emerging adult Christian clients who pursue God but struggle under the weight of generalized anxiety. This culturally-sound approach will not only honor client beliefs but also improve client-counselor rapport. 
 
Speakers
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Avery Volz

Avery E. Volz is a clinical psychology master’s student at Penn State Harrisburg. In her experience working as a group facilitator and behavioral health technician, she has met with and treated clients under the age of fourteen diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and oppositional defiant... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

Effects of Mindfulness on Memory Recall in College Students
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
Memory is a key component of learning and essential for success in college. Through remembering, a student can recall or recognize ideas, information, and principles that were learned. Samples of remembering are recall, defining, identifying, listing, labeling, matching, and stating (Bloom, 1956). Remembering is a basic educational goal which informs overall academic performance. Academic performance can be thwarted by several factors, one of which is stress. The effects of stress have been shown to have a negative impact on memory typically by altering brain chemistry and structure (Lindau et al., 2016). One way to reduce stress is through mindfulness. Therefore, participation in a mindfulness-based intervention can enhance academic performance as demonstrated by increased memory. Students participants were recruited to take part in this study examining the effect of mindfulness on recall and stress. The results and implications for academic adjustment and matriculation are discussed. 
Speakers
avatar for Katherine J. Stefanelli, PhD, LPC, NCC

Katherine J. Stefanelli, PhD, LPC, NCC

Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Services, University of Scranton
About:Katherine J. Stefanelli, PHD, LPC, NCC is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling and Human Services Department at the University of Scranton, Scranton, PA. Her work over the last 25 years includes clinical service in both the private sector and educational settings. Dr... Read More →
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John Thomas, B.S.

Student, University of Scranton
John is a recent graduate from the University of Scranton. He majored in Neuroscience and will attend medical school with aspirations toward Psychiatry. His research interests include memory, recall, and the effects of CO2 on cognitive functioning. 
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

Effects of Transracial Adoption on Racial and Ethnic Identity Development: A Review of the Existing Literature and Implications for Counseling Interventions
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
This presentation examines current literature on the racial and ethnic identity development of transracially adopted children, the socialization practices of their families, and the adverse consequences of inadequate identity development across the lifespan for the adoptees. Through a comprehensive literature review, this presentation aims to bring awareness to how the counselors and counselor educators can better serve this population by also examining potential courses of intervention for this unique population. Further, gaps in the current literature are examined to provide guidance into further research on the development and treatment of transracial adoptees and their families. This presentation examines current literature on the racial and ethnic identity development of transracially adopted children, the socialization practices of their families, and the adverse consequences of inadequate identity development across the lifespan for the adoptees. Through a comprehensive literature review, this presentation aims to bring awareness to how the counselors and counselor educators can better serve this population by also examining potential courses of intervention for this unique population. Further, gaps in the current literature are examined to provide guidance into further research on the development and treatment of transracial adoptees and their families.    
Speakers
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Marrisa Moore

Graduate Student, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Marrisa Moore is a second-year graduate assistant at Kutztown University studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling with special interests in addictions counseling and racial identity research. During her undergraduate career, Marrisa conducted research on the mental health of Kutztown... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

Embracing the Journey: Leading Clients Through Change and Healing via Pilgrimage-Based Adventure Therapy on the Camino de Santiago
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
This poster presentation introduces a research-informed protocol for therapist-led pilgrimage as an innovative approach to supporting clients through trauma, change, and life transition. Drawing on a three-pronged intervention model—journaling, walking-based therapy, and group processing—this study explores how the Camino de Santiago can serve as a structured therapeutic journey for individuals experiencing PTSD. Emphasis is placed on how counselors can intentionally guide clients through transformation by integrating movement, reflection, and community within a meaningful transitional experience.
Speakers
avatar for John O'Keefe

John O'Keefe

Graduate Counseling Student, Franciscan University of Steubenville
John O’Keefe is a master’s student at Franciscan University of Steubenville with a developing clinical interest in trauma, spirituality, and experiential therapies. As a former pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago, he witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of pilgrimage on... Read More →
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Heather Uphold, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor/Practicum & Internship Coordinator, Franciscan University of Steubenville
Dr. Heather Uphold is currently an Assistant Professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate program. She also serves as the Practicum and Internship Coordinator.  Dr. Uphold has worked in the human services and mental health profession... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

Equal Representation for Licensed Professional Counselors: A Professional Advocacy Campaign Targeting the Pennsylvania State Board Website
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
The Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors is the authoritative source for LPC and LAPC licensure information in the state, yet the Board website consistently omits, misroutes, and marginalizes professional counseling content. This poster presents an advocacy campaign initiated by a Pennsylvania counselor educator to address equal representation for professional counselors on the Board website and to highlight the board composition inequity codified in state statute since 1987. Pennsylvania LPCs, counselor educators, and students are invited to learn about the issues, consider joining the effort, and apply the ACA Advocacy Competencies to professional-level systemic change.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Elizabeth Brokamp

Dr. Elizabeth Brokamp

Assistant Professor, Gwynedd Mercy University
Dr. Elizabeth Brokamp, PHD, BC-TMH, ACS, NCC is an Assistant Professor at Gwynedd Mercy University and a licensed professional counselor (VA, TX, CA, and PA). Her clinical and research interests include midlife transitions and older adult mental health, trauma treatments, counselor... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

Ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration in Counselor Education (CE) Programs: Counselor Educators' Perceptions & Experiences
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are continually reshaping the landscape of counselor education (CE), from teaching and supervision to research, leadership, and clinical practice. Yet, ethical integration remains underexplored within CACREP-aligned frameworks. This poster presentation introduces a constructivist grounded theory study exploring counselor educators’ lived experiences with AI integration and the emergent concept of Artificial Intelligence in Counselor Education (AICE). Attendees will examine current risks and affordances of AI across CE pillars, discuss implications for professional identity and training, and consider strategies for ethically incorporating AI while preserving humanistic and developmental foundations of the counseling profession.
Speakers
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Victoria Huston

PhD Candidate, Duquesne University
Victoria Huston holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, government, and science in society from Wesleyan University, as well as a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. in counselor education... Read More →
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Matthew Joseph

Associate Professor, Duquesne University
Matthew Joseph, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Counselor Education and School Psychology at Duquesne University. He teaches graduate-level coursework in lifespan development, career development, and research design. He has also taught undergraduate and graduate... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

Family-Based Approach for Children with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a relatively new disorder characterized by a persistent eating and food intake disturbance due to fear of adverse consequences of eating and/or aversions to sensory characteristics about food, resulting in nutritional deficiencies, failure to achieve appropriate weight gain, and interference in social functioning.  With the growing prevalence of ARFID in children and adolescents comes a need for research into effective intervention and treatment strategies to support their growth and development.  Research has shown that Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is effective in treating adolescents with anorexia nervosa, and has been adapted to treat other eating disorders, such as ARFID.  Through encouraging parental authority in the child’s food management, children with ARFID experience a reduction in their symptoms and parents gain a stronger sense of confidence in their ability to support their child.  The purpose of this presentation is to explain how this approach can be used in treating children and adolescents with ARFID effectively.  Through educating the family in managing the clients eating behaviors, clinicians can recognize the interplay of family dynamics and the child’s developmental stage in the maintenance and treatment of ARFID, and thus encourage long-term effectiveness as the client develops through their lifespan.
Speakers
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Maheen Kiran Mukhtar

M.A. Student, Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg
Maheen Kiran Mukhtar is a first-year Master’s student in the Applied Clinical Psychology program at Penn State Harrisburg.  She previously earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Syracuse University.  She has experience working as a senior psychiatric technician in the... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

Play Therapy with Children Diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) is a trauma disorder that stems from severe neglect in childhood. Children with RAD struggle with trusting adults due to past neglect/abuse, and therefore tend to develop difficulties with attachment styles, as well as emotional regulation and psychosocial issues. Research has suggested that play therapy may be a developmentally appropriate treatment modality for children with RAD. This workshop will inform professionals on the benefits of using play therapy to treat children with RAD. Play therapy uses toys, games, and/or creative activities to allow the child to work through their ongoing psychological difficulties. With play therapy often being child-led, the therapist acts as a facilitator to the child, while working to establish a trusting bond in order to provide a safe environment for which the child can freely explore and express their emotions. The child-therapist relationship and communication through play allows for a developmentally appropriate outlet for children to establish trusting relationships and work through their emotions. The main goal of this poster session is to inform clinicians on the usefulness and techniques of play therapy in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for children with reactive attachment disorder.
Speakers
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Tatum K. Young

Ms. Tatum K. Young is a first-year master’s student in the Applied Clinical Psychology program at Penn State Harrisburg. She earned her Bachelor of Art in Psychology with a minor in Biology at Bucknell University. She has experience working with children in childcare settings, which... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

Prolonged Exposure Therapy as Treatment for PTSD in Male First Responders
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
First responders are continuously exposed to traumatic events throughout their careers due to the situations they are put in and events they encounter. Continuous exposure to these high-risk, potentially life-threatening events, means this population is at an increased risk for developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Male first responders may face heightened barriers to seeking treatment due to the stigma around mental health, workplace expectations, concern about future career consequences, and cultural expectations. This workshop will examine how exposure, especially repeated exposure, to traumatic events during a career can lead to PTSD in the population being looked at. It will also give an overview of what Prolonged Exposure Therapy is, which is a treatment designed to reduce symptoms of PTSD, confront traumatic events, and decrease avoidant behaviors. The workshop will also show how Prolonged Exposure Therapy can be adapted to work with the unique challenges and barriers that male first responders face when it comes to treatment of PTSD or other mental health disorders. Attendees of this workshop should gain a better understanding of what PTSD symptoms look like in male first responders, barriers to treatment that this population faces, and the essential components of Prolonged Exposure Therapy with adaptations to better suit the intended population. First responders are continuously exposed to traumatic events throughout their careers due to the situations they are put in and events they encounter. Continuous exposure to these high-risk, potentially life-threatening events, means this population is at an increased risk for developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Male first responders may face heightened barriers to seeking treatment due to the stigma around mental health, workplace expectations, concern about future career consequences, and cultural expectations. This workshop will examine how exposure, especially repeated exposure, to traumatic events during a career can lead to PTSD in the population being looked at. It will also give an overview of what Prolonged Exposure Therapy is, which is a treatment designed to reduce symptoms of PTSD, confront traumatic events, and decrease avoidant behaviors. The workshop will also show how Prolonged Exposure Therapy can be adapted to work with the unique challenges and barriers that male first responders face when it comes to treatment of PTSD or other mental health disorders. Attendees of this workshop should gain a better understanding of what PTSD symptoms look like in male first responders, barriers to treatment that this population faces, and the essential components of Prolonged Exposure Therapy with adaptations to better suit the intended population. 
Speakers
avatar for Sally Musselman

Sally Musselman

Ms. Sally Musselman is a master’s student in Penn State Harrisburg’s Applied Clinical Psychology program. Ms. Musselman obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Development/Family Studies from Iowa State University. Ms. Musselman’s areas of interest for research... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

Promoting Secure Relational Patterns: Emotionally Focused Therapy for Insecure Attachment
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
Attachment theory supports the idea that the way a child bonds with their primary caregiver shapes the relational schemas and attachment style they carry into adult relationships. The four attachment styles – secure, avoidant, anxious and fearful-avoidant – are associated with different senses of self, perceptions of worthiness of love and trust, coping strategies and emotion regulation. Anxious and avoidant attachment styles have been linked to childhood maltreatment, particularly emotional neglect and sexual abuse. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) has been shown to be effective in promoting more secure attachment patterns, both in individual and in couple therapy. EFT uses a range of techniques to target emotion schemas, including reflection of feelings, interpretation, focus on bodily responses, enactment and recognition of attachment needs. These interventions help clients develop healthier and more secure ways of connecting with others and expressing emotions. A common negative dynamic in couples occurs when one partner has an avoidant attachment style and the other has an anxious one. In such cases, couples may become trapped in a relational pattern called the pursue–withdraw cycle, in which the pursuer seeks reassurance through criticism, while the withdrawer retreats to cope with overwhelming emotions. This session aims to help participants understand how attachment styles manifest in individuals and couples, as well as how EFT addresses attachment challenges. 
Speakers
avatar for Fay Giannakou

Fay Giannakou

First year Master's student in clinical psychology, Penn State University, Harrisburg
Fay Giannakou is a first-year master’s student in Applied Clinical Psychology at Penn State Harrisburg and a licensed psychologist in Greece. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology and expanded her clinical training with a psychodynamic focus on clinical assessment, intakes... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

Roots of ASD Treatment and Addressing the Spirit of Caregivers with Energy Psychology techniques
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
Meridian tapping shows promise for caregivers, but its effectiveness for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is under-researched. This workshop will delve into the clinical challenges and potential mechanisms that make meridian tapping difficult to implement, even when anxiety is highly observable. It will also discuss possible uses for individuals with ASD based on individuals’ self-reports. Drawing from the book "From Exhausted to Energized” (Freger, 2024) the workshop offers ASD caregivers a comprehensive guide designed to transform their caregiving journey, as this population of caregivers has specific combinations of demands (Bohadana et al., 2019). It provides tools, including Energy Psychology techniques, to manage stress, improve well-being, and foster positive interactions (Seok & Kim, 2024; Gallo & Church, 2023). Participants will discover effective techniques for self-care, communication, and creating supportive environments.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Freger, DCEP, LBS, LPC

Amanda Freger, DCEP, LBS, LPC

Owner, Amanda Freger, LPC
Throughout her career, Mandi has served in multiple roles within many service lines of behavioral health treatment, including acting as a supervisor in both outpatient and residential settings. In providing decades of psychotherapeutic treatment to various populations, she has gained... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

Therapeutic Applications of BDSM: Exploring Healing Pathways for Survivors of Sexual Violence
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
Sexual violence affects millions worldwide and leaves survivors grappling with profound psychological consequences, including posttraumatic stress, dissociation, and suicidal ideation. Traditional therapeutic frameworks often focus on cognitive and emotional recovery, yet few address the somatic and relational dimensions of sexual trauma. One underexplored avenue is consensual BDSM or kink- characterized by negotiated power exchange, consensual boundaries, and the transformation of pain into pleasure. Despite the affirmative consent features of consensual BDSM, the practice remains stigmatized and frequently pathologized, often assumed to originate from childhood abuse. Emerging research and survivor narratives, however, challenge this view, highlighting that BDSM can foster empowerment, agency, and embodied healing rather than re-traumatization.
Drawing on these insights, Dr. Rahman introduces Therapeutic BDSM- a structured, trauma‑informed intervention within the framework of Self‑Reconciliation Therapy (SRT). The approach integrates somatic regulation, ethical boundaries, consent, and a tetralogical model of expertise to support survivors in reclaiming power, reconnecting with their bodies, and reshaping relational patterns that once caused harm. By reframing BDSM as a site of intentional healing rather than pathology, this workshop will explore its potential as a creative, collaborative, and deeply embodied pathway to recovery.
Speakers
avatar for Ishita Agarwal, BA

Ishita Agarwal, BA

Ishita Agarwal is a first-year master’s student in the Applied Clinical Psychology program at Penn State Harrisburg. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Her research focuses on substance... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

Working With Your Body, Not Against It: A Gestalt Approach to Depression
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
Treatments for physical illness are well known, but subsequent psychological care is not – even despite significant impacts on mental health. For instance, higher levels of depression are prevalent in populations suffering from chronic illness and/or traumatic diagnoses. Foreseeable factors like fear/worry can be accompanied by less anticipated repercussions like treatment plan decision paralysis. Cognitive behavioral therapy is moderately effective in treating depression for this population but has notable limitations: neglecting intersections between physical/emotional experiences along with nuanced aspects of physical illness (e.g. psychosocial functioning, environment, and incorrectly categorized “irrational beliefs”). The purpose of this workshop is to bridge these gaps by promoting awareness and effective coping skills. It will provide audience members with a gestalt perspective on chronic illness and/or traumatic diagnoses. Techniques that will be covered include: #1 (staying with emotion), #2 (somatic attending) and #3 (two chair conversation). Technique #1 will teach the importance of sitting with emotions in the present moment. Technique # 2 will demonstrate the mind - body connection as well as how somatic awareness can provide clues to emotional experiences and vice versa. Technique # 3 will provide the opportunity for clients to engage in conversations with different aspects of themselves for the purpose of identity integration.  
Speakers
avatar for Alexandra L. Keen, M.A. Candidate (Clinical Psychology), B.S (Neuroscience/Cognitive Science & Religious Studies)

Alexandra L. Keen, M.A. Candidate (Clinical Psychology), B.S (Neuroscience/Cognitive Science & Religious Studies)

Graduate Student, Pennsylvania State Harrisburg University
Alexandra L. Keen is a M.A candidate of applied clinical psychology at Penn State Harrisburg. After completing a bachelor’s degree in religious studies for health professionals (RSHP) and neuroscience/cognitive science (NSCS) with a thematic emphasis in neuro-spirituality at the... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

5:30pm EST

You’re Not a Monster: A Therapeutic Approach for Pedophilic Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) impacts roughly 1 in 40 adults in the United States, and approximately 15-25% of these individuals will report an unwanted sexual obsession in their lifetime. As such, it is important that these people aren’t neglected and clinicians are able to make a proper diagnosis and utilize the most effective treatment methods. This workshop will cover the efficacy of exposure and response prevention (ExRP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and their combination for the treatment of pedophilic-OCD (P-OCD). ExRP is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that is considered the “gold standard” treatment for OCD and targets the reduction of frequency and intensity of obsessions (i.e., intrusive thoughts). ACT is a third-wave form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that has recently been shown to be an effective treatment for OCD and aims to alter the relationship and interpretation of the obsessions. Given the increased shame and stigma surrounding pedophilia, pedophilic obsessions, and sexual obsessions in general, it is proposed that a combination of ExRP and ACT will have the greatest efficacy in treating pedophilic-OCD.
Speakers
avatar for Gabrielle R. Baker, B.S.

Gabrielle R. Baker, B.S.

Applied Clinical Psychology Master's Student, Penn State Harrisburg
Gabrielle Baker is a first-year Master’s student in the Applied Clinical Psychology program at Penn State Harrisburg. She previously got her Bachelor of Science at Oklahoma State University majoring in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. She was previously involved in a psychobiology... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EST
  Poster Session
  • global Y

6:00pm EST

Friday Networking Reception
Friday November 6, 2026 6:00pm - 8:30pm EST

Friday November 6, 2026 6:00pm - 8:30pm EST

8:30pm EST

Friday Evening Yoga
Friday November 6, 2026 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST

Friday November 6, 2026 8:30pm - 10:00pm EST
 
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