Take a journey with us to a time and place during which you were worry free, joyful, playful, and wholly yourself. What happened to that person? How did you get from that sense of inner peace to constant worry that you're not enough? We know how! Unlike most other professionals, the mental health provider is held to the highest standards of behavior 24/7. Sometimes it feels like your desire to help, and your pursuit of clinical education, training, and credentials handcuffs you. It often forces you to function out of fear rather than fun. In this unique course, we wind the clock back - together - and re-imagine a professional identity that is authentic, bold, and truly you - a professional, edgy clinician.
The ACA Conference is a big deal - and you will want to make the best use of your time while here. But that doesn't only mean attending sessions to earn your CE hours. Nope, even for us introverts some of the coolest discussion occur while standing in the very, very, very long lines for coffee! Whether you're an old pro at conferencing or excited for your first ACA experience, everyone can learn from this short course, designed to empower counseling professionals, especially those newer to the field, to maximize your experience while here. By focusing on skills, strategies, and connections, this guide will help you fully engage, learn, and grow as a professional. Let’s dive in!