Fri Apr 30, 2010 9:00 AM - Sat May 1, 2010 1:00 PM
2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1, 2010
Johns Hopkins University, 6740 Alexander Bell Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
Click here to register for both days.
Friday, April 30, 8:30—4:30 (6 CEU Contact Hours)
MENTAL HEALTH AND THE RECESSION:
IMPLICATIONS FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN
The economic recession has had great impact on families’ health and mental health. Severe and sustained stress resulting from the many changes brought by the recession has added another taxing layer to cope with. In this year’s conference counselors will find inspiration, courage, common purpose and strategies to help families cope with our current circumstances.
Schedule:
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8:30 – 9:00
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Coffee and registration
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Key note Presenters:
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9:00 – 10:30
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Interventions with Couples Facing Economic Stress, Norman Epstein, Ph.D. University of Maryland, College Park
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10:45-12:00
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Advocacy in Schools: Working with Parents, Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, Ph.D. Johns Hopkins University
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12:15 – 1:00
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Lunch and Poster Sessions
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Afternoon Workshops Presenters:
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1:00- 2:30
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Resources for challenging economic times; clinical applications, spirituality in treatment for clients and counselors, Stephen Carroll, Ph.D. Loyola College
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2:45 – 4:15
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The impact of the recession on immigrant Latino families and on families with a child with a disability, Ana Maciel, MD, LCPC – Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD.
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3:30 – 4:30
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Mentorship and professional development: A gathering for graduate students in clinical and school counseling. Sherry Roister, Ms. MACD
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Click here to register for Friday only.
CONFERENCE HOTEL
The Columbia Courtyard by Marriott welcomes MACD Conference attendees at a special rate of only $79. For reservations, call 1-800-321-2211 or use this link:
Reservations for MACD Attendees at Courtyard by Marriott
Saturday, May 1, 9:00- 1:00 (4 CEU Contact Hours):
ALL STUDENTS COLLEGE AND CAREER READY:
SCHOOL COUNSELORS RESPONDING
TO A NATIONAL GOAL
School counseling professionals from across settings are invited to participate in this workshop; K-12 school counselors, supervisors and directors of school counselors, counselor educators and graduate school counseling students. This workshop will provide knowledge and skills about how school counseling professionals can respond to the national imperative of all students college ready/career ready. Gain insight into the ways in which national trends in academic achievement, college going and career readiness impact our society and economy. Learn how strategic school counseling practice that is systemic, data-driven and culturally responsive can address the challenges in today’s schools through equity-focused college ready/career ready programs.
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8:30 – 9:00
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Coffee and registration
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9:00 – 1:00
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Vivian V. Lee, Ed.D., Director Counselor Advocacy ,
National Office for School Counselor Advocacy
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Click here to register for Saturday only.
Registration Fees:
* Member of MACD or other state branch of ACA
Click here for a mail-in registration form.
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