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The OCA news blog gives information and updates on the association and the counseling profession in Ohio. If you have any questions on any of the posts or if you would like to contribute to the blog, email OCAExec@gmail.com.

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  • AOCC 2026: Call for Proposals is Open!

    03 Mar 2026 2:35 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


     


    The All Ohio Counselors Conference (AOCC) Call for Proposals is now open through Wednesday, April 15!


    Now’s your chance to submit a presentation proposal for AOCC!Now’s your chance to submit a presentation proposal for AOCC!

    Do you have a successful program you run? A unique way of addressing counselor and wellness needs? An area of expertise or passion? Please consider sharing your expertise, creative programs, and best practices with colleagues from across the state.

    As an AOCC presenter, you get the opportunity to provide valuable resources, tools, and wellness tips for equipping your peers and future generations of counselors.

    Preferential consideration will be given to proposals that focus on "Elevate | Our Values, Our Voices, Our Vitality" in correlation with this year’s theme. 

    The All Ohio Counselors Conference (AOCC) is a continuing education conference sponsored by the Ohio Counseling Association.

    This year’s AOCC will be November 4-6 at the Embassy Suites Dublin.
    NOTE: AOCC 2026 will be in the popular format of Wednesday through Friday.

    Don't miss your opportunity to present at this year’s All Ohio Counselors Conference!

        Click to Start Your Proposal    


    Need help submitting your presentation proposal?


    Lead Presenters may submit up to three proposals with a maximum of two being accepted.

    Submission deadline: Wednesday, April 15

    To assist in submitting a quality proposal, see our Tips for Submitting and Review Rubric.

    Please direct all CFP‑related questions to:
    The Meeting Connection
    info@oca.events

    Thank you for your support of the counseling profession.
    This year’s AOCC will be November 4-6 at the Embassy Suites Dublin

     



  • Vote Today for the 2026-2027 President-Elect

    03 Mar 2026 2:06 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Voting is now open for OCA’s next President-Elect! All OCA members are invited to vote now through March 15th until 11:59pm. Only one vote is allowed per active OCA member.

    This officer will serve as President-Elect beginning July 1, 2026 and will become President of the OCA on July 1, 2027. During the year as President-Elect, the learning process includes working closely with the President, Past-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Executive Director to become familiar with the inner workings of the OCA.

    CVs and nomination statements from the two candidates are available HERE. (You must be logged in and an active member to view this page.) Please review the candidates' materials before voting.

    Thank you for supporting OCA and our election process!

  • Registration Now Open for AOCC 2025!

    29 Jul 2025 1:04 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    It's time to register for the All Ohio Counselors Conference (AOCC) 2025: "Fostering Wellness & Equipping Counselors"

    Register now, browse the conference schedule, and book your hotel stay by visiting https://oca.events/

    We can't wait to see you October 29-31 at the Embassy Suites Dublin!

  • AOCC 2025: Call for Proposals is Open!

    17 Apr 2025 2:43 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    The All Ohio Counselors Conference (AOCC) Call for Proposals is now open through Thursday, May 15!

    Do you have a successful program you run? A unique way of addressing counselor and wellness needs? An area of expertise or passion? Please consider sharing your expertise, creative programs, and best practices with colleagues from across the state.

    As an AOCC presenter, you get the opportunity to provide valuable resources, tools, and wellness tips for "equipping" your peers and future generations of counselors.

    Preferential consideration will be given to proposals that focus on "Fostering Wellness & Equipping Counselors" in correlation with this year’s theme. 

    The All Ohio Counselors Conference (AOCC) is a continuing education conference sponsored by the Ohio Counseling Association.

    This year’s AOCC will be October 29‑31 at the Embassy Suites Dublin.
    NOTE: AOCC 2025 will be in the popular format of Wednesday through Friday.

     

    Don't miss your opportunity to present at this year’s

    All Ohio Counselors Conference!

     
    Start Your Proposal

     


    Need help submitting your presentation proposal?
    You may submit between one to three presentation proposals.

    Submission deadline:
    Thursday, May 15

    To assist in submitting a quality proposal, see our Tips for Submitting and Review Rubric.

    Please direct all CFP‑related questions to:
    The Meeting Connection
    info@oca.events

    Thank you for your support of the counseling profession.

     

  • AOCC 2024: Call for Proposals is Now Open!

    12 Mar 2024 10:25 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The All Ohio Counselors Conference 2024 Call for Proposals is now open through Friday, April 26!

     

    Do you have a successful program you run? A unique way of addressing client/student needs? A community partnership that brings value to your work? An area of expertise or passion? These all make for quality sessions at the All Ohio Counselors Conference (AOCC).


    Preferential consideration will be given to proposals that demonstrate creative, novel, and/or advanced techniques and approaches to counseling.

    The AOCC is a joint conference hosted by the Ohio Counseling Association (OCA) and the Ohio School Counselor Association (OSCA).

     

    This year's AOCC will be October 28-30, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Columbus.

    NOTE: The AOCC will be held again on a Monday-Wednesday.

     

    The AOCC seeks quality proposals that focus on relevant and practical topics related to the school and mental health counseling professions. Please consider sharing your expertise, creative programs and best practices with colleagues from across the state.

     

    Visit allohiocounselors.com/cfp to begin your proposal!

     

     

    Thank you for your support of the All Ohio Counselors Conference!


  • Spring Conference 2024 - Registration Now Open!

    07 Mar 2024 12:14 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Registration for the OCA 2024 Virtual Spring Conference is now open! Click here to register and click here to view the event program.

    The OCA Spring Conference brings together Counselors from across Ohio to teach, learn, and collaborate on a variety of topics. This year's conference offers two pre-cons and 30 workshops covering ethics, supervision, and general credits. Additionally, plan to join OCA President, Dr. Sherdene Simpson, for a virtual coffee hour and a meet & greet for new members, new professionals, and first-time participants.

    We invite all OCA members to attend the keynote presentation with Dr. Casey Barrio Minton, who will be speaking on the conference theme - Shaping the Future of Counseling: Trends and Insights for Tomorrow - on Friday, April 26th from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Registration for the conference is not required for members to attend the keynote presentation.


    Spring Conference sessions take place:

    • Thursday, April 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
    • Friday, April 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
    • Saturday, April 27th from 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

    We hope you can join us!

     

    Spring Conference Program

     

    Register for Spring Conference


  • Registration Now Open: OCA Leadership Certificate Program - Summer 2024 Series

    07 Mar 2024 12:00 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    Registration is now open for the 

     OCA LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (LCP)

    Summer Series 2024: May 25 - July 20, 2024


    *Required in-person live Zoom sessions:

    Module 1 (Saturday, May 25, 9-10am) &
    Module 6 (Saturday, July 20, 9-10am)
    REGISTER NOW


    Registration deadline: Monday, May 20, 2024

    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 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 five hours and participants receive a certificate of completion and recognition at the All Ohio Counselor’s Conference.

    Topics include:

    • Reflections from a past president/current presidential vision
    • OCA history and governance
    • Membership growth
    • Servant leadership
    • Budget/finances
    • Legislative advocacy
    • Recruiting for diversity and inclusion
    • The CE approval process
    • Marketing and social media strategies

    Participant OCA membership must be up to date in order to register.


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


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

     

     


  • AOCC 2024: Save-the-Date!

    05 Dec 2023 3:40 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)


    You are cordially invited to join us for three days of excitement and continuing education at the All Ohio Counselors Conference (AOCC) Monday-Wednesday, October 28-30, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus Downtown.

    More information will be available in the spring. We hope to see you there!


  • Spring Conference 2024 - Call for Proposals!

    10 Nov 2023 7:21 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)



    OCA is pleased to announce our 2024 virtual Spring Conference, which will be held Thursday, April 25-Saturday, April 27 via Zoom. The theme is Shaping the Future of Counseling: Trends and Insights for Tomorrow. Practitioners and counselor educators are invited to submit proposals from November 1-November 30, 2023. We seek quality, creative proposals that focus on relevant and practical topics related to the mental health counseling professions. We hope you consider sharing your expertise, creative programs, and best practices with colleagues from across the state.


    Additionally, we are looking for at least 10 people to volunteer to review proposals. This is a great opportunity for professional development, and proposal reviewers play a crucial role in ensuring that the Spring Conference has quality sessions! 


    Stay tuned for more information about Spring Conference 2024!

  • OCA Awards Nominations are Open!

    22 Aug 2023 10:35 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)



    Hello OCA Members!


    We are pleased to announce the opening of the OCA Awards Nominations. Submissions are being received now until September 18th. Don't wait...submit TODAY!! 


    Did you know that electronic submissions in the form of a letter(s) of support in Word, Presentation/PPT, Video, and/or Audio options are accepted? Be creative and show how deserving your nominee is of an OCA Award. Nominate someone today!


    Here is the list of awards. Check out the nomination form OCA Awards Nomination Form for details about each award, the criteria, and submission guidelines.  


    • CHARLES “CHUCK” WEAVER AWARD
    • DAVE BROOKS AWARD
    • HERMAN J. PETERS AWARD
    • SUSAN J. SEARS COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
    • RESEARCH AND WRITING AWARD
    • PUBLIC POLICY AND LEGISLATION AWARD
    • GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD
    • PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
    • TOM DAVIS OUTSTANDING MENTORING AWARD

     

    CLICK THE LINK: OCA Awards Nomination Form


    Any questions or concerns, please contact Carmella Hill, OCA Awards Chair, at carmonhill1@gmail.com


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