The 2024 Bridging the Gap Virtual Summit aims to empower voices and expand access to mental health services. Hosted by Mental Health Academy, the summit provides a platform for professionals to learn from experts about addressing the needs of underserved communities. Attendees can earn up to 10 hours of NBCC continuing education credits through live or on-demand sessions. The agenda includes a variety of topics such as suicide prevention, culturally responsive counseling, and social justice interventions. This virtual event offers an opportunity for mental health professionals to enhance their skills and knowledge while supporting the NBCC Foundation’s scholarship and capacity-building programs.
Mental Health Conferences
2024 Bridging the Gap Virtual Summit
The 2024 Bridging the Gap Virtual Summit, hosted by Mental Health Academy, will be held online from June 22-23, 2024, with on-demand access available until August 4, 2024. This conference focuses on empowering voices and expanding access to mental health services.
Conference Overview
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Time and Place
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Conference Dates: June 22–23, 2024
Event Format: virtual
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Mental Health Academy
Mental Health Academy is an organization approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, focusing on providing educational resources and programs for mental health professionals.
Email: admin@mentalhealthacademy.net
Registration Fees
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| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | General | Access to 10 real-time webinar sessions with on-demand access available through August 4, 2024. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
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The conference will be held on June 22-23, 2024, with sessions scheduled from 9 am to 4:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time. Topics include health equity, cultural responsiveness, and mental health practices.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Masica Jordan Alston, MA, PhD, LPC, CPRS
Presenter of 'Innovation and Inclusion: Future Directions in Health Equity and Mental Health'.
Shama Panjwani, PhD, NCC, BC-TMH, CCMHC, ACS, LPC
Presenter of 'Destigmatizing Mental Health Practices: Addressing Challenges and Cultural Responsiveness With Immigrant Clients'.
Jamal Boudion, PhD, NCC, LPC
Presenter of 'No, I Am Not a Coach! I Am a Black Male School Counselor'.
Dèsa Daniel, PhD, NCC, LMHC
Co-presenter of 'Racial Macroaggressions, Racial Battle Fatigue, and Racism-Related Stress in Counseling'.
Devona Stalnaker-Shofner, EdD, NCC, LPC
Presenter of 'Did That Just Happen? Intentionally Addressing and Repairing Microaggression Ruptures in Classrooms'.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Earn up to 10 hours of NBCC continuing education credit by attending the live conference or viewing sessions on demand through August 4, 2024.
Other Links and Information
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