Program

Group of diverse graduate students

Be Inspired and Take Charge of Your Career

Over two, jam-packed days, the Emerging Professionals Conference + Virtual Career Fair will provide meaningful insights to help you shape your career. In nearly 30 engaging sessions, you’ll hear from your peers and leaders in the field on subjects like transitioning from student to professional, self-care and burnout prevention, finding your voice and so much more.

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Opening General Session

The Art of Specialization: A Multifaceted Perspective on Counselor Identity in Practice

Thursday, October 31 | 10–11 a.m.

Rodney A. Fry, LPC, RPT

President, Arkansas Association for Play Therapy

Adam Kennedy, LPC

Revive Counseling & Life Coaching, LLC

Shari Davis, LPC

Potter’s House Center of Counseling and Behavioral Health

Closing General Session

When the Best Made Plans Fail: Failing in Order to Succeed
Friday, November 1 | 4–5 p.m.

Shannon Hodges, PhD

Professor Emeritus of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Niagara University

Presenters

Kanishka Mehra

Experience, Expectations & Ethics: Navigating Imposter Syndrome as an Emerging Counselor

Kanishka Mehra
Mental Health Counseling Student, Boston University

Lizy Humphrey, LPC

The Novice Professional: Transitioning from Student to Professional through the Lens of the Lifespan Development Model

Lizy Humphrey, LPC, PhD Student
University of Arkansas

Brian Wesley Harrington

Your Path, Your Purpose: Defining a Niche that Serves and Empowers

Brian Wesley Harrington, PhD Student
University of Mississippi

Julia Ward, LPC

Self-Care and Burnout Prevention in Graduate School and Beyond

Julia Ward, LPC-Associate
GT Therapy Group

Whitney Skippings

Navigating Counseling Programs as a New Parent: Successes and Growth Areas

Whitney Skippings, PhD Student,
Howard University

Irena Nowoslawski, LMHC

From Graduate to Entrepreneur: Building a Thriving Private Practice because YOU CAN!

Irena Nowoslawski, LMHC

Kriti Gaur, PhD

Across Borders: Helping Immigrant Counselors Find Their Path in the USA

Kriti Gaur, PhD
Mental Health Therapist

Aiden Rohwer-Nutter

Considering a PhD in Counselor Education: Exploring the Path to Doctoral Success

Aiden Rohwer-Nutter, Mental Health Professional, PhD Student
The Chicago School

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