Bridges to Belonging: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in all aspects of Mental Health Counseling
Join MaMHCA at our 2024 Annual Conference as we explore the challenges inherent in maintaining a Culturally Respectful and Inclusive Practice.
- What are the ethical aspects of serving diverse clientele?
- How does one's work setting influence our ability to remain in tune with the needs of the clients and their community?
- How can we create and support one another as clinicians through these challenges?
Our panel will discuss practical interventions and considerations, treatment perspectives and problem solving approaches.
Earn 6 CEUs towards the 2024-2025 renewal cycle!
Location: Courtyard by Marriott, 75 Felton Road, Marlborough, MA
You asked for more networking and social time, and we listened!
Friday evening, October 4, 2024, 6 PM - 10 PM
The Conference will start at 6 pm on Friday evening, October 4, 2024, with a brief Annual Meeting of the membership and Awards Ceremony, followed by the President’s Reception and networking event until 10 pm.
Saturday morning, October 5, 2024, 9 AM -12:15 PM
Welcome to the Conference and Agenda 9 AM - 9:15 AM
DEI-B: Bridges to Belonging Panel 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Our panel of diverse LMHCs will address a series of questions during our Saturday morning 3-hour Plenary session.
Saturday lunch 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
You will have time during lunch to take a walk, network, and chat with our sponsors
Saturday afternoon, October 5, 2024
Early afternoon breakout session 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
- 1A: The Role of Supervision in developing Multicultural & Social Justice Core Competencies (MSJCCs) with David Cook, LMHC and Jodi Aina, LMHC
- 1B: Words Matter - Understanding and Avoiding Stigmatizing Language with Karen Beauregard, LMHC
Late afternoon breakout session 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- 2A: Beyond Colorblindness in Mental Health: Developing White Racial Identity Awareness for Equitable Therapy and Supervision with Yael Bat-Shimon, LMHC and Dr. Paula Smith
- 2B: The Therafarm Model: Embracing Connection, Optimism, Play, Empowerment, and Resilience in Mental Health Treatment through Animal Assisted and Eco conscious Therapies with Sheri Damon, LMHC
There will be two sets of 90 minute breakout sessions with a 20 minute break between them.
Saturday evening, wrap-up October 5, 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
The day will end with a recap, wrap-up and instructions on how to obtain your CEU certificate
