CE programs are free to members. Prospective members may join at a workshop or conference by paying the GCCA $35 annual membership fee. Non-members cannot receive CE credit unless they join GCCA. Occasionally, a workshop may have a fee for food, drinks and/or speaker about which all workshop attendees are required to pay.
Individuals or organizations desiring to sponsor a GCCA approved CE workshop click here for detailed information.
To obtain the Continuing Education form needed to gain GCCA sponsorship of a workshop, first, download - Acrobat Reader). Next, click here to print the form. The acrobatic reader you downloaded will open the file for you to see. Lastly, complete Section 2 of the form and mail to the Continuing Education Director listed on the form. For further information, contact the CE Director Chene Walz at phone 912-525-6971 and fax 912-525-6974.
NOT APPROVED BY GCCA means the program is not sponsored nor approved by GCCA. Therefore, CE hours and certificates are not awarded by GCCA. These sources are posted to further assist members identify alternatives CE providers.
Year 2007-2008 Options
February 6-9th, 2008 -- ACCA/GCCA National Conference: Opening New Channels in College Counseling -- Savannah, Georgia -- Hyatt Regency - Savannah Historic Riverfront. 2 W. Bay Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912) 238-1234. For more information and Conference Registration Form, go to the following link: www.collegecounseling.org/conferences.html
Friday, April 13, 2007 (NOT APPROVED BY GCCA)-- Behavioral and Mental Health Issues During Study Abroad -- University System of Georgia Annual Study Abroad Workshop -- Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston Campus -- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Format of the workshop will include: 1) Presentations by USG representatives from legal affairs, counseling, student affairs and study abroad offices (2) small-group examination of specific case studies highlighting the types of incidences that may occur during study abroad (3) large-group follow-up discussion of how those cases were actually resolved and (4) recommendations about procedures for determining when it is necessary to send a student home. For more information and registration materials, please contact: Susan Pratt, Office of International Education, USG/BOR. Telephone: (404) 651-2951 or email: susan.pratt@usg.edu
Friday March 25th, 2007(NOT APPROVED BY GCCA) -- Professional Counseling Ethics Workshop: Coping with Unethical Coworkers -- . Discussions include: (1) Review of the ACA Code of Ethics Sections C & D, (2) Review of Georgia Composite Board Rules, (3) Ethical Violations by Non-Licensed Supervisors and coworkers, (4) Review of affiliated professional ethics codes, (5) Decision-making process of reporting violations. Speaker: John Pruett, Jr., MS, EdS, NCC, LPC.Time & Location: 10:00AM to 3:30PM, Georgia Professional Counseling Center, Inc, 602 Abbey Court, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. For more information and Conference Registration Form, go to the following link: www.georgiaprofessionalcounselingcenter.com/workshops/ethicsworkshop.html or contact John Pruett, Georgia Professional Counseling Center, Inc, 602 Abbey Court, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. (770) 656-9711 or email: jp@licensedtherapy.com
March 14-16, 2007 (NOT APPROVED BY GCCA) -- Georgia AHEAD 2007 Annual Spring Conference: "Accommodating our New Population: Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders" . Discussions include: (1) Going beyond the usual--thinking of new ways to respond to the population's needs, (2) Frequently asked questions about Autism Spectrum Disorders, (3) Situations unique to this population and suggestions for better serving these students with those situations. Location: Foundry Park Inn, Athens, Georgia. For more information and Conference Registration Form, go to the following link: www.ga-ahead.org/spring2007conf.html or contact Elaine Mangliz, Clayton State University, 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow, Georgia 30260 (678) 466-5440 and fax (678) 466-5469 or email: elainemanglitz@clayton.edu
February 2, 2007 (NOT APPROVED BY GCCA) -- 3rd Annual Day of Learning: Advocacy from the Personal to the Political Sponsored by CPS-AGLBIC. CPS-AGLBIC is the first university-based chapter of the Association of Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Issues in Counseling (AGLBIC), a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA). CPS-AGLBIC is an active student organization, housed in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services in the College of Education at Georgia State University. The Day of Learning – LGBTQIQ Advocacy From the Personal to the Political will assist students, professors, teachers and professional helpers to explore ways to advocate on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, and queer (LGBTQIQ) individuals both within the educational context and in the community in general in order to advance toward the competency, and advocacy encouraged by the American Counseling Association (ACA), American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Education Association (NEA).Keynote Speaker: Dr. Patricia Arredondo. Location: Georgia State University Student Center, 1st floor, Court & House Salons, Corner of Courtland St. and Piedmont Ave (Across from the GSU Student Recreation Center). Cost: Student CPS-AGLBIC Member: $20.00, Student Non-Member: $30.00, Faculty/Professional CPS-AGLBIC Member $40.00, Faculty/Professional Non-Member $50.00. Half-day flat fee (professional only) $25.00. For more information see the following PDF file: AGLBIC
September 15th, 2006 -- Georgia College & State University - 14th Annual New Professionals Workshop. For any individuals who are: New to the Profession, New to the State, New to their Functional Area. Focus will be on: (1) Learning more about student affairs in Georgia, (2) Meeting fellow student affairs professionals from around the state, (3) becoming acquainted with and networking with colleagues in similar positions at other institutions in the state. For More Information and Registration Form: New Professionals Workshop . Cost of the workshop is $13 for those pre-registered by September 8th. On-site registration will be $15.
March 23rd & March 24th, 2006 --
Coastal Georgia Center - 20th Annual CSWA Professional Conference. Co-Sponsors: NASW Southeast Georgia Unit; Social Work Department, Savannah
State University; Recovery Place, Inc.; Coastal Harbor Treatment Center. Featured Speaker:
Bob Bertonino, Ph.D. Day 1: Brief, Collaborative Therapy: Maximizing Therapeutic Effectiveness with Difficult,
Challenging, and Resistant Clients
Day 2: Collaborative, Change-Oriented Therapy with Challenging Youth and Families: The Next
Generation of Respectful and Effective Processes and Practices.
March 20th & March 21st, 2006 -- Georgia State University - 2nd Annual Cultural Competency Conference -- "Diversity vs. Multiculturalism: The Ethical Transformation." Featured Speakers: Dr. Maya Angelou, Dr. Derald Sue, Dr. Thomas Parham, Dr. Asa Hilliard, and Dr. Joanne DeMark. Register NOW as Seating is Limited: A ticket for the "Evening with Maya Angelou" is included in the registration fee for either day. CE credit certificates and a buffet lunch are also included with registration. To learn more contact http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwcou/CulturalCompetency2. Additional information can be found on the following PDF File
March 10th, 2006 -- University of West Georgia - Joining Forces: Indigenous Wisdom and Higher Education. Featured Speaker: Dr. Tom Balistrieri. This intensive one day training will present valuable skills needed to address the problems of today's students and the challenges faced by the counselors/professional who work with them. THe training will be an interactive discussion of Indigenous lore, stories, songs, and art. Tom's program will demonstrate how to apply these skills to the current problems of young people in higher education settings. To learn more contact Joining Forces and to Register: Balistrieri Registration
February 16th, 2006-- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - Eating Disorders. Speaker: Dena L. Cabrera, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist in the State of Arizona -- Sponsored by Brenau University. Location: Brenau University, Gainesville, Georgia. Participants will: (1) Increase their understanding and ability to respond to the resistance common in eating disorder patients, (2) Be able to apply specific interventions to deal with the most difficult emotion and behavior challenges of eating disorder patients, (3) Learn to apply motivational approaches, assessment tools, and patient assignments to increase patient motivation and enhance therapeutic effectiveness. Cost: Free. For more information, to register and for directions contact: mbooker@brenau.edu
NOT APPROVED BY GCCA - October 3-6, 2006 Reno, Nevada - ACCA Third National Conference, Theme is "Exploring New Frontiers in College Counseling." Conference will be held at the John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort. Go to website for registration information.
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