OKLAHOMA COUNSELING ASSOCIATIONPRE-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2009

6.0 CEU’s Approved for LPC-LMFT-LADC-LCSW

Location: Biltmore Hotel Shenandoah Room (Main Building/North section of hotel)

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM -- Registration – Hotel Lobby

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM -- Welcome and Introductions: OCA President: Kathryn Sanders

9:15 AM -10:15 AM -- Presenter-- Dr. Gerald Corey“Challenges Facing Group Leaders:“Understanding and Working WithDifficult Group members in School, Agency and Private Practice Settings”

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM – Health Break ---

10:30 AM -11:45 AM -- Dr.Corey

11:45 AM -1:00 PM -- Lunch on your own

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM -- Dr. Corey (continue)

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM -- Health Break

2:45 PM – 4:00 PM -- Dr. Corey

OCA Board of Directors Meeting at 6:00 PMLocation: Biltmore Hotel Brandywine Restaurant (Main Building)

OKLAHOMA COUNSELING ASSOCIATIONMID-WINTER CONFERENCE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009

6 CEU Approved for LPC/LMFT/LADC/LCSW

Registration 8:00 AM – 8:30 AMExhibits: Located in Allegheny Room Vote for OCA President Elect-Elect in Allegheny Room8:30 AM – 8:45 AM--Welcome and Introductions OCA President: Kathryn SandersMain Building/North Ballroom

8:45 AM – 10:45 AMKeynote Address: “The Counselor as a Person and as a Professional” Dr. Gerald Corey,

About the presenter: Dr. Gerald Corey is Professor Emeritus of Human Servicesat California State University at Fullerton. He received his doctorate from theUniversity of Southern California. He is a Diplomate in Counseling Psychology,American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), a Licensed Psychologist inCalifornia, a National Certified Counselor, a Fellow of the AmericanPsychological Association (Counseling Psychology), a Fellow of the AmericanCounseling Association, and a Fellow of the Association for Specialists in GroupWork (ASGW).

Gerald Corey received the Outstanding Professor of the Year Award fromCalifornia State University at Fullerton in 1991, and was the recipient of theAssociation for Specialists in Group Work’s Eminent Center Award in 2001. Heteaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in group counseling, as wellas courses in experiential groups, the theory and practice of counseling, andethics in counseling practice.

Gerald, with his colleagues, has conducted workshops in the United States,Germany, Ireland, Belgium, Scotland, Mexico, Canada, China, and Korea. Duringthose workshops, he has had a special focus on training in group counseling. Heoften presents workshops for professional organizations and special intensivecourses at various universities. In addition to his teaching and speakingengagements, Dr. Corey has written numerous articles and published numerousbooks, many of which are used to teach classes at the masters’ level at collegesand universities. Dr. Corey has made significant contributions to the field ofpsychology and counseling. 2 CEU

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM –Health Break/Visit the Exhibits Vote for OCA President-Elect-Elect (Allegheny Room)

11:00 AM – 12:00 AM Break Out SessionsBlueridge “Is There Life After Graduate School?” –Graduate Students OnlyDr. Gerald Corey will share his thoughts and personal perspective with graduatestudents and new professionals about finding a meaningful professional life aftergraduation. Questions from the audience will be invited. Presenter: Dr. GeraldCorey 1.0 CEU

Cumberland “Philosophical Counseling: Standing on the Shoulders ofGiants”: Using everyday philosophy found in stories or practical classicphilosophy to guide clients to finding the truth within themselves. Dr.Noah,presents a five-fold model to assist clients in confronting problems, developinglasting solutions, and empowering clients to confront the “why” in theirlives. Presenter: Ben Noah, Ph.D., NCC, NCCC, ACS, LPC

1.0 CEUShenandoah “How to Start a Private Practice”: Includes HIPPA laws, forms,advertising, getting on insurance panel, and organizing and supporting the officeteam. Presenter: Anita Walker, LPC, LMFT 1.0 CEU

12:00 PM – 12:20 PMPalomino/Quarterhorse (South Building)Announcements/Region Meetings12:20 PM – 1:30 PM OCA Awards Luncheons

1:00 PM – 2:30 PMBlueridge: “Counseling Licensure Updates”: An update on recent licensurerules and regulations. Questions are welcome.Panel: Nena West, Licensure Administrator & members of LPC AdvisoryBoard 1.5 CEU

Cumberland: “Counseling the Grieving: Uncharted Waters” – An overviewof the grieving process, the theoretical framework of grief, and suggestedstrategies for counselors Presenter: Milton Olsen, Ph.D. 1.5 CEU

Shenandoah: “Theories and Techniques for Group Counseling”: Graduatestudents and Professor from the University of Central Oklahoma will present theirgroup counseling programs for elementary, middle school, and high schoolstudents. Presenter: Lea Ann Garcia, UCO Guidance Counseling Instructor& University of Central Oklahoma Students 1.5 CEU

2:30-2:45 Health Break/Visit Exhibits/Vote President Elect-Elect

2:45 – 4:30 Break out sessions Friday Feb. 27, 2009 Page 3

Blueridge: “Ethical Issues for Counseling Practice: Emphasis will be givento topics such as ethical decision model; values in counseling; multiculturalissues in practice; informed consent practices; risk management strategies;boundary issues; and multiple relationships. Presenter: Dr. Gerald Corey 1.5CEU

Cumberland: Crisis Intervention Presentations: Graduate Students and theirProfessor from the University of Central Oklahoma will discuss Current strategiesfrom literature on various topics such as: suicide, gangs, pre-age drinking,teenage pregnancy, etc. Presenter: Sherry Ward, Ph.D. ProgramCoordinator/Guidance and Counseling University of Central Oklahoma 1.5 CEU

Shenandoah: Men of Distinction (MOD) - MOD is a flourishing program utilizedat Del City High School, an ethnically and socio-economically suburban highschool, to promote positive leadership skills. Join us as the students, along withtheir school counselors, share their stories of success. Presenters: LaressaBeliele, M.Ed., LPC, Joy Ahmad, M.Ed., LPC; Carl Perkins, Shelley Moore, &Jerri Williams

1.5 CEU

OCA President’s Reception….Everyone Welcome7:00 PM – 9:00 PMExecutive Suite – Main Building Room # TBA

OKLAHOMA COUNSELING ASSOCIATIONMID-WINTER CONFERENCE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2009

6 CEU Approved for LPC/LMFT/ LADC/LCSW

Registration – 7:30-8:00 AM

8:00 - 8:40: Division Meetings:

8:00-8:20:

Blueridge: OAMCD ( Multicultural Counseling and Development),Cumberland: OCCA (Oklahoma Christian Counseling Association)

Shenandoah: OSCA (Oklahoma School Counseling Association)

8:20–8:40

Blueridge: OACES (Oklahoma Association of Counselor Educators andSupervisors), Cumberland: OMHCA (Oklahoma Mental HealthCounseling Association),

Shenandoah: OAAOC (Oklahoma Association of Addictions and OffenderCounselors)

8:40 – 8:45 Opening Remarks & Announcements OCA President: Kathryn Sanders

8:45 10:15 Breakout Sessions:

Blueridge: “A Conversation with Gerald Corey” – Emerging Trends in theField of Counseling Supervision and Theory: Audience members are invited tocome with questions they would like addressed, particularly in areas such as:application of theory to practice in counseling; designing your professionalcareer; finding meaning in your work; thoughts on future directions of thecounseling professions. (TBC at 10:30) Presenter: Dr. Gerald Corey 1.5 CEU

Cumberland: “Driving Me Crazy: “Driver Behavior” is one of the morefascinating aspects of human behavior. Every human has six distinct internalmessages that drive them to do certain non-useful behaviors, many that caneven be self-destructive. Participants will learn to identify their primary driversand how to channel them into useful behavior. Presenter: Dr. Ray Quiett,Professor Emeritus East Central University1.5 CEU

Shenadoah: “Belief Windows and the Conflict Cycle” – Our beliefs play avital role in our day-to-day living and in how we deal with conflict. In this practicalinteractive workshop, Covey’s work on belief windows will be utilized.Participants will have an opportunity to interact using beliefs and the ConflictCycle. Presenter: Sherry Bynum, M.Ed., LPC, LADC, NCGC-II,1.5 CEU

10:15 – 10:30 Health Break/Visit the Exhibits/Vote

10:30 – 12:00 Breakout Sessions

Blueridge: “A Conversation with Gerald Corey” (Continued) 1.5CEU

Cumberland: “Counseling the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender(GLBT) Populations: Recommendations for Practice, Education, Advocacy,and Resources”: The presenters will explore special consideration whencounseling individuals from the GLBT population as well as discuss culturallysensitive counseling Theories, strategies, and resources. Case studies presentedwill be a vehicle for discussion and application among audience. Presenters:Rick Williams, Ed.D. and Assistant Professor of Psychology andCounseling at (NSU); Sarah Deal, Ph.D., LPC, and Assistant Professor ofPsychology and Counseling at NSU; and Apryl Stansill, Master’s student inCounseling Psychology at NSU 1.5 CEU

Shenadoah “Serving our Returning Veterans” – The goals of thispresentation are threefold: 1. Overview challenges faced by soldiers cominghome and distinguish between readjustment and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD); 2. Hear a veteran recovering from war related PTSD give helpfulrecommendations to counselors; and 3. Outline specific ways that licensedcounselors can provide services to both disaster victims andveterans. Presenters: Connie Moore, Ph.D., LPC and Cynde Collins-Clark,LPC 1.5 CEU

12:00 – 1:15 Lunch on Your Own

Visit the Exhibits: Allegheny Room

Vote for President Elect-Elect/Voting will close at 12:30 PM

1:15 – 1:30: OCA Business Meeting/Announce Election Results

1:30 – 3:00 Breakout Sessions

Blueridge: ” Integrative Approach to Counseling Practice”: The mainobjective of this program is to explore ways that contemporary counselingtheories can form a basis for a counselor’s personal integrative approach tocounseling practice. Counselors working with diverse client populations in avariety of settings need to be familiar with a range of theoretical approaches inorder to best serve the needs of their client group. This presentation is based onthe assumption that counseling practitioners need to have a firm grasp of theoryas a basis for effective practice. This program provides an overview of keyconcepts and techniques based on eleven theoretical approaches to counseling.The presenter will explain his personal perspectives on developing an integrativeapproach. Both the advantages and disadvantages of an integrative approach tocounseling are described. The emphasis is on formulating a counseling style thataddresses the thinking, feeling, and behaving aspects of human functioning. This integrative perspective draws from the following theoretical orientations:psychoanalytic, Adlerian, existential, person-centered, Gestalt, reality,behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, feminist, postmodern, and family therapy. Theintegrative model demonstrates ways to employ a variety of techniques at thevarious stages of counseling – from the beginning of the counseling relationshipto the evaluation and termination of the counseling process. Selected portions ofthe DVD “Theory in Practice: Counseling Stan” may be played and discussed.Presenter: Dr. Gerald Corey, Ed.D., Professor Emeritus of Human Servicesand Counseling, California State University at Fullerton (TBC at 3:15)1.5 CEU

Cumberland: ”Ethical Supervision & Counseling Practices” – This sessionwill address best practices for supervisors as well as ethical rules and regulationsrequired for professional supervisors. If you are a certified supervisor, or if youplan to become a supervisor, this workshop will be an excellentresource. Presenters: Laressa Beliele, M.Ed., LPC, Sherry Bynum, M.Ed.,LPC, LADC, NCGC-II, Marilyn Kincade, M.Ed., LPC, NCC. Present & pastLPC Board members (TBC at 3:15 )1.5 CEU

Shenandoah: “Ethical and Legal Issues with Suicide” – This presentationwill give an historical overview of how the issue of suicide has been handled indifferent cultures and among different social and religious groups. It will alsoaddress basic ethical arguments both for and against allowing suicide undersome circumstances such as the assisted suicide and the results of a follow-upstudy on the effects of Oregon’s assisted suicide law. The legal and ethicalrealities with which mental health workers who work with suicidal individuals mustcope will be addressed as will the fundamentals of malpractice and negligenceas they relate to suicide. The final issue to be addressed is the risk management

strategies for mental health practitioners who work with suicidal individuals.Presenter: Bill Schiller, Ed.D., LPC, Professor of Psychology andCounseling at Northeastern State University 1.5 CEU

3:00 – 3:15 Health Break/Visit the Exhibits

3:15- 4:45 Break out sessions

Blueridge: (cont.) “Integrated Approach to Counseling Practice” 1.5 CEU

Cumberland: (cont.) “Ethical Supervision Counseling Practices” 1.5CEU

Shenandoah: “Poster Sessions” – Northeastern State University andUniversity of Central Oklahoma are co-sponsoring a graduate research postersession. Presentors: Marilon Morgan, Ed.D., Kathryn Sanders, Ed.D., RickWilliams, Ed.D., Professors of Psychology and Counseling at NortheasternState University and Sherry Ward, Ph.D., Professor of Counseling atUniversity of Central Oklahoma and graduate students from bothprograms. 1.5 CEU