Special Events for the 2010 Conference
The Louisiana Counseling Association will offer opportunties for all mental health professionals to network and to partipate in content sessions to earn CE contact hours and learn new skills.
If you are interested in starting or maintaining and enriching a private practice, plan to gain information from Robert Walsh and Norm Dasenbrook
at the Pre-conference Learning Institute on Saturday and the General Session on Monday.
The Louisiana Counseling Association will offer two special tracks for Louisiana School Counselors at the 2010 conference.
Download the full PDF flyer for the school counselor tract here.
CE opportunties:
With Pre-conference Learning Institutes 26.5
Without Pres-conference Learning Institutes 20.5
(The CEUs for the LPC Supervision Training will be awarded following the final required weekend following the conference)
Each of the sessions listed below will be awarded CE contact hours for LPCs, NBCC, NCC, NCSC. Approval has been requested from LASACT, LAMFT, and the National Board of Social Workers-Louisiana Chapter. When the approval is granted, the individual sessions will be marked indicating approval.
Friday, September 17
9:00-4:30
LPC Supervision Training
Saturday, September 18
9:00-4:30
LCA Leadership Academy
LPC Supervision Training (cont)
Private Practice Learning Institute (NASW) (LAC)
Grief Learning Institute (LMFT) (NASW) (LAC)
5:00-6:00
Division Financial Meeting
Sunday, September 19
9:00-1:30
Association and Division Executive Board Meeting
2:00-3:00
Treasuring the Past, But Moving Forward to the 21st Century in School Counseling Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Curry and Robin Olivier, M.A., NBCC With the development of the Louisiana Model, Louisiana school counseling has entered the 21st century. This presentation will discuss the development of the Louisiana Model and “where we are now.”
Play Therapy for Elementary School Counselors Presenter: Laura Fazio-Griffith, PhD, NCC, LPC-S, LMFT, Play Therapist-S. This program will address the basic concepts of play therapy for elementary aged children. Specific issues such as grief and loss as well as techniques of play therapy will be discussed and explored (NASW) (LA)
Advanced Integrated Therapy Presenters: Janet Kahoe, MA, LPC and Susan Josephson, LCSW, ACSW Advance Integrative Therapy (AIT) is a dynamic energy psychology that provides lasting relief from a range of difficult, sometimes intractable, psychological disorders, physical problems and spiritual impasses. Over 100 therapists from the Gulf Coast have been trained n AIT since Katrina, providing treatment for PTSD and related outgrowths of the storm. (NASW) (LAC)
Making Ethical Decisions in the School Setting Presenters: Libby Schayot, Ph.D., LPC, Professional School Counselor and Christine Ebrahim, Ph.D., LPC-S This presentation is divided into three components to assist participants in their ethical decision making as Professional School Counselors (PSCs). The model for ethical decision-making in the school setting will be presented and the model will be applied to various case studies. (NASW) (LAC)
Using Hypnosis in the Counseling Professions Presenter: Conrad Adams, D.N.M., Ph.D Learn the basics of hypnosis and its use with clients. This accelerated workshop will teach participants the fundamentals of this powerful therapeutic tool. (NASW) (LAC)
Current Trends in ADHD Conceptualization and Treatment Presenters: Jeffrey S. Lawley, Ph.D., Meredith Nelson, Ph.D., LPC, and Janet Wisinger, B.A., Graduate Student This program is designed to cover basic and intermediate-level information about ADHD in children and adults. Information includes DSM diagnosis and behavioral characteristics (with DSM-V discussion), treatment, and medication. (NASW) (LAC)
The “We Are Family” Model: Leveraging the Resources of the Family for Vocational Exploration and Growth Presenter: Jan Case, Ph.D., CRC ; Ashley Generose, Graduate Student, Meritt Godleski; Graduate Student,; Kathleen Locmelis, Graduate Student “We are Family!”—so also when it comes to vocational exploration and ongoing vocational development across life roles. The family serves a dynamic role in the formation of one’s vocational self-concept, in the development of one’s vocational hopes, and in the realization of one’s vocational dreams. But what are the potential obstacles when such exploration occurs in this “we are family” model, and more significantly yet, what are the immense resources and exploration techniques a counselor can effectively leverage for the benefit of the client in this proposed “we are family!” model. (NASW) (LAC)
Target Practice: A School Wide Approach to Bullying Presenter: Brenda Ramer, NCC, NCSC, LBT Learn how to bully-proof your campus. Participants will receive step-by-step guidance on how to run a successful anti-bullying program. (NASW) (LAC)
3:45-5:15
Transformational Power of Family Resilience Presenters: June Williams, PH.D., LPC-S, LMFT and Paul T. Ceasar, Ed. D., LPC-S, LMFT-S.; Brogan Fairchild, Graduate Student The presenters will use the model of family resilience as conceptualized by Froma Walsh as a foundation for this session. The key processes of resilience through adversity will be discussed. (LMFT) (NASW)
Working Smarter: Organizatio (LAC)n and Management For A School Counselor Presenter: Frank J. Phinney, M.Ed., LPC, NCC If you have ever said “There is no way that I can keep a schedule…” or “my day is too unpredictable to plan ahead…’ this session, delivered by a Professional School Counselor (PSC), can assist by delivering practical steps towards establishing a flexible schedule, prioritizing task, overcoming potential barriers, changing perceptions of PSC’s role and progressive implementation of the Louisiana (ASCA National) Model. There will be time for Q&A and exchanging of ideas.
Play Therapy for Elementary School Setting (cont) Presenter: Laura Fazio-Griffith, PhD, NCC, LPC-S, LMFT, Play Therapist-S This program will address the basic concepts of play therapy for elementary aged children. Specific issues such as grief and loss as well as techniques of play therapy will be discussed and explored
Advanced Integrated Therapy (cont) Presenters: Janet Kahoe, MA, LPC and Susan Josephson, LCSW, ACSW Advance Integrative Therapy (AIT) is a dynamic energy psychology that provides lasting relief from a range of difficult, sometimes intractable, psychological disorders, physical problems and spiritual impasses. Over 100 therapists from the Gulf Coast have been trained n AIT since Katrina, providing treatment for PTSD and related outgrowths of the storm.
Using Hypnosis in the Counseling Professions (cont) Presenter: Conrad Adams, D.N.M., Ph.D Learn the basics of hypnosis and its use with clients. This accelerated workshop will teach participants the fundamentals of this powerful therapeutic tool.
Making Ethical Decisions in the School Setting (cont) Presenters: Libby Schayot, Ph.D., LPC, Professional School Counselor and Christine Ebrahim, Ph.D., LPC This presentation is divided into three components to assist participants in their ethical decision making as Professional School Counselors (PSCs). The model for ethical decision-making in the school setting will be presented and the model will be applied to various case studies.
Negotiating Cultural Pressures: Counseling Today’s Adolescent Girls Presenters: Laura Choate, Ed.D, LPC, NCC; Morgan Teachworth, B.A., Graduate Student; Lauren McCain, B.A., Graduate Student Today’s adolescent girls experience socio-cultural pressures which can result in negative mental health outcomes. The presenters will describe harmful cultural messages and how they impact girls, and will outline a model for counseling adolescent girls regarding these issues. (NASW) (LAC)
Optimism, Pessimism and Holistic Wellness Presenter: Latoya Pierce, PhD, NCC This program will address one of the core tenets of counseling—wellness. This program will explore wellness, the incorporation of wellness in counseling programs, optimism vs. pessimism and how both concepts impact psychological wellness for students, clients and educators. (NASW) (LAC)
We Are a Family in Crisis Presenters: Ida A. Chauvin, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, NBCSC; Amy Yates, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT; Katherine Wilson, Ph.D., RN, LPC, LMFT; Kimberly Eaton, Masters Candidate; Landrum Godfrey, Graduate Student This program will highlight the prevalence of domestic violence locally. Many facets of family struggles along with the attending ills will be discussed. (LMFT) (NASW) (LAC)
A Journey to the R.A.M.P. Presenter: Jacqueline Broussard, Ed. D., NCSC, NCC Armstrong Middle School was awarded the R.A.M.P. Award (Recognized ASCA Model Program) at the 2010 ASCA Conference in Boston. This presentation outlines Armstrong’s implementation of the Louisiana Model and how to get your school counseling program recognized.
5:30-6:15
First Timers Meeting
Supervors/Graduate Student Social
6:30-8:00
Opening Session Dr. Mary Ballard (LMFT) (NASW) (LAC)
8:00
Presidential Reception
Monday, September 20
8:00-12:30, 2:15-3:45
How to Design Relevant and meaningful PreK-12 Career Exploration: A Multi-Systemic Curriculum Infused program to Promote Student Post-Secondary Options Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Curry and Zachary Parish School Journey to College and Career Program including Warren Drake, Tammy Wood, Bianca Brown, Breigh Rainey, and Kelly Hinote This full day learning opportunity will give participants knowledge of career theory and how to make career exploration fun and meaningful for students. Highlights include a summary of the PreK-12 curriculum infused in the Journey to College and Career program. There will be samples of engaging activities to do with preK-12 students. This program will address the current federal education agenda.
8:00-9:30
LPC/LMFT Board Update Members of the LPC and LMFT Board of Examiners This session give the LLPC/LMFT Board of Examiners an opportunity to share with LPCs and LMFT events of the past year. (LMFT)
Adapting Filial Therapy/CPRT Model: Pediatric Oncology and Chronic Hospitalization Presenters: LeAnne Steen, Ph.D., LPC, RPT-S and Stephanie Ducros, BS, Graduate Student Utilizing a collective case study design, the investigator describes filial therapy process and adaptations discovered to be necessary in working with families who have a child with a life-threatening illness in the hospital setting. (LMFT) (NASW) (LAC)
Appreciative Christian Therapy: A Theological Paradigm to Facilitate Positive Change in Couples Presenter: Eric Dishongh, Ph.D., LPC Appreciative Christian Therapy is a newly conceived therapy model that incorporates the underlying notions of Christian marriage, appreciative inquiry and positive change. This presentation will include four session outlines. (LMFT) (NASW) (LAC)Art and Play Therapy Strategies for Working with Adolescents Presenters: Latifey LaFleur, Ph.D., LPC-S Play Therapist-S; Irv Esters, Ph.D., LPC-S This presentation will present literature and data from an adolescent panel on current critical adolescent issues. Developmentally appropriate art and play therapy interventions will be presented. (NASW) (LAC)
LCCA Summit Sponsored by LCCA, the panel discussion “Higher Education in New Orleans: 5 Years after Katrina will speak to the impact of the storm on their campus; changes that have occurred; emotional and personal issues faced by faculty, staff and students: discussion of where they are now and the direction in which higher education is heading. (NASW)
9:45-11:15
General Session Private Practice? Robert Walsh and Norm Dasenbrook Starting a private practice for the two presenters seemed beyond possibility while they worked in agencies and schools. Gaining confidence made them step into the world of private practice. Sharing their experiences and ideas will encourage session participants. (NASW) (LAC)
11:30-4:30
Rhythm Room
11:30-12:30 LASERVIC Prayer Service
Roundtable Poster Sessions
1. Implementing Wellness Interventions for Children with ADHD from an Adlerian and Systemic Perspective
2. How Group Work Can Help Students Transitioning to College Life
3. Group Work on Bullying and Bullying Prevention Among Adolescents
4. Proposed Group for Children of Combat-Relted PTSD Veterans
5. Using the Perceived Competence Scale for Children and Adolescents to Assess Shreveport Mental Health Treatment
6. Employment and Job Satisfaction of Counseling Graduates
7. I Am Not an Asterick: A Wellness Group for Multi-Racial Women
8. Dropping the Drop-Out Rate: Support Services for Adolescent Girls
9. Relational Dynamics and Treatment of Infidelity
10. School Counselor Identity Confusion: The Potential Dilemmas of Supervising School Counseling Students
11. Ethics of Diagnosing Couples and Families
12. Healing the Mind, Mending the Heart, Integrating Mind-Body Approaches in Clinical Mental Health Practice with Children and Adults
13. Transitions: A Group About Change
14. Applying Wellness to Adolescents: A Personal Growth Group
The Internet is NOT my Friend, Or Is It? Presenter: Sarah Kovich, LPC, Provisions Consulting This workshop will discuss and show the participants how to use the LCA web site and all the new member benefits LCA offers including the Division blogs and forums. The presentation will cover how to log in and get your user name and password if you have lost it. In addition we will cover how to develop your own website for personal or professional use.
2:15-5:30
Graduate Student Seminar with Dr. David Capuzzi. This is an informal session for master’s and doctoral students enrolled in Counselor Education programs and departments. The purpose of this program is to provide opportunity for those entering the profession of counseling to interact with Dr. Capuzzi and ask questions about opportunities in the profession. Participants should come prepared to ask questions and engage in discussion about topics of interest to them. The agenda will be set by those in attendance. A Social will follow this session.
2:15-3:45
Individual Private Practice Sessions with Bob Marsh and Norm Dasenbrook Conference participants chosen to participate in these sessions will be notified in their conference packet.
Color Children’s Character BEST OF SHOW 2009 Presenter: Gary Parady, M.Ed. Come and learn some highly visual interactive lessons and activities tht will enliven your K-6 classroom guidance visits and your life. Lessons will be covered in the areas of self-esteem, compassion, personal space, bullying, and dealing with feelings, peer pressure, and goal setting. (LMFT) (NASW) (LAC)
Talking About Sex: How Comfortable Are We? Presenter: Rachel Wieck, Ph.D., NCC Discussing a couple’s sexual relationship can be essential to couples counseling. This presentation will highlight the research on counselors’ comfort level and willingness to discuss sexual issues with couples. (LMFT) (NASW) (LAC)
Combating Co-Occurring Disorders the Creative Way Presenters: Chad Jacobs, M.E., LPC and Chantrelle Varnado-Johnson, M.E., LPC, NCC Co-Occurring Disorders cover a multitude of illnesses tht impact not just a client, but their family system as well. Research shows tht creativity in therapy is very effective in dealing with this. This presentation explores creativity in family counseling. (LMFT) (NASW) (LAC)
Fostering Family Resilience Presenter: Raul Machuca, LPC, NCC This session will be oriented to explore the meaning of resilience with particular emphasis on family resilience, as well as the risk and protective factors for families. It will also address specific strategies to foster family resilience. Specific applications of resilience therapy to family counseling will be discussed. (LMFT) (NASW) (LAC)
LPC and LMFT: We are Family Presenters: Katherine Wilson, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, RN; Amy Yates, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT; Ida Chauvin, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, NBCSC From founding members to current models, this workshop will examine the family tree, or genogram, of marriage and family therapy. Participants will learn to apply genograms systemically in clinical practice. (LMFT) (NASW)
Is That Really Ethical? Considering the Ethical Code of Others Presenters: Christine Ebrahim, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC and Michele de la Paz, Med., LPC-S, LMFT This dynamic and interactive session will assist participants in applying a unique ethical decision-making model while considering the perspectives of other disciplines in making decisions tht affect clients in schools and other mental health settings. Presenters will interactively compare the LPC, LMFT, and LCSW Codes of Ethics. (LMFT) (NASW) (LAC)
Crisis in the School Setting: Risk Assessment and Psychological First Aid Presenters: Meredith Nelson, Ph.D., LPC; Jeffrey S. Lawley, Ph.D. and Kelsey Long, B.A., Graduate Student Current information on suicide and violence risk assessment in children and an introduction to Psychological First Aid, an evidence-based approach for crisis response in school, will be offered during this presentation. (NASW) (LAC)
Collaborating Divorcé: Helping Families Heal through Divorce Presenters: Andre Judice, PhD., LPC, LMFT ; Theresa M. Groves, LCSW, CFP, CDFA; and Andrew Hoffman, CFP, CDFA This presentation will educate counselors about collaborative divorce process and why it is more beneficial to clients than litigated divorce. (LMFT) (NASW) (LAC)
4:00-5:30
Establishing Relationships: Creating Boundaries Presenter: Vanessa Bowles, Ph.D., LPC This presentation will provide information that will help Professionals School Counselors build relationships with their principals and other faculty members/staff in order to build a comprehensive and data-driven School /counseling Program. The participants will learn about various faculty and staff roles that may create obstacles in building a comprehensive School counseling a program; learn strategies for building relationships with the principal and other faculty in effort to build an effective School Counseling Program; learn to work closely with the principals to analyze and assess date; and develop an Action Plan and establish goals for the school year.
LPC and LMFT: We are Family (cont) Presenters: Katherine Wilson, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, RN; Amy Yates, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT; Ida Chauvin, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, NBCSC From founding members to current models, this workshop will examine the family tree, or genogram, of marriage and family therapy. Participants will learn to apply genograms systemically in clinical practice. (LMFT) (NASW)
Is That Really Ethical? Considering the Ethical Code of Others (cont) Presenters: Christina Ebrahim, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC and Michele de la Paz, Med., LPC-S, LMFT This dynamic and interactive session will assist participants in applying a unique ethical decision-making model while considering the perspectives of other disciplines in making decisions tht affect clients in schools and other mental health settings. Presenters will interactively compare the LPC, LMFT, and LCSW Codes of Ethics. (LMFT) (NASW) (LAC)
Collaborating Divorcé: Helping Families Heal through Divorce (cont) Presenters: Andre Judice, PhD., LPC, LMFT ; Theresa M. Groves, LCSW, CFP, CDFA; and Andrew Hoffman, CFP, CDFA This presentation will educate counselors about collaborative divorce process and why it is more beneficial to clients than litigated divorce. (LMFT) (LAC)
Through Our Eyes: Varied Perspectives of Family Systems Therapy Presenter: Judith Miranti, Ed. D, LPC, LMFT and two graduate students in the Xavier Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program WE all bring our family of origin and life experiences to family therapy. Come hear how beginning and experienced professionals conceptualize this important work. (LMFT) (NASW) (LAC)
Cyberbullying? Sexting? Understanding and Managing Today’s Internet Challenges Presenter: Kimberly Mason, Ph.D., NCC This presentation includes current information on the trends, laws, legal issues, and news stories on Cyberbullying and Sexting; the technology and venues implicated, research findings, and legal issues and concerns of off-campus speech. (NASW) (LAC)
Northwestern State University Graduate Students Showcase Presenters: Gerra Perkins, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC, NCSC, RPT and the Graduate Student of the Northwestern State University Counselor Education Program Ever have trouble paying attention? Want a variety of topics in one presentation? No time to get bored here! A different contemporary topic will be presented every 15 minutes. (NASW)
Crisis Intervention Counseling: Skills and Resources Presenters: Zoe Tanner, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT and Roxane L. Dufrene, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT A review of crisis intervention counseling will be presented, including intervention strategies and approaches, such as Psychological First Aid, ethical consideration, and resources available for the community and school agencies. (NASW) (LAC)
Play Therapy and Caregivers Presenters: Adrianne Lolan, MHS, CRC, LPC, Graduate Student and Erin M. Dugan, Ph.D., NCC, LPC-S, RPT-S. This program will focus on techniques to educate caregivers about play therapy with a focus on ways to engage caregivers in the process through effective consultation. (LMFT) (NASW) (LAC)
Clinical Supervision: Forms, Paperwork and Structure Presenter: Foley L. Nash, M.Ed., LPC-S, LMFT-BAS The presentation for prospective and current clinical supervisors and prospective supervisees will provide an overview of forms and paperwork implemented over several years to structure and document supervision activities. Participants receive copies of the materials, and discussion will provide opportunities for questions and answers on the practical use of the material.
5:30-6:30
LPC PAC Meeting
5:45
Graduate Student Social
Tuesday, September 21
7:00-
Leadership Academy Breakfast
8:00-9:30
LPC/LMFT Networking Session Facilitators: Michael Gootee, LPC, LMFT and Cindy Nardini, LPC, LMFT LCA Government Relations Co-Chairs and a Representative of LAMFT and LAMFC This session is an opportunity for LPCs and LMFTs to ask questions and network with other professionals. (LMFT)
Got Data BEST OF SHOW 2009 Presenter: Robin Olivier, M.Ed., NCSC, NCC CHt, ASCA National Trainer What are the needs of the students, teachers, parents and communities in which you work as a school counselor? Does data exist that helps you determine the needs of these populations? Where do you find this data? And what “the heck” o you do with it? This session will focus on exposing existing data elements in the school system and how to create tools to gather data. Participants will also learn how to put together an action plan to address critical issues facing your students. (NASW) (LAC)
We’re Still Family: Co-Parenting Counseling with Divorcing Couples Presenters: Matt Morris, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT and John B. Krentel, JD, LCSW How do you effectively manage “one family living in two houses?” One method, co-parenting, helps parents collaborate on parenting, before and after the divorce. (LMFT) (NASW) (LAC)
Current Issues in Supervision: Supervisors Role and Responsibilities Presenters: Paul T. Ceasar, Ed. D., LPC-S, LMFT-S and Peter Emerson, Ed.D., LPC-S This presentation will summarize the role of the supervisor including the clinical performance and professional and personal development of the supervisee. The presentation will be interactive to address specific supervision issues of the participants. A Refresher course for all supervisors!
Enhancing Family Relationships Via Group Work Techniques Presenters: Damion R. Cummins, PhD., and Quoqueze R. price, MSW, GSW. This interactive presentation will focus on group work techniques that can be used by counselors to facilitate and enhance relationships between family members and the leader. (LMFT) (NASW) (LAC)
Infusing Advocacy for LESBIAN, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Students into School Counselor Education Presenters: Karen Parker, M.A., LPC-S, LMFT and Reshelle C. Marino, M.Ed., Counselor Intern By viewing videotaped interviews of school counselors, counselors and counselor educators will be able to discuss and understand the struggles school counselors have with counseling and advocating for sexual minorities within the school setting. (NASW) (LAC)
Ethical Practice: Challenges and Dilemmas Presenter: Judith Miranti, Ed. D., LPC, LMFT, NCC and two Xavier Graduate students to be chosen Ethics is an on-going area of professional development and practitioners are always concerned about practicing ethically and responsibly. This presentation will focus on six key elements: Spirituality, Diversity, Professionalism, Competence, Inquiry and Technology as it affects both the ACA and AAMFT Code of Ethics. (LMFT) (NASW) (LAC)
Disturbing Icons to Promote Success Presenters: Nanthalia McJamerson, Ph.D.; Felicie Barnes, Ed. D.; and A. Kadir Nur-Hussen, Ph.D An innovative approach of “disturbing icons” requires tapping the socio-emotional, and creative as well as intellectual potential of students as they examine their life in contrast to the achiever’s life and find common ground in problems and success factors. Systemic research indicates increases in achievement motivation. (NASW) (LAC)
Self-Injury-Cutting Presenter: Gary W. Parady, M.Ed This presentation will offer a look into the self-injury known as cutting. Data, causes, method to help the school counselor in dealing with students who cut will be offer to participants. (LASW) (LAC)
9:45-11:15 General Session The Many Facets of Grief: Proactive Approaches to Coping with Loss Dr. David Capuzzi (LMFT) (LASW) (LAC)
11:30-4:30
Rhythm Room
1:30-3:00
Horton Hears A Who, Do You, Too? School Counseling in the 21st Century Presenters: Jennifer R. Curry, Ph.D., NCC and Robin Olivier, , M.Ed., NCSC, NCC CHt, ASCA National Trainer Advocacy is a critical concern for school counselors. This session is designed to give the participant a better understanding of the ACA endorsed Advocacy Competencies (2003), and provide a brief overview of advocacy practice to foster client empowerment, promote the counseling profession, and to begin learning the skills associated with government relations work.
Stopping the Blame Game Cold Presenters: Kathryn Elliott, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, NCC and Misty Hencke, M.S., Counselor Intern Blaming kills marriages. This presentation will discuss what drives the blame game, what doesn’t work, and demonstrate five counseling interventions for stopping couples’ blame game—cold! (LMFT) (LASW) (LAC)
The Missing Curriculum: Teaching Relationship Principals and Skills to Students Presenter: W. Harper Gaushell, Ed. D., LPC, LMFT Drawing from experiences in teaching undergraduate relationship and family systems skills courses, the presenters will share ideas and activities to teach students and clients these skills. (LASW) (LAC)
Diagnosis and Billing: The Unspoken Dilemma Presenters: Kristy A Brumfield, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, Play Therapist-Supervisor and Candice Sorapura, LCSW It is sometimes difficult to reconcile diagnosis with a wellness model and our code of ethics. Join the presenters as they discuss following ethical guidelines and maintaining viable practice. (LASW) (LAC)
DSM-5 Draft: An Overview of Proposed Changes Presenters: Gary Gintner, Ph.D., LPC and Jessica Hoffpauir, BA., Graduate Student This presentation reviews the DMS-5 Draft including major changes to diagnostic categories (e.g. personality disorders, substance use disorders, anxiety disorders) and proposed new disorders (e.g., Temper Dysregulation Disorder with Dysphoria). (LASW) (LAC)
Work Won’t Love You Back, but Your Family Will: A Survival Guide for a Work/Life Balance Presenters: Krystal Hardison, M.Ed., LPC, LMFT; Ellen Bush, M.Ed., LPC, LMFT, NCC; and Sharon Fife, M.A., LPC, LMFT, NCC The demand for work-life balance is expanding at an unprecedented rate. Over the coming decade, it will be one of the most important issues for professionals to manage. Coe learn how to balance the demands of work and still have a successful home life. (LASW) (LAC)
Clinical Ethics Presenter: Ken J. Benedik, MA, MAT, LPC, LMFT, LAC, CHES, CCJAS This workshop will examine and show similarities and differences in the LPC, LMFT, LAC, and LCSW codes of ethics. (LMFT) (LASW) (LAC)
Change Your Perspective-Change Your Life: Stress Management for Today’s Counselors Presenter: Terescah L. Lemon, Ph.D., M.S.W., LPC, NCE The first step to self care begins with our thinking. This session will help counselors rid their minds of energy-draining, motivation-stealing thoughts. Through role plays and self-assessments, counselors will learn to identify and correct their faulty thinking. (LASW) (LAC)
Are You Culturally Competent? Presenter: Marcheta Evans, Ph.D., LMFT, President of ACA This presentation will address the importance of professional counselors being culturally competent. An overview of the levels of cultural competency will be explored and how they potentially impact the level of success of the professional counselor will have in working with their client or student. (LASW) (LAC)
3:00-4:00
Division Business Meetings ( LSCA, LCDA, LCCA, LAAOC, LCSJ, LAMCD, ALGBTIC, LACES)
4:15-5:30
Building a Comprehensive Bullying Prevention Program Presenters: Cara Zito, M.Ed., Ed. S and Chris Belser, BA This session will walk participants through how to build their own comprehensive school-wide bullying prevention program following the ASCA model. (LASW) (LAC)
Mindfulness and Addictive Behavior Presenter: Quyen Ho, M.Ed. Counselor Intern Mindfulness is the technique to help people live in the present moment in which they can understand themselves better. Participants will learn the basics of mindfulness, meditation and how to use it in their daily lives. (LASW) (LAC)
Clinical Ethics (cont) Presenter: Ken J. Benedik, MA, MAT, LPC, LMFT, LAC, CHES, CCJAS This workshop will examine and show similarities and differences in the LPC, LMFT, LAC, and LCSW codes of ethics. (LMFT) (LASW) LAC)
A Model of Group Therapy for Adolescents Having Co-Occurring Disorders Presenter: Marvin W. Clifford, PhD, LCSW, LAMFT, LPC This presentation will emphasize skills for working with adolescents in group therapy and their families. Emphasis will be on group and family therapy for adolescents with both mental health and addictive disorders. The goal is skill building for counselors emphasizing theory, evidenced based practices, diversity, and group/family therapies. (LMFT) (LASW) (LAC)
Building a Data Base Character Education Program Presenter: Ronnie Hall, Sr., M.Ed., Virginia State License This presentation will review a data-based character education program that has been successfully implemented in a low income student population Title 1 elementary school. Implementation of the program has resulted in a reduction in discipline referrals and improvement in academic achievement. Counselors attending this session will leave with data proven character education program strategies that can be immediately applied in any comprehensive counseling program.
Alphabet Soup: Social Emotional Development of the Gifted Presenter: Debra A. Troxclair, Ph.D. In this introductory session, school counselors will be provided with an overview of the research findings dealing with social emotional issues faced by those children with advanced abilities, the gifted and talented. (LASW) (LAC)
Walk and Then Run Presenter: Michael Lefort, LPC It takes “baby steps” to implement the comprehensive professional school counseling model. Get answers to who, what, when, where and how. See how the Model has been implemented in Lafourche Parish—how the parish began and they are in year one and where they are going.
6:00
School Counselor Educator Networking Social
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
7:00-
LPC/SC Networking Group Leadeers Recognition Breakfast
8:00-9:00
LCA General business Meeting
9:05-10:35
Elementary School Counselor Forum Facilitator: The LSCA Elementary Vice President This session is an opportunity for elementary school counselors to network, discuss issues and share resources.
Direct Service Refresher for School Counselors Presenter: Kellie Hargroder, M. Ed, Professional School Counselor, Robin Wagner, M.Ed; and Khayriyyah Cutno, M.Ed Today’s school counselors are asked to implement a wide range of direct services within the framework of the Louisiana Comprehensive School counseling Model. This session will refresh participants on direct services components including how to effectively write and administer classroom presentations, small group counseling, individual counseling, peer and cross age programming, faculty in-service and parent workshops.
I’m Just Not That in to You! Treating Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Couples Presenters: Matt Morris, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT and Larry Sullivan, MA. Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD), one of the most common sexual disorders, is also one of the most difficult to treat. This workshop will apprise attendees about current treatment models and methods. (LMFT) (LASW) (LAC)
What Does Social Justice Have To Do with Counseling? Presenter: Patricia Thomas, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC. This program will acquaint counselors with the goals and purposes of LCA’s newest division, Counselors for Social Justice. (LASW) (LAC)
An Introduction to information Sharing Presenters: John S. Ryals, Jr., Ph.D., LPC, LMFT; ViEve Martin, M.A., Karen Stubbs, JD This presentation will discuss information-sharing principles, laws, and collaboration-building for effective inter-agency information sharing. (LASW) (LAC)
The Effective Use of Play in Family Therapy Presenters: Kristy A. Brumfield, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, RPT-S and Gerra Perkins, Ph.D., LPC, NCSC, NCC, RPT The universality of play makes it an ideal intervention for families with children. This workshop will allow participants to practice creative techniques for use in family therapy (LMFT) (LASW) (LAC)
10:40-12:30 General Session/Closing Session We are Family
Dr. Marcheta Evans
This keynote address will focus on how as professional counselors we are all interconnected. Dr. Evans will briefly discuss the structure of ACA and how we are connected to the branches and divisions. The importance of this connection and how we can mutually benefit from each other’s strategic planning for being advocates for the profession will be discussed. (LASW)
