Announcing the Association for Humanistic Counseling 2013 National Conference
Dates/Times: Friday, June 7th from 1pm to 5pm
Saturday, June 8th from 8am to 5pm
Location:
New York Institute of Technology
16 West 61st Street (Between Broadway and 9th Avenue), New York, NY 10023
Theme:
Humanism in the Counseling Profession
Friday Workshops
Learning Workshops are held Friday, June 7th from 1pm to 5pm. We will have a total of four
workshops to choose from that are catered to students, practitioners, supervisors, and counselor
educators. The session topics and presenters are below:
Healing from Divorce: A
Humanistic Approach
A Mindful Approach to Intercultural
Development
Ruth Ouzts Moore, Ph.D., NCC, LPC
Walden University
Ann Ordway
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Rebecca Heselmeyer, MA, EdS
Greg Czyszczon, EdS, LPC
James Madison University
Enhancing the Personal Connection
in Counselor Education Using
Technology
Michelle Perepiczka, PhD, LMHC, CSC, RPTS, NCC
Olena Zhadko, PhD
New York Institute of Technology
Treating Drug Addiction in the
Family: Rules, Roles and
Intervention Techniques
Tracey M. Duncan, Ed.S., Ph.D., LPC, ACS
Yumiko Ogawa, Ph.D., LPC, RPT-S
New Jersey City University
Saturday Programs
The Keynote Speaker is past ACA and AHC president Don W. Locke. His presentation will
address Humanism in the Counseling Profession from his perspective. We are lucky and thrilled
to have Dr. Locke address our membership! The keynote will begin at 8am.
General Sessions will be held on Saturday from 9am to 5pm. There are over 45 different
sessions being offered throughout the day. There are specialized tracks for practitioners, graduate
students, as well as counselor educators. Feel free to follow a focused track or pick and choose
amongst the variety of presentations.
Practitioner Track
How Humanistic Counselors Can Reduce
the Impact of Mental Illness Stigma
Mark B. Scholl, Ph.D., LMHC
Allison Crowe, Ph.D., LPC, NCC
East Carolina University
Just Checkin: A Conflict Resolution Group
for Adolescents
Katherine Cameron Brown, MS
The University of Memphis
Part 1: Assessing and Exploring Forgiveness
and Conflict in Group Work
Richard S. Balkin, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Part 2: Assessing and Exploring Forgiveness
and Conflict in Group Work
Richard S. Balkin, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Considering the Marginalized Voice in
Group Dynamics
Matthew S. Day, Ph.D., LMHC
Queens College
The Person of the Counselor: A group
format for self-reflection
Devika Dibya Choudhuri, Ph.D., LPC, NCMHC,
ACS
Eastern Michigan University
Greg A. Meyer, Ph.D. ABD, LPC, NCC
Northeastern State University
Spirituality in practice: A humanistic
paradigm
Playful Learning: Community based childparent relationship training with HIV/AIDS
parents.
Exploring Social and Spiritual Trauma
through the Lens of Existential Therapy
Humanistic Career Group: Helping the Exoffender Population
Helping Parents of Sexually Abused
Children
Elements of Social Justice Counseling in a
Multidisciplinary setting
Intentional Optimism and Its Impact on
Human Potential
Creative Approaches to Group Counseling
New Approaches to Re-Entry Counseling in
Ex-Offenders
Sound Therapy As A Support for Stress
Management
Dropout Prevention: Supporting Pregnant &
Parenting Teens
Marshia Allen-Augustion, LPC-S, NCC
Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital of
Plano
Laura Anne Copley, M. A.
Yanhong Liu, M. A.
The Pennsylvania State University
Mark B. Scholl, Ph.D., LMHC
East Carolina University
Jason O. Perry, M.S., Probation and Parole
Officer, Washington, NC
Adam Denney
East Carolina University
Ruth Ouzts Moore, Ph.D., NCC, LPC
Shelly Tjapkes, BS
Walden University
Kurt Hooks, M.S., M.P.H.
Old Dominion University
Katherine Cameron Brown, MS
The University of Memphis
Meredith Drew, ABD, LPC, NCC, ACS
Centenary College
Kristin Vincenzes, ABD, LPC, NCC
West Shore School District
Russell Pyle
University of New Mexico
Natalie Bliss
Stress Management Consulting
Alecia C. Nezat, M.Ed., NCC, ACS
Walden University
You Assessed Me? Explaining Personality
and Career
Todd Prater, MSE, MS
Elizabeth Hancock, MS
Tonia Goodrich, MS LAPC
Auburn University
Graduate Student Track
Alphabet Soup: Specializing in Counseling
Alternative Career Opportunities: Higher
Education Administration, Human
Resources, Career Services, Hospital
Administration, Counselor Education
Social Media and Your Job Search: The
Vital Importance of LinkedIn and Your
Professional Network
Resumes, CVs, and Cover Letters, Oh My!
Engaging in the Job Search and Networking
Process: Tips for Master's Level
Practicioners and Novice Counselor
Educators
Michelle Perepiczka, PhD, LMHC, CSC, RPTS,
NCC New York Institute of Technology
Michelle Perepiczka, PhD, LMHC, CSC, RPTS,
NCC New York Institute of Technology
Adam Zentner
Columbia University
Erin Fabian
New York Institute of Technology
Leigh Mascianica
New York Institute of Technology, Career
Services
Charlene Degregoria
New York Institute of Technology, Career
Services
Laurie Hollister
New York Institute of Technology, Career
Services
Successful Interviewing: Interviewing Tips
for Master's Level Practicioners and Novice
Counselor Educators
Charlene Degregoria
New York Institute of Technology, Career
Services
Part 1 of 2 - The Constructivist Resume: A
Conceptual Introduction
Mark B. Scholl, Ph.D., LMHC
John Stowe
East Carolina University
Part 2 of 2 - The Constructivist Resume: A
Workshop for Graduate Students
Mark B. Scholl, Ph.D., LMHC
John Stowe
East Carolina University
Graduate Student Career Development will be a focus during the conference. Students can
attend sessions that address traditional and alternative career avenues in counseling, specialties in
counseling, job search and networking, interviewing, and more. Students can also preregister for
30 minute individual career counseling appointments to obtain 1 on 1 assistance with resume or
CV construction, cover letter editing, job searches, and other topics of interest to the graduate
student. Students are encourage to sign up for one of these sessions prior to coming to the
conference my emailing Tamara Kaloyeva at tkaloyev@nyit.edu
Counselor Educator and Supervisor Track
Preparing Culturally Competent School
Counselors
Carol Dahir, EdD
New York Institute of Technology
Neutralizing Vicarious Trauma Among
Counselors
Tiffany Rush-Wilson, Ph.D, PCC-S, LP, CCC,
NCC Robyn Trippany Simmons, EdD, LPC
Marilyn Haight Ph.D. LPC, NCC
Walden University
Using Service-Learning in Counselor
Development
Elizabeth Hancock, MS
Tonia Goodrich, MS, LPC
Todd Prater, MSE
Auburn University
Humanistic Teaching: Trusting the Process
Karen M. Decker, M.Ed., LPC, ACS
Michelle Gimenez Hinkle, Ph.D.
William Paterson University
Supervision in Online Courses: Tips for
School Counselor Educators
Gina Cicco, Ed.D.
St. John's University
Expanding the humanistic vision during
practicum
R. Tyler Wilkinson, Ph.D., NCC
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Greg A. Meyer, Ph.D. ABD, LPC, NCC
Northeastern State University
Reflections from the AHC Task Force on
the Qualities of Humanistic Counseling
Matthew E. Lemberger, Ph.D., LMHC
University of New Mexico
Facilitating Active Learning and Creativity
in the Classroom
Kasie R. Lee, M.Ed., LPC-Intern, NCC
University of North Texas
Intuition and reasoning: Translating
reflections during developmental transitions
Christopher D. Schmidt, PhD, LPC, LMFT
A total of 12 Continuing Education credits are available to attendees over the duration of the
conference.
Registration
Early Bird
By April 15, 2013
Advanced
By June 6, 2013
On Site
June 7 and 8
AHC Members
Professional
Student
[ ] $139
[ ] $59
[ ] $159
[ ] $79
[ ] $179
[ ] $99
NonMembers
Professional
Student
[ ] $189
[ ] $109
[ ] $219
[ ] $129
[ ] $239
[ ] $149
One Day Registration (same rate as members and nonmembers)
Professional
[ ] $99
Select Day
Student
[ ] $59
[ ] Friday
[ ] Saturday
Registration Savings Tip: Become a member of AHC before registering to obtain the low member rate!
Student Membership $35 - New Professional Membership $35 - Professional/Regular/Retiree Yearly Fee $45
More Information
For more information about the conference or to register for the conference, please visit our
website at www.humanisticcounselor.com