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58th Annual PCA Conference
Saturday November 7, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm EST
This session introduces Sonic Voice, a framework that positions music as a tool for reflection, emotional regulation, and identity development in counselor education. Grounded in Paideia philosophy and critical Black studies, this presentation explores how music supports Black counselor-educators as they navigate academic spaces marked by change and transition. Participants will engage in a brief experiential activity and learn practical strategies for integrating music into teaching, supervision, and reflective practice.
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Dr. Vincent Sears, PhD, LMHC

Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, Henderson State University
Dr. Vincent Sears is a counselor educator, mental health therapist, and scholar whose work explores the intersection of music, identity, and counselor education. His research introduces the concept of Sonic Voice, a framework that examines how music functions as a reflective, regulatory, and meaning-making practice for Black counselor-educators navigating academic and professional spaces.Drawing from humanistic, culturally responsive, and experiential approaches, Dr. Sears integrates musi... Read More →
Saturday November 7, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm EST

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