Mental Health Conferences
Mental Health Connections Global Virtual Conference
The Mental Health Connections Global Virtual Conference is a virtual event focusing on fostering community and propelling peace through mental health initiatives. It will take place from December 4 to December 6, 2024.
Some quick details about this conference.
The Mental Health Connections Global Virtual Conference, hosted by NBCC and the NBCC Foundation, aims to foster a mental health community focused on positive change and peace. The event will feature education, training, practice, and research sessions that emphasize understanding, compassion, resilience, and support. Participants will gain insights into global mental health initiatives and the professionalization of counseling worldwide.
The conference will include presentations from over 20 countries, addressing the mental health challenges faced by professionals outside the United States. Key topics include supporting international students and immigrants in the U.S., with a focus on culturally responsive strategies. Notable presentations will cover innovative approaches to supporting Asian families and global suicide prevention efforts.
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
This organization is hosting this conference.
NBCC and the NBCC Foundation
The NBCC and the NBCC Foundation focus on advancing the counseling profession and enhancing mental health services worldwide.
Email: nbcc@nbcc.org
Phone: +13365470607
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Yun Shi, PhD, LMFT
Assistant professor at Portland State University with 20 years of clinical and teaching experience, focusing on counseling models in diverse sociocultural contexts.
Zachary Pietrantoni, PhD, NCC, LSC
Assistant professor in Florida, specializing in culturally responsive counseling practices and school counselor development.
Jennifer Toof, PhD, NCC, LPC
Founder of Trauma Informed Counseling & Consulting, focusing on mental health, self-care, trauma, and suicide prevention.
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
Organizations can support the conference mission and promote themselves through sponsorship opportunities. Notable sponsors include the International Registry of Counsellor Education Programs (IRCEP) and RENEW. More details can be found here.
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