Share Your Expertise and Knowledge
ACA seeks engaging, evidence-based presentations that provide practical strategies and actionable insights for professionals working with individuals, families and communities affected by addiction.
Important Dates
- Call for Proposals Close: Nov. 6, 5 p.m. ET
- Submission Notifications: Nov. 30 (via email)
Proposal Topics
Proposal submissions should highlight applied knowledge, best practices and resources that counseling professionals can apply to their work.
Proposal may include topics such as:
- Prevention, Assessment & Early Intervention
- Prevention and early intervention
- Screening, assessment, and diagnosis
- Addiction Treatment & Clinical Practice
- Evidence-based treatment approaches
- Trauma-informed addiction counseling
- Relapse prevention and recovery maintenance
- Opioid and stimulant use disorders
- Behavioral addictions (e.g., gambling, gaming, technology)
- Co-Occurring Disorders & Integrated Care
- Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
- Integrated care
- Recovery, Families & Communities
- Recovery-oriented systems of care
- Family, couples, and adolescent substance use treatment
- Cultural and equitable access to addiction treatment
- Professional Issues, Ethics & Emerging Practice
- Ethical and legal issues in addiction counseling
- Counselor wellness and preventing compassion fatigue
- Emerging trends, research, and innovations in addiction treatment
Proposal Submission Guidelines
Proposals should include:
- A clear and concise session title.
- A session description (150–200 words) that outlines objectives and takeaways.
- Target audience and skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
- Speaker(s) bio and relevant expertise.
Need Help?
For questions regarding the proposal process, please contact professionaleducation@counseling.org.
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