Call for Proposals

Important Dates

• Call for proposals closes: Sept. 7, 11:59 p.m. ET
• Submission notification: Sept. 19

Proposal Submission Guidelines

We encourage submissions from counselors, consultants, business coaches, financial experts, legal professionals, marketing specialists and other related experts with a passion for equipping counselors to succeed in private practice. Proposals should include:

• A clear and concise session title.
• A session description (150–200 words) that outlines the objectives and takeaways.
• Target audience and skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
• Speaker(s) bio and relevant expertise.

Proposal Topics

We welcome session proposals that address — but are not limited to — the following themes:

• Advancements in Counseling Techniques
  • Application of CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and other emerging therapeutic modalities.
  • Trauma-informed care and attachment-based interventions.
• Cultural Responsiveness and Inclusivity
  • Strategies for working across cultures, identities, and belief systems.
  • Addressing systemic oppression, bias, and microaggressions in clinical care.
• Crisis Intervention and Risk Management
  • Suicide prevention, safety planning, and response to client crises.
  • Legal and ethical considerations in high-risk situations.
• Working with Special Populations
  • Children and adolescents, older adults, LGBTQ+ clients, neurodivergent individuals, veterans, etc.
  • Adaptations for developmental stages or disability contexts.
• Integrative and Holistic Approaches
  • Mindfulness, somatic work, expressive arts, and complementary therapies in mental health treatment.
  • Whole-person care and integration of wellness frameworks.
• Group Counseling and Dynamics
  • Designing and facilitating effective therapy groups.
  • Navigating group conflict, cohesion, and boundaries.
• Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning
  • Evidence-based interventions aligned with DSM-5-TR and ICD-11.
  • Tracking progress and evaluating treatment outcomes.