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The OCA Mid-Winter Conference will be February 5-6, 2010 at The Biltmore Hotel, Oklahoma City. Check back often for information about this great event.
Oklahoma Counseling Association Welcomes Back
Dr. Christine Moll
Mid-Winter Keynote: How Tall Are You on Your Professional Growth Chart? Have you Stretched or Shrunk Lately?
Dr. E. Christine Moll joined the Counselor Education faculty in the fall of 1996. Prior to her full time faculty position, Dr. Moll served Canisius College as the Director of the Counseling Center and a member of the Counselor Education adjunct faculty. Dr. Moll is a past president of the New York Counseling Association and national representative to the North Atlantic Region of the American Counseling Association. She is a graduate of the Canisius Counselor Education program. Her research interests are in the use of technology in the counseling profession, supervision of counselors, and the counseling issues of college age students. She has taught Foundations of Counseling, Psychological & Educational Assessment, the Counseling Practica, Research Methods and Women's Issues in Counseling.
Before January 29th:
$140 Members
$200 Non-Members
FREE Student Members and Retiree Members
After January 29th:
Add a $50 Late Fee
Mid-Winter Conference Schedule
Friday - February 5, 2010
Location: Biltmore Hotel-Oklahoma City
6.0 CEU's Pending Approval for LPC-LMFT-LADC
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM - Registration - (Biltmore South Conference Building)
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM - Welcome and Introductions - OCA Pres. Dr. Marilon Morgan
8:45 AM - 10:45 AM - Keynote: "How Tall Are You On Your Professional-Growth Chart?" Presented by Dr. Christine Moll Remember when you were four years of age and your family kept a "growth chart", maybe along the kitchen wall, your bedroom or on the playroom wall? Or perhaps you remember getting measured in school or at the doctor's office. Our professional growth and development is really no different. When was the last time you stretched to be as tall as you could possible measure?
2 CEU's 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM - Health Break/Visit the Exhibits. Vote for OCA President-Elect-Elect.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - BREAK OUT SESSIONS
(1) Supervisor as Mentor
Location: Morgan Horse
Supervision is taught as a clinical/technical skill in most programs. However, there is a function of supervision that moves one beyond this dynamic - the role of mentor. Theory of mentorship and practical suggestions will be given to move one from supervisor to mentor. Presenter: Ben Noah, Ph.D., NCC, NCCC, ACS, LPC
1.0 CEU
(2) Why Embracing Technology in Your Professional Growth May Pleasantly Surprise You
Location: Palomino
Informative presentation on defining an EMR/HER, what the new Federal and State mandates require, how it can be extremely helpful for you and your practice and the best way to choose the right one for you.
Presenters: Agi C. Lurtz, CEO/PRES; Georgene Dwyer, LPC, NCC
1.0 CEU
(3) "From Backpacks to Briefcases: Transitioning from Graduate School to Your Profession as a Counselor"
Location: Quarter Horse
A conversation about what you need to move from your "student world" into the world as a professional counselor. How might life change? What are your hopes, your fears, your strengths, and weaknesses that may help, and/or hinder your transition to your career as a counselor?
Presenter: Dr. Christine Moll
1.0 CEU
Exhibits: Located in Appaloosa Room & Lobby South Building
Vote for OCA President Elect-Elect in Appaloosa Horse Room OCA Mid-Winter Conference
12:00 - 12:20 PM - REGION MEETINGS
12:20 - 1:30 PM - OCA AWARDS LUNCHEON, in Atrium Area (South Building)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - BREAK OUT SESSIONS
(1) Counseling Licensure Update
Location: Morgan Horse
Update on recent licensure rules and regulations will be given, including ethics regulations in the counseling profession. Questions are welcome.
Panel: Nena West, Licensure Administrator & members of LPC Advisory Board: Laressa Beliele, Sherry Bynum, Dr.Daniel Weigel, Dr. Bill Schiller
1.5 CEU's
(2) Why I Do What I Do!
Location: Palomino
The goal of this presentation is to understand that everyone is growing and changing and no one is ever finished. Andrew Carnegie stated, "I am going to spend the first 4o years of my life creating a fortune and the second 40 years giving it all away." This experimental workshop will lead us to understand that when our life journey reflects our values, beliefs and purpose, we will feel fulfilled, peaceful and happy.
Presenter: Georgene Dwyer, LPC, NCC
1.5 CEU's
(3) Health Realization: the Role of Thought and Positive Mental Health
Location: Palomino
Free your thought, free up change! In this practical approach to understanding how "thinking" is directly linked to mental health you will learn the basic principles that support the understanding and peace of mind gained through using thoughts as a guide in your daily life.
Presenter: Dr. Michelle Kelley Schuler
1.5 CEU's
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM - Health Break/Visit the Exhibits/Vote
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM - BREAK OUT SESSIONS
(1) Piled Higher and Deeper: Is a Doctorate Necessary for My Professional Growth?
Location: Morgan Horse
This panel will discuss their decisions to pursue a doctorate as well as the professional advantages and/or disadvantages of a doctorate. The session encourages participant questions and discussion.
Presenters: Dr. Marilon Morgan, Dr. Kathryn Sanders, Kelly Dunbar, LPC
1.5 CEU's
(2) POWER PUNCH COUNSELING: Techniques for Empowering Yourself and Your Clients.
Location: Palomino
Want to add some power and punch to your counseling sessions? This workshop will focus on specific ways to become empowered and encourage your clients to empower themselves. You will learn tools that will help you enhance your counseling skills. Nothing is more exciting than learning how to harness your personal power and nothing more electrifying than watching your clients learn how to do it for themselves. Join us for an hour and a half of fun and learning.
Presenter: Ray Quiett, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, NCC, CTA
1.5 CEU's
(3) Changing the Lives of Adult Career-Tech Students through Choice Theory Reality Therapy
Location: Quarter Horse
Choice Theory Reality Therapy (CTRT) focus class is held weekly on Caddo/Kiowa Technology Center campus. The session demonstrates how this program covers all aspects of CTRT in class including: positive choices and actions, relationship, personality, coping skills, lead management and mental wellness tools.
Presenter: Rhonda Weaver, M.Ed., LPC, RTC
1.5 CEU's
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - OCA PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION
Everyone Welcome!
Executive Suite - Main Building
Tentative Program subject to change
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Location: Biltmore Hotel-Oklahoma City
6.0 CEU's Pending Approval for LPC-LMFT-LADC
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM - DIVISION MEETINGS
8:00 - 8:20 AM
QUARTER HORSE: OAMCD (Oklahoma Multicultural Counseling & Development)
MORGAN HORSE: OCCA (Oklahoma Christian Counseling Association)
PALOMINO: OSCA (Oklahoma School Counseling Association)
8:20 - 8:45 AM
QUARTER HORSE: OACES (Oklahoma Association of Counselor Educators & Supervision)
MORGAN HORSE: OMHCA (Oklahoma Mental Health Counseling Association)
PALOMINO: OAAOC (Oklahoma Association of Addictions & Offenders)
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM - BREAKOUT SESSIONS
(1) Ethical Standards Needed to Maintain Positive Professional Growth
Location: Morgan Horse
This presentation will focus on the importance of being current with new rules and guidelines dealing with ethics and how to maintain your professional ethics to ensure professional growth. This session meets ethics CEU requirements.
Presenter: Dr. Daniel Weigel, LPC, LADC
1.5 CEU's
(2) Cultural Sensitivity and Personal Responsibility in Treatment of Individuals Affected by Trauma
Location: Quarter Horse
Working within a culturally sensitive framework in working with traumatized individuals, current treatment modalities will be covered along with handouts on self care and secondary dramatization.
Presenter: Teressa Huff-Garrett, LPC
1.5 CEU's
(3) Leisure: A Necessity or Luxury across the Developmental Domains of Life
Location: Palomino
Leisure is defined as that "time in our lives where there is an absence of work." In a world of 24/7 is leisure possible? Let's talk about leisure for the "health of it" across the various areas of our lives in which our life can be directly impacted by the presence (or absence) of leisure.
Presenter: Dr. Christine Moll
1.5 CEU's
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM - Health Break/Visit the Exhibits/Vote
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Break-Out Sessions
(1) Ethical Standards Needed to Maintain Positive Professional Growth
Location: Morgan Horse Continued with Dr. Daniel Weigel
1.5 CEU's
(2) Developmental and Therapeutic Uses of Poetry
Location: Palomino
The goals of the National Association for Poetry Therapy will be highlighted. The three recommended components of poetry therapy will be discussed as well as the history of poetry therapy. Current applications of poetry therapy will be applied via activities and audience participation. Researchers such as Leedy, Koch, and Applet will be reviewed.
Presenter: Dr. Karn S. Linstrum
1.5 CEU's
(3) Transitioning War Zone Skill's
Location: Quarter Horse
This presentation emphasizes normal readjustment difficulties and facilitates engagement into more formal mental health services if that is needed. It identifies skill areas associated with war zone survival that become problematic at home and provides skills to assist returning Vets and families.
Presenter: Dr. Connie Jung Fox, LPC
1.5 CEU's
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
Visit the Exhibits: Appaloosa Room & Lobby of South Bldng.
Vote for OCA President Elect - Elect in Allegheny Room
Announcements: Election results and any other business will be made at the beginning of Breakout Sessions, at 1:00 PM.
1:00 - 2:30 Breakout Sessions
(1) "The Pipeline: A Journey into the Military's Medical Mega-ride"
Location: Quarter Horse
The pipeline: A journey into the military's medical mega-ride takes a behind-the-scenes look at blast injuries as they occur on the battle front in Iraq. Through the voices of service members and medical teams, we learn about physical, psychological war traumas and challenges faced by returning Vets.
Presenters: Michael Mason & Connie Moore, LPC
1.5 CEU's
(2) "Ethical Supervision & Counseling Practices"
Location: Palomino Horse
This session will address best practices for supervisors as well as ethical rules and regulations required for professional supervisors. If you are a certified supervisor; or if you plan to become a supervisor this workshop will be an excellent resource.
Presenters: Sherry Bynum, LPC, LADC, NCGC-II & Laressa Beliele, LPC. (Both Sherry & Laressa are current members of the LPC Licensure Advisory Board)
This session will count for Ethics or Supervision but not both.
1.5 CEU
(3) "The Military Deployment Cycle and Family Process"
Location: Quarter Horse
Military deployment is a cyclical process and predictable family stress follow this cycle. Attendees will be introduced to this cycle and the concurrent effects/affects on the military family. Participants focus will be given to children during deployment and the process of family reintegration after deployment.
Presenter: Dr. Ben Noah, LPC
1.5 CEU
3:00 - 3:15 Health Break/Visit the Exhibits
2:45 - 4:15 Break out sessions
(1) "Veterans' Families United-Resources for Veterans and Families Facing Invisible Wounds of War" Participants will be familiarized with a comprehensive on-line resource that includes veteran readjustment, PTSD & common diagnoses, resistance and intervention where to get help and healing resources. Cynde Collins-Clark, mom of an Iraqi War Veteran with PTSD weaves her story into her presentation.
Presenter: Cynthia Collins-Clark, LPC, NCC
1.5 CEU
(2) "Ethical Supervision & Counseling Practices"
Location: Palomino Horse
Continued with Laressa Beliele and Sherry Bynum
(3)"Come Out! Come Out! Where Ever You Are!"
Location: Morgan Horse
This presentation will discuss the "coming out" process to include strategies for coming out as well as strategies to use when someone "comes out" to you. Graduate students will participate in this presentation by presenting current research and sharing personal experiences.
Presenters: Dr. Richard Williams, John Ayers, Elizabeth Buchner, Rhonda Weaver, Jeff Wilson.
CEU
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REGISTER FOR FRIDAY ONLY OF OCA Mid-Winter 2010!
The OCA Mid-Winter Conference will be February 5-6, 2010 at The Biltmore Hotel, Oklahoma City. Check back often for information about this great event.
Oklahoma Counseling Association Welcomes Back
Dr. Christine Moll
Mid-Winter Keynote: How Tall Are You on Your Professional Growth Chart? Have you Stretched or Shrunk Lately?
Dr. E. Christine Moll joined the Counselor Education faculty in the fall of 1996. Prior to her full time faculty position, Dr. Moll served Canisius College as the Director of the Counseling Center and a member of the Counselor Education adjunct faculty. Dr. Moll is a past president of the New York Counseling Association and national representative to the North Atlantic Region of the American Counseling Association. She is a graduate of the Canisius Counselor Education program. Her research interests are in the use of technology in the counseling profession, supervision of counselors, and the counseling issues of college age students. She has taught Foundations of Counseling, Psychological & Educational Assessment, the Counseling Practica, Research Methods and Women's Issues in Counseling.
Before January 29th:
$80 Members
$100 Non-Members
FREE Student Members and Retiree Members
After January 29th:
Add a $25 Late Fee
Mid-Winter Conference Schedule
Friday - February 5, 2010
Location: Biltmore Hotel-Oklahoma City
6.0 CEU's Pending Approval for LPC-LMFT-LADC
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM - Registration - (Biltmore South Conference Building)
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM - Welcome and Introductions - OCA Pres. Dr. Marilon Morgan
8:45 AM - 10:45 AM - Keynote: "How Tall Are You On Your Professional-Growth Chart?" Presented by Dr. Christine Moll Remember when you were four years of age and your family kept a "growth chart", maybe along the kitchen wall, your bedroom or on the playroom wall? Or perhaps you remember getting measured in school or at the doctor's office. Our professional growth and development is really no different. When was the last time you stretched to be as tall as you could possible measure?
2 CEU's 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM - Health Break/Visit the Exhibits. Vote for OCA President-Elect-Elect.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - BREAK OUT SESSIONS
(1) Supervisor as Mentor
Location: Morgan Horse
Supervision is taught as a clinical/technical skill in most programs. However, there is a function of supervision that moves one beyond this dynamic - the role of mentor. Theory of mentorship and practical suggestions will be given to move one from supervisor to mentor. Presenter: Ben Noah, Ph.D., NCC, NCCC, ACS, LPC
1.0 CEU
(2) Why Embracing Technology in Your Professional Growth May Pleasantly Surprise You
Location: Palomino
Informative presentation on defining an EMR/HER, what the new Federal and State mandates require, how it can be extremely helpful for you and your practice and the best way to choose the right one for you.
Presenters: Agi C. Lurtz, CEO/PRES; Georgene Dwyer, LPC, NCC
1.0 CEU
(3) "From Backpacks to Briefcases: Transitioning from Graduate School to Your Profession as a Counselor"
Location: Quarter Horse
A conversation about what you need to move from your "student world" into the world as a professional counselor. How might life change? What are your hopes, your fears, your strengths, and weaknesses that may help, and/or hinder your transition to your career as a counselor?
Presenter: Dr. Christine Moll
1.0 CEU
Exhibits: Located in Appaloosa Room & Lobby South Building
Vote for OCA President Elect-Elect in Appaloosa Horse Room OCA Mid-Winter Conference
12:00 - 12:20 PM - REGION MEETINGS
12:20 - 1:30 PM - OCA AWARDS LUNCHEON, in Atrium Area (South Building)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - BREAK OUT SESSIONS
(1) Counseling Licensure Update
Location: Morgan Horse
Update on recent licensure rules and regulations will be given, including ethics regulations in the counseling profession. Questions are welcome.
Panel: Nena West, Licensure Administrator & members of LPC Advisory Board: Laressa Beliele, Sherry Bynum, Dr.Daniel Weigel, Dr. Bill Schiller
1.5 CEU's
(2) Why I Do What I Do!
Location: Palomino
The goal of this presentation is to understand that everyone is growing and changing and no one is ever finished. Andrew Carnegie stated, "I am going to spend the first 4o years of my life creating a fortune and the second 40 years giving it all away." This experimental workshop will lead us to understand that when our life journey reflects our values, beliefs and purpose, we will feel fulfilled, peaceful and happy.
Presenter: Georgene Dwyer, LPC, NCC
1.5 CEU's
(3) Health Realization: the Role of Thought and Positive Mental Health
Location: Palomino
Free your thought, free up change! In this practical approach to understanding how "thinking" is directly linked to mental health you will learn the basic principles that support the understanding and peace of mind gained through using thoughts as a guide in your daily life.
Presenter: Dr. Michelle Kelley Schuler
1.5 CEU's
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM - Health Break/Visit the Exhibits/Vote
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM - BREAK OUT SESSIONS
(1) Piled Higher and Deeper: Is a Doctorate Necessary for My Professional Growth?
Location: Morgan Horse
This panel will discuss their decisions to pursue a doctorate as well as the professional advantages and/or disadvantages of a doctorate. The session encourages participant questions and discussion.
Presenters: Dr. Marilon Morgan, Dr. Kathryn Sanders, Kelly Dunbar, LPC
1.5 CEU's
(2) POWER PUNCH COUNSELING: Techniques for Empowering Yourself and Your Clients.
Location: Palomino
Want to add some power and punch to your counseling sessions? This workshop will focus on specific ways to become empowered and encourage your clients to empower themselves. You will learn tools that will help you enhance your counseling skills. Nothing is more exciting than learning how to harness your personal power and nothing more electrifying than watching your clients learn how to do it for themselves. Join us for an hour and a half of fun and learning.
Presenter: Ray Quiett, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, NCC, CTA
1.5 CEU's
(3) Changing the Lives of Adult Career-Tech Students through Choice Theory Reality Therapy
Location: Quarter Horse
Choice Theory Reality Therapy (CTRT) focus class is held weekly on Caddo/Kiowa Technology Center campus. The session demonstrates how this program covers all aspects of CTRT in class including: positive choices and actions, relationship, personality, coping skills, lead management and mental wellness tools.
Presenter: Rhonda Weaver, M.Ed., LPC, RTC
1.5 CEU's
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - OCA PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION
Everyone Welcome!
Executive Suite - Main Building
Tentative Program subject to change