Ohio Counseling Association upcoming events

OCA Leadership Certificate Program - Summer Series 2026 (30 May 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 26, 2026

*Required in-person live Zoom sessions:

Session #1 (Saturday, May 30, 9-10:30am) &
Session #2 (Saturday, July 11, 9-10:30am)

The OCA Leadership Certificate Program (LCP) is an 8-week experience that is a FREE membership benefit for any graduate student, new professional, or seasoned professional discerning a possible future leadership role or who may already be serving in a position. LCP equips leaders with the most important tools and information they need to successfully hold a leadership position in OCA. Participants learn how to strengthen the effectiveness of a division/chapter/committee by applying best practices in successive leadership and through succession planning. They meet and network with their fellow participant leaders and receive mentorship and guidance for getting involved and helping to move the work of OCA forward.

Except for two 1.5 hour required in person Zoom gatherings, LCP allows participants to move through the program at their own pace through a series of pre-recorded learning modules. Modules are taught by past and present OCA leaders who share their experiences and insights related to some of the most significant aspects of being a leader in our association. All in person and recorded modules must be completed within the same series for which the participant is registered. The total time commitment is approximately seven hours and participants receive a certificate of completion and recognition at the All Ohio Counselor’s Conference.

Topics include:

Presidential Leadership & Vision
OCA History & Development
OCA Governance & Structure
Legislative Advocacy & Government Relations
Recruiting for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Cultural Dignity
Professional Development & Continuing Education
Treasurer Responsibilities - Finance & Budgeting
Marketing to Membership
The Intersection of Servant Leadership & Counselor Attributes
Reflections from a Past President

Participant OCA membership must be up to date in order to register. You must register using the email address associated with your OCA account.

Questions? Contact Laura Lewis, OCA Leadership Development Committee Co-Chair, at laurajlewiscounseling@gmail.com

For more info, CLICK HERE to visit the Leadership Webpage.

Government Relations Committee / Insurance Advocacy Committee Town Hall (18 Jun 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Please complete this survey, as your feedback will directly guide our dialogue.

OASGW & ACACO Workshop: Developmental and Ethical Considerations When Integrating Superheroes in Group Work for Youths (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This program explores lifespan and developmental considerations for children and adolescents and connects these foundations to effective, ethical group work practices. Participants will examine developmentally informed approaches to grief in group settings, including the use of superhero-based themes and activities to support engagement, emotional expression, and resilience. The workshop includes a sample curriculum and an interactive demonstration activity that shows how these techniques work in real time. Ethical considerations specific to child and adolescent group work, such as consent, safety, cultural responsiveness, and scope of practice are also addressed. Overall, this program provides counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists with practical, developmentally grounded tools they can apply directly in clinical practice and in supervision, enhancing their ability to facilitate grief groups that are creative, evidence-informed, and therapeutically effective.

Approved for 1 Ethics and 2 General CE hours

by the Ohio Counseling Association,

Accepted by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board

All Ohio Counselors Conference (AOCC) 2026 (04 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Stay tuned for more information!