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Virginia Counselors Association
ANNUAL CONVENTION
The Williamsburg Lodge
November 20-22, 2014
Engage, Motivate & Transform
On-Line Registration Thru November 15th
On-Site Registration November 20-22
www.VcaCounselors.org
Convention At A Glance..
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Convention Registration
Exhibitors’ Set-up
Thursday, November 20, 2014
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
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. – 1:00 p.m.
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 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
6:00 p.m.II – 9:00 p.m.
Graduate
Student
Poster
Sessions
Friday, November
21, 2014
in Exhibit Hall
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.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 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.
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Exhibitors’ Set-Up
Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
Convention Registration
Silent Auction Items on Display
Concurrent Session A - Morning Mindfulness Group Practice
VASC & VCCA Meetings
VCA Marketplace & Exhibit Hall Opens
Official Opening VCA Convention + VCA Members’ Meeting
Keynote Speaker: James Lloyd
Concurrent Sessions I
Lunch Break (On Your Own)
Concurrent Sessions II
Concurrent Sessions III
Beverage Break
Concurrent Sessions IV
VCA Opening Gala Reception
VCA Chapter & Division Receptions/President Reception
Convention Registration
Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
Silent Auction Items on Display
Concurrent Session B - Morning Mindfulness Group Practice
RACA & VCDA Meetings
VCA Marketplace & Exhibit Hall Opens
Concurrent Sessions V
Concurrent Sessions VI
VCA Annual Awards Ceremony & Lunch (Included in Registration)
Concurrent Sessions VII
Concurrent Sessions VIII
VCA Chapter & Division Meetings
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. – 12:45 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.
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
Keynote…
Humorist & motivational speaker
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 industry-specific 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
GENERAL INFORMATION
Registration Deadlines
Register on-line at www.vcacounselors.org. “Early” registrations must be successfully submitted
with payment on-line, via FAX (757-766-5467), or postmarked no later than 11:59 PM on
October 19, 2014. “Regular” registration rates apply to any submissions after October 19, 2014.
VCA accepts credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express & Discover), checks (payable to
VCA Convention), and purchase orders. Registrations submitted without payment will NOT be
processed.
Registration Fees
This year there are only two convention registration types – FULL (all 3 days) or ONE-DAY.
Member rates and early registration discounts are available only to current VCA members. To
receive the member rate a successful log-in with user name and password is required. Don’t
remember your user name and/or password?
Visit https://vca.site-ym.com/general/email_pass.asp and follow the prompts to retrieve your
personal information or e-mail Vicky Wheeler at [email protected].
Registration Confirmations
Registrations completed on-line will receive an immediate confirmation of successful
registration. Registrations received via FAX or mail we receive confirmation via e-mail once
processed by the convention registrar. Questions concerning registration or to make changes to
a completed registration should be directed to the VCA Office via e-mail, [email protected], or
call (800) 225-8103.
Session Choices
This year’s convention offers participants an opportunity to earn up to 25 contact hours,
including 6 sessions with ETHICS content and 5 sessions with professional issues related to
LPC’s, plus 4 hours of Clinical Supervision Training!!! The 2014 Convention features eight
concurrent sessions offering 79 different choices on Thursday and Friday, November 20th & 21st
and 31 post-convention workshops on Saturday, November 22nd.
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,
technology, school counseling, graduate student, supervision, professional issues & more. All
sessions have an open seating policy.
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
Registration Desk Hours
On-site convention registration and check-in will be located at The Williamsburg Lodge, Lower
Level Registration Desk (in the Virginia Foyer). Volunteer staff to assist with general check-in,
on-site registration, and presenter/exhibitor support, will 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
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. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. Forms for
documenting NBCC credit, up to 25 contact hours, will be provided to you at the Convention.
Certificate of Participation
All registered participants will receive a certificate of participation. The certificate can be used to
document up to 25 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.
Cancellation Policy
Registration cancellations must be received in writing via FAX or mail. For your security,
telephone and e-mail cancellations will not be accepted. Paid registrations may be transferred
to another person at no additional cost provided any fee differentials are paid, if applicable.
Refund requests will be honored if submitted in writing by November 1, 2014. Refund requests
after November 1, 2014 are not guaranteed. After all convention expenses have been paid, a
determination will be made regarding the convention’s ability to honor the request minus cost of
guaranteed meals/special events. An administrative fee of $15.00 will be assessed for any
refund regardless of date submitted. Submit cancellations/refund requests to: VCA Office, 316
Hodges Cove Road, Yorktown, VA 23692 or via FAX to (757) 766-5467.
SPECIAL EVENTS
VCA Marketplace — Thursday & Friday, 8:00 am-6:00 pm
Come experience an interactive opportunity for idea and information exchange, knowledge
sharing, and learning. The VCA Marketplace, features ~40 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!
Silent Auction – Thursday, 7:30 am-5:30pm & Friday, 7:30 am-11:30 am
Don’t miss your chance to bid on wonderful items at this year’s silent auction. VCA Chapters &
Divisions and Friends of VCA provide wonderful items for you to bid on, for yourself or as a gift.
Winning bids will be announced Friday, in the Virginia Room EF, at the end of the Awards
Ceremony. Items can be picked up and paid for at the convention registration desk in the
Virginia Foyer on Friday, November 21st until 5:00 pm.
Annual Awards Ceremony & Luncheon — Friday, November 21st, 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Take time to honor your fellow colleagues’ significant contributions to the counseling profession
at VCA’s Annual Awards. VCA awards include the: John R. Cook Award, Counselor of the Year,
Humanitarian and Caring Person of the Year, Van Hoose Career Service Award, and Chapter of
the Year (Large & Small). Additionally, VCA Chapter and Division Members of the Year are
recognized.
***The Awards Luncheon is open to everyone and included in your registration costs, but
you MUST RSVP when you register.***
VCA Business Meeting & Advocacy Update — Thursday, 8:30 am-9:15 am
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.” In addition, the VCA Lobbyist, Becky Bowers-Lanier, will 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.
Convention Menu..
Thursday, November 20
7:30 am – 9:00 am: Continental Breakfast in
Exhibit Hall
Chilled Orange and Grapefruit Juice
Sliced Seasonal Fruit, Yogurt Sauce
Assortment of Breakfast Pastries, Fresh Bakery
Muffins, Croissants
Bagels and Cream Cheese, Sweet Butter and Jams
Individual Yogurts
Coffee and Teas
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Break
The Queens Tea
Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches on Marble Rye
Watercre3ss and Tomato Sandwiches on Whole
Wheat
Virginia Ham Salad on Sally Lunn Bread
Orange Current Scones with Pearl Sugar, Strawberry
Jam, Devon Cream
Chocolate-dipped Coconut Macaroons, Cardamon
Tea Cookies
Harney & Sons Tea
5:15 pm – 6:00 pm – Opening Gala Reception
Vegetable Tapendade on House Flat Bread w/Roasted
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 w/Chive Remoulade
Terra Chips & Tomato-Cucumber Salsa
Potato Chips & Herb Sour Cream
11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Friday Awards Ceremony
& Luncheon
Lebanese White Bean Stew
Arabian Greens Salad
Seasonal Greens, Cucumber
Cherry Tomato, Shaved Radish
Bell Peppers, Dill, Mint,
Crispy Black Pepper
Pomegranate Vinaigrette
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
Fennel Crusted Herb Goat Cheese, Arugula Pesto
Kebobs
Served With Warm Grilled Flat Bread, Shaved Lettuce,
Vine Ripe Tomato
Chili Spiked Vegetables*
Cilantro Lime Aioli, Tamarind Ginger Sauce
Lemon Garlic Chicken*
Tzsiki Sauce, Lime Chili Vinaigrette
Herbed Basamati Rice
Seasonal Pastry Selections
Friday, November 21, 2014
Saturday, November 22, 2014
7:30 am – 9:00 am: Continental Breakfast in
Exhibit Hall
7:30 am – 8:30 am: Continental Breakfast
Chilled Orange and Grapefruit Juice
Sliced Seasonal Fruit, Yogurt Sauce
Assortment of Breakfast Pastries, Fresh Bakery
Muffins, Croissants
Bagels and Cream Cheese, Sweet Butter and Jams
Individual Yogurts
Coffee and Teas
Chilled Orange and Grapefruit Juice
Sliced Seasonal Fruit, Yogurt Sauce
Assortment of Breakfast Pastries, Fresh Bakery
Muffins, Croissants
Bagels and Cream Cheese, Sweet Butter and Jams
Individual Yogurts
Coffee and Teas
Colonial Williamsburg Evening Programs — Nightly
After the sun sets, 18th-century entertainments will amuse
and amaze your group. You
can choose a variety of
activities ranging from drama
and dance to music and
evening walking tours. Put
your best foot forward as you
learn why dance was “the dearest diversion” of
colonial Virginians. Help decide the guilt or
innocence of “The Virginia Witch” or an officer accused of treason. Take in a play
and act like an 18th-century audience—boo, hiss, and shout “Huzzah!”
Revolutionary City after Dark invites you to continue
exploring the events that shaped a new nation.
Listen to music that traveled from Africa and find out
how it was transformed during its journey. If you’re
feeling brave, you might
want to take a walking
tour and learn of the
legends,
myths, and
ghosts that were talked about in the colonial capital.
Whatever your choice, you'll find a program unlike
anything you've experienced before.
Tickets are required ($15-17 typically) and advanced purchase is recommended.
Because these popular programs fill up early so don’t wait –to find out what’s
happening while you’re in town visit http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/ for
complete details and program descriptions.
Colonial Williamsburg App
All packed and ready for your trip? With an interactive map, a daily
events calendar, and turn-by-turn directions, the Colonial Williamsburg
Explorer will help you find everything you need to make the most of your
visit. Locate historic buildings, shopping, dining, transportation, and
more.
CLICK HERE FOR APP
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The Williamsburg Lodge
310 S England St, Williamsburg, VA 23187
Hotel Class: 4 stars
The Williamsburg Lodge is offering VCA convention attendees guestrooms at the rate of
$118.00 plus tax, per night. To receive the convention rate, based on room availability,
reservations must be made by October 20, 2014. Reservations are accepted by telephone or
on-line.
The $118 (plus tax) nightly room rate is effective November 17 – November 25 and includes
free internet in all rooms, hotel public areas and meeting spaces, plus free self-parking.
For Online Reservations
Attendees can make reservations through the customized website created specifically for the
VCA 2014 Convention. You will be able to access the website to make, change or modify your
reservation. The room reservation URL is https://resweb.passkey.com/go/28122
For Call in Reservations
Telephone the toll-free number 800-261-9530, to make reservations. Please use the Booking ID
28122 when calling.
VCA Convention 2014
November 20 - 22
The Williamsburg Lodge
Free Parking & WiFi
Online Registration: www.VcaCounselors.org
(Free WiFi in all hotel rooms, meeting space & public areas)
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Registration Fees: Early Registrations must be submitted with payment via FAX, On-Line, or postmarked no later
than 11:59 PM on October 19, 2014. Regular Registration rates apply to any submissions after October 19, 2014.
CIRCLE REGISTRATION
CHOICE
VCA Member
VCA Student
or Retired Member
Non-Member
Early
(by Oct 19)
Regular
Early
(by Oct 19)
Regular
Professional
Student &
Retired
Professional +
VCA
Membership
$135
$160
$90
$100
$190
$120
$205
Full Convention
(Includes Thursday, Friday &
Saturday)
One-Day Registration
check one
$100
$65
$155
$95
$170
$75
$55
$100
$85
$145
 THURSDAY OR  FRIDAY
Saturday Only
ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY & LUNCHEON (Friday, November 21, 2014)

Payment:
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I will attend
(must check box for ticket)
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 MasterCard
 AMEX
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Submit Registration Form with payment to: VCA Convention, 316 Hodges Cove Road, Yorktown, VA 23692
If paying by Credit Card or Purchase Order -- FAX Registration to (757) 766-5467
Questions: (757) 766-5466; (800) 225-8103 or [email protected]
For Purchase Orders: VCA Tax Identification Number 54-6076167
NBCC Provider No: 2047
Concurrent Sessions...
CONCURRENT SESSION A
Thursday, November 20, 2014, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
T100 – GI
Piedmont Room A
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, 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.
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, *VASC Sponsored*
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 self-advocacy skills, allowing
for measurable goals using Common Core and ASCA National Student Competencies. Pre and Post tests are the
program evaluation.
T107 – GI
Piedmont Room C
Multiple Minority Stress and Resilience: An Intersectionality Framework for Counselors
Christian Chan, MA, NCC, Doctoral Student in Counseling, Admissions Counselor (College of Professional Studies),
The George Washington University; Monica Paige Band, MA, CRC, NCC, Supervisor, Mt. Vernon Recovery
Academy Program, PRS, Inc.; Laura Molina, MA, NCC, Family Support Worker,The Child & Family Network Centers
& Abhik Saha, MA, NCC, Primary Counselor, Partial Hospitalization
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 focusing 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.
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 STEMEfficacy: 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.
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.
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, ForKids
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.
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.
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 play-based approaches that can be used in elementary,
middle, and high school settings.
TA211 - PP/AC, CE/S, GS, Ethics, *VCCA Sponsored*
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, 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.
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.
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.
T306 - ESC, MSC, HSC, GS
Tidewater Room C
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.
CONCURRENT SESSION IV
Thursday, November 20, 2014, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
T401 - PP/AC, CE/S, GS, GI
Allegheny Room A
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.
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.
T405 - PP/AC, ESC, MSC, HSC
Piedmont Room A
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.
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.
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
Ambiguous Loss: Complexity, Resilience, and Hope
Tidewater Room C
Christian Chan, MA, NCC, Doctoral Student in Counseling, Admissions Counselor (College of Professional Studies), The
George Washington University; Maya Georgieva, MA, LGPC, NCC, Doctoral Student in Counselor Education and Supervision,
Graduate Assistant, Department of Counseling, Marymount University, Mental Health Support Specialist, Fellowship Health
Resources & Paul Tschudi, Ed.S., LP
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, Professional Issues
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.
CONCURRENT SESSION B
Friday, November 21, 2014, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
F500 – GI
Piedmont Room A
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 classroom content. Activities will focus on problem-solving, 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, Ethics, Supervision
Piedmont Room C
Self-Care for the Counselor, Counselor-in-Training, 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 self-care. Case examples will be provided by counselors-in-training, practicing counselors and
counseling supervisors.
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
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.
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 Goodman-Scott, 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.
FA511 - PP/AC, ESC, MSC, HSC, CE/S, GS
Piedmont A
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.
F602 - PP/AC, ESC, MSC, HSC
Piedmont Room B
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.
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 discussion-based 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
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.
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
Counseling Ethics in the Age of Social Media
Piedmont Room B
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 data-driven 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 Practice as indicated by recent cases before the Board of Counseling.
F706 - ESC, MSC, HSC, CE/S, GS
Tidewater Room B
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.
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.
F802 - PP/AC, CE/S, GS, GI
Spirituality and Mental Health in the DSM
Patriot Room A/B
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.
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, Professional Issues
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.
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, Supervision
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
Margaret Edwards, LPC, NCC, Trauma Counselor, UVA Women's Center & Charlotte Chapman, LPC, NCC
Director, Counseling Services, UVA Women's Center
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.
Saturday Sessions..
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, Professional Issues
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
2 HOUR SESSIONS
SA103 - PP/AC, CE/S, GS, Ethics, Supervision
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. 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.
SA105 – GI
Piedmont 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.
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.
POST CONVENTION SESSION 2
Saturday, November 22, 2014, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
90 MINUTE SESSIONS
S201 - PP/AC, CE/S, GS, Ethics
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.
S202 - PP/AC, CE/S, GS, GI
Patriot Room A
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.
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.
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!
S308 – GI
Tidewater Room D
Working with Childhood Trauma in Trauma-Sensitive 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 non-punitive 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
SA309 – 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 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.
SA310 – 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.
SA311 - 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.
SA312 – 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.
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, Regent 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 life-meaning 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.
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
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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