THE 48TH ANNUAL PENNSYLVANIA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE. Welcome to the 2016 PCA Conference

Welcome to the 2016 PCA Conference Greetings PCA Members: Welcome to the 48th Annual Pennsylvania Counseling Association state conference! Forty-eight years is an incredible span of time! We re coming up on nearly half a century worth of advocacy for professional counselors in the state of Pennsylvania. Whether you realized it or not when you registered for this conference, you re all a part of something pretty exceptional here. This is going to be an amazing weekend to say the least, and I can t thank everyone enough for all of their time and support in making this happen. Our conference committee Lisa Corbin, Dr. Linda Thompson, and Dr. Abby Dougherty did a fantastic job sorting through our largest pool of proposals ever. Our keynote speaker Dr. James Alexander is taking time from his incredibly hectic schedule to fly here all the way from Utah. And of course, the PCA board, our student volunteers, and all of our dues paying members (even the ones that couldn t make it this weekend) deserve a heartfelt thank you for everything they bring to this organization. On that note, as pleased as I am by the number of attendees for this year, I must admit: it s still pretty small when you compare this to our numbers throughout the state. In case you weren t aware, there are currently over 7,000 licensed professional counselors in the state of PA more than psychologists, social workers, and MFTs, by the way and only about 7% of which are members of PCA. That just won t do. PCA is not just an annual conference. Our goal as an organization is to make sure that all of those 7,000 counselors can stay employed in the years to come, and we can t make that happen at 7%. So once more, please: spread the word. Make sure that all of your peers and colleagues understand the value of contributing and that they stay current on their membership. I always love seeing everyone come together once a year for this conference, but we need this kind of support year round. I look forward to spending the next few days learning, connecting, and celebrating the profession of counseling throughout Pennsylvania. Have a wonderful weekend! Hope all is well, Charles Jacob Charles Jacob, Ph.D 1

Greetings from Your Conference Co-Chairs! Dr. Linda Thompson & Lisa Corbin On behalf of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association and the Executive Council, we would like to extend the warmest of welcomes to the 48th Annual PCA Conference, Celebrating Creativity and Ingenuity in Counseling. Your attendance at this conference promotes the counseling profession in Pennsylvania! Each year, this conference provides opportunities for students, professional counselors, and counselor educators to come together for common purposes - to advance the field of Professional Counseling and enhance our knowledge, skills, and awareness. We are excited to offer a bigger and better than ever Poster Session in conjunction with our Welcome Reception on Friday night. Please join us on Friday evening at 7:30 pm for this event in Deans Hall 1. We look forward to greeting you personally and hope to help make your weekend of professional development as valuable and enjoyable as possible. We also want to extend a special welcome to Dr. James Alexander, Progenitor and Developer of Functional Family Therapy (FFT) as our keynote speaker this year. Please be sure to join us for his Keynote Address focusing on the importance and value of using creative and unique ways to help youth and families become happier and healthier. The keynote will take place along with the Awards Luncheon on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in President s Hall 3 and 4. Also, don t forget to stick around for our Sunday morning Ethics Institutes. Earn much needed ethics CE clock hours by attending these valuable sessions. Again, welcome! We hope you are as excited as we are about this year s conference! Linda Thompson & Lisa Corbin 2016 Conference Co-chairs PCA is a National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and offers NBCC approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This year s conference will also offer approved hours for Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC) and Social Workers (SW). Reasonable Accommodations: If accommodations for a disability are required, please contact the Penn Stater directly. You can also contact your co-chairs for assistance as needed, particularly if you are in need of an alternate form of any conference materials. 2

Meet the 2016 PCA Conference Keynote Speaker James Alexander, Ph.D. Dr. James F. Alexander earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Michigan State and is a full professor at the University of Utah. With an academic and clinical career spanning five decades, he is currently one of the most prolific and well-regarded scholars/clinicians in family counseling the world over. His list of publications includes three books, 70 plus articles and chapters, and presentations all over the globe. Dr. Alexander is the progenitor of Functional Family Therapy (FFT), which will be the topic of his keynote address. He created the core elements of the program in 1971 in collaboration with Dr. Bruce Parsons. After more than two decades of research and clinical development, FFT was designated by the Center for The Study and Prevention of Violence as a Blueprints Program (CSPV; D. Elliott, P.I.). FFT has received similar designations as: an Exemplary Program, Best Practice, and Evidence-Based Effective program (CSAP, CDC, OJJDP, American Youth Policy Forum) for the treatment of youth violence, substance abuse, and related behavioral disorders (CD, ODD, delinquency). one of only four Level 1 treatment programs in the US Surgeon General s Report on Youth Violence. FFT also represents a framework and implementation vehicle for additional programs providing treatment for youth and families in mental health, school, child welfare (FFT CW), juvenile justice probation and/or parole (FFP), and integrated reentry / reunification (FFT IR) contexts. The program is currently being implemented in 8 countries (US, Europe, New Zealand), with 260+ accredited FFT sites. It trains and supervises/consults with 1000+ therapists who see well over 15,000 families per year. Additional awards and recognitions for Dr. Alexander include a Presidential Citation for Lifetime Contributions to Psychology by the American Psychological Association in 2009; Cumulative Contribution to Family Therapy Research Award by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy in 2001, as well as being designated a Master Therapist and Learning Edge presenter in 1988 and 1994; finally, Good Housekeeping magazine included him on their list of Top U.S. Mental Health Experts in 1994. Welcome Dr. Alexander! We are honored to have you part of PCA this year! 3

Conference Quick View Agenda FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2016 1:00-4:00 pm Optional Pre-Conference Institute: LGBT Affirmative Practices Participants will receive 3 contact hours of continuing education. 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm Registration (Bottom of stairs leading to session rooms in Lobby Conference East) 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm PCA Executive Council Meeting 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Poster Presentations and Welcome Reception (cocktails and light fare) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 7:30 am to 11:30 am Registration (Bottom of stairs leading to session rooms in Lobby Conference East) 8:00 am to 11:00 am Breakfast Bar open 8:00 am to 5:45 pm Exhibitor Tables Open 8:30 am to 9:30 am 1 Hour Educational Sessions 9:45 am to 11:45 am 2 Hour Educational Sessions (There are 2-one hour sessions) 11:45 am to 1:30 pm Awards Luncheon & Keynote Speaker, Dr. James Alexander 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm 1 Hour Educational Sessions 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm 1 Hour Educational Sessions 4:15 pm to 5:45 pm Division Meetings SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2016 7:30 am to 8:30 am Registration (Bottom of stairs leading to session rooms in Lobby Conference East) 8:30 am to 11:00 am Breakfast Bar 9 am to 12 pm 3-Hour Ethics Learning Institute (included in price of conference) 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm Submit CE Clock Hours Form and Conference Evaluation Form (at registration desk) 4

Division/Association/Chapter Meetings Saturday, November 2, 2016 4:15 to 5:45 pm If you are a division, association, or chapter member, please be sure to attend a meeting today. All too often, it is difficult for division members to meet in person, so please take advantage of this opportunity to meet with colleagues, to hear about and help to develop initiatives for your division, and to participate in your division s ongoing endeavors to foster their specialization of counseling in Pennsylvania. If you are not a member, but are interested in what a division does or in becoming a member, you are welcome to attend a meeting. This year s meetings are as follows: DIVISION/ASSOCIATION/CHAPTER: ROOM PA Association of Child and Adolescent Counselors 202 PA Association of Counselor Education & Supervision 203 PA Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Issues in Counseling 204 PA Association of Multicultural Counseling & Development 205 Journal of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association 206 PA Association of Specialists in Group Work 211 PA School Counselors Association 216 Greater Philadelphia Area Counseling Association 217 Greater Pittsburgh Counseling Association 218 2016 EXHIBITORS PALGBTIC Chi Sigma Iota Greater Pittsburgh Counseling Association (GPCA) Indiana University of Pennsylvania Biblical Theological Seminary Geisinger Marworth Treatment Center Relative Evolutions LLC Waynesburg University LuLaRoe Melissa Kleiner 5

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POSTER PRESENTATIONS 2016 PCA CONFERENCE SESSIONS Friday, November 11th (7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in conjunction with Welcome Reception in Senate Lounge Creating Opportunity after Crisis: Examining the Development of the Post-Earthquake Haitian Mental Health Care System Nancy R.F. Miller PsyD, LPC, LMFT, NCC This presentation brings one back to the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, which exposed Haiti s lack of preexisting mental health services. When low-income countries experience emergency situations through conflicts or natural disasters, these humanitarian crises are presented as opportunities to build back better mental health systems. Critical issues and innovative care delivery models aimed at reducing the burden of mental illness for LICs are examined. Thinking Outside the Box: Implications for School Counselors Working with Bullying Behaviors in an Evolving World Jennifer M. Toby, M.Ed. with Karen L. Dickinson, Ph.D., and Molly K. Topp, B.A. School Counselors play a pertinent role in preventing and intervening when acts of bullying occur. Current research will inform participants on how school counselors can creatively prevent and address bullying behaviors in schools. Further suggestions will be shared for preparing counselors-in-training to effectively deal with these behaviors. The Association Between Cyberbullying and Suicidal Ideation in Adolescents Fatemeh Dehghan Manshadi/ Student Victims of cyberbullying face distressful situations that sometimes are hard for them to escape, and as a result, they may develop negative emotions such as suicidal ideation. Some school counselors and mental health counselors lack the knowledge to assess cyberbullying and/or suicidal ideation in youth as well as the training to successfully help the cyberbullying victims-a deficiency in support that may lead to youth suicidal ideation. Both school counselors and mental health counselors can benefit from the presentation on cyberbullying and suicidal ideation. The presenter will provide information about the relationship between cyberbullying and suicidal ideation in adolescents based on the latest literature review. Male Victims of Sexual Assault: Our clinical blindspot. Bradley A. Janey, NCC, LPC with Tara L. Clifford, B.S. This poster explores a topic often ignored or neglected in training or clinical settings: Males sexually assaulted by females. We will include a definition of sexual assault, contexts and diversity issues. We will conclude with advocacy, prevention and male-sensitive treatment options for both individual males, and groups. 7

Professional School Counselors: Where are the Males?! Karen L. Dickinson, Ph.D with Dylan J. Metz, B.A. Of the 11,614 School Counseling degrees conferred in 2013-2014, only 18% of them were given to males, making this particular profession a nontraditional one for males. This presentation will identify key influencing factors, challenges, and advantages and disadvantages that are faced by school counselors who are male. A Qualitative Investigation of Peer Mentoring to Support LGBTQ Students with Bullying Creating and Implementing Programs for Queer Individuals to Thrive Casey Meiser, MA with Michael Morrow, PhD LGBTQ students are at heightened risk for bullying and psychosocial difficulties. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six LGBTQ-identified college students to examine peer mentoring groups potential to support LGBTQ youth with bullying. All participants reported these groups could be helpful with certain precautions in place. Guidelines are offered. When Your Biography Becomes Your Biology: How Childhood Trauma Impacts Neurodevelopment And The Clinical Implication For Counselors. Peihsuan Liu, M.Ed., NCC with Ying Yang, M.Ed/Ed.S, NCC Conducted in 1998, Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Study has great influence in the field of counseling. Considering the practical value of ACE study and the increasing interest in neurodevelopment, the presenters will introduce ACE study, present the impact of ACE on neurodevelopment, and provide counselors relevant clinical implications. Development of a Cyber Counseling Model in South Korea Minjung Chae (Ph.D) with Yang, Mi Jin & Yu, Jun ho (Korea Youth Counseling & Welfare Institute) and Park, Sung Yoon (Korea University) The purpose of this study is to develop a cyber counseling model and evaluate its effects and practical operations. To develop the Cyber Counseling Model, verbal response analysis of chatting counseling, Delphi research, in-depth studies of the individual and group interviews for patients, and focus group interview for cyber counselors were conducted. Toward Developing a Rater-Based Method of Assessing Secondary Attachment Strategies in the Maternal Fetal Attachment Relationship Kaitlyn Schneider, M.S., NCC Existing research has not yet explored the presence of secondary attachment strategies in the Maternal- Fetal Attachment (MFA) relationship. This study sought to develop a rater-based approach to assess how hyperactivating and deactivating strategies are presented in the attachment experiences of expectant mothers. Implications for counselors and future research are discussed. An Interfaith View of Possession as it Relates to the Mental Health Professional Melissa M. Gericke, B.A. Many counselors have neglected the varied views of spiritual and/or religious beliefs. Therefore, the purpose of this presentation is to (a) discuss the experience of possession as it relates to the unidentification of mental health diagnosis and (b) provide a cross-cultural view of mental health. 8

Addressing Harmful Clinical Supervision: Creating a Culture of Student Advocacy Janet L. Muse-Burke with Emy Monday, MA Qualities of helpful versus harmful supervisors have been described in the counseling literature, and counselor educators are typically trained in clinical supervision. However, students receiving clinical supervision often experience harmful supervision. Therefore, suggestions for how supervisors and students might advocate for effective supervision and address problematic supervision will be discussed. Effective School Counseling for Attention Problems in Elementary (ESCAPE): New and Practical Application for ADHD Treatment in Schools Whitney Moore, B.S. Much research has been conducted on various treatment modalities for ADHD; however, there is a lack of consensus on systematic, comprehensive intervention that can be implemented in school settings and facilitated by school counselors. This presentation introduces a proposed treatment model, ESCAPE, designed specifically for implementation by school counselors. Working with Latino Clients Wanda Ruiz About 47 million Latinos/Hispanics currently live in the United States, and by 2060, Latinos/Hispanics will account for about 31 percent of U.S. residents, according to U.S. Census Bureau (2014) estimates. Some of the challenges mental health practitioners face when counseling the Latino/Hispanic populations are: (a) there are many stereotypes of Latino/Hispanic clients that counselors are inclined to accept as fact and apply to all Latinos/Hispanics, (b) language barriers can and will cause difficulties that counselors need to be prepared to address in order to appropriately counsel Latino/Hispanic clients in group and individual settings, and (c) being informed about the Latino/Hispanic culture and complying with the ethical codes of cross-cultural competencies does not only imply that you should only read about the culture, it means learning about the culture through their environments. The obesity epidemic and binge eating disorder: What counselors need to know about obesity and mental health. Erin E. Neuman-Boone, Ph.D. with Anthony M. Boone, Ph.D., LPC The presenters describe the clinical aspects of obesity and the role of professional counselors in treatment. The presenters also define binge eating disorder and its relationship to obesity. The session includes A theoretical overview of the recovery process based on current research. Reframing research in other countries: The Role for Counselors in Adapting Evidence-based practices to other countries Sarah Szarzynski This poster explores how evidence-based practices are currently researched for implementation in other countries. A major concern is that cultural factors and variation are often sacrificed to experimental research design paradigms. The objective is to explore and highlight the role for counselors, utilizing qualitative research methodology, within a global context. 9

Creating and Implementing Programs for Queer Individuals to Thrive Sarah Dalton, Ph.D., LPC, NCC This interactive program will focus on ways counselors can create and implement supportive queer programs for clients in a variety of settings. This poster session will include a brief review of current research literature, a discussion about improving programming, and the future of supportive queer programs. Building Counselor Confidence in Working with the Military Population Michelle L. Steimer MA, LPC, NCC with Deborah Schratz MA, LPC, NCC Session learning objectives are focused on understanding and building the level of confidence that counseling students possess regarding potential work with military personnel. 10

2016 PCA Conference Sessions Saturday, November 12th 1 HOUR EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (8:30 9:30 A.M.) ROOM 202 10 Tips for Promoting the Success of First Generation College Students Dr. Krista Malott, Dr. Stacey Havlik, and Dr. Nicole Pulliam Counselors are increasingly tasked with supporting first generation college students a population with unique needs and lower levels of college completion. However, very few counselors receive training specific to this topic. Essential tips will be given on supporting first generation college students, drawing from a study with first generation students. ROOM 203 Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Understanding relational satisfaction factors in heterosexual and LGBTQ relationships Heather L. Putney, LMFT, CSAT, Michael Stephens, MA, NCC, and Michelle Aulthouse, MA This presentation will discuss relational satisfaction in committed (un-married) versus married heterosexual, homosexual and other identifying couples (Transgender etc.). Similarities and differences in relational satisfaction across the various groups will be presented. Internal (relationship factors) and external factors (stressors or supports) that impact relational satisfaction will also be explored. ROOM 216 Military Children Resilience: Implications for School Counselors and Counselor Educators Dr. Nicole M. Arcuri, Ph.D., ACS, LPC, NCC, DCC, SAC Military children are a unique population school counselors serve. Military children experience stressors specific to the military family culture. School counselors have the ethical obligation to advocate for this population as well as educate stakeholders about protective factors to promote resiliency and supportive services which can empower this population. ROOM 211 Class Notes: The Creative Use of Music in MFT and School Counselor Education and Supervision James R. Huber, PhD, LMFT and Diane J. Shea, PhD, LPC, NCP This one-hour, interactive session will describe, demonstrate, and discuss creative and effective ways to engage students, enhance learning, and explore diversity in graduate MFT and School Counseling courses and supervision. The presenters are not music therapists, but love music and innovative teaching and collaborative learning. ROOM 218 Creativity, Ingenuity, and the Collaborative Cohort Model in Counselor Education Programs Matthew S. Mutchler, Ph.D., Audrey Ervin, Ph.D., Alison Buskirk-Cohen, Ph.D., and Chris Walter, M.A. This session reviews the unique challenge and creative solutions employed in the creation of a collaborative cohort based counselor education program. The session will emphasize discussion and sharing of challenges and strategies for meeting them. Counselor educators, graduate students, and all those interested counselor education are welcome. 11

ROOM 205 Bringing Mindfulness Into Therapy: Practical tools to help you and your client Jessica Janze, M.A. and Tra Elliot, M.A. As clinicians we ve all heard about the extensive benefits that mindfulness can bring to our clients, but how do we actually do it? In this session participants will learn practical ways to implement research based mindfulness tools in their own lives and the lives of their clients. ROOM 217 The Effect of Indian Classical Music on Stress levels of Students Archita Bhalotia, Dr. Shamhad Ahmed Indian classical music has been an integral part of the Indian culture. It has been strongly therapeutic for various problems both psychological and physiological. It can be integrated into almost any setting and create a difference. This session focuses on it s effect on stress as a way of coping for college students. ROOM 204 State of the Union in Distance Counselor Education and Supervision: Myths, Lingering Suspicions, and Creative Opportunities Dr. Jonathan Impellizzeri, LPC, ACS, NCC, DCC, Deedre Mitchell, PhD, LPC, NCC, Angela Dalton, BA, and Jennifer Aumen, BS As online learning continues to revolutionize higher education, CACREP accredited, online counseling programs have also gained momentum in Pennsylvania. However, reservations about the credibility of online programs persist. This session will summarize the evidence base for online counselor education and explore how online formats can add creativity to counselor education. ROOM 206 Bridging the Gap Across Cultures: Multicultural Play Therapy Gustavo Barcenas, M.S. As the U.S. society becomes more ethnically and culturally diverse, play therapy professionals need to become more sensitive and culturally competent (Drewes, 2006). Therefore, this presentation pretends to facilitate awareness and provide tools in how to respond in a more culturally competent manner in play therapy. 2 HOUR EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (9:45 11:45 PM) ROOM 206 Creative Mindfulness strategies for non-traditional populations Lisa Corbin, NCC, MS, MS and Diana Piperata, PhD Participants will engage in and learn creative ways to involve highly distracted adult clients in mindfulness meditation and mindful activities. This is a hands-on interactive workshop presented by professionals of Self Help Movement, Inc. a multi-level of care substance use disorder treatment facility in Philadelphia. 12

ROOM 202 Women and Domestic Violence: A Wheel to Guide the Empowerment Process Astra B. Czerny, PhD, LPC, NCC This presentation, delivered in lecture format, will include experiential activities that will help participants connect with an Empowerment Wheel created for survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). The presentation will also help participants reflect on their own empowerment or disempowerment with attention to implications for working with survivors of IPV. ROOM 204 A Dress Rehearsal for Sessions: Applications of Psychodrama in Counseling Alexa R. Claypool, Chad Losinger B.S., and Claire Dandeneau, PhD The audience will take away a greater understanding of psychodrama techniques, different perspectives regarding psychodrama, and an understanding of how psychodrama can be used in a therapeutic sense. Several vignettes will be provided to demonstrate the use in diverse counseling settings. Come joins us onstage for an informative presentation. ROOM 205 Combining body-based therapy and play-based therapy in the treatment of trauma Susan M. Featro, Ed.D. This session will introduce participants to the research and the rationale behind using somatic exploration as part of therapy. The presenter will guide participants in experiential body-based play, using movement and speech. Participants will learn how to apply these approaches in work with individuals and groups. ROOM 216 Considering Self-Compassion in Addressing Academic Burnout Kristen Carnevale, M.A., N.C.C., C.C.M.H.C. Academic burnout contributes to serious issues, including anxiety, poor focus, and low motivation. This presentation examines how self-compassion, the ability to treat oneself kindly during failures, can serve as a protective factor. This presentation also aims to help counselors understand how self-compassion strategies can reduce burnout and enhance wellness outcomes. ROOM 211 Spiritual Competence in Counseling: The Role of Counselor Self-Awareness Dr. Janet Muse-Burke, and Melissa Gericke, BA Competencies for religious and spiritual competence have been developed; however, many counselors and educators are not familiar with this aspect of multiculturalism. Therefore, this presentation will (a) discuss spiritual and religious competencies, (b) define components of counselor spiritual selfawareness, and (c) present interventions designed to increase counselor spiritual self-awareness. ROOM 218 Interventions for Providing More Effective Supervision Paula Kauffman Oberly, LPC, NCC, ACS Interventions will be introduced and reviewed for effectiveness in the supervision of clinicians at various clinical levels. These include self-report by the supervisee, reviewing audio/video tapes, process notes, microtraining, interpersonal process recall, role play, modeling and cognitive counseling skill development. 13

ROOM 203 9:45 10:45 Creative Approaches to Working Adolescents who Self-Injure Elizabeth Sarraf, B.S. and Michelle Bruno, PhD., LPC, This workshop presents an active approach to engage adolescents who self-injure using creative approaches including media, arts, and technology. Based on evidenced based theories including DBT and CBT, the presenters will discuss creative interventions that have been used by counselors in the treatment of non-suicidal self-injury. ROOM 203 10:50 11:50 Adolescent Comorbidity: Challenges in Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment James K. Matta, Sr., Ed.D., LPC, NCC, Amanda C. Prugar, M.A., N.C.C., Jennifer Auman, M.A., Timothy J. Crusan, and Mary Matta This presentation will offer an overview of the scope and complexity of substance use disorders and mood issues (comorbidity) among adolescents and young adults. Understanding the relationship between alcohol, substance use and other mental health issues in adolescents and young adults is becoming ever more critical to this understudied population. ROOM 217 9:45 10:45 School Counselors Roles in Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness Dr. Stacey Havlik and Emma Wilson In this presentation, we will provide background information on the challenges and issues related to working with students experiencing homelessness; discuss the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act; and describe the roles of school counselors in serving students experiencing homelessness. Further, through an interactive format, in which we will engage attendees in group discussion, and we will provide data from a recent study conducted by the presenters on the experiences of school counselors serving students experiencing homelessness. ROOM 217 10:50 11:50 Can We Pay Off The Student Loans: Guiding High School Students to Career Readiness Michelle Colarusso, MA, NDD, and Ryan Bowers, MA, LOC, NCC, CSTOP With student loan debt mounting, is there a place for counselors to work with students in order to develop ways to enhance their decision making process in high school and college in order to be career or college ready? This presentation will outline both a developmental and strength based approaches that counselors can utilize in working with young adults, students, and adolescents in order to better prepare them for life after graduation. 14

AWARDS LUNCHEON (11:45 A.M. 1:30 P.M.) President s Hall 4 Each and every year, PCA provides awards to counseling practitioners, educators, administrators, programs, and students who have gone above and beyond in their perspective roles. Join us today at the luncheon as we present the following awards to deserving candidates: PCA Outstanding Graduate Student PCA Outstanding Research/Publication Award PCA Outstanding Practitioner Award PCA Outstanding Counselor Education Program Award KEYNOTE SESSION President s Hall 4 (12:30 1:30 p.m. in conjunction with Awards Luncheon) Are creativity and ingenuity goals, or means to an end? Dr. James Alexander Dr. Alexander discusses an effective structure within which we can use our own creativity and uniqueness to help youth and families who are in trouble to become healthier and happier. He will briefly cover the phases of intervention, the goals of each phase, the strategies, and the major techniques of FFT and identify the underlying roots and principles to improve the status quo in the treatment of challenging families. 1 HOUR EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (1:45 2:45 P.M.) ROOM 218 Making Role-Plays Realistic: Applying a Created Family Strategy to Counselor Training Matthew S. Mutchler, Ph.D. and Alexandra VonBarbier and Margaret Mitchell Role plays are essential, yet paradoxically dreaded, in counselor education. This session will describe an application of the Created Family technique that provides a more realistic and meaningful experience for counselor trainees. Role players are unknown to the trainees and create an in-depth story that continues from session to session. ROOM 202 Competently Working with Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Adults: Strategies for Transaffirmative Counseling Audrey Ervin, Ph.D. Academic Training Director, Graduate Counseling Psychology at Delaware Valley University This workshop will address transaffirmative terminology and guidelines for working with transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) adults. Topics will include culturally-competent transaffirmative practices and research about the impact of stigma and discrimination. Participants will develop an action plan for increased transaffirmative competence. 15

ROOM 204 Generational Changes in Work Values Kevin Duquette, MA and Kristen Carnevale, M.A., N.C.C., C.C.M.H.C Values shape career development, outcomes, and are essential to career counseling. This presentation discusses Super s Work Values Inventory and examines their fit to current generations. The session highlights focus-group data and plans for developing an adapted work values inventory. Implications for educating counselors to explore work values will be discussed. ROOM 205 Standing up for Counseling: The importance of professional advocacy Travis W. Schermer, LPC, Kristen Hawk, MA, LPC, NCC, and Nellie Scanlon, M.Ed., NCC, LPC, ACS Counseling is an old profession with a young license and it needs support while it grows. This session will focus on advocating for counseling through political processes. Attendees will learn about the PCA Government Relations Committee, current issues in counseling, and how to make their voices heard. ROOM 211 Creative Strategies for Engaging Students and Enhancing Counselor Training Programs: A Panel Discussion for the Pennsylvania Association of Counselor Education and Supervision Jennifer Barna, Ph.D., NCC As the demands placed on counselor educators increase, opportunities for creative teaching and innovative program development may be limited. This PACES sponsored panel discussion will provide participants with specific teaching strategies that engage student in their learning as well as ideas for increasing involvement and sense of community within counselor training programs. ROOM 206 Functional Family Therapy Helen M. Midouhas, M.S. Ed., L.P.C. This presentation will provide an overview of FFT and the larger and local contexts it thrives in. Topics will include a discussion on the distinction between blueprint and evidence based designations, the relationship between fidelity and outcomes, dissemination science that guides implementation, as well as the model principles and phases. ROOM 203 Oh No! My Client Has Experienced Trauma. What Now? A Note to Counselors Treating Clients With Trauma Histories Latoya Haynes-Thoby, Doctoral Candidate, NCC, Peihsuan Liu, M.Ed, NCC, and Ying Yang, M.Ed., Ed.S., NCC Do you feel unprepared for working with your clients who have experienced trauma? This educational session is designed to help you to explore additional options in working with clients with trauma-related issues, while building your awareness of effective trauma treatments. The presenters will introduce current, and evidence-based trauma treatments. The presenters will also discuss cultural considerations, and clinical implications. 16

ROOM 217 Contemporary Ethics Issues for Counselors Working in Pastoral or Religiously-Oriented Settings: Reflections and Best Practices Fr. Jocelyn Gregoire, CSSp, Ed.D, NCC, LPC, ACS and Chrissy Jungers, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC Counselors who work in pastoral and religiously-based settings face special ethical concerns related to the environment in which they work and the dual identities they may espouse as clinician-ministers. This workshop will explore contemporary ethical issues facing counselors in these settings; foster discussion; and offer best practices for decision-making. ROOM 216 Using Technology to Train Site Supervisors in a Creative Format Cheryl Neale-McFall, PhD, LPC, NCC, Vicki McCoy, PhD, NCC, and Matthew Snyder, PhD, LPC, NCC The purpose of this presentation is to provide participants with an understanding of the importance of facilitating site supervisor/student practitioner communication and improving expectations from the supervision process and meeting the 2016 CACREP standards regarding supervision training. This will be accomplished by showing an example of an online training module. 1 HOUR EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS (3:00 4:00 P.M.) ROOM 202 The Experience of Trauma in Prisons and Jails: Implications for Counselors Supporting Clients With Histories of Incarceration Lindsey Fullmer, M.Ed., CRCAND Latoya Haynes-Thoby, M.Ed., NCC Incarceration has historically been society s method for maintaining public safety. Many researchers have studied the harsh environment indicative of prisons and jails; however, few researchers have studied the impact incarceration has on trauma. This presentation will introduce trauma research on incarcerated individuals and provide clinical implications for counselors. ROOM 217 Creative Use of the Standardized Patient Lab for Developing Clinical Interviewing Skills Sherry W. Goodill, Ph.D., BC-DMT, NCC, LPC and Abby Dougherty, PhD, LPC, NCC This seminar describes a creative use of standardized patient lab (SPL) simulation for developing students clinical interviewing skills, integrating digital video and 360-degree feedback. Standardized Patient (SP) actors are trained to portray the behavioral health cases and give useful feedback to students, with particular attention to non-verbal behavior and communication. ROOM 203 Interpersonal Neurobiology in Couples Counseling James M. Hepburn, PhD This workshop will review literature pertaining to interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) and couples counseling. Relevant case study material and specific techniques to be used in couples counseling will illustrate the integration of IPNB and couples counseling, particularly as it relates to the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. 17

ROOM 216 Integrating Creativity into Counseling: Using Art Therapy and Dance/Movement Therapy with an Adult with ASD Dawn Morningstar, MA, BC-DMT, NCC, LPC, and Michele D. Rattigan, MA, ATR-BC, NCC, LPC This presentation explores creative collaboration in treatment. The combined use of art therapy and dance/ movement therapy in a shared clinical case will be discussed, highlighting the client s art work and movement expression. This presentation is suitable for creative arts therapists as well as non creative arts clinicians. ROOM 205 Cognitive behavior therapy for anxiety disorders in youth Elizabeth A. Gosch, PhD, ABPP, Rachel Brookland, B.A., and Megan Wolensky, M.S. This program introduces attendees to the Coping Cat Program, an empirically-supported CBT treatment for youth with anxiety disorders. The program incorporates emotional regulation skills and practice using these skills in anxiety-provoking situations (i.e., exposure). Session content and procedures will be illustrated by case examples and video samples. ROOM 211 Adding the Practitioner s Voice to Counseling Research Robin S. Archer MA LPC Practitioner voices need to be heard! Practitioners are on the front lines doing the work of counseling, yet rarely sharing their discoveries and questions. This session explores the necessity of practitioner based research, barriers to practitioner based research, and strategies for participating in practitioner based research. ROOM 204 Perceptions of Using Alternative Assessments in Counselor Education Programs Monir F. Morgan, Ph.D., Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS This presentation focuses on providing an overview of a suggested framework for using a variety of alternative assessment strategies in counselor education programs. It presents the rationale, benefits, characteristics, guidelines, and main concerns of using alternative assessment strategies. Over one hindered suggested alternative assessment strategies will be briefly described. ROOM 206 Transgender Life in College Dominick Petitto, B.S. and Paul A. Datti, Ph.D., C.R.C. This session will review issues commonly faced by transgender individuals in educational settings with a concentration on college experiences. Practical implications for counselors as well as resources to help these individuals navigate the issues will be presented, along with a case example of a transgender male s college experience. ROOM 218 Competencies for Counseling and Advocating for Multiracial Couples and Families Mark E. Kenney M.Ed. NCC LPC This session addresses the competencies necessary for counseling and advocating for multiracial couples and families. These competencies are derived from theory, research, and practice and address the attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary for the delivery of competent, effective, ethical and best practice counseling and advocacy services to multiracial couples and families. 18

2016 PCA Conference Sessions Sunday, November 13th 3 HOUR ETHICS INSTITUTE ROOM 206 9 10:30 A Review of Disciplinary Actions and Ethics Violations: What Can be Learned from Them Gregory Roth, PhD, LPC, NCC and Sarah Szarzynski, BA Most state licensing boards, the National Board for Certified Counselors, and other professional counseling organizations publicly display disciplinary actions meted-out to counselors. This session will review the most common violations and discuss strategies that could help to avoid unethical practices. ROOM 206 10:30 12:00 The Role Personal and Professional Values Play in Cultural and Clinical Issues in Counseling Ethics For Professionals Richard Joseph Behun, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS and Sarah Davis, B.A. Many counselors have neglected the varied views of spiritual and/or religious beliefs. Therefore, the purpose of this presentation is to (a) discuss the experience of possession as it relates to the unidentification of mental health diagnosis and (b) provide a cross-cultural view of mental health. ROOM 205 10:30 12:00 Exploring Issues, Questions, and Concerns Related to the Pennsylvania Code with Graduate Students For Students James K. Matta, Sr., Ed.D., LPC, NCC, Paul West, Ed.D., LPC, NCC, and Dara Schwartz, M.Ed This workshop is designed for counseling professionals seeking to obtain or retain their license as Professional Counselors. The licensure process can appear mystifying and daunting to the novice and seasoned Counselor. This workshop clarifies the process and provides the knowledge and tools to empower attendees to meet state regulations. 19

Leadership Opportunities in PCA!!! PCA and its divisions and chapters are always striving for new ways and to have innovative people to better represent and serve the counselors in Pennsylvania. We invite you to consider a leadership role, to join a committee, or to become involved with divisions or chapters within your state counseling organization! There are many opportunities available at the Executive Council, division, and chapter levels to serve your fellow professional counselors. Please see the contact list below or the PCA website if you are interested any of the following: Divisions and chapters may be seeking board members or officers. Representatives of each division and chapter can inform you of what leadership roles may be available. Just want to become a division member? It s easy. Go to the PCA website now or when you are renewing your membership and sign up: http://www.pacounseling.org The PCA Conference Committee is seeking volunteers to help plan and execute PCA s 49th Annual Conference in 2017. Your conference co-chairs can provide information on these opportunities. Interested in other opportunities or want to hear more about PCA? Please contact any member of the PCA Executive Council to hear more about the organization or to find a volunteer opportunity that is right for you. We look forward to working with you! 20

Mark Your Calendars for the Spring! Spring Eastern PACES Meeting Collaboration With CSI! This year the Eastern PACES meeting will be a joint conference with the Marywood University Chi Sigma Iota Pi Chapter! The conference will be held on April 8, 2016 at Marywood University in Scranton, PA. The intention is to confirm a nationally recognized speaker which will be announced soon. PACES and CSI members will be invited to submit proposals for presentations. The conference will offer as many as 30 different sessions. Cost is $25 and will include a light breakfast, sit down lunch and keynote address, and afternoon refreshments. The call for proposals will be released soon. Further details will be discussed at the PACES meeting at the PCA conference. Attention 2016 Conference Presenters! As one of this year s conference presenters, we would like to invite you to develop your presentation into an article for submission to the Journal of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association (JPCA). The JPCA is a professional, refereed journal dedicated to the study and development of the counseling profession. The Editor invites scholarly articles based on existing literature that address the interest, theory, research, and innovative programs and practices of professional counselors. All submissions are blind peer reviewed and authors should expect a decision regarding a manuscript within three months of acknowledgement of receipt. Attached are the guidelines for developing and submitting a manuscript to the JPCA. Manuscripts may be submitted via email to JPCA Editor, at pcajournal@gmail.com. Thank you for attending the conference this year! SAVE THE DATE FOR The 49 th Annual PCA Conference! November 3-5, 2017 Valley Forge Casino Resort King of Prussia, PA Philadelphia Area GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER Details to follow at www.pacounseling.org 21

Contacts PCA HOME OFFICE AND MEMBER SERVICES: PO Box 23377, Alexandria, VA 22304, phone 866-519-8166 / fax 703-461-9260 PCA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OFFICERS: President: Charles Jacob, jacob@lasalle.edu Immediate Past President: Paul Datti, pdatti@yahoo.com President-Elect: Linda Thompson, drlindathompson@gmail.com Treasurer: Derek Parker, derekparker317@gmail.com Secretary: Kristen Hawk, kristen.hawk@gmail.com PCA CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS: Linda Thompson, drlindathompson@gmail.com Lisa Corbin, lcorbin@holyfamily.edu Abby Dougherty, abbyedougherty@gmail.com DIVISION/CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES: Pennsylvania Association of Child and Adolescent Counselors (PACAC): Danielle Moore, danielle4811@yahoo.com Pennsylvania Association of Counselor Education & Supervision (PACES): Jennifer Barna, jbarba@maryu.marywood.edu Pennsylvania Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Issues in Counseling (PALGNTIC): Ryan Gruber, gruber.ryan@gmail.com Pennsylvania Association of Multicultural Counseling & Development (PAMCD): Mark Kenney, markekenney@comcast.net Pennsylvania Association of Specialists in Group Work (PASGW): VACANT Greater Philadelphia Area Counseling Association (GPACA): Lisa Corbin, lcorbin@holyfamily.edu Pennsylvania School Counselors Association (PSCA): Dan Eskesen, deskesen@austinsd.net Greater Pittsburg Counseling Association (GPCA): Paul Kauffman Oberly, paulakauffmanoberly@gmail.com Northeast Pennsylvania Counseling Association (NEPCA): Larissa Valonis, lvalonis@lakelandsd.org 22

In Memoriam: Edwin Herr by Lauren C. Ostrowski and Ryan Gruber Edwin (Ed) Herr was an influential figure in the professional counseling landscape. In addition to his accomplishments across the nation, he was passionate about the field of professional counseling here in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Counseling Association would like to honor him through mentioning some of his contributions and opening a window into how he was a guiding light. Herr had many more accomplishments than can be listed here. Among the largest, he was a professor and associate dean emeritus of the College of Education at Pennsylvania State University, also served terms as president of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, the National Career Development Association (NCDA) and Chi Sigma Iota, the international counseling academic and professional honor society. He wrote more than 30 books, 300 journal articles and numerous book chapters throughout his career (Shokouhi-Behnam, 2016 para. 2). According to Spencer Skip Niles, Herr was a caring mentor and teacher focused on the individual (Shokouhi- Behnam, 2016). In speaking with Niles, it is clear how Herr mastered the balance of influencing individuals and inspiring them to continue advocacy in groups while simultaneously emphasizing the importance of each person s contribution to the current issue and the arena of professional counseling (S. Niles, personal communication, June 7, 2016). Also in personal communication with Niles, he disclosed the following: Ed had an incredible capacity to see potential in others when they couldn t see it in themselves. Additionally, Niles references a tremendous combination of caring, humility, and compassion, while providing a vivid mental image of the concept: if you came into his orbit, he was very likely to care about you and to extend himself to you (personal communication, June 7, 2016). As Niles speaks of the innumerable strengths of Herr and the ways in which Niles career flourished with continued mentorship with Herr, he describes the depth of their relationship: Ed was my teacher and mentor and he was also like a father, uncle, brother, and friend to me all in one person (personal communication, June 7, 2016). Niles expressed feeling insight, wisdom, and comfort in the poem On the Death of the Beloved by John O Donohue: Though we need to weep your loss, You dwell in that safe place in our hearts, Where no storm or night or pain can reach you. We look towards each other no longer From the old distance of our names; Now you dwell inside the rhythm of breath As close to us as we are to ourselves. Though we cannot see you with outward eyes, We know our soul s gaze is upon your face, Smiling back at us from within everything To which we bring our best refinement. Let us not look for you only in memory, Where we would grow lonely without you. You would want us to find you in presence, Beside us when beauty brightens, When kindness glows And music echoes eternal tones. May you continue to inspire us: To enter each day with a generous heart. To serve the call of courage and love Until we see your beautiful face again In that land where there is no more separation, Where all tears will be wiped from our mind, And where we will never lose you again. Although neither author of this article had the opportunity to know Herr, it is clear that he left a profound legacy in his stead. Let us all uphold his legacy by having a renewed commitment to honor the past, live in the present, and better the future of the profession of counseling. Reference Shokouhi-Behnam, S. (2016). In Memoriam: Dr. Edwin Herr. Retrieved from https://www.counseling.org/aca-community/in-memoriam/in-memoriam/2016/05/04/edwin-herr 23

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