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Virginia Counselors Association
The Williamsburg Lodge
Williamsburg, VA
November 20-22, 2014
Engage, Motivate & Transform
Convention Program
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Convention At-A-Glance
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Convention Registration
Virginia Foyer
Lower Floor
Continental Breakfast
Convention Registration
Silent Auction Items on display
Concurrent Session A
VASC (Rm A) & VCCA (Rm B) Meetings
VCA Marketplace
Official Opening/Business Meeting
Keynote Speaker: James Lloyd
Concurrent Sessions I
Lunch Break (On Your Own)
Concurrent Sessions II
Concurrent Sessions II-A
Concurrent Sessions III
Food & Beverage Break
Concurrent Sessions IV
VCA Opening Gala Reception
Graduate Student Social
Chapter/Division/President Receptions
Virginia Room A
Virginia Foyer
Virginia Foyer
See Program Page 11
Piedmont Rooms A & B
Virginia Room A
Virginia Room F
Virginia Room F
See Program Pages 11 -
Lower Floor
Thursday, November 20, 2014
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Concurrent
5:15 p.m.
– 6:00 p.m.
Sessions
II
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Graduate
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Student Poster Sessions
in Exhibit
Hall 21, 2014
Friday,
November
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Convention Registration
Continental Breakfast
Silent Auction Items on display
Concurrent Session B
RACA (Rm B) & VACES ( Rm A) Meetings
VCDA Meeting
VCA Marketplace
Concurrent Sessions V
Concurrent Sessions V-A
Concurrent Sessions VI
VCA Awards Ceremony & Luncheon
Concurrent Sessions VII
Concurrent Sessions VII - A
Concurrent Sessions VIII
Lower Floor
Lower Floor
Lower Floor
Lower Floor
Lower Floor
Lower Floor
13
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See Program Page 16
See Program Pages 16 - 17
Virginia Room A
Lower Floor
See Program Pages 18 - 19
Lower Floor
Virginia Room F
South Guesthouse – Room 4300
See Program Page 5
Virginia Foyer
Lower Floor
Virginia Room A
Lower Floor
Virginia Foyer
Lower Floor
See Program Page 21
Piedmont Room A & B Lower Floor
Alleghany Room C
Main Floor
Virginia Room A
Lower Floor
See Program Pages 21 - 22
See Program Pages 22 - 23
See Program Pages 23 - 24
Virginia Room
Lower Floor
See Program Pages 24 - 25
See Program Page 26
See Program Pages 26 - 27
Saturday, November 22, 2014
7:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Convention Registration
Continental Breakfast
Post-Convention Session 1
Post-Convention Session 1-A
Post-Convention Session 2
Lunch Break (On Your Own)
Post-Convention Session 3
Post-Convention Session 3 -A
Post-Convention Session 4
Virginia Foyer
Lower Floor
Virginia Foyer
Lower Floor
See Program Page 28
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President’s Welcome
Welcome!
A great convention has been planned for you and I
am so excited you are here to enjoy it. During these
few days, I hope you will have time to learn, laugh,
and restore. Meeting old friends and colleagues,
making new connections, and discovering some new
elements to enhance your professional practice, are
exciting parts of the convention experience and I feel
sure we have made space for all of the above and
more.
While you are here, do stop me or other VCA
leaders to introduce yourself, say hello, and/or chat
with us about your ideas for moving VCA forward.
Make sure you attend the business meeting and give
your chapter and/or division a chance to win a free
2015 convention registration.
Don’t miss the convention keynote speaker presentation as he promises to be an inspiration.
Books will be available for sale and a book signing will follow the keynote presentation.
Join us for the many fun receptions on Thursday evening. Take this time to kick back and
enjoy yourself.
Don’t forget the awards luncheon, which is an important place for you to enjoy your
connections to the profession.
And . . . do take some time for a little self-care while you are here. With Colonial Williamsburg
across the street and the Williamsburg Lodge Spa, which is offering you a 15% discount
during the convention, you can find places to just breath and restore for some moments over
these days.
Have a great convention and do stop me to say hello!
Sincerely,
Linda Leitch-Alford
Linda Leitch-Alford
VCA President, 2014-15
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Registration Desk Hours
On-site convention registration and check-in is located in the Virginia Foyer, which is located
on the lower level. Volunteer staff will be able to assist pre-registered participants. VCA Staff
will be able to assist with on-site registration and other needs, such as convention receipts or
membership renewal/confirmation. Presenter and exhibitor check-in and support, will also be
available:
Wednesday, November 19th, 4:00 PM―10:00 PM
Thursday, November 20th, 7:30 AM―5:00 PM
Friday, November 21st, 7:30 AM―5:00 PM
Saturday, November 22nd, 7:30 AM―12:45 PM
Session Choices
In general, sessions fall into three tracks: clinical, school, and general. Based on information
provided by the presenters, additional “intended audiences” codes have been added to assist
registrants in making informed session choices. These include ethics, private practice, school
counseling, graduate student, supervision, professional issues & more. All sessions have an
open seating policy. This year’s convention offers participants an opportunity to earn up to 24
contact hours, including 6 sessions with ethics content, 4 sessions with professional issues
related to LPC’s, plus 4 hours of Clinical Supervision Training.
Meals & Refreshments
Registration fees include a continental breakfast, afternoon break, Opening Gala, VCA
Chapter/Division and the President’s Reception on Thursday, November 20. Continental
breakfast & Awards Ceremony Luncheon will be offered on Friday, November 21 and
continental breakfast on Saturday, November 22.
National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
The Virginia Counselors Association (VCA) is an NBCC-Approved (#2047) Continuing
Education Provider (ACEP) and may award NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet
NBCC requirements. VCA solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. Forms for
documenting NBCC credit, up to 24 contact hours, will be provided to you.
Certificate of Participation
All registered participants will receive a certificate of participation. The certificate can be used
to document up to 24 contact hours for licensure renewal and recertification by LPCs and
School Counselors. Certificates will be included in registration materials picked up at on-site
check-in. Total earned hours are calculated based on participation (November 20-22, 2014)
in concurrent sessions, post-convention workshops keynote, business meetings, awards
ceremony and interaction with exhibitors.
FOR SALE -- VCA Embroidered Shirts, Logo Items & Desk Novelties
Men’s and women’s VCA embroidered shirts. Also available: VCA “crouching tiger” writing
pens with lanyard, USB flash drives, hot & cold insulated tumblers & coffee mugs with spoon.
An assortment of desk novelties, stress balls, talking figures, etc. will also be on sale! Look
for the VCA sales tables in the exhibit hall and at the on-site registration & help desk. Major
credit cards, personal checks, and of course cash are accepted.
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VCA 2015 CONVENTION
The Omni Homestead Resort
1766 Homestead Dr, Hot Springs, VA 24445
$105 + tax room rate
November 5-7, 2015
VCA’s 2015 Annual Convention will return to The Omni Homestead Resort!! We know that the
struggles and successes of the
work counselors do can sometimes
take your breath away. Join us at
The Omni Homestead Resort, to
catch your breath, recharge your
batteries, and learn new skills to
support the great work you do.
Nestled in the spectacular
Allegheny Mountains, this resort &
spa has an extensive list of resort
activities sure to please attendees
of any age, including a state-of-theart spa facility, which includes an
Aqua Thermal Suite and a year round, adults only Spa Garden. All 2015 convention attendees will
receive a 10% Spa Discount.
Special Events…
VCA Marketplace
Thursday & Friday, 8:00 am-6:00 pm
Virginia Room A
Come experience an interactive opportunity for idea
and information exchange, knowledge sharing, and
learning. The VCA Marketplace features exhibitors
offering the opportunity to learn about products,
services, and ideas that you can use every day in
your workplace. Additionally, the VCA Marketplace
again features local artisans and crafters offering
unique holiday gifts or a little something special for
yourself!
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VCA Chapter & Division Meetings
Thursday & Friday
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Grab breakfast in Virginia Room A and go connect
with the VCA Chapters & Divisions. Thursday
morning, the VCA Divisions, VASC-Virginia Alliance
for School Counseling (Piedmont Room A) & VCCAVirginia Clinical Counselors Alliance (Piedmont Room
B) meetings will take place.
On Friday, the VCA Chapter, RACA-Richmond Area
Counselors Association (Piedmont Room B) and
VCA Divisions, VCDA-Career Development
Counselors (Piedmont Room A) & VACESCounselor Educators and Supervisors (Alleghany
Room C) will meet. Be an active part of our
organization and earn a CEU as well!
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VCA Annual Members’ Meeting
Thursday, 8:30 am – 9:15 am
Virginia Room F
This is your opportunity to be involved in YOUR
professional organization. The annual business
meeting offers members a forum to interact with VCA
leadership, address any questions, and “take care of
business.” VCA Lobbyist, Becky Bowers-Lanier will
also provide a snapshot of the current challenges and
opportunities for counselors in Virginia, and provide
information on the VCA Legislative Agenda for the
coming year.
Graduate Student Social
Thursday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
South Guesthouse, Room 4300
Calling all graduate students - smells like counseling
spirit! Join VCA for a 90's inspired kickoff to the
progressive receptions Thursday night. Not only will
we have your favorite jams from Coolio to Red Hot
Chili Peppers to Hanson, but there will be
refreshments, fun prizes, and most importantly...an
opportunity to speak with a variety of seasoned
counselors ready to answer your most pressing
professional questions!
Silent Auction
Bids close Friday @ 11:30 am
Virginia Room Foyer
Don’t miss your chance to bid on wonderful items at
this year’s silent auction. Bids will wrap up Friday,
November 21st at 11:30 am. Winning bids will be
announced during the VCA Awards Ceremony &
Luncheon (Virginia Room F) at 12:30 pm. Items can
be picked up and paid for at the registration desk,
located in the Virginia Foyer (lower level) on Friday
until 4:30 pm or Saturday until 11:30 am.
VCA Advocacy
Thursday & Friday
Virginia Foyer
Opening Gala & Progressive
Receptions
Thursday, 5:15 pm – 9:00 pm
ALL receptions are open to EVERYONE!!
VCA will kick-off the receptions at 5:30 pm in the
Virginia Rooms. There will be hors d’oeuvres and a
cash bar, plus tons of people to meet and greet. Be
sure to grab a VCA Chapter & Division reception
punch card and earn extra raffle tickets for door
prizes given out at the Awards Ceremony Luncheon
Friday afternoon. But the fun just BEGINS there.
At 6:00 pm, round two begins in various Suites
throughout the hotel, starting with VCA’s, Virginia
Alliance for School Counseling - VASC & LACA Lynchburg Area Chapter Association (Rm 4120),
ROACA - Roanoke Area Counselors Association
(Rm 4123), VACES - Virginia Counselor Educators &
Supervision (Rm 4125), NRVCA - New River Chapter
Association (Rm 4108) and VCCA - Virginia Clinical
Counselors Alliance (Rm 4124) hosting receptions.
At 7:00 pm, we will start Round Three with
receptions hosted by VCA Chapter & Division’s
VCDA - Virginia Career Development Association
(Rm 4119), NVCA - Northern Virginia Chapter
Association & VASGW – Virginia Specialist in Group
Work (Rm 4111), CVCA - Central Valley Chapter
Association (Rm 4121), PWRCA - Prince William
Chapter Association (Rm 4307) and HRCA –
Hampton Roads Chapter (Rm 4305) and RACA Richmond Area Counselors Association (Rm 4122)
hosting receptions.
From 8:00 - 9:00 pm, the receptions finish up with
the VCA Presidents’ Reception in the Shaw Suite
(Rm 4107). Stop by and meet the VCA President,
Linda Leitch-Alford & President-Elect, Hillary Press,
along with many other current and past VCA leaders.
ALL receptions are open to EVERYONE!!
Take a few minutes to chat with Becky BowersLanier, VCA Lobbyist, about counseling issues,
advocacy, and our upcoming Legislative Day in
Richmond, January 26, 2015. In the Virginia Foyer
(lower level).
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Awards Ceremony & Luncheon
Friday, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Virginia Room F
Take time to honor your fellow colleagues’ significant
contributions to the counseling profession at VCA’s
Annual Awards Luncheon. VCA awards include the
John R. Cook Award, Counselor of the Year,
Humanitarian and Caring Person of the Year, William H.
Van Hoose Career Service Award, and Chapter of the
Year (Large & Small). Additionally, VCA Chapter and
Division Members of the Year are recognized. There is
no charge for the awards luncheon. Registrants who
specified attending in advance will find a meal ticket in
their registration envelope.
Longwood University
Counselor Education Program Reception
Friday, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
VCA Chapters & Divisions
Thursday & Friday
Virginia Room Foyer
Hampton Roads Chapter Association (HRCA)
[email protected]
http://www.hamptonroadscounselors.org
VA Counselor Education/Supervision (VACES)
[email protected]; http://www.vaces.org
Virginia Alliance for School Counseling (VASC)
[email protected]; www.vca-vasc.org
VA Assoc. Specialist in Group Work (VASGW)
[email protected]; [email protected]
https://vasgw.wordpress.com
Virginia Clinical Counselors Alliance (VCCA)
[email protected]; http://www.vcca.us
Virginia Career Development Assoc (VCDA)
All Longwood students, faculty, and alumni are invited
[email protected]; http://www.vcdaweb.org
to a reception hosted by the Longwood Counselor
Education Program. Come enjoy complimentary
VCA Foundation (Convention Silver Sponsor)
refreshments and re-connect with classmates and
[email protected]; www.vcafoundation.org
fellow Longwood students. Friday from 5:30 – 7:30 pm,
in the South Guesthouse, Room 4301.
Convention Bronze Sponsor
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Co-Sponsored by the College of William & Mary & Youth For Tomorrow
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Thursday, November 20, 9:30 – 10:30 am
JAMES LLOYD
For over twenty-five years, James Lloyd has captivated and inspired audiences
on five different continents. He spent eight years as a corporate trainer and
motivational speaker for the largest health care benefits company in America.
James Lloyd magically engages listeners with his genuine down-home
approach: a unique blend of humor, insightful knowledge, contagious
enthusiasm, and personal sharing. He plucks his poignant stories from a
background rich in training, leadership development, sales, customer service
and, as he puts it, "Just good ole' living." While memorably weaving this all
together, James Lloyd displays a remarkable gift to touch people's hearts.
James Lloyd strongly believes in, and lives, his motto: Laughing… Learning…
Living. He imparts vision and encourages audiences to visualize new horizons
and develop their fullest potential. James Lloyd ignites a spark and people
"catch" his passion to awaken that fire within and burn brightly – keeping
positive and striving for excellence.
His favorite quote is “A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it
worth the effort.”
James Lloyd Biography
James is the current president of 9 Screens International and is a featured keynote speaker and organizational
training and development consultant whose powerful keynotes and training sessions have captivated audiences
around the world. James' unique storytelling ability pulls in the audience with humor, insight and motivation. His
most requested topics specialize in customer service, leadership and organizational issues.
James has an extensive background in the healthcare industry with the ability to envision, create and implement
finely-honed motivational presentations designed to educate and challenge conference event attendees in a relaxed
and interactive environment.
James can present seminars to hospitals, insurance agencies, educators and private clinics that focus on a broad
range of topics - from personal potential to customer service - inspiring performance and addressing industryspecific concerns, including malpractice and patient services.
James has published two books, I’m on Fire, Watch me Burn! & Torch Tips for a Luminous Life.
There will be a book signing immediately following the Keynote – Virginia Room F
(Books will be available for purchase)
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VCA’s Annual Legislative Day
Monday, January 26, 2015
University of Richmond Downtown
ADVOCACY begins with YOU!
As many counselors as possible are urged to participate in VCA's Annual Legislative
Day on Monday January 26, 2015 in Richmond.
Please join VCA for this free event in Richmond on Monday, January 26, 2015 for VCA’s annual
Legislative Day. This important advocacy event begins at the University of Richmond Downtown at 8:30
a.m. with a briefing about current legislative activities and “how to advocate effectively” by VCA’s
Lobbyist, Becky Bowers-Lanier. From 9:30 – 11:30, we’ve reserved the 5 West conference room under
the sponsorship of Delegate Vivian Watts. During this time we’ll host a continental breakfast reception
for legislators and their aides. Plan to spend some time in the conference room as well as making an
appointment to visit with your delegate and senator. When you call for your appointments with your
legislators, be sure to mention the reception and invite them to it. Legislative Day is your opportunity to
join counselors from across Virginia in advocating for the counseling profession. Learn more about
Virginia’s legislative process and how your involvement makes a difference in the lives of fellow
counselors and the people we serve.
The day's schedule is below as well as directions & parking info for UR Downtown.
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015
8:30-9: 15 am: Briefing at the U of R Downtown, Gallery Room 115
9:30 – 11:30 am: Continental breakfast reception, 5 West Conference Room, General Assembly Bldg.
9:30 – 11:30 am: Make appointments and meet with your delegate and state senator in their offices
As a professional counselor, you can’t afford to miss this opportunity to make your voice heard. Please
plan to attend Legislative Day and REGISTER at www.vcacounselors.org. Make appointments with
your delegate and senator. Tell them how concerned you are about the state of mental health services
and the strains on public education.
If you have advocacy-related questions in the meantime, please contact the VCA Lobbyist, Becky
Bowers-Lanier, [email protected], or the VCA Office, [email protected].
Register at www.VcaCounselors.org or http://www.vcacounselors.org/?page=legday2015
Registration is free!
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Convention Menu
Continental Breakfast
Thursday & Friday 7:30-9:00 am & Saturday 7:308:30am
Chilled Orange and Grapefruit Juice
Sliced Seasonal Fruit, Yogurt Sauce
Breakfast Pastries, Muffins, Croissants
Bagels
Yogurt
Coffee and Teas
Afternoon Break – The Queens Tea
Thursday, 3:30 – 4:00 pm
Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches on Marble Rye
Watercress and Tomato Sandwiches on Whole
Wheat
Virginia Ham Salad on Sally Lunn Bread
Orange Current Scones
Chocolate-dipped Coconut Macaroons
Cardamon Tea Cookies
Harney & Sons Tea
Opening Night Gala Reception
Thursday, 5:15 – 6:00 pm
Heavy Hors D’ Oeuvres
Vegetable Tapendade w/ Garlic Hummus
Chili Chicken Empanada
Grilled Bourbon Chicken Satay
Beef and Mushroom Puff Pastry
Spinach and Feta Cheese Phyllo Cushions
The Lodge Signaute Crab Cake
Terra Chips & Tomato-Cucumber Salsa
Potato Chips & Herb Sour Cream
Cash Bar
Awards Ceremony Luncheon
Friday, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Lebanese White Bean Stew
Arabian Greens Salad
Taste of the Middle East
Smoked Paprika Dusted Hummus
Black Beluga Lentil Salad
Grilled Eggplant Salad, Feta Mint Dressing
Toasted Pita
Grilled Red Pepper Pizzette
Kebobs & Chili Spiked Vegetables
Lemon Garlic Chicken
Herbed Basamati Rice
Seasonal Pastry Selections
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VCA Professional
Development Opportunities
Live workshops sponsored by VCA & VCA Divisions and
Chapters. http://www.vcacounselors.org/
Online Workshops: Anywhere you have Internet access,
you can take accredited courses on VCA’s training
website at https://vca.cequick.com/. Courses are
accredited by NBCC, APA, NASW and other groups. You
can get coursework for your license requirements or for
your personal edification. VCA members get a discount.
The code is in the VCA newsletter. Get the training you
want and need at your convenience. Live webinars are
coming soon!
VCA Bookstore: VCA has partnered with Amazon.com to
provide you with easy access to buy books, DVDs and
more for your professional development. There are
sections featuring books by Virginia counseling authors
and recommendations for topics. Visit the bookstore at
http://astore.amazon.com/virgincounsea-20. By using
our CE Quick site and our bookstore you also support
VCA’s professional development programs. A portion of
each sale goes to VCA. We appreciate your support.
Twitter: Keep up with when workshops are coming. Find
out information on upcoming workshops by following us at
vcaprofdev on http://twtter.com/
Facebook: Upcoming workshops, articles of interest to
behavioral health professionals & more.
https://www.facebook.com/VCAProfessionalDevelopm
entPlease come join us there!
VCA Prof Dev Yahoo Group: Anyone with an email
address can join the listserv and interact with other
members (the group is closed to prevent spam & ensure
security). If you have a Yahoo, Facebook or Google ID,
you can also join the group. Find information about VCA &
professional resources including a list of people who can
provide live training, links to professional organizations
and a place to list jobs, internships and practica. It is an
excellent place to network and coordinate with individuals,
chapters and divisions across the state.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/VCAProfDev/
Youtube: We are in the process of developing this
resource. “How to” videos will be posted, such as an
introduction to CE Quick and our Yahoo Group, and we
hope to use it as an archive for special VCA history, such
as video from conventions. Find us at
http://www.youtube.com/user/VCAProfDev
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Thursday Concurrent Sessions...
INTENDED AUDIENCE KEY
PP/AC = Private Practitioners/Agency Counselors; CE/S = Counselor Educators/Supervisors; ESC = Elementary School Counselors;
MSC = Middle School Counselors; HSC = High School Counselors; GS = Graduate Students; GI = General Interest
Ethics; Supervision; Professional Issues
CONCURRENT SESSION A
Thursday, November 20, 2014, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
T100 – GI
Piedmont Room C
Morning Mindfulness Practice Group
Alan Forrest, LPC, LMFT, Professor, Radford University
Mindfulness is the art of conscious living and being in the present moment; that is, the cultivation of awareness of
things as they are. The purpose of the morning practice group is to provide an opportunity for participants to have a
place to begin their day in stillness and silence. The structure of the 30-45 minute practice group will consist of a
welcome, lightly guided period, and silent sitting practice. We are all each other’s teachers; therefore we will
conclude with an optional open discussion. Beginners are welcome. This is a gentle way to begin your day.
CONCURRENT SESSION 1
Thursday, November 20, 2014, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
T101 – ESC,CE/S,GS
Allegheny Room A
It's Elementary! College & Career Readiness for
ESC
Pamelia E. Brott, Ph.D., NCC, CS, Associate
Professor, Virginia Tech & Ashley Anderson,
Graduate Student, Virginia Tech
Students' readiness for the future begins in
elementary school. Understanding self and relating to
others, learning about the world of work, and
developing attitudes and habits to achieve
academically sets the course for educational
success. Re-think your career development program
as preparing students for success. Counseling
resources will be highlighted.
T102 – GI
Allegheny Room B
A Community-Based Approach to Meeting the
Needs of Families with an Autism Spectrum
Child: Best Practices Through Case Study
Dr. Scott M. Debb, EdD, LPC, Assistant Professor of
Psychology,Norfolk State University (Norfolk, VA) &
Tania Stolfa, M.A., LPC, Intake Coordinator/Clinical
Supervisor, C.A.T.C.H. (Hampton, VA)
Children suffering from an autism spectrum disorder
endure a myriad of cognitive, communicative,and
social disabilities. Early intervention is closely
associated with more functional long term prognosis,
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and community-based wrap-around care can help
both the child and parent better cope with the
constant stressors. A case study will illustrate how
wrap-around services can effectively yield short-term
behavior stabilization, ultimately aimed at supporting
and empowering all family members.
T103 – GI
Allegheny Room C
The More We Get Together, The Happier We'll Be:
Successful Collaboration Between School
Counselors & the Community
Angie Strite, M.Ed Candidate in School Counseling,
James Madison University; Hanna Foster, M.A.,
Ed.S., Threapist/Community Educator, Collins
Center, Harrisonburg
Children and families benefit the most from a
coordinated effort between school and community
counselors, but working together is not always easy.
This session will focus on overcoming barriers
through goal setting, relationship building and
effective leadership skills. Interactive discussion and
activities will highlight challenges of collaboration and
illustrate keys to successful partnerships.
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T104 - PP/AC, HSC, CE/S, GS
Patriot Room A/B
Helping Clients Obtain Emotional Literacy
Through Creative Interventions
Hannah B. Bayne, PhD, NCC, Visiting Assistant
Professor, Virginia Tech & Suzan K. Thompson, PhD,
LPC, Private Practice, Virginia Beach, VA
Emotional literacy -- the ability to identify and express
emotions in a productive way can be important for
helping to identify problems, build a therapeutic
relationship, and envision desired outcomes. This
presentation will focus on creative and explicit
strategies to incorporate in session for enhancing
emotional literacy in clients.
T105 - ESC, MSC, HSC, GS
Piedmont Room A
I Got the Job…Now What?!
Michelle Smith, M.Ed., LPC-E, VASC Immediate Past
President, Program Director for Harvest Outreach
Center & Karen Carlson, M.Ed., VASC President,
School Counselor for E.C. Glass High School
The Virginia Alliance for School Counseling invites
you to a panel discussion highlighting topics
experienced by new professionals. Topics selected to
encourage discussion and collaboration include:
meeting expectations as a new counselor, developing
behavioral interventions, planning and prioritizing for
a manageable day, finding your place in an
established environment, and navigating differing
perspectives and roles within the school setting.
T106 - ESC
Piedmont Room B
Standards Blending English Language Arts and
Self Advocacy Curriculum
Melissa Moul, BA in Social Work, Masters of
Education Graduate Student at Liberty University,
ABA Tutor with Canton Public Schools; Rita
Schellenberg, Ph. D., LPC, Associate Professor &
School Counseling Program Director at Liberty
University, Licensed School Counselor, National
Certified Counselor & National Certified School
Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Co &
Josephine Olson, MA, LPC, NCC, RPT
Standards blending aids closing the achievement gap
while introducing a counseling curriculum for targeted
students. This crosswalk curriculum purposes to
blend an English Language Arts curriculum with selfadvocacy skills, allowing for measurable goals using
Common Core and ASCA National Student
Competencies. Pre and Post tests are the program
evaluation.
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T107 – GI
Piedmont Room C
Multiple Minority Stress and Resilience: An
Intersectionality Framework for Counselors
Christian D. Chan, MA, NCC, Doctoral Student in
Counseling, Admissions Counselor, The George
Washington University; Monica Paige Band, M.A.,
CRC, Doctoral Student in Counselor Education and
Supervision, Graduate Assistant, Marymount
University; Laura Molina, MA, NCC, Family Support
Worker, The Child & Family Network Centers
Multiculturalism is highly regarded in the counseling
field as a necessary component in the training of
counselors. Recognizing the importance of this
construct, this session will utilize intersectionality
research and frameworks to discuss counseling and
research initiatives. Additionally, we will focus on the
application of intersectionality constructs to cultural
identity in counseling practice, including a review of
the current literature.
T108 – PP/AC
Tidewater Room A
Redefining Self-Destructive Behaviors: DSM-V
Criteria and Client Populations
Benjamin S. Newman, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CSAC,
CSTOP, ACS, Doctoral Student Director, New Leaf
Program, New Leaf Clinic, Doctoral Student in
Counselor Education & Supervision, College of
William & Mary; Christopher Fry & Caitlin Gallagher
The DSM-V has continued to provide mental health
professionals with an increasingly advanced guiding
frame to understand self destructive behaviors. This
presentation will provide practitioners with needed
information about recent changes and foster an
understanding of commonalities between client
populations, diagnosis, assessment and treatment
interventions.
T109 - PP/AC, CE/S, GS, GI
Tidewater Room B
Perceptions of the First Family Counseling
Session: Why Families Come Back
Rip McAdams, Ed.D. Professor,The College of
William & Mary; Victoria Foster, Professor, The
College of William & Mary & Richelle Joe, M.Ed.,
Doctoral Student, The College of William & Mary
This presentation will report on a study that examined
family perceptions of their initial family counseling
session. Factor analysis confirmed that multiple
conditions exist within the context of the initial family
counseling session that are instrumental in families'
decisions to return. Clinical implications will be
examined.
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T110 – PP/AC
Tidewater Room C
Play to Heal: Creative Interventions to Promote
Healthy Attachment in Children
Josephine M. Olson, MA, LPC, NCC, RPT & Rita
Schellenberg, Ph. D., LPC, Associate Professor &
School Counseling Program Director at Liberty
University, Licensed School Counselor, National
Certified Counselor & National Certified School
Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Co
Children who struggle with Reactive Attachment
Disorder are unable to form healthy bonds with
caregivers and often have difficulty relating to peers.
Attachment disruption and attachment related trauma
have severe implications on the child's development.
Play therapy is an evidenced-based approach to
treating children with attachment issues.
T111 - ESC, MSC, CE/S, GS, GI Tidewater Room D
Using Community Partnerships to Teach Critical
Thinking Study Skills that Enhance Minority
Student STEM-Efficacy: An Out of School Time
Approach to Psycho-Educational Counseling
Groups
Quentin R. Alexander, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of
Counselor
Education,Virginia
Commonwealth
University; Erika Morck, Counselor Education
Graduate
Student,
Virginia
Commonwealth
University; Valeria Siira, Counselor Education
Graduate Student, Virginia Commonwealth University
& Connor Will, Counselor Education Graduate
Student, Virginia Commonwealth University
This session will present a program developed
through community partner collaborations that
emphasizes creative ways to teach long term STEM
study skills to at risk populations via psychoeducation
groups in after school program. The aim is to show
counselors and counselor educators different and
engaging ways to improve student academic efficacy
while reinforcing life long study skills.
CONCURRENT SESSION II
Thursday, November 20, 2014, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
T201 – GI
Virginia Room F
More Bucket Filling
James Lloyd, Keynote Speaker
Didn't get enough of Motivational Speaker and
Humorist James Lloyd? Attending this breakout
session is sure to fill your bucket! This unique course
is founded on positive psychology principles and is based
on the bestseller, How Full Is Your Bucket? By Donald O.
Clifton, Ph.D. and Tom Rath.
Each of us has an invisible bucket. It is constantly
emptied or filled, depending on what others say or do
to us. When our bucket is full, we feel great. When it's
empty, we feel awful.
How Full Is Your Bucket? is based on more than 50
years of comprehensive psychological and workplace
research. In recent years, Donald Clifton and his
colleagues at The Gallup Organization surveyed
some 4 million workers on the topics of recognition
and praise, and they delivered startling results.
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For instance, the research revealed that
 9 out of 10 people say they are more
productive when they're around positive
people.
 The number-one reason people leave their
jobs: They don't feel appreciated
During this powerful, interactive training experience,
James reveals how even our most brief interactions
can affect our relationships, productivity, health, and
longevity. This training dares to take an honest look
at the detrimental effects of indifference and negative
attitudes. It also highlights the magical effect that
encouragement and appreciation produces.
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T202 - ESC, MSC, HSC, CE/S, GS Allegheny Room C
A Framework for Creating Change in Schools:
Integrating Multicultural Education into the Roles of
School Counselors
Clare Merlin, M.Ed., NCC, Counselor Education Ph.D.
Student, College of William & Mary
School counselors are called to create change in
schools in order to remove obstacles to student
success. Multicultural education provides a blueprint
for school counselors to follow to create such change.
Using an engaging, interactive approach, this
presentation will explain how school counselors can
integrate multicultural education into their roles.
T203 – PP/AC, CE/S, GS
Patriot Room A/B
Implementing Social Justice Principles in
Counseling Supervision
Madeline Clark, MSEd, NCC, Doctoral Student, Old
Dominion
University;
Jamie
Bower, MPhilEd,
MSEd, Doctoral Student, Old Dominion University &
Kriston Nixon, MSEd, NCC, Family Therapist, For Kids
This session will explore how social justice principles
can be implemented in counseling supervision. Social
justice models will be introduced and discussed,
including the ethical imperative for social justice work in
counseling. Strategies for implementation in the
supervision relationship will be explored.
T204 - PP/AC, ESC, MSC, GS, GI Piedmont Room C
Healing the Story Inside: Narrative Therapy with
Children
Amanda Brookshear, M.A., NCC, LPC, LMFT (Texas),
Doctoral Student, Old Dominion University & Heather
Dahl, MS, NCC, Doctoral Student, Old Dominion
University
Using Narrative Therapy with children can be especially
rewarding. This program will dive into the art of
Narrative Therapy with children, by introducing concrete
techniques and strategies as well as the philosophy that
drives the Narrative Therapist.
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T205 – Gl
Tidewater Room A
Getting into the Zone of Child Grief with Comfort
Zone
Lauren Robinson, M.Ed., NCC, Professional School
Counselor, Hopewell High School
In this session, find out what Comfort Zone can do for
children and families who have suffered a loss. You'll
find out what the camp can do for your clients as well
as how you can also become involved in this amazing
program.
T206 - ESC, MSC, HSC, CE/S, GS
Tidewater
Room B
School Counselor Facilitated Virtual Mentoring: A
Youth Development Model Promoting Resilience
Among K-12 Students
Caron Coles, PhD, NCC Professional School
Counselor, Newport News Public Schools & Amanda
(Katie) Morgan, MSEd, NCC Professional School
Counselor, Newport News Public Schools
Social media is commonly used by K-12 students as
they attempt to navigate peer interactions. This session
will provide participants with an overview of how to
facilitate "virtual" mentoring--a model for building peer
relationships, increasing personal accountability and
resilience, examining interests, and navigating the
transition through childhood, adolescence, and young
adulthood.
T207 – HSC
Tidewater Room C
College Preparation Strategies for Students with
Limited Resources
Ariel Winston, M.S., NCC, Professional School
Counselor, Danville Public Schools
This presentation will address strategies to use with
juniors and seniors (that have limited resources) during
the college preparation process. Information will include
approaches to utilize during school hours, collaboration
techniques, and effective planning skills.
T208 - ESC, MSC, HSC, GS
Tidewater Room D
Technology School Counselors Aren't Using (YET!)
Elizabeth Cranford, M.Ed., School Counselor &
Rodney Thompson Middle School, Stafford County
This fast-paced session will focus on using technology
with students, incorporating technology into your school
counseling office & program, and on creating an online
P.L.N (personal learning network). School counselors
will walk away with knowledge on new ways to engage
students, organize data, and meet new school
counselors.
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CONCURRENT SESSION II – A
Thursday, November 20, 2014, 1:15 PM – 3:30 PM
2 hour sessions
TA209 – PP/AC
Allegheny Room A
Horse Power and Wisdom: Equine Assisted
Psychotherapy in Counseling
Ioana Boie, PhD, LPC, NCC, Assistant Professor
Marymount
University,
Equine
Asisted
Psychotherapist with Prosperity Eating Disorders and
Wellness Center; Jennifer Spafford, MA, LPC,
Doctoral Student, Marymount University; Victoria
Holmes, MA, Doctoral Student, Marymount University
&
Shelley Hudson, MA, Doctoral Student,
Marymount University
Equine assisted psychotherapy is used in a growing
number of clinical settings addressing mental health
concerns, including eating disorders, and trauma.
Horses facilitate the process of learning to be and
connect in the moment, heal in relationship, and
communicate more effectively. This session will
include theory and experiential activities, and
application of the concepts.
TA210 – ESC, MSC, HSC
Allegheny Room B
Incorporating Play into School-Based Group
Work
Lauren Wynne, PhD, LPC, NCC, RPT-S, Assistant
Professor Longwood University
This session will describe how utilizing play therapy
techniques
can
facilitate
the
academic,
personal/social,and career development of students
who participate in school-based group work.
Participants will learn strategies for engaging group
members through nondirective and directive playbased approaches that can be used in elementary,
middle, and high school settings.
TA211 - PP/AC, CE/S, GS, Ethics Piedmont Room A
The 2014 ACA Code of Ethics: What Counselors
Need to Know
Mary A. Hermann, J.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor
and Chair, Virginia Commonwealth University
David Kaplan, Ph.D., Chief Professional Officer,
American Counseling Association
The presenters, members of the ACA Ethics Revision
Task Force, will provide information on the major
changes to the ACA Code of Ethics. Values and
principles highlighted in the Code will be reviewed.
Revisions related to referrals, beneficial and harmful
relationships, distance counseling, and social media
will be explored.
TA212 – ESC, MSC, HSC, CE/S Piedmont Room B
Mindful Interventions in Elementary and Middle
School Settings
Michele L. Kielty, PhD, LPC, Licensed School
Counselor; Tammy Gilligan, PhD, Licensed Clinical
Psychologist;
A. Renee Staton, PhD, LPC; Kelsey King, School
Counselor & Victoria Bice, School Counselor
This session will explore techniques and philosophies
implemented by presenters in elementary and middle
school settings. Presenters provided mindfulness
interventions for third grade classrooms as well as for
several middle school classrooms and teachers.
They integrated curriculum from Mindful Schools,
MindUp, and their own lessons to custom-design
interventions for classrooms. Materials to begin
practice and implementation will be shared.
CONCURRENT SESSION III
Thursday, November 20, 2014, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
T301 – PP/AC MSC HSC CE/S GS GI Allegheny Room C
Technical Integration: Motivational Interviewing
Across Theoretical Frameworks
Benjamin S. Newman, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CSAC,
CSTOP, ACS, Doctoral Student Director, New Leaf
Program
New Leaf Clinic, Doctoral Student in
Counselor Education & Supervision, College of
William & Mary; Catie A. Greene M.S., NCC, Doctoral
Student Director, New Leaf Clinic & Amy E. Williams,
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M.Ed., NCC, CSAC, Doctoral Student Director,
BASICS program
This session is presented by substance abuse
treatment providing counselors from three different
theoretical perspectives with experience applying
motivational interviewing (MI) in clinical practice.
Following a brief description of MI, ideas for effective
integration of MI into constructivist, cognitive
behavioral, and feminist approaches will be shared
with clinical examples.
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T302 - PP/AC, ESC, MSC
Patriot Room A/B
Stones: A modified Sand-Tray technique
April Cordell, B.A. in Counseling, M.A.Student at
Regent University
This presentation will provide attendees with
explanations, examples, and practice with the use of
stones as a counseling technique. This use of stones
is a modified Sand Tray technique that has been
successfully used in crisis situations as well as a tool
for narration during long term therapy. Time will be
provided for practice with this technique at the end of
the session.
T303 – CE/S, GS
Piedmont Room C
Visual Modeling: Preparation for the Internship in
School Counseling
Norma W. Brumage, ED.D., Professor, Norfolk State
University & Timothy Pellerin, MA, Professional
School Counselor, Kempsville Middle School. Virginia
Beach City Public Schools
Participants will receive information about the
following
topics:
Understanding
Personality
Types,The Social Learning Theory, Learning Styles,
Demystifying the Internship Experience, On-site
Supervisors'
Responsibilities,
Interns'
Responsibilities,
University
Supervisors'
Responsibilities and Visual Modeling.
T304 – ESC, MSC, GS, GI
Tidewater Room A
Movement Therapy Techniques for School
Counselors
Amanda Craft, Candidate for Masters of Science in
Counselor Education - School Counseling Track,
Radford University
This session will explore different movement
techniques and exercises that can be used in the
school counseling setting to get children up and
moving. The activities will be focused on elementary
and middle school aged children and can be used in
classroom guidance, groups, or individual sessions.
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T305 – GI
Tidewater Room B
Pathways to Authentic Happiness
Lennis G. Echterling, Ph.D., Professor, James
Madison
University
David J. Ford, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, James
Madison University
Based on recent research, this session offers a
conceptual model to guide counselors in helping
clients achieve greater happiness. The format of the
session includes brief lectures, demonstrations,
practical suggestions, case examples, and
experiential activities. Participants receive handouts
containing descriptions of counseling interventions,
recommended readings, and online resources.
Tidewater Room C
T306 - ESC, MSC, HSC, GS
Restorative Justice: Applications for School
Counselors
Christy Norment, High School Guidance Counselor &
Victoria Bice, School Counselor
School counselors must create a safe school
environment while refraining from punitive discipline.
The principals of Restorative Justice can help in
creating a plan for handling behavioral issues while
staying true to counseling best practices. Participants
will learn about and engage in RJ practices that could
be implemented in schools.
T307 – GI
Tidewater Room D
The Association between Children’s Residential
Mental Health Treatment and the Parent-Child
Relationship
Susanne E. Preston-Josey, PhD, LPC, Assistant
Professor, South University
A research study will be presented in which the
association between children’s residential mental
health treatment and the family relationship was
examined. Specifically, how parents of children in
residential treatment experienced the intervention, as
well as the data showing a statistically significant
change in the parent-child relationship will be
presented.
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CONCURRENT SESSION IV
Thursday, November 20, 2014, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Allegheny Room A
T401 - PP/AC, CE/S, GS, GI
Career Counseling for Depressed and Addicted
Clients: Recognizing Work as an Intervention
Aimee Brickner, Ed.S, Supervisor at Compass Youth
& Family and doctoral student at James Madison
University & Jamie Rice, M.Ed, NCC, school
counselor and doctoral student at James Madison
University
Due to the nature of their diagnosis, depressed and
addicted clients frequently experience challenges in
obtaining and sustaining a job. Regardless of your
theoretical orientation, career counseling can be used
in very practical ways with these clients, as work itself
can be a powerful intervention.
T402 - ESC, MSC, GS
Allegheny Room B
Social Thinking and Parent's Experiences with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Children: What
School Counselors Need to Know
Terri Mason, MEd. Professional School Counselor,
Hunt Valley Elementary School, Fairfax County
Public Schools
Social Thinking is a theory and therapy for helping
individuals with social communication deficits. This
workshop will explore Social Thinking as well as
present information from a dissertation research
study about parent's experiences with Social Thinking
and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
T403 – GI
Allegheny Room C
Mindfulness-based
Group
for
Helping
Professionals
Angela Cardenas, MS Candidate (Graduate student),
Radford University & Alan Forrest, EdD, LPC, LMFT,
Professor Radford University
Helping professionals (counselors, teachers, and
health care workers) can greatly benefit from
mindfulness-based counseling services. The group
forum is valuable for these professionals to share
their common stress and concerns. Participants will
experience fun and practical mindfulness techniques
that can reduce stress, increase personal insight and
compassion,and increase well-being.
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T404 – GI
Patriot Room A
Helping Mom Be Mom Again: Substance Abuse
Treatment for Families with Incarcerated Mothers
J. Richelle Joe, M.Ed, NCC, PHD Candidate, The
College of William & Mary; Amy Williams, M.Ed,
NCC, CSAC, Doctoral Student, The College of
William & Mary & Eleni Honderich, PhD, NCC, LPC,
The College of William & Mary
Increasing numbers of women are being incarcerated
for non-violent drug offenses, a vast majority of whom
are mothers battling addiction. This presentation will
include information concerning the impact of
substance abuse and incarceration on mothers,
children, and families. Considerations for providing
services from a family systems perspective will be
presented.
Piedmont Room A
T405 - PP/AC, ESC, MSC, HSC
Where's Virginia? Truancy Prevention Strategies
for All Counselors
Cheryl Beaudoin-Stehlin, Ed.D., LPC, NCC, Assistant
Director of Student Support Services, Frederick
County Public Schools (VA) & Todd Stehlin, MS,
MBA, Resident in Counseling, Regional Program
Manager, Wall Residences
According to AttendanceWorks.org, one out of every
10 U.S. kindergarten and first grade students misses
one month of school annually. Chronic absences are
associated with poor academic performance and are
clear predictors of future high school dropouts. All
counselors, school and community-based, can play
an active role in truancy prevention.
T406 - ESC, MSC, HSC
Piedmont Room B
eVal: Making Data Analysis Easy
Karen Carlson, M.Ed., School Counselor, E. C. Glass
High School
Join us as we discuss the role of data in program
development
and
demonstrating
program
effectiveness and how eVal can simplify the process.
Learn how to use a new software program called
eVal to create assessments, enter data, and print
reports using excel with a simple click of a button.
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T407- PP/AC, MSC, HSC, CE/S, GS, GI Piedmont Room C
From Glamorize to Empathize: Effective
Programming for Eating Disorder Prevention and
Awareness
Sterling P. Travis, M.Ed., N.C.C., College of William and
Mary - Doctoral Student; Catie A. Greene M.S., NCC,
Doctoral Student Director, New Leaf Clinic & Clare Merlin,
M.Ed., N.C.C.,College of William and Mary - Doctoral
Student
This presentation will provide guidelines and best
practices for implementing eating disorder prevention
and awareness programming within schools,
colleges, and the community. Attendees will gain
understanding of ED prevention practices with
possible adverse effects. Implications and limitations
will be shared, and examples from clinical
experiences will be provided.
T408 – GI
Tidewater Room A
How Community and School Counselors Can
Help Families Better Undestand and Cope with
Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment
Kathleen Cosco, LPC, has worked with children and
families as a school and community counselor. She is
currently a clinician at the Norfolk Community Serives
Board & Rudy Escobar, LPC has worked with
children and families as a school and community
counselor. He is currently a school counselor with
Norfolk Public Schools.
From an initial diagnosis to treatment options,
parents and children need education and counseling
to help them understand and navigate appropriate
mental health services. This session will focus on
ways that counselors, in the community and in
schools, can help parents and children understand
and control their mental health diagnosis and
services.
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T409 – GI
Tidewater Room B
Practical and Creative Play-Based Disaster
Interventions
Lennis G. Echterling, Ph.D., Professor, James
Madison University & Anne L. Stewart, Ph.D.,
Professor, James Madison University
In this session, participants learn practical and
creative play-based techniques that they can use in
disaster and crisis situations with both children and
families. The format of the session includes an
overview of the power of play in promoting resilience,
case examples, demonstrations of interventions, and
handouts.
T410 – GI
Tidewater Room C
Ambiguous Loss: Complexity, Resilience & Hope
Christian D. Chan, MA, NCC, Doctoral Student in
Counseling, Admissions Counselor, The George
Washington University & Maya Georgieva, MA,
LGPC, NCC, Doctoral Student in Counselor
Education and Supervision, Marymount University,
Mental Health Support Specialist, Fellowship Health
Resources
Issues of grief and loss are receiving increased
interest from counselor educators and researchers.
However, ambiguous loss is an often unnoticed
concern. This session will explore the construct of
ambiguous loss within a framework of resilience and
multicultural perspectives, including implications for
research, training, and clinical practice.
T411 - CE/S, GS, GI
Tidewater Room D
The Role of Counselor Education in Counseling
Regulation: Is a Change Needed?
Rip McAdams, Ed.D, LPC, LMFT, Professor, The
College of William & Mary & Victoria Foster, Ed.D,
LPC, LMFT Professor, The College of William &
Mary
This workshop will continue discussion at a recent
Counselor Education Summit conducted by the
Virginia Board of Counseling regarding the
importance of a counselor education degree.
Participants will examine the pros and cons of
continuing the common board practice of accepting
"related academic degrees" for Licensed Professional
Counselor applicants.
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Friday Concurrent Sessions...
INTENDED AUDIENCE KEY
PP/AC = Private Practitioners/Agency Counselors; CE/S = Counselor Educators/Supervisors; ESC = Elementary School Counselors;
MSC = Middle School Counselors; HSC = High School Counselors; GS = Graduate Students; GI = General Interest
Ethics; Supervision; Professional Issues
CONCURRENT SESSION B
Friday, November 21, 2014, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
F500 – GI
Piedmont Room C
Morning Mindfulness Practice Group
Alan Forrest, LPC, LMFT, Professor, Radford University
Mindfulness is the art of conscious living and being in the present moment; that is, the cultivation of awareness of
things as they are. The purpose of the morning practice group is to provide an opportunity for participants to have a
place to begin their day in stillness and silence. The structure of the 30-45 minute practice group will consist of a
welcome, lightly guided period, and silent sitting practice. We are all each other’s teachers; therefore we will
conclude with an optional open discussion. Beginners are welcome. This is a gentle way to begin your day.
CONCURRENT SESSION V
Friday, November 21, 2014, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
F501 - PP/AC
Patriot Room A/B
Adapting to Neurodiversity: Insights for
Substance Abuse Counseling with College
Students who Present with Autism Spectrum
Disorder
Catie A. Greene M.S., NCC, Doctoral Student
Director, New Leaf Clinic
Following a brief description of ASD, characteristics
that pose challenges for college students with ASD
related to substance abuse and within the therapeutic
relationship will be described. The overall purpose is
to share therapeutic approaches for providing
substance abuse counseling with students with ASD
that embrace neurological difference.
F502 - HSC, CE/S, GS, GI
Piedmont Room B
The Creative Counselor: Fusing the Arts, Career
Development, and Core Content
Emily W. Fielder, M.A., Project Associate, Virginia
Career VIEW, Virginia Tech, School of Education,
Office of Educational Research and Outreach
Explore innovative ways to infuse career
development into the K-8 classroom by combining
the creative processes of the arts with the core
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classroom content. Activities will focus on problemsolving, design, creativity and collaboration. Discover
how to implement creative career activities with
students that combine both counselor and teacher
objectives and enhance student learning. Hands-on
activities and a career art project toolkit provided!
F503 - PP/AC, CE/S, GS
Piedmont Room C
Self-Care for the Counselor, Counselor-inTraining, and the Counseling Supervisor
Susanne E. Preston-Josey, PhD, LPC Assistant
Professor, South University, Virginia Beach; Rachael
Walling, MA; Ana Astudillo, MA & Courtney Smith,
Graduate Student, South University, Virginia Beach
In this ethics session, presenters will examine best
care practices for the self-care of practicing
counselors, counselors-in-training, and counseling
supervisors. Specifically, the ACA and ACES ethics
codes will be explored as they pertain to selfcare. Case examples will be provided by counselorsin-training, practicing counselors and counseling
supervisors.
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F504 - ESC, MSC, HSC, CE/S, GS, GI Tidewater Room A
Building
Multicultural
Awareness
and
Competency in Schools
Sarah Armstrong, M.Ed, School Counselor, James
Madison University & A. Renee Staton, Ph.D., LPC,
Professor, Counseling Programs, James Madison
University
ASCA's Position Statement specifies that school
counselors should increase their students' awareness
of cultural diversity. This requires counselors to first
conceptualize their students, their school, and their
own competence. Join us for an interactive session to
explore a multicultural planning template while
sharing activities and resources for enhancing
cultural competence.
T505 - PP/AC
Tidewater Room B
Therapist Use of Self in Play Therapy: A Model for
Decision Making
Josephine M. Olson, MA, LPC, NCC, RPT & Rita
Schellenberg, Ph. D., LPC, Associate Professor &
School Counseling Program Director at Liberty
University, Licensed School Counselor, National
Certified Counselor & National Certified School
Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Co
Professionals who practice play therapy often have
difficulty determining the role they serve in the play
experience. The Play Therapy Dimensions Model
created by Lori Yasenik and Ken Gardner provides a
framework for decision making. Utilizing this decision
making model, the therapist is able to how to
proceed during session(s).This model is prescriptive
in nature and integrates concepts from different
theoretical orientations. PTDM is supportive in
providing a continuum for determining the child's level
of conscious awareness throughout the play. As the
therapist witnesses themes throughout the play
PTDM is helpful in appraising the use of soft
interpretations or to simply allow the meaning to stay
in the play.
T506 – ESC
Tidewater Room C
Stronger Me
Susan Gum Catlett, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS, BCPCC,
School Counselor - Winchester Public Schools,
Private Practice - Reflections Counseling Services
During this session the presenter will share a
program entitled "Stronger Me" that was developed to
be used with upper elementary students in a summer
school program format as well as can be modified for
an afterschool format. The program addresses the
ongoing concerns of students making safe, healthy
choices and decisions in strengthening the quality of
life for themselves and those around them.
T507 – MSC, HSC, CE/S
Tidewater Room D
STEM-H Careers: The Counselor's Perspective
Logan A. Vetrovec, M.Ed. Director, Strategic
Engagements, Division for Health Sciences Diversity,
VCU; Amy N. Taloma, M.Ed., Assistant Director,
Division for Health Sciences Diversity, VCU &
Kristine Vester, M.Ed., 6-12 Educator, MathScience
Innovation Center
STEM-H careers are growing faster than any other
industry. In Virginia,13.8% of all jobs to be filled over
the next four years will fall under STEM-H. As middle
and HSC, you are invaluable to the process of
identifying and supporting the next generation of the
STEM-H workforce. Are you prepared to help your
students discover a path in those careers? Do you
know the skills/dispositions required? What classes
they should take? Come learn how a partnership
between secondary and higher education can help.
CONCURRENT SESSION V – A
Friday, November 21, 2014, 8:30 AM - 10:45 PM
2 hour sessions
FA508 – GI
Allegheny Room A
Collaborative Care: More is Better
Ruth P. Cox, PHD, LMFT, FNP-BC, CFE, CTS,
CJTS, DP-NAP, Le'Chris Mental Health Systems &
Portia Smith, MS, LMFT, LMFT and Doctoral
Student
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Collaborative care offers the client a more systemic
outcome. Various disciplines can offer unique
perspectives to provide a more holistic outcome for
the client and their family. Collaborative workmanship
prevents a narrow specialized fragmented view of the
whole system and a healthier outcome for the client
and family.
www.VcaCounselors.org
FA509 – GI
Allegheny Room B
Education Through the Lens of Trauma II
Benjamin B. Keyes, PhD, EdD, LPC, Professor/Dir
Ctr for Trauma Studies, Regent University & Kim
Harris-Keyes, EdD, Adjunct Professor/ Teacher,
Regent University/Norfolk Public Schools
This workshop will focus at how trauma affects
children and what results in behavioral acting out and
clinical symptoms in the classroom. The workshop
will focus on both the process of trauma and strategic
techniques that teachers and counselors in the
school can employ to get positive outcomes in both
performance and behavior.
FA510-PP/AC, ESC, MSC, HSC, GI Allegheny Room C
Recognition, Assessment and Treatment of
Sensory
Processing
Disorders:
A
Comprehensive Understanding for Counselors in
School and Clinical Mental Health Settings
Simone Lambert, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, Assistant
Professor and Counseling Department Chair, Argosy
University - Washington, DC & Emily GoodmanScott, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, NCSC, ACS, Assistant
Professor, Old Dominion University
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) occurs when the
brain does not translate sensory signals, often
impairing daily functioning. SPD symptoms may be
masked as or co-occur with other mental health
disorders. Case examples will be provided to
illustrate differential diagnoses, assessment, and
treatment options, as well as collaboration with allied
professionals.
Piedmont A
FA511-PP/AC, ESC, MSC, HSC, CE/S, GS
Fairy Tales Can Come True: Using Effective
Storytelling to Help Children Deal With Their
Worries and Concerns
Les Schaffer, M.A, LPC, Retired Child & Family
Counselor. Currently, storytelling, training, clinical
consultation and supervision.
Evoking personal stories gives children the
opportunity to express and work through serious
feelings. Effective storytelling and story-listening
demonstrates that it's possible to survive, triumph
and thrive beyond life's obstacles. Shaping and telling
stories enables us to create healthy detachment
while gaining hope and fresh perspectives. Awaken
your
inner
storyteller!
CONCURRENT SESSION VI
Friday, November 21, 2014, 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
F601 - PP/AC, ESC, MSC, HSC, GS, GI Patriot Room A/B
Let's Talk About Disney: Attachments, Hero's,
Villain's, Mental Status Exams and Magic
Kristee Trumbo, MAC, Resident in Counseling; Bren
McGillivray Smith, LPC, LMFT & Victoria Trumbo,
Lifetime Disney Enthusiast!
This session will begin with Disney's animated film,
FROZEN, and its #1 soundtrack, Ron Suskin's new
book, "Life, Animated", and Lynda Mullaly Hunt's
book "One for the Murphys", to open discussions
regarding all aspects of counseling. We will take a
look at how the Walt Disney Corporation understands
human needs and emotions. Lovers and Haters of
the Mouse, 465 films, theme parks, cruise lines, etc.
will be included in this active session.
www.VcaCounselors.org
Piedmont Room B
F602 - PP/AC, ESC, MSC, HSC
Brief Yoga and Mindfulness Clinical Interventions
for Pediatric Populations Experiencing Anxiety.
Nadine Hartig, Ph.D., LPC, Radford University,
Associate Professor, Chairperson
It is estimated that up to 13 percent of children will
experience anxiety, making anxiety disorders among
children more common than other mood disorders or
attention deficit disorders. This session examines
yoga, yogic breathing and mindfulness interventions
developmentally tailored to pediatric populations
experiencing anxiety. Participants will be given
foundational knowledge about yoga and mindfulness,
guidelines for incorporating these interventions into
brief therapy and integration, ethical considerations,
follow up strategies and specific interventions to try.
Participants will have an opportunity to practice the
interventions.
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F603 - PP/AC, CE/S, GI
Piedmont Room C
The Maudsley Approach in the Treatment of
Eating Disorders
EmiLeigh Whitehouse, Masters Candidate at Radford
University
This presentation will explore the use of Family
Based Therapy (FBT) also known as the Maudsley
Approach in the treatment of eating disorders.
Exploring treatment methodology, outcomes, and the
risks and benefits to the approach will be addressed
during the session.
F604 - CE/S, GS, Ethics
Tidewater Room A
Ethical Dilemmas within Doctoral Level
Counseling Programs: A Discussion on
Identification and Resolution.
Eleni Honderich, PhD, NCC, LPC; Richelle Joe,
M.Ed., NCC & Amy Williams, M.Ed., NCC, CSAC
Unique ethical dilemmas may exist for doctoral
students within these preparatory climates. However,
ethics training around these issues is largely
tangential (Fredrich & Davis,1998). This discussionbased presentation examines four ethical dilemmas
doctoral students may encounter and substantiates a
need for more direct ethics preparation for counselor
education students.
F605 - PP/AC, CE/S, GS
Tidewater Room B
When Loss Comes Suddenly
Teresa J. Haase, PhD, LPC, ACS
Like a novel that loses a central character in the
middle chapters, the life story disrupted by loss must
be reorganized, rewritten, to find a new strand of
continuity that bridges the past with the future in an
intelligible fashion (Neimeyer, 2002, p.263). This
session will address the topic of sudden loss in three
acts integrating phenomenological research, poetry
and therapeutic suggestions.
F606 - PP/AC
Tidewater Room C
Movement and Metaphor: Using creative
interventions to enhance family counseling
Esther Benoit, Ph.D, LPC, NCC, Core Faculty,
School of Counseling, Walden University & Adele
O’Keefe, PhD, LPC, LMFT, RPT, Core Faculty,
Walden University
Movement and metaphor are explored as ways to
enhance clinical work with couples and families. This
session will emphasize the role of theoretical
application and integration with creative intervention
strategies.
F607 – GI
Tidewater Room D
What the Flip?: How and Why Counselors, School
Counselors, and Counselor Educators Can Use
Flipped Learning in Their Work
Clare Merlin, M.Ed., NCC, Counselor Education
Ph.D. Candidate, College of William & Mary
Flipped learning is a teaching approach that requires
students to watch video lectures outside of class and
engage in application-based activities in class. This
presentation will feature a detailed explanation of
what flipped learning is and how counselors, school
counselors, and counselor educators can use the
method in their work.
CONCURRENT SESSION VII
Friday, November 21, 2014, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
F701 - PP/AC, ESC, MSC, HSC, GS Allegheny Room C
School Counselors, Therapists and the ADHD
Child
Syreeta Shaw, EdS, LPC, NCC, CSAC, Doctoral
Student, Old Dominion University & Jodi M.
Slaughter, MA, NCC, Resident in Professional
Counseling, Doctoral Student, Old Dominion
University
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Children and adolescents are increasingly diagnosed
with ADHD. They struggle academically,
interpersonally and intrapersonally. Medication
continue to be a primary form of treatment and
studies reveal that a combination of medication and
therapy tend to yield promising results. Typically, the
role of the school counselor has been to refer the
student to psychiatric and therapy services. However,
this presentation will depict a more involved role of
the school counselor, particularly in collaboration with
the therapist.
www.VcaCounselors.org
F702 – GI
Patriot Room A/B
Obtaining a VCA Foundation Grant
Etta Jane Hall, Suzee Leone & Celeste Hall, VCAF Board
Members
VCA members interested in obtaining small grants to
support activities which promote counseling in Virginia
will benefit from this presentation. The VCAF grant
committee will present suggestions for submitting
comprehensive and successful proposals. Previous
grant recipients will share outcomes; a list of funded
grants will be distributed.
F703 - GI, Ethics
Piedmont Room B
Counseling Ethics in the Age of Social Media
Jennifer L.Cline, Ph.D., LPC, ACS, Private Practitioner,
Verona, VA, Adjunct Faculty,Graduate Psychology,
James Madison University
Social media is changing the landscape of the
counseling field and has brought with it modernized
ethical dilemmas. This presentation is designed to
promote thoughtful discussion about the role of
professional ethics as they pertain to social media,
specifically addressing considerations such as
professionalism, confidentiality, boundaries, and selfdisclosure.
F704 - ESC, MSC, HSC
Piedmont Room C
PBIS & School Counseling: What You Need to
Know
Emily Goodman-Scott, PhD, LPC, NCC, NCSC, ACS,
Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University
School counselors: are you overwhelmed with high
caseloads and many school responsibilities? Positive
Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) are a
growing national school trend often implemented by
school counselors. Come learn how can you
maximize your time by using PBIS to run a datadriven school counseling program to best serve every
student.
F705 - PP/AC
Tidewater Room A
Professional Disciplinary Action Against
Counselors: Trends and Learning from the Board
of Counseling
Kevin Doyle, Ed.D., LPC, LSATP, Assistant Professor,
Counselor Education, Longwood University & Catherine
Chappell, Executive Director, Virginia Board of
Counseling
This session will consist of an overview of the complaint
and disciplinary process used by the Virginia
Department of Health Professions, and thus the Board
of Counseling, followed by information covering the
most common allegations/violations of the Standards of
www.VcaCounselors.org
Practice as indicated by recent cases before the Board
of Counseling.
Tidewater Room B
F706 - ESC, MSC, HSC, CE/S,
Meeting the Holistic Needs of Students: The
Application of Spiritual and Religious
Competencies for School Counselors Introduced
in Professional School Counseling Journal
Rita Schellenberg, Ph.D., LPC, NCMHC, NCSC, ACS,
DCC, School Counseling Legal & Ethical Specialist,
Associate Professor & School Counseling Program
Director, Liberty University & Tyler M. Kimbel, Ph.D.,
Director of Research and Information Services, Council for
Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational
Programs (CACREP & Josephine Olson, MA, LPC,
NCC, RPT
Participants are introduced to Religious and Spiritual
Competencies for School Counselors adapted from the
ASERVIC Spiritual and Religious competencies.
Presenters highlight research that demonstrates the
need to address these critical developmental agents
and provide ethical, legal, and culturally sensitive
approaches to address these needs in alignment with
the ASCA Model.
F707 – PP/AC
Tidewater Room C
Moving Forward: Gender Dynamics in Substance
Use Group Counseling Using the Transtheoretical
Model
Esther McCartney, Intern, New Leaf Clinic, College of
William; MaryAnnie Day, Intern, New Leaf Clinic,
College of William and Mary; Emily Anderson, Intern,
New Leaf Clinic, College of William and Mary & Catie A.
Greene M.S., NCC, Doctoral Student Director, New
Leaf Clinic
Linking past research with current trends,
the
relationship between gender dynamics and stages of
change in substance use group counseling will be
examined along with personal observations. The
presenters seek to elucidate practitioners on these
factors in order to assist them in working more
efficiently with gender diverse populations.
F708 - GI, Professional Issues
Tidewater Room D
Advocacy update: What lies ahead for counselors
in 2015
Becky Bowers-Lanier, EdD, MPH, VCA Advocacy
Consultant
With the start of the 2015 General Assembly session
approaching, this session will provide a forum for
discussion of the 2014 laws that impact counselors
and a window into potential policy actions in the 2015
session.
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CONCURRENT SESSION VII – A
Friday, November 21, 2014, 1:00 PM – 3:15 PM
2 hour sessions
FA709 – GI
Allegheny Room A
Applications of Family Play Therapy Models for
Working with Child Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Sarah Harig, MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Candidate 2015, Radford University Counselor
Education & Nadine Hartig, Ph.D, LPC, Associate
Professor and Chair, Radford University Counselor
Education
1 in 5 girls and 1 in 20 boys is a survivor of child
sexual abuse. Presenters will examine various
models of Family Play Therapy and their applicability
to work with child survivors of sexual abuse. Current
research on best practices and ethical considerations
will be discussed as well.
FA710 – GI
Allegheny Room B
Responding to School Refusal
Jeanne Davidson Booth, PhD, Associate Professor,
Lynchburg College & Virginia S. Huntington, MSW
Deputy Director of Social Services, City of Lynchburg
School refusal is a unique phenomenon of grave
concern due to its implications for a child's academic,
social, and emotional development. This session
examines the issue using research and cases
studies, and emphasizing the collaborative effort
required among school counselors, private
practitioners, and other stakeholders to offer
effective, appropriate interventions.
FA711 – GI
Piedmont A
Healing Stories and Stories that Heal
William "Wally" Scott, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, Assistant
Professor, Radford University
The collaborative therapist as an audience to clients'
stories, empowers them to become author-ities, and
more involved in the construction of their own healing
stories while also using storytelling principles to
construct and share stories that heal. Key elements
in the use of narrative practices will be covered.
CONCURRENT SESSION VIII
Friday, November 21, 2014, 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
F801 – GI
Allegheny Room C
Working with Mandalas
Teresa J. Haase, PhD, LPC, ACS, Eastern
Mennonite University
The mandala ("circle" in Sanskrit) is a familiar form
found in all cultures, languages, and religions, as well
as in the plant and animal world. This session will
offer an overview of how to introduce, integrate and
process the mandala as it relates to the therapeutic
setting, in addition to inviting participants to create
and explore a mandala of their own. Materials will be
provided.
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F802 - PP/AC, CE/S, GS, GI
Patriot Room A/B
Spirituality and Mental Health in the DSM
Spencer R. Baker, PhD, NCC, CCFC, Pastoral Counselor
Educator, Associate Professor, Department of Counseling,
Hampton University; Saundra N. Cherry, DMin, Pastoral
Counselor Educator, Assistant Professor, Department of
Counseling, Hampton University & Douglas J. Muller,
PhD, LPC, LMFT, LCSW,
and CSAC, Assistant
Professor, Department of Psychology, Hampton University
Research has shown that spiritual and religious
beliefs help prevent many physical and mental
illnesses, reducing both symptom severity and
relapse rate, speeding up and enhancing recovery,
as well as rendering distress and disability easier to
endure. This session will explore the background of
spirituality and mental health, provide a perspective
from a pastoral counselor and from a mental health
clinician.
www.VcaCounselors.org
F803 – GI
Piedmont Room B
Outside the Box: Career Counseling in
Multicultural Populations
Ophera A. Davis, Ph.D., NCC, Adjunct NSU ; Juquala
Dunlap, M.A., Urban Counseling ; Kendra
Claiborne, Candidate
(Graduate
student)
&
Genevieve King, Candidate (Graduate student)
The U.S. Census reports that by 2050 minorities will
make up over 50% of the population in America: This
will impact the work of counselors, especially career
counselors. CACREP and the ACA recommend that
counselors become well-versed in multicultural
counseling. The session will overview three
multicultural groups and offer ‘emic perspectives’ on
ways in which counselors can increase their
multicultural awareness.
F804 - PP/AC, MSC, HSC
Piedmont Room C
School or Agency-Based Grief and Loss Group
Beth B. Rudy, LPC, Blue Ridge Hospice
Death is a natural part of life but young people coping
with loss of a loved one often require grief
counseling. This session on running a school or
agency-based grief group will prepare school and
community counselors to respond to the needs of
their young clients.
F805 - PP/AC, CE/S, GS, GI
Tidewater Room A
Reducing Isolation in Private Practice: Tips and
Guidelines for Engaging in Peer Consultation
Joanne F. Jefferson, Ed.D., LPC, LCPC, NCC,
Private Practitioner, Washington, DC & Jennifer
Maskell Carney, Ph.D., LPC, Assistant Professor,
Argosy University
The purpose of this proposal is to highlight the
potential barriers and benefits for mental health
counselors, (MHC's) who are in private practice and
want to seek peer consultation to enhance their
clinical practice and overall professional
development. Opportunities for improved client
services, ethical considerations and guidelines will be
presented and discussed.
www.VcaCounselors.org
F806-PP/AC, ESC, MSC, HSC, GS, GI Tidewater Room B
Reflections and Practices of Working with
Student Substance Abusers
Kathryn Goss Atanasov, M.Ed., NCC, Ph.D Student,
College of William and Mary
Hear what current practitioners are finding effective
and not effective when working with student
substance abusers. This discussion brings school
counseling and addiction fields together to examine
techniques, screening instruments, and theories
useful with student substance abusers. Conversation
will also focus on the complex legal and ethical
factors of determining when to break confidentiality
due to clear and foreseeable harm as well as current
practices of working with adolescent substance
abusers. Discussion will be geared towards
techniques and theories that have worked in actual
practice, as well as answering any questions from the
audience.
F807 - PP/AC, CE/S
Tidewater Room C
The Training Field: A Conversation Between
Faculty and Site Supervisors
Cynthia Miller, Ph.D., LPC, Assistant Professor,
South University Richmond; Nicole Kyser, Ph.D.,
CRC, LPC-IL, Assistant Professor, South University,
Virginia Beach & Tamara Ferebee, M.Ed., LPC,
Executive Director, The Healing Trees
If you are someone who supervises a student for
internship, a faculty member who teaches internship,
or a practitioner considering taking on an intern, this
session is for you! This open dialogue will discuss the
status of the training field with an emphasis on how to
create quality internship experiences.
F808 - PP/AC, GS, GI
Tidewater Room D
Motivational Interviewing and the Emerging
Adult: Engaging College Students on Sensitive
Topics
Charlotte Chapman, LPC, NCC,
Director,
Counseling Services, UVA Women's Center &
Hannah Trible, James Madison University
This session focuses on how to use motivational
interviewing to create a safe, trusting psychological
environment in which to engage emerging adult
clients while discussing sensitive topics such as
sexuality, relationships, eating issues and alcohol
use. This evidence-based approach facilitates client
engagement, helps the counselor collaborate with
compassion, and increases motivation for change
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Saturday Post Convention Sessions..
INTENDED AUDIENCE KEY
PP/AC = Private Practitioners/Agency Counselors; CE/S = Counselor Educators/Supervisors; ESC = Elementary School Counselors;
MSC = Middle School Counselors; HSC = High School Counselors; GS = Graduate Students; GI = General Interest
Ethics; Supervision; Professional Issues
POST CONVENTION SESSION 1
Saturday, November 22, 2014, 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
75 MINUTE SESSIONS
S101 – GI
Allegheny Room C
Not All Uniforms are Alike: Using a Multicultural
Approach to Counseling the Military Client
William J. Davis, Jr. PhD, Associate Professor, U.S.
Army Command and General Staff College
The military community is not a unitary culture; it
provides a confusing collage of cultural nuance to the
military neophyte. This program will give you the
information necessary to effectively understand the
various subcultures of the military and thus enable
you to serve this community more effectively.
S102 – PP/AC, GS, GI
Patriot Room B
Tips for Beginning Counselors in Community
Agencies
Madeline Clark, MSEd, NCC, Doctoral Student, Old
Dominion University; Kriston Nixon,
MSEd, NCC, Family Therapist, ForKids & Jamie
Bower, MPhilEd, MSEd, Doctoral Student, Old
Dominion University
Many beginning counselors will start their residencies
working in community mental health agencies. This
presentation will explore common experiences, what
to expect in your first years as a counselor, and
strategies for dealing with changes and for
maintaining
wellness.
POST CONVENTION SESSION 1 - A
Saturday, November 22, 2014, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
3 HOUR SESSIONS
SA103 - PP/AC, CE/S, GS
Allegheny A
Supervising Counselors-in-Training in Best
Practices, Ethical Considerations, and Monitoring
Potential Value Conflicts when Working with
LGBT Clients
Hannah B. Bayne, PhD, LPC, NCC, Visiting Assistant
Professor, Virginia Tech & Anita A. Neuer Colburn,
PhD, LPC (VA), LPCS (NC), NCC, Core Faculty,
Walden University
In this session, presenters will focus on best
practices and ethical considerations for supervising
counselors who work with LGBTQ clients. Questions
of counselor competency, the 2014 ACA ethical
code, the impact of the counselor's values, and
treatment recommendations will be addressed.
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Presenters will share case examples to facilitate
group discussion.
SA104 – PP/AC, CE/S, GS, GI Allegheny Room B
Cooperative Parenting: Building Bridges
Jeanne Brooks, PhD, LPC, Associate Professor,
Liberty University
Participants will learn the emotional and physical
effects that high conflict divorce has on the
development of a child. Effective therapeutic skills will
be taught to equip participants tools to incorporate
into their practices while also addressing the ethical
pitfalls associated with working in high conflict
divorce cases.
www.VcaCounselors.org
SA105 – GI
Piedmont Room A
The Mindful Path to Kindness, Compassion and
Love
Alan Forrest, Ed.D., LPC, LMFT, Professor, Radford
University
Too often the domains of kindness, compassion, and
love are either minimized or ignored as a part of the
therapeutic process. This interactive program will
examine how each of these areas can be integrated
into your work with clients, and used for your own
personal growth.
SA106 - ESC, MSC, GS
Piedmont Room B
Counseling Multiracial Children:
Creative
Activities for Exploring Identity
Kimberlee Ratliff, Ed.D., NCC, NCSC PD/Associate
Professor M.Ed. School Counseling, American Public
University
Review multiracial identity development models and
explore the use of individual and small group
counseling in identity development. Participants will
learn to use art, games, music, and other media to
address common themes and experiences of
multiracial/multiethnic students. Activities are
designed for elementary and middle school students.
Handouts will be provided.
SA107 - PP/AC, HSC, CE/S, GS Piedmont Room C
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): A Theoretical
Treatment Approach for Adolescent Addiction
David Savinsky, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, CSAC, ACS,
Assistant Professor, Regent University
Treatment of adolescent addiction has been a
challenge for the treatment professional. Dialectical
Behavior Therapy offers an evidence-based
treatment approach that adapts to adolescent
substance abuse. This training focuses on how DBT
works within the context of substance abusing
behavior, parenting effectiveness, and utilizing
behavioral approaches to reduce substance abuse.
www.VcaCounselors.org
SA108 - PP/AC
Tidewater Room B
Colorful and Connected: A Documentary about
the Journey of Being a Woman
Juliana Mills Morris, PhD, LPC, LMFT & Kelly W.
Franzone, MS, LPC
Women experience unique celebrations and face
distinct challenges in the journey of becoming a
woman. Although the details vary, we share
commonalities as we travel the pathway of
womanhood. The commonalities are connected and
our individual stories are colorful. Along the way, our
experiences weave together to create the collective
journey of womanhood. Excerpts of the documentary
will be shown and discussion will follow.
SA109 – GI
Tidewater Room C
Compassion Fatigue and Burnout: The Cost of
Caring
J. Patrick Slifka, LCSW, Director of Training, National
Counseling Group, Inc.
This workshop defines and discusses compassion
fatigue and burnout as they relate to those who serve
in "helping" roles. The training presents an overview
of the causes and consequences of these conditions
and offers specific strategies for prevention and
intervention. The material offered in this session goes
beyond traditional "self-care" skills and provides
strategies to identify and challenge some of the more
salient stresses/triggers that emerge in this line of
work.
SA110 – GI
Tidewater Room D
Learning to Live Mindfully: Tools for the
Counselor
Suzan K.Thompson, Ph.D., LPC, Private Practice,
Virginia Beach, VA & Janet Weintraub, M.S.Ed.,
School Counselor, Norfolk Collegiate School
Mindful approaches to living are becoming more
popular. Counselors can easily learn and incorporate
a variety of tools and practices into their lives. This
experiential, retreat-style workshop will provide an
opportunity for counselors to learn and use tools for
daily practices at home, on the go and at work.
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POST CONVENTION SESSION 2
Saturday, November 22, 2014, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
90 MINUTE SESSIONS
S201 - PP/AC, CE/S, GS
Allegheny Room C
Digital Ethics and the Law: The Evolution of
Clinical Practice Due to HIPAA-HITECH and the
2014 ACA Code of Ethics
Ryan D. Foster, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, Assistant
Professor, Marymount University & Ioana Boie,
Ph.D., LPC, NCC, Assistant Professor, Marymount
University
We will provide attendees with an overview of
common issues in using technology; understanding
of ethical concerns arising from them; application of
the 2014 ACA ethics and HIPAA HITECH to uses of
technology in counseling practice. We will cover
records retention, use of email, social media, texting,
and electronic communication.
Patriot Room A
S202 - PP/AC, CE/S, GS, GI
Cracking Invisible Barriers: A Focus on Mental
Health Service Use among Immigrant Latinos in
the United States
Evenor Aleman, M.A/Ed.S
Overview of common barriers immigrant Latinos face
when seeking mental health services in the United
States.
S203-PP/AC, MSC, HSC, CE/S, GS, GI Patriot Room B
The Social Experience of Internet Gamers
Kristy L. Carlisle, M.A., NCC & Chuck Carrington,
B.S., B.A.,Th.M., M.A.
The session will discuss results of a
phenomenological pilot study on the lived social
experience of Internet gamers. The impact of Internet
gaming on social interactions, social functioning, and
social identity will be addressed. Presenters will
facilitate discussion on elements of addiction
prevalent in the findings and implications for
counseling
professionals.
POST CONVENTION SESSION 3
Saturday, November 22, 2014, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
75 MINUTE SESSIONS
S301 - PP/AC, MSC, HSC, GS, GI Allegheny Room A
Sexual Trauma and the Power of Art Therapy
Techniques
Jordan Gustin, B.A., Student at Regent University;
Nicole Taylor, B.A., Student at Regent University &
Dr. Sherry Todd, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., LPC, Board
Certified Registered Art Therapist, and Certified
Trauma, Professor Regent University
This presentation is intended for Licensed
Professional Counselors, School Counselors,
Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Master's level
counseling students who assist clients with sexual
trauma and wish to gain knowledge and insight on
the effects of art therapy techniques with this specific
population.
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S302 – GI
Allegheny Room C
Enhancing Assertiveness In Your Practice
Angela Anderson, MA LPC, Director of Counseling
Services, Serenity Counseling Center
In this session, we will explore four main
communication styles by looking at the way we
communicate verbally and non-verbally in each style.
We will learn how to effectively communicate
increasing our assertiveness to better serve
ourselves, clients, students and colleagues.
www.VcaCounselors.org
S303 - PP/AC
Patriot Room A
Infertility and Counseling
Juliana Mills Morris, Ph.D, LMFT, LPC & Kelly W.
Franzone, M.S., LPC
Infertility is a growing medical diagnosis. With a sharp
rise in infertility diagnosis and subsequent infertility
treatment, the need for mental health counseling for
women and partners is a growing rapidly. We will
explore some of the physical and mental processes
women face after an infertility diagnoses, hear stories
of women who experienced infertility treatment and
discuss the mental health needs of women, with and
without partners, who are going through infertility
treatment.
S304 - CE/S
Patriot Room B
The Use of Criminal Background Checks by
Counselor Education Programs
Kevin Doyle,
Ed.D., LPC, LSATP, Assistant
Professor, Longwood UniversityJoanne Paek,
Master's Student, Longwood University
Criminal background checks of counselor education
students lack consistent implementation across
programs. In some instances, checks at the point of
admission, others at the internship point, and some
not at all. The presenters will discuss implications
and present preliminary data from a national study of
this issue.
S305 - PP/AC
Tidewater Room A
LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence
April Cordell, B.A. Psychology, Student Regent
University's Master of Arts in Community Mental
Health and Counseling
This presentation will focus on an exploration of
intimate partner violence in the LGBTQ community to
include statistics, characteristics, resources, and
suggestions on treatment.
S306 - PP/AC, GS, GI
Tidewater Room B
Private Practice: Making the Transition (or Taking
the Leap!)
Andrea Cooper, Ed.D., LCPC, LPC, NCC & Joanne
Jefferson, Ed.D., LCPC, LPC, NCC, Self-employed
The transition to private practice can be an exciting
change for agency counselors and those working in
higher education. Learn from our experiences about
taking and managing risks, developing a client base,
and managing your private practice. Presenters are
private practice counselors, one also a small
business owner, who will share their paths into
private practice. Share a day in our private practice
work!
S307 – GI
Tidewater Room D
Working with Childhood Trauma in TraumaSensitive Schools
Jon Winder, LPC, LSATP, Clinical Director, The
Madeline Centre
There are increasing demands on teachers to
manage children who are disruptive, argumentative,
non-cooperative and even aggressive. Many of these
children are the victims of trauma and a new nonpunitive approach is needed to help them. This
workshop presents how to understand childhood
trauma and a unique way to help them via trauma
sensitive
schools.
POST CONVENTION SESSION 3 - A
Saturday, November 22, 2014, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
3 HOUR SESSIONS
SA308– PP/AC MSC HSC CE/S GS GI Allegheny Room B
Helping Adolescents and Young Adults Achieve
Balance and Benefit from Social Media While
Avoiding the Pitfalls
Craig Windham, Ph.D., LCPC, NPR News, The
George Washington University, Rathbone &
Associates
Young people are adept at social messaging, but
they often have trouble balancing their use of social
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media with challenges such as academic work and
the development of genuine friendships and
relationships. Counselors will leave this presentation
with practical approaches for helping teenagers and
young adults achieve that balance.
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SA309 – GI
Piedmont Room A
The Use of Visualization, Taijiquan and Qigong to
Enhance Mindfulness and Health
Stan Rockwell, PsyD, LPC, Counselor and Certified
Taijiquan and Qigong Instructor, Private Practice,
Self Employed
Visualization and somatic practices such as taijiquan
and qigong can be very powerful in changing
behavior,
relieving pain, and in increasing
mindfulness. Participants will learn about and
participate in these practices.
SA310 - PP/AC, MSC, HSC, CE/S Piedmont Room B
Trends in Adolescent Substance Use
Tony Roman, LCSW, CSAC
Substance abuse patterns evolve and cycle
frequently within the adolescent population. In turn,
this often presents difficulties for professionals in the
human service field to identify needs and provide
adequate service arrangements. This presentation
reviews trends in adolescent substance using
behaviors, with a particular focus on prescription
drugs, heroin abuse and synthetic substances: to
include origination, pharmacology, abuse patterns
and treatment options.
SA311 – GI
Piedmont Room C
Neuroscience and Narrative in Trauma Treatment
William "Wally" Scott, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, Assistant
Professor, Radford University
New developments in the trauma treatment field
continue to dramatically expand and inform our work.
While verbal processing in trauma treatment remains
an important aspect of this work, advances in
neuroscience point to the need for a "bottom-up"
approach that addresses traumatic experiences in
the
body,
and
affect
regulation.
POST CONVENTION SESSION 4
Saturday, November 22, 2014, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
90 MINUTE SESSIONS
S401 – GI
Allegheny Room A
A Qualitative Study Examining Disordered Eating
Experiences Among Sorority Members
Andrea J. Kirk-Jenkins, MSEd, NCC, PhD Graduate
Student, Old Dominion University
This presentation will explore disordered eating
experiences among female sorority members. The
presenter will discuss themes that emerged from pilot
interview data regarding the potential influences of
sorority membership on body image and how one
experiences eating.
S402 – GI
Allegheny Room C
Pet Loss and Grief Counseling
Maggie Breitenbach, Graduate Student, Radford
University & Alan Forrest, Ed.D., LPC, LMFT,
Professor, Radford University
There is a tendency for pets to become integral
members of their family's lives. After the death of a
pet, this attachment can result in a loss response.
This program will examine the attachments and
relationship between pet and owner, different types of
pet loss, how pet loss affects the grieving process,
and effective counseling strategies.
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S403 - CE/S
Patriot Room A
Spiritual Awareness and Influences of Men and
Women in Midlife
Deeba Khumar-Chadha, MA, NCC, Doctoral Student
(CES), Argosy University, VA & Anita A. Neuer
Colburn, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, NCC, Assistant
Professor of Counseling, Walden University School of
Psychology and Counseling
Research suggests that having a strong sense of
meaning in life results in better physical and mental
health outcomes, as well as improved quality of life
and subjective well-being. This search for lifemeaning is influential for spiritual experiences and
expressions, particularly as one ages and confronts
various realities associated with mid life. This
progression changes the nature of meaning making
from provisional, everyday meaning to larger lifemeaning. The purpose of the session will be to share
the literature on men and women experiences of
spiritual awareness and influences in midlife.
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S404 - GI, Supervision
Patriot Room B
Supervision Perceptions and Preferences of
Supervisees in the Millennial Generation
Sharon Kim, M.S. in School Counseling, Doctoral
student at the College of William and Mary & Pamela
Harris, M.S. in School Counseling, Doctoral student
at the College of William and Mary
Supervisees from the Millennial generation may need
additional styles of supervision to match their
perceptions, strengths, and shortcomings of being
graduate student counselors-in-training. This session
discusses specific supervision techniques for
Millennial students for the hope of increasing
flexibility, openness and empathy in counseling roles.
S405-PP/AC MSC HSC,CE/S,GS,GI Tidewater Room A
“Marijuana – “God put it there, isn’t it?”:
Treating Clients with Marijuana Use
Olya Zaporozhets, Ph.D., LPC (VA), LPCC (OH),
LCDC-III (OH), Assistant Professor Regent University
& Nick Piazza, Ph.D., LPCC-S & Psychologist (OH),
Professor of Counselor Education & Supervision
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Symptoms, withdrawal, and problems associated with
marijuana use will be discussed. Attention will be
given to the research and myths of marijuana use as
a medication, including the overview of FDA
medication criteria and medical studies results.
Effective research based techniques of treating
clients with marijuana use will be presented.
S406 - HSC, CE/S, GS
Tidewater Room C
The Collegiate Recovery Community: A Growing
Model for Supporting College Students with
Substance Use Disorders
Laura Hamlette, Counselor Education Graduate
Student, Longwood University
The Collegiate Recovery Community program is a
growing model for supporting college students in
early recovery, (or those considering making a
change to their use), from substance use disorders.
The presenter will discuss how this model is being
implemented at Longwood University, as well as
other
universities.
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Argosy University, Washington, DC
703-526-5872; www.argosy.edu
[email protected]
Argosy University offers both doctoral and master's
degrees under the College of Behavioral Sciences. The
Counselor Education program educates its students in
CACREP accredited post-graduate degrees in Counselor
Education & Supervision (EdD) and Community
Counseling (MA). The curriculum in these programs
teaches students the foundations of operating as
advanced counselor educators, practitioners, and
supervisors.
Artistic Designs
Julie Joyce; 434-978-1528
[email protected]
I have a variety of handmade items to choose from, none
of which have been made from a kit or manufactured in
any way other than by my own hands. Stained glass
and/or tile mirrors and tables are made from carefully
selected tiles and stained glass and are cut, ground, then
placed to achieve an artistic design and one that will stand
up to constant use and are weather resistant. The table
bases are hand wrought iron and can be made to any size
specifications. The mirrors are made basically using a
similar process to the tables, but are ready to hang and
should be kept out of the weather. All materials are hand
selected and are crafted to give the owner a sense of style
and satisfaction as he/she uses them to enhance their
home's beauty. I use beads, both natural (wood, stone,
etc.) and manufactured (glass, ceramic), Swarovski
crystals, sterling silver, gold plate, brass, and other
material to make my jewelry. I specialize in jewelry made
with Kazuri beads which are made in Kenya with clay
harvested from the base of Mount Kenya. I purchased the
Kazuri beads when I was on a mission trip in Africa this
past summer. The purchase of my Kazuri jewelry helps
support native missions that were established to provide
work and skills for Kenyans to help build better lives and
become more self-sufficient. My jewelry can be dressed
up or down, but please be sure to see my holiday jewelry
which will make you and your friends smile every time you
wear it!!
My other offerings are children's aprons (sizes 2-6) and
machine embroidered 100% linen hand towels-delightful!!
Be sure to stop by. 
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Barry Robinson Center
757-455-6100; www.barryrobinson.org
[email protected]
The Barry Robinson Center (BRC) is a nonprofit
behavioral health system that is accredited by The Joint
Commission and is a certified TRICARE program. The
Barry Robinson Center has an 80 year history of helping
to improve the lives of children, adolescents and their
families. Our continuum of care includes; 72 bed
Residential Treatment Center, Therapeutic Foster Care,
Home Based Program, Independent Living Program –
Traditional , Independent Living Program - “Mommy and
Me”, Intensive Outpatient Program – Traditional, Intensive
Outpatient Program – Dual Diagnosed, and a Job Skills
Training
Program.
Please
visit
us
at
www.barryrobinson.org or call 757.455.6100.
Beach Therapy & Consulting
757-340-6100; www.beachtherapyandconsulting.com
[email protected]
Beach Therapy & Consulting is a multidisciplinary private
practice
providing quality
psychotherapy and
psychological services in Hampton Roads. In addition to
providing individual, family, and group counseling for
patients, Beach Therapy offers individual and group
supervision services for licensure in counseling and social
work, clinical consultation to community agencies, and
quality trainings for enhancing clinical expertise for area
practitioners. Updated training information is available on
the website. All staff members at Beach Therapy &
Consulting hold a master’s degree or higher in the field in
order to effectively meet and support the varying needs of
patients, practitioners, and the community.
Career Thesaurus
917-957-8770; www.CareerThesaurus.com
[email protected]
Career Thesaurus is a simple and effective Career
Assessment platform which offers people of all ages their
Education and Employment options based on their
psychological test results. Simply put, Career Thesaurus
maps an individual’s Personality Traits and Natural
Preferences to various Occupations where such attributes
are important, in order to achieve a balance between a
Successful Career and Happy Life.
Centra Mental Health Services
800-947-5442; www.RecoverAtPathways.com
[email protected]
Centra offers a comprehensive line-up of services to
support the emotional and mental well-being of the
individuals and families we serve. Programs include
services for adults, seniors, adolescents and children as
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well as chemical dependency and substance abuse
treatment for adults.
Centra Mental Health Intake and Resource Center
welcomes referrals to any of our programs. We're also
available anytime for general information or to help
answer your mental health-related questions please call
800-947-5442 or 434-200-4444.
Childhelp
540-399-5073; www.childhelp.org
[email protected]
The Alice C. Tyler Village of Childhelp is located on 270
beautiful acres in Culpeper County. It provides a
continuum of healing services in a safe, structured, and
therapeutic environment for boys and girls ages 5-14
whose emotional and behavioral issues prevent them from
being successful in their community. While at Childhelp,
children are empowered to overcome obstacles and move
forward in their lives to be reintegrated into nurturing
homes.
College of William & Mary, School of Education
(Gold Sponsorship)
757-221-2308; https://education.wm.edu
[email protected]
Large enough for excellence - small enough for
community. The School of Education is continually ranked
as one to the top 50 Schools of Education in the U.S.
News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools Guide. Its
faculty are actively engaged in up-to-date research, both
synthesizing and generating it. Programs are small, thus
faculty are accessible and maintain close supportive
relationships with their students. Our professional
education programs are nationally recognized and
accredited by the Virginia Department of Education. We
have programs accredited by NCATE, NASP and
CACREP. Visit us online at http://education.wm.edu.
Compass Youth and Family Services
434-409-9123; www.compassyouthandfamily.com
[email protected]
Compass Youth and Family Services is an counseling
agency offering counseling services to children, families
and adults across the state of Virginia. We specialize in
offering intensive in-home services to at-risk youth and
their families as well as children diagnosed on the Autism
Spectrum. We also have a Mental Health Support
Services program that offers support and casemanagement services to qualifying adults who struggle
with mental health issues.
www.VcaCounselors.org
Cookie Lee Jewelry & Accessories
Cindy Stemple; 304-641-0751
www.cookielee.biz/cindystemple
[email protected]
The Cookie Lee Jewelry Company specializes in high
quality fine fashion affordable jewelry and accessories. In
addition to our jewelry line, most of which items are priced
under $48. We have in stock a line of colorful scarves and
chic sunglasses. We offer free gift wrapping and accept
cash, checks, and credit cards. "Our Bling Will Make You
Sing"!!! "Our Bling Will Make You Sing"!!!
Dragonfly Enterprises
Carol Cook, Owner
804-580-4904; [email protected]
Larimar jewelry and umbrellas
The Farley Center at Williamsburg Place
757-941-6355; www.farleycenter.com
[email protected]
The Farley Center is a partial day hospital program
designed for individuals who have primary Substance Use
Disorders, requiring intensive, in-depth psychotherapeutic
intervention, safe detoxification, as well as educational
and experiential approaches to assist them into recovery.
We are considered leaders in treating professionals and
working with Physician Health and Lawyers Assistance
Programs.
Feingold Association of the United States
631-369-9340; www.feingold.org
[email protected]
The Feingold Association of the United States, Inc.,
founded in 1976, is a non-profit organization whose
purposes are to generate public awareness of the role of
foods and synthetic additives in behavior, learning, and
health problems, and to support its members in the
implementation
of
the
Feingold
Program.
www.feingold.org.
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
800-262-3436; www.fidm.edu
[email protected]
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is a
private, specialized two-year, three-year, and four-year
college with campuses in Los Angeles, San Francisco,
Orange County, and San Diego, California. Accredited by
WASC and NASAD, FIDM offers Degree Programs for
first-time college students, transfer students, and college
graduates that lead to careers in the Fashion, Graphics,
Interior Design, and Entertainment industries.
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The Focus Center, LLC
Portia Bryant; 757-692-9829
www.portiabryant.com; [email protected]
SYNOPSIS OF TOOLKIT: The Anger Management Tool Kit
was created as a life support device. The contents within
were compiled with the intention that users would be inspired
to find their favorite “go to” coping skills. There will come a
time when each of us will be tested to see if we are capable
of managing our own emotions. Each of the contents
provided were meant to serve as reminders of successful
anger management tactics. The 21 Day Anger Management
Challenge is one of the items featured in the Toolkit comes in
the form of a book and a cd. It captivates your interest with
thought provoking words of wisdom, daily affirmations,
practical life building assignments and journal reflections.
TOOLKIT CONTENTS: Musically accompanied 21 Day
Anger Management Challenge audio book, resource listing,
emergency care card, 21 Day Anger Management Challenge
Book w/journal pages, notepad, pencil, magnifying glass,
blanket, mirror, mp3 ear buds, smart phone mp3 playlist
template, bubbles & red character tote bag.
NOTE: All contents come with a card containing
implementation description and strategies.
Genesis Counseling Ctr & Genesis Assist
757-286-8225; www.genesisassist.com
[email protected]
Genesis Counseling Center is an outpatient group practice
with locations in Williamsburg, Yorktown, Hampton and
Chesapeake. We serve all ages, all issues including
marriage counseling, family counseling, group counseling,
psychological testing, and best practice treatment for
anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, addiction, Autism
Spectrum Disorder, and more. We provide specialized
services such as neurofeedback, DBT groups, social skills
training groups for children, EMDR and other trauma
treatments. Call us at 757-564-3100 or visit us at
www.genesiscounselingcenter.com. Genesis Assist exists
to serve private practice clinicians with coaching,
consulting, insurance paneling services, and virtual office
services by excellent Client Care Coordinators
(www.genesisassist.com or call 757-286-8225).
The Hughes Center
434-836-8500; www.thehughescenter.com
[email protected]
The Hughes Center is a residential treatment facility and
day school in Danville, Va., that serves young men and
women diagnosed with an intellectual disability or any
Pervasive Developmental Disorder, including Autism
Spectrum Disorder and Asperger Syndrome. Our goal is
to help young men and women learn the skills they need
to be successful in their homes, schools and communities.
“If all your doors are locked, we have the keys to open
them.”
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INOVA Behavioral Health
703-297-7664; www.inova.org/behavioral-health
[email protected]
INOVA Behavioral Health supports the INOVA Health
System’s overall mission, promoting total wellness- mind
and body- by offering a full spectrum of mental health and
addiction treatment services in Northern Virginia. From an
urgent walk in psychiatric and addiction assessment
center (IPAC), to inpatient psychiatric and medical detox
care, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient
programs, and outpatient psychiatry and counseling,
INOVA Behavioral Health provides our diverse clientele
with a comprehensive variety of treatment options. To get
more information about us, go to inova.org/behavioralhealth or call our main admissions line at 703-289-7560.
Intercept Youth Services
804-612-3313
(Bronze Sponsorship)
[email protected]; www.interceptyouth.com
Intercept Youth Services provides mental and behavioral
health services for at-risk youth and families across
Virginia. Intercept offers the LifeBridge Continuum of
Care, which is comprised of varying level of effective
services, ranging from preventative community based
services to out of home placements. Services can be
used individually or in a combination to provide seamless
wrap around treatment. Intercept prides itself on being
innovative, collaborative and effective to make a lasting
positive impact.
Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health
757-461-4565; http://kempsvillecbh.com
[email protected]
Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health provides
comprehensive psychiatric care for children and
adolescents. Services include Acute Inpatient Care as well
as Residential Services. KCBH is committed to service
excellence and providing quality care to children and
adolescents.
Life Center of Galax/CRC Health Group
800-345-6998; www.galaxrecovery.com
[email protected]
For almost 40 years, the specialists and professionals at
Life Center of Galax have focused on one thing –
recovery. We offer quality treatment for all forms of
chemical dependency including alcoholism, opiate
addiction and dual diagnosis. Adult men and women
transition through our various levels of care based on
individual needs. Our clinically sound program is an
industry leader and is recommended by both doctors and
therapists.
www.VcaCounselors.org
Lindsey Wilson College
606-416-2174; http://lindsey.edu
For more than a decade, the Lindsey Wilson College
School of Professional Counseling has been committed to
helping improve Appalachian communities’ mental health
care. Through an innovative partnership with local
community colleges, governments and mental health
agencies, residents can earn a bachelor’s degree in
human services and counseling and a CACREPaccredited master’s degree in counseling and human
development. All classes are taught in the region.
Students study under accomplished faculty members who
are embedded in the region and understand its
challenges. Most graduates remain in the region to serve
their
communities.
For
more
information:www.lindsey.edu/spc
MAR*CO Products, Inc.
215-956-0313; www.marcoproducts.com
[email protected]
Marco Products, Inc is a publisher of K-12 programs &
games for professionals, counselors, psychologists, social
workers, and educators. A complete selection can be
viewed on- line @ www.marcoproducts.com. Marco offers
over 350 products covering a variety of topics such as
Bullying, Character Education, Social Skills & Behavior,
Feelings & Self Esteem, Grief & Loss, Conflict Resolution
& Anger Management, Decision-Making, Empathy,
Academic Improvement & Developmental Guidance and
much more. Stop by our booth and save 10%.
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Bert Tier, Independent Sales Director
757-206-5746; www.marykay.com/btier
[email protected]
Hi, my name is Bert Tier and I am an Independent Mary
Kay Sales Director. I have been a Mary Kay Consultant
since Jan 1996. I love helping other women feel confident
and beautiful while allowing them to discover not only their
external beauty but the inner beauty as well. I would love
the opportunity to share skin care and glamour techniques
with anyone who would enjoy a fun time learning and
trying new products. Contact me for your personal
appointment.
National Counseling Group
804-368-1977; www.ncgcare.com
[email protected]
Since 1993, NCG has been recognized as the provider of
choice for mental, behavioral and substance abuse
treatment for children, adults and families. In addition to
expert counseling, NCG provides our unique "CARE
Approach" allowing for superior and longer lasting results
for those we serve. As one of the largest behavioral
health providers in Virginia, NCG offers outpatient, home
and community-based services, adult support services,
school-based services, mobile crisis, life skills and
treatment foster care. We are proud supporters of our
communities and the professionals that serve them. At
NCG, Your CARE Starts Now!
New Hope Treatment
540-729-9118; www.newhopetreatment.com
[email protected]
Founded in 1987 by Dr. George Orvin, New Hope
Treatment Centers offers a full continuum of Behavioral
Healthcare and has earned national recognition for quality
and innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals
partner with youth, their families, and sponsoring agencies
to provide premier care, treatment, and services. Our
wellness approach to care emphasizes each consumer's
strengths and embraces the family's involvement. We help
children find their voices, reconnect with family, discover
creative outlets, manage their challenges, and live in the
world with new hope. It's our name - and our promise, for
a better life.
PartyLite Gifts
Peg Williams
757-784-2766; www.partylite.biz/candlestore
[email protected]
PartyLite Candles the #1 Direct Seller of Candles in the
World! The world’s top fragrance experts at worldrenowned fragrance houses craft our Fragrances. We are
Innovative-No Flame, No spills, SmartScents by
PartyLite. The BEST new way to add scent to any
room. Our candles burn totally away because they liquefy
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for hours of shimmering ambiance. Since 1997 our
PartyLite family has given over $14 million to American
Cancer Society. Our Fundraisers return 50% to
organizations with shipping directly to the seller – no
storing, sorting or hassle. Please stop by my table and
check on Specials for you!
Pasadena Villa Residential Psychiatric Services
407-286-8259; www.pasadenavilla.com
[email protected]
Pasadena Villa Network of Services is committed to
providing compassionate, comprehensive, and the highest
quality individualized psychiatric and psychotherapeutic
care for adults who suffer with severe and persistent
mental illness, while maximizing social functioning in the
real world. As the basis for all our programs, our unique
and internally developed Social Integration Model is
rooted in the belief that it is our utmost responsibility to
prepare our residents for life outside of treatment. Through
an effective therapeutic alliance with our clinicians,
ongoing feedback, support and direction are provided to
help guide the therapeutic process, to assist the resident
to meet his or her individualized goals and regain control
of their lives.
Phoenix House Mid-Atlantic
703-841-0703, Ext 1; www.phoenixhouse.org
[email protected]
With 45+ years of experience, Phoenix House offers a
variety of gender-specific behavioral health, evidencedbased treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
and trauma-informed therapy in a relaxed, positive
environment. Phoenix House Mid-Atlantic, 200 N. Glebe
Road, Suite 103, Arlington, VA 22203
Adolescent & Adult Residential Services:
Boys & Girls Recovery Lodge
Demeter Program (Women & Children)
Phoenix Program & Nuevo Dia (Spanish-speaking) for men
Assessment Center:
Comprehensive evaluations of substance abuse, addiction, and
related mental health problems
Counseling Center:
Adult PHP
Adolescent & Adult IOP and OP
Regent University, School of Psychology & Counseling
757-352-4628; www.regent.edu
[email protected]
Regent University’s School of Psychology & Counseling
provides the professional counselor an excellent
opportunity to pursue advanced counselor educator
training from nearly anywhere in the world. Regent houses
the first online Doctoral Program in Counselor Education &
Supervision accredited by CACREP, and provides
excellent academic training that emphasizes the
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integration of science and Judeo-Christian principles.
Students complete their coursework online and participate
in a one-week residency each fall. Other programs
available include the M.A. in Counseling and Psy.D. in
Clinical Psychology. Regent’s 19,000 alumni, from more
than 110 countries, are changing the world as
accomplished,
principled
professionals—including
researchers, educators, therapists and consultants. Visit
our booth or explore www.regent.edu/spc.
Sassitude
Connie Beverly Green & Deb Bailey, Crafters
540-840-8907; [email protected]
We have been busy creating new fall, Christmas & New Year
jewelry sets for you our favorite group! Come by and see us!
We continue to make affordable handcrafted jewelry with
exciting components bought throughout the U.S! We promise
you will not be disappointed! At $30/set for a one-of-a kind
dramatic jewelry piece we know you'll find that unique set just
for you!!" Can't wait to see you!
Sassy Style
Diane Harrell & Martha Thrasher
757-748-3343; [email protected]
A decorative line of luscious hand-knit scarves and hats,
upholstery fabric and hand painted totes and purses, artisan
made and Silpada jewelry.
Silpada Designs
Tami Dierberger; 757-435-3740
www.mysilpada.com/tami.dierberger
[email protected]
Silpada Fine Sterling Silver Jewelry is artisan handcrafted
from the finest nickel free .925 Sterling Silver and natural
stones with something for every style.
Skyland Trail, Atlanta, GA
404-315-8333; www.skylandtrail.org
Beth Moore - [email protected]
An Atlanta-based nonprofit, Skyland Trail is a specialty
residential treatment center that helps adults 18+ reach
recovery from mental illness through psychosocial
rehabilitation, employment, and medical care. An
individualized comprehensive holistic, evidence-based
continuum of care includes residential and day treatment,
adjunctive therapies, pastoral counseling, vocational
services and onsite primary care and wellness programs.
Celebrating 25 years of excellence and innovation,
Skyland Trail has served thousands of patients and
families
resulting
in
sustained
successful
outcomes. Future expansion plans include a young adult
campus and a community-focused primary care clinic. For
more information, visit www.skylandtrail.org or call the
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VCA
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solid
foundation
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development,
and
change
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and
communities
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and
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profession
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are:
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environment.
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everyday,
and
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to
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is
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of
counseling
in
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Donations
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at
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with
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BOARD
Officers,
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Walker‐Blue,
President
Manny
Bartolotta,
Vice
President
Summer
Tetterton,
Treasurer
Celeste
Hall,
Secretary
EASY
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or
recurring
donations
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be
set
up
at:
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Directors
Directors
Emeritus
Bryan
Carr
Kevin
Doyle
Linda
Grubba
Etta
Jane
Hall
Suzee
Leone
Ellissia
Price
Eleanor
Saslaw
John
Cook
(in
Memoriam)
Don
Ayers
Pete
Warren
(in
Memoriam)
Paul
Galvin
Congratulations to the VCA Award Recipients, Presenters, Speakers, and Convention Committee
for making VCA Convention 2014, a memorable and worthwhile
event!
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VCA Past Presidents
1930-31
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Bessie M. Mottley
H. I. Willett
Bessie M. Mottley
W. C. Ikenberry
W. C. Ikenberry
Bessie M. Mottley
Martha Reely
Martha Reely
Mitchell Dreese
J. E. Bauserman
Wilbur S. Pence
John F. Showalter
Fred B. Dixon
C. L. Schollenberger
Alfred J. Mapp
Rebie H. Lassiter
Kathryn G. Cook
Donald J. Herrmann
Dallas H. Smith
George O. McClary
Paul E. Behrens
Virginia B. Goggin
Marguerite Key
Walter O. Jewell
1966-67
Ethel R. Chrisman
1968-69
Richard L. Bear
1969-70
Helen Jones
1970-71
Paul B. Walter
1971-72
Ellen Chewning
1972-73
Rex Tillotson
1973-74
Shirley Downes
1974-75
Jack Duncan
1975-77 M. Catherine Cockrill
1977-78
Janet W. Dingman
1978-79
Fred Adair
1979-80
Johnnie Miles
1980-81
Bonnie Wasmund
1981-82
Ted Remley
1982-83
Claire Cole
1983-84
Bob Pate
1984-85
Carol G. Barr
1985-86
Janice Clark
1986-87
Nancy Helms
1987-88
Lou Talbutt
1988-89
Carl Swanson
1989-90
Pete Warren
1990-91
Libby Hoffman
1991-92
1992-93
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96
1996-97
1997-98
1998-99
1999-00
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
Eleanor Saslaw
Susan D. Leone
Leslie Kaplan
Judith Ladd
Dorothy Blum
Patricia Lynn
Claudia Sowa
Donald Anderson
Paul Galvin
Arlene Ingram
Laurie Rokutani
Michele Dowdy
Loretta Kreps
A. Renee Staton
Adele Walker-Blue
Terry A. Mullinnix
Lisa M. McDowell
Denise J. Jones
Gerard Lawson
Marcia Obenshain
Pamelia Brott
Summer Tetterton
Edward Magalhaes
Virginia Counselors Journal
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Volume 34, Winter 2015
The Virginia Counselors Journal, the professional journal of the Virginia Counselors Association, is
currently seeking submissions for Volume 34 to appear in the Winter 2015. We are looking for
quantitative and qualitative research articles as well as theory-based position papers and reports of
innovative counseling methods. Specific categories for consideration in the Journal include but are not
limited to: counselor preparation, supervision, professional development, counseling theory, current
issues, innovative practice, and book or related material reviews.
You are invited to share your original work through this opportunity for publication in a refereed
professional journal. Submitted manuscripts are acknowledged on receipt by the editor(s) and sent out
for review to Editorial Board members using a blind review process. Every effort is made to have
disposition decisions completed within 60 days of manuscript submission. Specific guidelines for
manuscript submission can be found on the Virginia Counselors Association website.
The Virginia Counselors Journal is produced for the benefit of all Virginia counselors; thus we hope to
have submissions from a wide variety of counseling specialty areas. Questions about a proposed or
actual submission may be directed to the co-editors at the following address: [email protected]
Rip McAdams & Victoria Foster, Co-Editors
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Dorothy Blum
Dale Brittle
Carl Swanson
Jack Duncan
Ruth Perlstein
Patricia Lynn
Andrew Beale
Martha Woods
Paul Galvin
Etta Jane Hall
Judith Ladd
Eleanor Saslaw
Gerard Lawson
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Ellen Chewning
Gary Kelly
Nancy Helms
Kevin Geoffrye
Robert Pate
D.L. “Pete” Warren
Dorothy Blum
Don Ayers
Andy Beale
Rick Gressard
Claudia Sowa
Susan Leone
Betty Hornick
Tim Grimes
Gary Waynick
Thomas Hohenshil
Claire Cole Curcio
Hildy G. Getz
Carol Kaffenberger
Carl Swanson
Linda Grubba
Rosemary Thompson
Sandra Hite
Michele Dowdy
Dr. A. Renee Staton
Michele Diana
Carolyn Wallace Jacobs
Howard Taylor
Gary Waynick
Richard Kravitz
Martha Jane Woods
Pat Lynn & Susan Bates
Bill Holmes
JoAnn McCabe
Jan Chandler
Sue Conrad
Phyllis Land
Elaine Simmerman
Lorraine Hall
Wanda Chandler
Terry Brown
Suzanne Whitehead
Loretta Kreps
Carol Mallory
Sylinda Gilchrist
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Kimberlee Ratliff
Brenda Robey
Carol Hoffman
Shala Darwin
Tracy Jackson
Hillary Press
Humanitarian & Caring Person
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Betty Sult
Eva Davis Brinkley
Carl Cooper
Kathy Nolan
Marge Bleiweis
John Pettyjohn
Barbara Mills
Randall Clingenpeel
Eleanor Saslaw
M. Kay Orr
Ellen Chewning
Anita Tieman
Don Ayers
JoAnn McCabe
Lonna Horeth
Lennis Echtering
Mary Durgala
Hillary Wing-Richards
Alan Forrest
Anne Stewart
Marilyn Draughon
Larri Pat Donaldson
Patricia Lynn
Felecia Allen
Karre Lloyd Jones
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