05/26/2023
Call for presentations for the 74th FCA Annual Convention!
Presentation Submissions are due by Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Presentation Submission Form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=_bQ86NIac0-n6EvSxWZtjzqaVv0dxuBBko3KKnrCkelUMjFZMlJTWllKNDU4TzdVTzNPSEtVSVNXTy4u
Greetings,
The 2023 Florida Counseling Association Convention seeks proposals for presentations on clinical interventions, professional development, building skills, interventions, and research related to the conference theme of “Resilience Amidst the Storm.”
This conference aims to provide an opportunity for professional counselors and mental health professionals to come together and share their expertise, insights, and research on how to support individuals and communities in developing resilience amidst challenging and uncertain times.
We welcome proposals for presentations that address the following topics:
Clinical interventions and strategies for building resilience and mental health in individuals and communities
Professional development for counselors and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by adverse life events and trauma
Building skills and interventions for enhancing resilience and mental health in diverse populations and communities
Research proposals related to resilience and mental health, including both qualitative and quantitative studies
Proposals may include, but are not limited to, the following topics:
Developing and implementing evidence-based interventions for building resilience and mental health in individuals and communities
Incorporating trauma-informed care into mental health practice to support individuals and communities in the aftermath of crises and trauma.
Cultivating self-care practices for counselors and other mental health professionals to promote their own resilience and well-being
Integrating cultural competency and diversity into interventions for building resilience and mental health in diverse populations and communities
Identifying and addressing barriers to building resilience and mental health in individuals and communities, including structural and systemic barriers
Evaluating the effectiveness of resilience-building interventions and strategies through research studies
Please note, the PRIMARY PRESENTER must be an active FCA member in good standing at the time of submission and at the time of the presentation. If the Primary Presenter is NOT an active FCA member in good standing at the time of submission, the presentation will be declined without review.
Below we have provided additional information and instructions to complete the form. Upon submission, the information including any additional documents will be reviewed by the FCA Office. If there are any questions, etc., the Office Manager, Vickie Leeming, will contact you, otherwise, she will send this form along with the accompanying resumes/vitae to the Convention Committee for review. If approved, the presentation will be submitted to the Professional and Leadership Development Committee for approval of Florida Board CSW, M&FT, and MHC along with NBCC CEs.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS: Graduate Students who wish to submit a poster presentation must complete this form. However, they do NOT need to be a FCA member to submit a presentation. Poster sessions are 60 minutes.
Please note by submitting your presentation you and any co-presenters are agreeing to be available to present IN-PERSON any time between Thursday, September 28 and Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Presentations must be submitted by Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
If you have any questions, please contact Vickie Leeming, FCA Office Manager, at fcaoffice@flacounseling.org.
PRESENTION REQUIREMENTS
Please read the following information and instructions carefully.
The Primary Presenter must be an FCA member at the time of submission and at the time of their presentation. In addition, they must also hold at least a Masters' degree.
PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THE FORM, please have the following information available:
Each presenter's name, credentials, email address, and daytime phone number.
Presentation Title (Please keep the title to 10 words or less)
Presentation Description (75 words or less) - A brief description of the presentation content that applies to the convention theme, best practices for counselors and mental health practitioners and relevant and timely to the convention topic areas for publication in the Convention Program.
Presentation Area/Topic. Please note all presentations are 60 minutes. Are you interested in presenting on. . . .
Clinical interventions and strategies for building resilience in individuals and communities
Professional development and skill-building for mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by adverse life events and trauma
Building skills and interventions for enhancing resilience in diverse populations and communities
Research related to resilience, including both qualitative and quantitative studies
Learning Objectives - please provide three (3) to five (5) learning objectives (the participants will learn. . . .)
Research-Based References - provide three (3) references supporting your presentation in APA format. For example: Jones, A (2007). Emotional Abuse. Journal of Counseling and Development. Keep submissions in stated format. Presentations will not be considered unless they are research-based or evidence-based topics that have corresponding references.
Presenter Bio and Resume/Vitae Required - please provide a brief bio on each presenter which provides their education background, their licensure/credentialing, their background and experience with the topics, and their current employment (title and employer).
Each presenter(s)' resume/vitae in PDF or Word format must be emailed to the FCA Office.
SAIGE-Florida Florida Association For Counselor Education and Supervision
