Roundtable Discussion Series

Dive Into Meaningful Conversations with Colleagues

Connecting with colleagues who share your interests and understand your day-to-day work is an integral part of professional growth. Join us for one or more live roundtables where expert moderators will lead an engaging discussion for you and your peers on some of the most pressing topics in the field.

From fostering inclusivity and accessibility in counseling to religious trauma and counselor burnout, you will learn, share and connect in a meaningful way. Whether you choose to actively engage and contribute or just listen in on the conversation, you’ll walk away with new knowledge and new connections.

Roundtable Outline

Roundtable discussions will be held from May to July on various topics. You can choose to join us for as many discussions as you’d like, but space is limited. Roundtable discussions will not be recorded or available after the live event. To ensure you get the most out of the discussions, we encourage you to join and participate live.

Part 1

Empowering Neurodiverse Counselors: Fostering Inclusivity and Accessibility in Counseling Practice
GinaMarie Russo, EdS, LMFT, LMHC, PhD Candidate, University of Florida

May 29, 2-3 p.m. ET
Earn 1.0 CE credit.

Join us for brainstorming and dialogue to explore the challenges and opportunities faced by neurodiverse counselors and their clients. Generate ideas and develop actionable steps to foster a more supportive professional environment in their own communities.

Part 2

Beyond the Basics: Holistically Addressing Personal and Relational Challenges in High Conflict Co-Parenting
Austin M. Guida, PhD, Assistant Professor, Northern Arizona University

June 12, 1-2 p.m. ET
Earn 1.0 CE credit.

This roundtable discussion will highlight findings from a pilot study investigating the impact of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) co-parenting group on intrapersonal challenges in high-conflict co-parenting, such as co-parenting self-efficacy, self-regulation, and psychological flexibility.

Part 3

Making Space for Every Body: Weight Inclusive Practices in Counseling
Kari Slater, LPC, PhD Candidate, Adams State University

June 16, 2-3 p.m. ET
Earn 1.0 CE credit.

This roundtable discussion invites counselors to explore the benefits of adopting a weight-inclusive approach for both students and clients. Together, participants and presenters will collaboratively identify strategies for integrating a weight-inclusive perspective into counseling practice to promote equity and well-being.

Part 4

Radical Embodiment: Phenomenological Seeing/Saying in Gestalt and Focusing-Oriented Counseling
Brett D. Wilkinson, PhD, Associate Professor, Purdue University Fort Wayne

June 17, 1-2 p.m. ET
Earn 1.0 CE credit.

This session will explore holism at two levels, integrating metacognition and embodiment within the phenomenal field. Participants will engage in a clinical application to understand how clients’ “seeing” and “saying” can be utilized in Gestalt and Focusing-oriented counseling.

Part 5

Religious Trauma and Counselor Burnout: A Component-Based Approach to Supervision
Nicole M. Taylor, EdS, PhD Candidate, Liberty University
Janita W. Daggy, LPC, PhD Candidate, Liberty University

June 23, 1-2 p.m. ET
Earn 1.0 CE credit.

This discussion explores the unique challenges posed by religious abuse and its impact on vicarious trauma and burnout among counselors-in-training. Participants will learn interventions and techniques to support supervisees navigating the complexities of religious trauma. The session will also include opportunities for personal reflection on stress and burnout through mindfulness exercises and a discussion on how these interventions can enhance supervisees’ emotional awareness.

Part 6

Are You Man Enough? Explore Mental Health Among Black Men
Charles Gee, LPC, Owner, Cardinal Collective, PLLC

July 17, 1-2 p.m. ET
Earn 1.0 CE credit.

Can traditional definitions of masculinity serve as barriers for Black men in recognizing and seeking the support they need? In this roundtable discussion, participants will explore the intersections of masculinity, vulnerability, and help-seeking behaviors among Black men.

Webinar Details

Cost

ACA members: $0
Non-members: $30/per webinar

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

Participants can earn 1.0 credit hour for each roundtable discussion.

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