Child and Adolescent Counseling Academy
Partial Hospitalization Program: An Alternative for Treatment of Chronic Mental Illness
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Sunday, March 30, 7:30 am - 8:30 am 60-Minute Program, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 323A
Clients with schizophrenia, bipolar, major depression and other chronic mental disorders often present a challenge for therapists. The purpose of this workshop is to give counselors information about partial hospitalization programs (PHP) as a treatment option and how it fits between psychiatric hospitalization and outpatient care. Attendees will learn how a PHP operates, who qualifies for treatment, how to make a referral and how this program can make a difference in a client's life. Couples, Marriage, and Family Counseling Academy Multicultural Counseling Academy Program ID # 538 A Model for Working Effectively With Latino Families: A Case Example That Integrates an Ecological Perspective Sunday, March 30, 7:30 am - 8:30 am 60-Minute Program, Advanced, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 308
The primary goal of this presentation is to discuss the importance of integrating a social ecology perspective in counseling Latino families. Counselors will benefit from this presentation by gaining insight into a culturally sensitive model that effectively integrates an ecological perspective. A detailed case study discussion of a 13 year-old Mexican American adolescent and his family will illustrate use of the model. The presentation draws from family and multicultural counseling theories. Attendees will also receive recommendations for working with the Latino community and a sample list of resources. Multicultural Counseling Academy Counseling Education and Supervision Academy Program ID # 539 Mentoring Women Faculty of Color in the Academy Sunday, March 30, 7:30 am - 8:30 am 60-Minute Program, Advanced, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 317B
The presenters focus on women faculty of color in the academy and present several barriers that contribute to the relatively low numbers. The use of mentoring programs is discussed as a faculty recruitment strategy that has demonstrated success for the retention of women faculty of color. Finally, a case study is presented which analyzes the mentoring relationship of two women faculty of color at a research comprehensive university. Recommendations are made on mentoring women faculty of color. Counseling Education and Supervision Academy Program ID # 540 Using Non-academic Criteria to Identify Good Candidates for Counselor Education Programs Sunday, March 30, 7:30 am - 8:30 am 60-Minute Program, Advanced, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 317A
The results of a mixed method research study designed to investigate non-academic admission criteria used to identify good candidates applying to counselor education programs will be presented in this session. Based on results of the study, guidelines and a checklist of personal qualities and dispositions desired of good candidates will be shared with session participants. Suggestions for using the checklist as an additional evaluation instrument to screen applicants to counselor education programs will be discussed. Counseling Education and Supervision Academy Career Development/Employment Counseling Academy Program ID # 541 Learning to Work in the Community While Working for the Community: Service-Learning Pedagogy and Career Counselor Education Sunday, March 30, 7:30 am - 8:30 am 60-Minute Program, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 306A
This presentation is essential for counselor educators interested in providing a meaningful and lasting pre-practicum experience in their career counseling based courses. The session will offer a review of the research literature on service-learning, including specific examples from the field of counselor education. Presenters will offer their experiences integrating service-learning pedagogy into a career counseling course sharing their reflections on student experiences, the process of developing the course, and benefits of using this educational methodology. Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Issues Academy Program ID # 542 Displaced With a Disability: One Person, Two Perspectives Sunday, March 30, 7:30 am - 8:30 am 60-Minute Program, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 327
This enlightening, interview-based session chronicles the life a quadriplegic vocational rehabilitation counselor who was displaced as a result of Hurricane Katrina. A dialogue will evolve regarding the individual's perspectives as a consumer and service provider. Implications for rehabilitation counselors as well as rehabilitation counselor educators will be discussed. Mental Health/Private Practice Academy Program ID # 543 Using Narrative Therapy With Clients Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder Sunday, March 30, 7:30 am - 8:30 am 60-Minute Program, Advanced, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 326
Narrative Therapy is a postmodern social constructionist approach based on the construct that there is more than one "truth". The use of Narrative Therapy (NT) with clients diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder (BD) is discussed, including the rationale for using the approach, the tenets of NT, empirical support for its use and types of clients with whom NT has been used successfully. A case example is presented, showing the application of Narrative Therapy. College Counseling Academy Human Development Across the Lifespan Academy Program ID # 544 Using Developmental and Attachment Theories to Improve College Freshman Retention Sunday, March 30, 7:30 am - 8:30 am 60-Minute Program, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 319B
Traditional college-age freshman start their college experience full of excitement and anxiety. College staff and faculty can work with this energy, student developmental needs, and desired learning outcomes to fashion a year that enhances development and learning. To do so it is important to understand this age group and the diverse student-body entering college today. This session will discuss steps taken to work across disciplines and staff to fashion a better experience and the data that we have to date. School Counseling Academy College Counseling Academy Program ID # 545 A Model for Collaborative, Systemic Response to Crisis Events on School and College Campuses Sunday, March 30, 7:30 am - 8:30 am 60-Minute Program, Advanced, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 319A
Recent well-publicized tragedies affecting schools and communities in the United States, illustrate the need for counselors to be well-prepared to respond to similar crises should any occur locally. This presentation will familiarize participants with a systemic model of crisis intervention based on family systems theory, government and agency recommendations, and personal experiences in the aftermath of tornadoes, Hurricanes Ivan, Katrina, and Rita, the Birmingham abortion clinic bombing, and student deaths through vehicular accidents or violence. Presidential Featured Session Counseling Ethics Academy Program ID # 546 Best Practices in Collecting and Utilizing Outcome Data in Clinical Settings Sunday, March 30, 7:30 am - 8:30 am 60-Minute Program, Advanced, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 306B
The focus in clinical practice has shifted from a practitioner or input oriented focus to a consumer or outcome oriented focus. Practitioners are now required to collect outcome data to document treatment effectiveness but assessment basic skills. This program will review best practices in outcome assessment in clinical practice settings. A range of assessment approaches will be reviewed including both simple, unstandardized approaches and more sophisticated, standardized approaches. Throughout the presentation, emphasis will be placed on integrating outcome assessment with the counseling dialog so as not to disrupt the flow of the counseling intervention. Ethical issues and multicultural considerations will be discussed. Presidential Featured Session Group Work Academy Program ID # 547 Facilitating Group Interaction Online: Implications for Counselors and Counselor Educators Sunday, March 30, 7:30 am - 8:30 am 60-Minute Program, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 304B
Online formats are rapidly becoming media of choice for clients and counselors-in-training. In this session, we present results of an analysis of group counseling students interacting online had to modify communication norms to be more effectively "heard," with implications for online counseling and education. In this presentation, we provide a set of guidelines for managing online interactions among groups. AACE Sponsored Session Program ID # 552 Key Concepts and Issues in Counseling Research Sunday, March 30, 8:45 am - 10:15 am 90-Minute Program, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 316C
This presentation serves as an introductory guide for counselor educators and trainees to research methodology in the counseling profession. An overview of quantitative and qualitative research designs as independent as well as interdependent forms of inquiry will be presented. Presenters will highlight key methodological concepts for each type of design as well as common pitfalls in counseling research. Additionally, practical strategies for becoming a successful researcher in the counseling profession will be outlined. Handouts will be provided. Child and Adolescent Counseling Academy School Counseling Academy Program ID # 553 The Manifestation of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in the Classroom: Can You Recognize It? Sunday, March 30, 8:45 am - 10:15 am 90-Minute Program, Advanced, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 316A
Counselors working with children and adolescents are often challenged to address classroom behavior problems and learning difficulties. However, many of the problems exhibited by students are often OCD symptoms in disguise. Children and adolescents who suffer from OCD often do so in silence. Afraid others will judge them as "crazy," many hide their symptoms and live secret lives of incredible pain. Using real-life examples, the presenters will help you learn how to recognize the symptoms of OCD in the classroom. NECA Sponsored Session Career Development/Employment Counseling Academy Program ID # 554 NECA Panel of International Experts on Life Work Issues 2008 Sunday, March 30, 8:45 am - 10:15 am 90-Minute Program, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 313A
Evolving post modern approaches to employment counseling include an exploration of the influence of the family on a client's career path. Assessing family influence is a challenging endeavor considering the revolutionary changes in the structure of the family. Still a variety of measures exist which will be demonstrated. Dr. Pressman will build on D. Chope's presentation by sharing her experiences of working with the U.S. Departments of Defense, Treasury and other federal agencies with an interest in workforce issues and career management.
Program ID # 555 The Student-Counselor Educator Connection: Clarifying Your Research Ideas Sunday, March 30, 8:45 am - 10:15 am 90-Minute Program, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 314
Doctoral students typically find that selecting a focus for their dissertation is much more challenging and complex than they anticipated. This program is designed for doctoral students at any stage of thinking about their dissertations. Counselor educators will consult with small groups of participants to provide feedback and share ideas related to dissertation topics and research methodology. Doctoral students who participated in this program at the past three ACA Conferences were very positive about the benefits of this program. Please note, you do not need to be an ACES member to participate. ARCA Sponsored Session Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Issues Academy Program ID # 556 How Rehabilitation and Other Professional Counselors Do Good Work Under Trying Conditions Sunday, March 30, 8:45 am - 10:15 am 90-Minute Program, Advanced, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 316B
The Good Work ® research project developed by Howard Gardner was used as a model… A qualitative multiple case study research design was used to examine the practices of outstanding gatekeepers, practitioners, and graduate students in selected rehabilitation counseling specialties…who best exemplify highest levels of ethically sound, technically proficient, and satisfying practice. Multicultural Counseling Academy Mental Health/Private Practice Academy Program ID # 557 Challenging the Asian Model Minority Myth: An Examination of Mental Health Issues Within the Filipino American Community Sunday, March 30, 8:45 am - 10:15 am 90-Minute Program, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 313B
Filipino American youth face culturally informed challenges that go unrecognized by many mental health care professionals. Filipinos are the fastest growing Asian American subgroup in the United States. Statistics have shown that Filipino American youth have a high incidence of suicidal ideation and depression. This session is an interdisciplinary panel discussion on the psychological and mental health issues facing the Filipino American community. Personal experiences, research, and video documentary "Silent Sacrifices: Voices of the Filipino Family" will be presented to reveal the mental health issues that affect this community. Multicultural Counseling Academy Program ID # 558 Mosaic of Counseling: Integrating Indigenous Healing and Ecological Counseling Sunday, March 30, 8:45 am - 10:15 am 90-Minute Program, Advanced, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 315
The presentation will illustrate a variety of indigenous healing practices from different cultures and demonstrate how integrating indigenous healing practice with ecological counseling approaches can enhance counseling effectiveness. The participants will learn to critically evaluate the benefits and challenges of integrating indigenous counseling practices towards healing from the ecological counseling perspective. Some examples of indigenous healing practices will be demonstrated throughout the presentation. Human Development Across the Lifespan Academy Program ID # 559 Counseling Across Generations: Bridging the Baby Boomer, Generation X, and Generation Y Gap Sunday, March 30, 8:45 am - 10:15 am 90-Minute Program, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 318
Professional counselors, practitioners, and consultants have much to gain from a discussion on the topic of counseling across generations, a topic that extends the concept of working with a diverse population. This presentation will explore, compare and contrast characteristics of Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y; describe the typical challenges and conflicts for these generations; and, identify interventions and strategies for bridging the generational gap in therapeutic and consultative settings. Group Work Academy Program ID # 560 The Magic of "I" in Group Work: Building Cohesiveness and Safety in Groups Through Communication Skills Training Sunday, March 30, 8:45 am - 10:15 am 90-Minute Program, Advanced, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 323B
M-Mindfulness and A-Awareness in G-Groups through I-"I" statements to develop C-Cohesiveness Participants will learn the power of the acronym "MAGIC" for use in groups. Presentation Goals: -Empowerment strategies promoting group ownership -Intervention strategies promoting "I" statements -Encouragement strategies promoting "risk-taking" In our society it is possible to be falsely joined with others. This experiential presentation creatively explores the magic of "I" statements promoting group cohesiveness and growth. LGBT Academy Program ID # 561 Predictors of HIV Sexual Risk-Taking Behavior Among Gay Men and Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM): What We Need to Know Sunday, March 30, 8:45 am - 10:15 am 90-Minute Program, Advanced, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 321
Participants will gain an understanding of the sexual risk-taking behavior of gay men and men who have sex with men (MSM). Results of the presenter's survey research study (n = 576) will be discussed. A review of the literature on sexual risk-taking and the racial/ethnic differences within this marginalized population will be presented. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in an interactive discussion on counseling and teaching implications of these findings and the literature. Human Development Across the Lifespan Academy Program ID # 562 Challenges of Caring for Older Adults: Solutions From an Adlerian Approach Sunday, March 30, 8:45 am - 10:15 am 90-Minute Program, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 325
Caring for an older adult can be demanding, regardless of the setting. As elders age, their sense of belonging can be compromised, resulting in behaviors that are taxing for their adult children or caregivers. Based on the work of numerous Adlerian psychotherapists, the presenters offer strategies for working with this growing population. Via lecture, video vignettes, and experiential learning, participants will learn techniques for understanding and assisting the older adult population. Counseling Ethics Academy Program ID # 563 Likeability as Double-Edged Sword: New Research Sheds Light on the Dark Side of Counselors Sunday, March 30, 8:45 am - 10:15 am 90-Minute Program, Advanced, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 324
Most counselors are warm, friendly, and empathic - in a word - likeable. These are skills that serve people well in life, and serve counselors and clients well in the counseling relationship. When counselors are competent and likeable, the outcome is typically fruitful; however, when counselors do wrong, and are likeable, the implications for clients can be grave, for clients are less likely to take action when they like their counselors. This presentation shares stunning results of a study undertaken to understand the dark side of counseling - the world of incompetence, unethical behavior, and wrong-doing. In addition to learning study outcomes, participants will explore their own likeability and its implications, in multiple settings. Mental Health/Private Practice Academy Program ID # 564 Identifying and Managing the Personality-Disordered Client in Everyday Counseling Practice Sunday, March 30, 8:45 am - 10:15 am 90-Minute Program, Advanced, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 323C
Clients with personality disorders can present significant challenges in counseling practice whether in agency, school or private practice settings. While it is possible-and difficult--to "modify" personality dynamics in short-term counseling, it is more realistic--and easier--to "manage" them. This presentation provides a strategy for rapidly identifying personality disorders, and an effective, proven method for managing a client's problematic affects, behaviors, and cognitions without necessarily modifying personality structure. Case material illustrate this approach. Couples, Marriage, and Family Counseling Academy Multicultural Counseling Academy Program ID # 565 Back to the Future: Using Culturally Sensitive Genograms for Theory-Based Assessment and Intervention Sunday, March 30, 8:45 am - 10:15 am 90-Minute Program, Advanced, CONVENTION CENTER, Room 323A
This workshop presents a culturally sensitive, clinical assessment technique used to gather history, join with clients and plan theory- based treatment strategies. Genograms consider the cultural context of the family and highlight repetitive patterns, relationship dynamics and family strengths; it is a graphic way of organizing the mass of information gathered during an individual or family assessment. Through live interview demonstrations and case examples which emphasize cultural perspective and diverse family forms, attendees will learn to: conduct a theory-based genogram interview, create a culturally sensitive genogram using standard methods and symbols; to develop treatment plans from a variety of therapy models. Counseling Education and Supervision Academy Mental Health/Private Practice Academy Program ID # 566 Yüklə 0,51 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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