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2 The President's Message
3 Important Dates
4 Annual Legislative Day
5 CVCA Spring Workshop
7 Professional Development Committee
9 Clinical Supervision
10 VASGW
11 VACES Graduate Student Conference
12 VCA 2017 Convention
13 Upcoming Events
15 Message from the Co-Editors
January 2017
PresidentHelen Runyan [email protected]
President-ElectLinda [email protected]
Immediate Past-PresidentHillary [email protected]
SecretaryMikhal [email protected]
Secretary-ElectRebecca [email protected]
TreasurerMatt [email protected]
Treasurer-ElectRegina [email protected]
Chapter Council ChairEllissia [email protected]
Division Council ChairTerri [email protected]
Member Services DirectorVicky [email protected]
WHAT'S IN THIS ISSUE?VCA Execut ive Boar d 2016-2017
The Official Newsletter of the Virginia Counselors Association
Tiffanie Sutherlin and Maya Georgieva , Co-Editors [email protected]
The Vir ginia Counsel or
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The Pr esident 's Message
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So, we don?t sit around with snow shovels and sleds, ready for winter. Then, when we expect snow, there is a mad dash to grocery and hardware stores. People around here know that this area does not have enough equipment or personnel to maintain business-as-usual.
By now, you?re either thinking I must have been traumatized by an errant snow-person, but I was sitt ing here focused on what VCA has recently done and our upcoming events. I noticed that we are prepared/preparing for the ?snow.? To prepare, we held a successful conference near the end of last year. We had great sessions, helping to develop professionally. Our next state-wide event is VCA Annual Legislative Day. On January 30, we will unite in Richmond, VA to speak with our government representatives about the importance of counseling. I think of this as the dash for groceries before the storm hits. By advocating for counselors and counseling-related items, we are trying to make sure the ?equipment? is ready for the storm. VCA is positively impacting Virginia, working to develop and advocate for counselors and counseling init iatives.
If you want to join in, start by becoming a member. If you?re already a member, come to Legislative Day, join a committee, or run for an off ice. If you raise your hand, we will gratefully accept your help.
Sincerely,
Helen Runyan
President, VCA
Cheers Counselors and VCA Constituents!
Congratulations on surviving Winter Storm Helena! Talk about starting the year off with a bang. I was pleased to see something named after me, but wished it was more like a much needed rain in a drought. In any case, we got a lot of snow here in southeastern Virginia. Everyone I?ve spoken with has reported the same throughout the state. The dif ference between here and northern Virginia, for example, is preparedness. There is simply a lack of snowfall here.
IMPORTANT DATES
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Upcom ing events for 2017
Januar y 30 - Legislative Day* (8:30 am - 1:00 pm)
Febr uar y 17 - Peninsula Chapter In-Ser vice Workshop ?
Hampton Univer si ty, Hampton, VA
Febr uar y 25 - VCA Executive Committee* (9:15 am - 12:00 pm)
VCA Board Meeting* (12:30 pm - 4:00 pm)
VACES Graduate Student Conference
Mar ch 17 ? CVCA Spr ing Workshop, Weyers Cave, VA
Mar ch 31 - VASGW GROUP-A-RAMA, Annandale, VA
Apr i l 20-22 - Clinical Super vision Training , Richmond, VA
Events marked w ith * r equir e the attendance of board members
Annual Legislat ive Day
As many counselors as possible are urged to participate in VCA's Annual Legislative Day on Monday January 30, 2017 in Richmond.
Please join VCA for this free event in Richmond on Monday, January 30, 2017 for VCA?s annual Legislative Day. This important advocacy event begins at the University of Richmond Downtown at 8:30 a.m. with a brief ing about current legislative activit ies and ?how to advocate effectively? by VCA?s Lobbyist, Becky Bowers-Lanier. From 9:30 am ? 11:30 am, we?ve reserved the 5 West conference room. During this time we?ll host a continental breakfast reception for legislators and their aides. Plan to spend some time in the conference room as well as making an appointment to visit with your delegate and senator. When you call for your appointments with your legislators, be sure to mention the reception and invite them to it. Legislative Day is your opportunity to join counselors from across Virginia in advocating for the counseling profession. Learn more about Virginia?s legislative process and how your involvement makes a dif ference in the lives of fellow counselors and the people we serve.
The day's schedule is below as well as directions & parking info for UR Downtown.
MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2017
8:30-9: 15 am: Brief ing at the U of R Downtown, Gallery Room 115
9:30-11:30 am: Continental breakfast reception, 5 West Conference Room, General Assembly Bldg.
9:30 ? 11:30 am: Visit delegates & state senators in their off ices at scheduled appointment times.
As a professional counselor, you can?t af ford to miss this opportunity to make your voice heard. Please plan to attend Legislative Day and REGISTER at www.vcacounselors.org. Make appointments with your delegate and senator. Tell them how concerned you are about the state of mental health services and the strains on public education.
If you have advocacy-related questions in the meantime, please contact the VCA Lobbyist, Becky Bowers-Lanier, [email protected], or the VCA Off ice, vcaoff [email protected].
Register at www.VcaCounselors.org Regist rat ion is f ree!
VCA?s Annual Legislat ive Day
Monday, January 30, 2017
University of Richmond Downtown
ADVOCACY begins with YOU!
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CVCA Spring Workshop
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"I Hope You Dance: Promoting Resilience through Trauma Informed Care."
Anne Stewart, Ph.D.
Friday, March 17, 2017. 8:30am ? 3:00pm Plecker Workforce Center, Blue Ridge Community College. Registration begins at 8am.
Introduction of Speaker:
Anne Stewart, Ph.D., currently works in the Department of Graduate Psychology at James Madison University. Anne?s teaching experience includes: Teaching Couple and Family Systems Theory, Couple and Family Counseling Techniques, Ethical Decision-making in Healthcare: An Interprofessional Approach, Clinical Supervision, Issues and Techniques in Research, and Theory and Practice of Play Therapy, Interprofessional Practice in Early Intervention. Anne is a doctoral graduate of the University of Virginia?s Institute of School and Clinical Psychology. She has also written several books, book chapters, book reviews, as well as, published professional publications and manuscripts. Anne continues to participate in conferences and workshops throughout the country, as well as, internationally.
Workshop Objectives:
- State the rationale for using trauma informed care with clients across the lifespan;
- Recognize trauma symptoms in children, adolescents, and adults; - Describe common misdiagnoses of trauma; - Identify best trauma-informed practices and (note the support from
neuroscience to determine interventions); - Provide a therapeutic environment that fosters resiliency; - Practice at least 4 trauma-informed interventions; - Explore ways to promote well-being in colleagues and ourselves.
CVCA/VCA member - $50 Student member - $40 Student Nonmember - $60 Nonmember - $70 6 NBCC Contact Hours!
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CVCA Spring Workshop
(Continued)CVCA Spring Workshop
Friday, March 17, 2017 8:30am ? 3:00pm (Registration begins at 8am)
Plecker Workforce Center, Blue Ridge Community College
1 College Lane, Weyers Cave, VA 24486
"I Hope You Dance: Promoting Resilience through Trauma Informed Care."
-- Anne Stewart, Ph.D.
Name: _________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Email : _________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________
Please check one:
CVCA/VCA member ($50) ____ Student member ($40) ____
Nonmember ($70) ____ Student Nonmember ($60) ____
Please check here if you prefer a vegetarian lunch ____
Please register onl ine through VCA?s website: ht tp:/ /www.vcacounselors.org
Or, return this form payment to: Crystal Horning, Treasurer P.O. Box 1571 Harrisonburg, VA 22803-1571
Checks can be made payable to CVCA .
Regist rat ion Deadl ine: March 9, 2017.
Parking: Please use the South Entrance and the parking lots immediately adjacent to Plecker (on the left as you come down the South Entrance driveway); any available space except those marked for Faculty or State Vehicle.
Complaint Pol icy: If you have a complaint or dispute regarding this event, please write a letter and include the following: Your name, address, telephone number, email, name of event, date and location of the event, complaint and desired resolution to Dana Blauch, 273 Newman Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 or send an email to [email protected]. You will receive a reply in 30 days from the date you submitted the complaint/ dispute.
Cancel lat ion Pol icy: To receive a full refund, minus a $10 administrative fee, registrants must cancel at least 5 days prior to the start of the workshop. Cancellations and/or no shows with less than a 5 day notice will be reviewed after all expenses have been paid, a determination will be made regarding the ability to honor the request minus cost of guaranteed meals/ special event fees. An administrative fee of $10.00 will be assessed for any refund with less than a 5 day notice. Submit cancellations/ refund requests to: Crystal Horning, 4619 Mt. Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
NBCC Statement: Virginia Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2047. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Virginia Counselors Association is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Counseling Private Practice: Stay Small to Grow Big
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I?m on the phone with a gentleman (lets call him Dan) who owns a counseling practice in the Midwest.
He starts the conversation by describing some of his operational problems: ?Anthony, recently some of my best counselors have left the practice. I have issues with notes not being completed. Our culture and team morale are low. We have lots of new clients schedule, but most don?t come back. And I?m losing money...?
After hearing his pains, I ask him about the size of his operation.
He says, ?It?s a big practice! I have three location, 18 therapy rooms, 20 counselors... .?
I then say, ?Dan, the number of employees and locations you have are only ?vanity metrics.? How many clients is your company helping a week? That is? how many sessions in total??
Dan says, ?About 165.?
?Okay, that means your practice is the equivalent of 5 full-t imers.?
?... ? Yeah. I guess so.?
I see this mistake all the time. Practice owners pay attention to ?vanity metrics,? but they?re blind to the f igures that matter. Dan and I spent the next 30 minutes exploring how the challenges he?s experiencing in his practice are directly related to his supernumerary size. I used one of my own practices as an example. Thriveworks Counseling Atlanta, for instance, started with a small number of providers to help stay eff icient.
This month, as a nod to keeping things small, I?m going to keep my advice short and concise. Below are two areas were practices tend to grow too big, too quickly.
1. Counselors: Hire as few as you need to serve your incoming cl ients.
Your practice?s success is greatly dependent on the counselors you hire, and how you manage and train those counselors. Hire excellent clinicians who can be coached to exceed their own expectations.
Employing fewer clinicians means you can train your team well, manage well and keep administrative costs down.
As you cultivate high performance, you?ll have the ability to pay your counselors higher wages. This increases morale and reduces turnover.
Part-t imers tend to be less dedicated to the company. They?re also more dif f icult to coordinate with for meetings, performance management and ongoing training.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE(CONTINUED)
Counseling Private Practice: Stay Small to Grow Big
2. Space: Keep your space as smal l as possible.
More off ice space is an expensive consequence of success, not a symbol of success.
A single therapy room can often accommodate in excess of 40 sessions a week.
If space is getting tight, consider expanding hours into Saturdays (and Sundays?) before you expand your off ice.
Maximizing off ice space is easiest when you have fewer counselors that are working more (and more consistent) hours (see above).
Opening a second location is often about vanity. When additional space is needed, f irst try to expand at your current location.
Regarding Dan, even at 165 sessions a week, his practice is a clinical l iability that?s losing money. However, if he can right-size his operation, he?ll be able to improve patient care, monitor notes and bill ings, build a stronger team culture, increase pay to his staff and even pay himself for his labor.
Which counseling practice would you rather run ? one with three locations and 20 employees, or one with one location and f ive employees that?s helping the same number of clients?
Anthony Centore PhD is a Licensed Counselor, Founder of Thriveworks (a chain of 30+ counseling practices), Private Practice Consultant for the American Counseling Association, and Co-chair of the VCA Professional Development Committee. Anthony has been quoted in The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and Chicago Tribune, etc. Anthony is Author of the book ?How to Thrive in Counseling Private Practice.? Find him on Twitter at @anthonycentore or @Thriveworks.
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April 20, 21 & 22, 2017 ? VT Richmond Center - 20, 15 or 5 NBCC Contact Hours
Planning to Supervise LPC's in Virginia, but you haven't ful f i l led al l 20 hours of the new state requirements yet? A training, Clinical Supervision in Virginia, wil l be held at the VT Richmond Center, 2810 N. Parham Rd, Suite 333, Richmond, VA on
3 Day (20 Hrs): Thursday & Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm and Saturday, 9:30 am-3:30 pm (includes 4 hours ethics), OR 2 Day (15 Hrs): Thursday and Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm (includes 2 hours ethics), OR 1 Day (5 Hrs): Saturday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (includes 2 hours ethics) PRESENTER: Dr. Gerard Lawson, Associate Professor of the Virginia Tech Counselor Education Program
This three day training will provide LPC?s 20 NBCC continuing education hours required to supervise LPC residents, and will highlight the legal, ethical, theoretical, and practical requirements associated with providing clinical supervision. Participants attending the workshop in its entirety will receive a verif ication form for proof of contact hours fulf il l ing the Virginia LPC supervision requirements.
This training offers the option to obtain 20, 15 or 5 NBCC cont inuing educat ion hours and includes 4 hours of ethics (20 hours), 2 hours of ethics each (Friday & Saturday training).
Fees to attend are as follows and space is l imited: Thursday, Friday & Saturday: $400 VCA Members; $450 Non-Members - 20 Hours Thursday & Friday Only - $300 VCA Members; $335 Non-Members - 15 Hours Saturday Only - $110 VCA Members, $135 Non-Member - 5 Hours Register at www.vcacounselors.org or telephone the VCA Off ice at 800-225-8103
Questions? Vicky Wheeler, vcaof f [email protected] This training was approved by NBCC.
Virginia Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2047. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Virginia Counselors Association is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
Clin ical Supervision in Virgin ia
2017 G R O U P ? A ? R A M A
C A L L for P R O G R A M S
Extended Deadl ine ? January 31, 2017
Please share your experience in leading groups! Send us your proposal for a one-hour presentation about any topic or technique related to group work. Please indicate which site
you wish to present at. This is the f irst t ime when Group-A-Rama wil l be held on two campuses at the same t ime!!!
The Group-A-Rama conference attracts Private and School Counselors from Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. Past attendees have noted that they appreciate hands
on techniques, outlines of group curriculums that can be modif ied to various settings, and other practical take-a-ways.
Complete this form and mail it to: Dr. Tatyana Cottle, by following the link https:/ / docs.google.com/ forms/d/1WOCKTRphjx5QOAqmFwfI_ZVsm-xDkfpydSJXzLdTFR8/edit
SAVE-THE-DATE
VASGW G R O U P ? A ? R A M A
Friday, March 31, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Northern Virginia Community Col lege, Ernst Young Cul tural Center - Annandale, Virginia
or
University of Virginia - Charlot tesvil le, Virginia
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2017 Counsel ing Graduate Student Conference
Hosted by: Eastern Virginia Medical School and Old Dominion University
Saturday, February 25, 2017
(Inclement Weather Date: March 04, 2017)
CALL FOR PROGRAMS Guidel ines and Informat ion:
The VACES Graduate Student Conference is being co-sponsored by EVMS and ODU located in Norfolk, Virginia. The actual location of the conference will take place on the campus of ODU in their new Education Building.
- Proposals will be accepted for presentations and poster sessions. - Presentations can be in the following format: - 50 minutes presentations and Poster sessions (30 minutes) - Any topics of interest or importance to the profession of counseling will be considered: school,
agency, marriage and family, career, supervision, ethics, professional identity, mental health, clinical practice, research, substance abuse, etc.
- Only Doctoral and Master?s level counseling students currently enrolled in a Counselor Education program are eligible to present.
- Complete the program proposal page and return as an electronic attachment in word document format to: [email protected]
- Deadl ine for submissions is midnight December 31, 2016 . - Late and incomplete proposals will not be considered. - You will be notif ied by email regarding acceptance by no later than midnight, January 10, 2017. - If you are selected to present, all presenters on your presentation are required to register and
pay for this conference. The cost is $35 before Feb 15, 2017 or $45 on-site. *More information, along with hotels in the area, will be sent with your acceptance notif ication.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact: Dr. Agatha Parks-Savage at [email protected] or Dr. Jeff Moe [email protected]
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Upcom ing Professional Developm ent Event s
VCA EVENTS
Apri l 20-22, 2017 ? Cl inical Supervision Training ? Richmond, VA
The three day training will provide 20 NBCC contact hours required to supervise LPC residents, and will highlight the legal, ethical, theoretical, and practical requirements associated with providing clinical supervision. Participants attending the workshop in its entirety will receive a verif ication form for proof of contact hours fulf il l ing the Virginia LPC supervision requirements. For more information or to register, go to http:/ /www.vcacounselors.org/event/CSTApril2017 or www.vcacounselors.org
VCA Foundat ion Grant Opportunity
VCAF is now accepting applications for Spring 2017 Grants. Submissions must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. on January 31, 2017. Award recipients will be selected and notif ied by March 1, 2017. Information is available at http:/ /www.vcafoundation.org/grants/ index.html
VCA CHAPTER & DIVISION EVENTS
February 17, 2017 ? Peninsula Chapter In-Service Workshop ? Hampton University, Hampton, VA
The Latest Trends in Counseling and Human Services ? Presenters, Dr. Brandy Richeson & Dr. Richard Mason
11:00 am -1:00 pm - Lunch will be provided
$15.00 PCA Members; $20.00 Non-members To register, email [email protected]
February 25, 2017 ? VACES Graduate Student Conference ? ODU, Norfolk, VA
The VACES Graduate Student Conference, Co-sponsored by EVMS and ODU located in Norfolk, VA. The conference will take place on the campus of ODU, in their new Education Building. Attend presentations and poster sessions - Network with graduate counseling students - Learn about interesting topics and issues.
March 17, 2017 ? CVCA Spring Workshop - Weyers Cave, VA
I Hope You Dance: Promoting Resilience through Trauma Informed Care, Presented by Anne Stewart, Ph.D.
State the rationale for using trauma informed care with clients across the lifespan-Recognize trauma symptoms in children, adolescents and adults-Describe common misdiagnoses of trauma-Identify best trauma-informed practices and note the support from neuroscience to determine interventions-Provide a therapeutic environment that fosters resiliency-Practice at least 4 trauma-informed interventions-Explore ways to promote well-being in colleagues and ourselves . Earn 6 NBCC Contact Hours
For more information or to register for an event, go to www.VcaCounselors.org
Questions? Contact Vicky Wheeler, vcaoff [email protected] or 800-225-8103
VCA Professional Development Opportunit ies Live workshops. Sponsored by VCA and VCA Divisions and Chapters. Find information at http:/ /www.vcacounselors.org/
Onl ine workshops:
Mental Heal th Academy - Over 80 hours of award-winning, exclusive video CE courses, Over 100 text-based CE courses, New programs released every month, Online, 24/7 access. Courses cover a wide range of topics including supervision, ethics, group work, family counselling, addictions, mindfulness, crisis counselling, LGBTQ issues, school counseling, ref lective practice, brief counseling, loss and grief, disability, collaborative practice, plus much more. Take advantage of their l imited time special offer of $1, for 30-day access. To learn more and join, visit www.mentalhealthacademy.net/ vca/ trial/ . If you have any queries, please contact MHA directly on [email protected] www.mentalhealthacademy.net.
Rel ias Learning - Anywhere you have Internet access, you can take accredited courses on VCA?s training website at http:/ / vca.academy.reliaslearning.com. Courses are accredited by NBCC, APA, NASW and other groups. You can get coursework for your license requirements or for your personal edif ication. VCA members get a discount. Get the training you want and need at your convenience.
VCA Bookstore. VCA has partnered with Amazon.com to provide you with easy access to buy books, DVDs and more for your professional development. There are sections featuring books by Virginia counseling authors and recommendations for topics. Visit the bookstore at http:/ / astore.amazon.com/virgincounsea-20. By using our CE Quick site and our bookstore you also support VCA?s professional development programs. A portion of each sale goes to VCA. We greatly appreciate your support.
Twit ter. Keep up with when workshops are coming. Find out information on upcoming workshops by following us at vcaprofdev on http:/ / twtter.com/ .
Facebook. Upcoming workshops, articles of interest to behavioral health professionals and more are all on our wall at https:/ /www.facebook.com/VCAProfessionalDevelopment. Please come join us there!
VCA Prof Dev Yahoo Group. Anyone with an email address can join the listserv and interact with other members (the group is closed to prevent spam and ensure security). If you have a Yahoo, Facebook or Google ID, you can also join the group. You will f ind loads of information about VCA and professional resources including a list of people who can provide live training, l inks to professional organizations, and a place to list jobs, internships and practica. We are stil l working to develop this resource and invite and urge you to join. It is an excellent place to network and coordinate with individuals, chapters and divisions across the state. Find us at http:/ / health.groups.yahoo.com/group/VCAProfDev/
Youtube. We are in the process of developing this resource. ?How to? videos will be posted, such as an introduction to CE Quick and our Yahoo Group, and we hope to use it as an archive for special VCA history, such as video from conventions. Find us at ht tp:/ /www.youtube.com/user/VCAProfDev
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Message f rom the EditorsWe are so excited and thril led to serve the VCA in a new and dif ferent capacity. Thank you to everyone for trusting us to serve as co-editors and providing so much support. We would also like to thank Lauren Robinson for all of her hard work, t ime, and dedication put into ensuring an amazing newsletter. While we know many of you, many of you may not know us! Here is a litt le information about your editors:
I am a doctoral candidate in the Counselor Education and Supervision Doctor of Education program at Marymount University. When I am not working on my dissertation, I see clients as a Resident in Counseling at a private practice in Northern Virginia, and I teach graduate counseling courses. I have been a VCA member since 2012. I had a great t ime at my f irst Leadership Academy this summer. and I learned so much. For fun, I love hanging out with my husband and my friends, traveling, cooking, and visit ing art galleries and museums in Washington DC.
Maya Georgieva, MA, NCC
I am a 1st year doctoral student in the Counselor Education and Supervision program at James Madison University. I became a member of the VCA in March 2013 but did not become involved until after the 2015 Leadership Academy. At the academy I felt so welcomed and encouraged by the board members, professionals, graduate students, and of course counselors! I knew I wanted to serve the VCA in any capacity and be a part of something bigger than I could imagine! In my spare time I love trying dif ferent restaurants, re-watching Grey's Anatomy, and spending time with my loved ones. I am so excited for this new journey and look forward to working with you all!
Tif fanie Sutherl in, MA, NCC
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please feel free to email us at [email protected]. If you are not scheduled to submit an article please feel free to send it anyway! We welcome all news, updates, announcements, or ideas. We again thank you for your support and look forward to working with you all.
Maya Georgieva & Tif fanie Sutherlin
Co-Editors