WVCA Fall Conference & Retreat 2024

Building Partnerships, Elevating Advocacy, Inspiring Change

November 7-9, 2024

The Resort at Glade Springs - 255 Resort Drive, Daniels, WV 25832

This year's conference will take place at the stunning Resort at Glade Springs, offering attendees an ideal blend of professional development and leisure. When you're not attending conference sessions, you can take advantage of The Resort's wide array of activities. Whether it's golfing on picturesque courses, hiking scenic trails, swimming in the indoor pool, enjoying a relaxing spa treatment, or navigating your way out of the Glade Springs Escape Room, there's something for everyone. And those are just a few of the adventures the Resort has to offer!

Beyond the incredible amenities of the venue, attending the WVCA conference provides invaluable opportunities for growth through connection with fellow counselors, expanding your professional network (and making new friends!), and staying up-to-date on the latest trends and practices. We've also got some incredible perks lined up! Don't miss out on this perfect opportunity for professional enrichment and personal enjoyment!

Evaluation links available here!

Please be sure to give us feedback on the sessions you attended and the overall conference. You can access the evaluation links here.

You can also still access the Schedule of Events and download the Conference Program! 19.0 hours of continuing education credit will be available for counselors, social workers, psychologists/school psychologists, and addiction/prevention professionals.

WVCA Awards

One of the best things about the counseling profession is its versatility. We are therapists, school counselors, educators, clinical supervisors, researchers, and advocates. WVCA would like to congratulate this year's winners:

WVCA Excellence in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Award: James Frame, LPC
WVCA Excellence in School Counseling Award: Emily Patterson, MA, M.Ed., NCC, NCSC
WVCA Outstanding Counselor Educator Award: Dr. Kari Mika-Lude, LPC, AADC-S, ALPS, NCC, CCTP, ACS
WVCA Outstanding Clinical Supervisor Award: Cam Moore, LPC, ALPS
WVCA Innovative Research Award: Dr. Jerica Wesley, LPC, ALPS, NCC, CCTP
WVCA Distinguished Advocacy Award: Dr. Kari Mika-Lude, LPC, AADC-S, ALPS, NCC, CCTP, ACS
WVCA Community Impact Award: Boone Memorial Health Brighter Futures
WVCA Marilyn Smith Emerging Leader Award: Abigail Sedgwick
WVCA Past-President Award: Amy Kennedy-Rickman, LPC, ALPS

Keynote Speaker

Diana Partington, LPC-MHSP (TN)

Author of "DBT for Life: Skills to Transform the Way You Live"

Conference T-Shirt

Conference t-shirts are available for purchase at a slightly discounted rate upon registration.

T-shirts may also be available for on-site purchase at full price. Please note that quantities and sizes may be limited for on-site purchase.

Photos from WVCA Fall Conference 2023 at Flatwoods Conference Center

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