Call for Proposals

Important Dates

• Submission notification: July 31, 2024

Proposal Topics

Proposals related to the following areas will be considered:

• Advancements in Counseling Techniques: Updates and workshops on contemporary psychotherapy methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
• Ethical Issues in Counseling: Discussions on maintaining confidentiality, handling dual relationships, and navigating ethical dilemmas in practice.
• Cultural Competence and Inclusivity: Sessions focused on improving counselors' ability to work effectively across diverse cultures and communities, addressing issues like racial, ethnic, and sexual identity sensitivities.
• Technology in Counseling: Exploring the use of teletherapy platforms, digital tools for mental health, and the implications of artificial intelligence in counseling.
• Crisis Intervention and Management: Training on handling acute mental health crises such as suicidality, violence, or severe psychological distress.
• Legal Responsibilities and Implications: Updates on laws affecting counseling practice, including licensure requirements, record-keeping, and client rights.
• Mental Health and Wellness: Sessions on promoting mental health, including self-care for counselors, burnout prevention and wellness strategies.
• Special Populations: Focused discussions on working with specific groups such as children and adolescents, the elderly, LGBTQ+ individuals, or those with disabilities.
• Integrative and Holistic Approaches: Exploring how alternative therapies like art therapy, music therapy, or mindfulness practices can be integrated into traditional counseling settings.
• Group Therapy Dynamics: Insights and skills for facilitating group therapy sessions, including managing group dynamics and enhancing group cohesion.
• Outcome Measurement and Treatment Planning: Techniques for assessing treatment outcomes and planning effective, goal-oriented therapy sessions.