MaMHCA Continuing Education Workshop Proposal Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in presenting a continuing education workshop for the Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association (MaMHCA). These workshops help shape the professional development of LMHCs across the Commonwealth.

This document provides guidance, inspiration, and standards to help you prepare a successful proposal that meets MaMHCA criteria as well as regulatory requirements set by:

• The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions
• The Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association (MaMHCA)

• Share your expertise with practicing clinicians
• Influence the growth and competence of the mental health counseling profession
• Gain exposure as a thought leader in mental health
• Fulfill MaMHCA and State expectations for quality content
• Support your professional development and network
• Build your CV with professional speaking engagements
• Inspire others as a counselor educator

We encourage proposals that are innovative, evidence‑informed, and relatable to clinical practice.

Who Can Present?

• Hold a current active clinical license
• Career in related clinical practice without a license, only if sponsored by an LMHC co-presenter
• If the topic is atypical, demonstrate expertise through:
  • Master’s level credential appropriate for the topic
  • Additional certifications or trainings (included in CV)
  • Professional tenure in the content area
• A clinical license with retired status

Presenter Responsibilities

• Deliver content consistent with objectives
• Provide materials/resources to MaMHCA for participants
• Identify accessibility barriers
• Manage time and engage learners
• Maintain respectful and inclusive environments
• Follow all MaMHCA and MA Board documentation requirements

Submit at least 90 days prior to the desired workshop month. Online submissions should include:

Presenter Information

• Full name, credentials, license number
• Contact information
• Professional biography
• CV or résumé (1–3 pages recommended)

Workshop Information

• Title
• Learning Objectives (3–5 measurable goals)
• Workshop Summary (150–300 words)
• Format (In-person, Online, Hybrid)
• Duration (e.g., 1 hr, 3 hrs, 6 hrs)

Content & Delivery

• Detailed syllabus, agenda, or session outline
• Required resources or technology
• Expected audience and prerequisites

Disclosure

• Potential conflict of interest
• Financial or commercial affiliations
• Accessibility barriers

All proposals should include clear, measurable objectives that participants should achieve.

Examples of Strong Objectives

• Identify three evidence-based strategies for trauma-informed practice
• Demonstrate ethical documentation practices relevant to LMHC supervision
• Compare cultural competence models and develop a diversity-informed intervention plan

• Align with Board continuing education standards
• Provide measurable outcomes and CE hours
• Free from commercial bias or product promotion
• Within scope of LMHC practice
• Include attendance documentation and evaluations
• Use up-to-date resources supporting evidence-based practice

CE Credit Calculation: 1 hour = 50–60 minutes of instruction (excluding breaks). Participants receive a certificate including date, title, hours, and presenter name.

Example Summary

Title: Integrating Mindfulness into Clinical Practice

Summary: Explores mindfulness interventions for adult clients with research, exercises, and case discussion. Includes guided practice.

Objectives:

• Explain three evidence-based mindfulness models
• Practice guided mindfulness exercises
• Design client session outline incorporating mindfulness tools

Proposal Form Fields

• Workshop Title
• Presenter Bio
• Workshop Level (Introductory/Intermediate/Advanced)
• Primary Topic Area
• Learning Objectives
• Target Audience (LMHCs, LICSWs, etc.)
• Method of Delivery (lecture, experiential, discussion)

• Review by MaMHCA CE Committee
• Feedback or revisions may be requested
• Notification within 10–14 business days
• Approved workshops scheduled and promoted
• Presenters responsible for attendance and evaluations

• ☐ Presenter bio & CV
• ☐ Workshop title and summary
• ☐ At least 3 measurable objectives
• ☐ Syllabus or session outline
• ☐ Delivery format & CE hours
• ☐ Compliance with NBCC/Board standards
• ☐ Conflict of interest disclosure
• ☐ Handouts or materials
• ☐ Accessibility requests

• Email: ccassidy@mamhca.org
• Website: https://mamhca.org

This document is approved by the MaMHCA Continuing Education Committee and reviewed annually for alignment with regulatory standards.