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. Don't miss out on this perfect opportunity for professional enrichment and personal enjoyment!

Registration is now open!

Presentations have been selected - check out the Schedule of Events! 19.0 hours of continuing education credit will be available for counselors, social workers, psychologists/school psychologists, and addiction/prevention professionals.

Exhibitor and sponsorship sign-up now open!

Visit the WVCA Store for details.

WVCA Award Nominations

One of the best things about the counseling profession is its versatility. We are therapists, school counselors, educators, clinical supervisors, researchers, and advocates. And the WVCA Awards is an opportunity to give a shout-out to West Virginia counselors fighting the good fight in the various roles of the profession! Please consider nominating West Virginia counselors for any/all of the following awards:

WVCA Excellence in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Award
WVCA Excellence in School Counseling Award
WVCA Outstanding Counselor Educator Award
WVCA Outstanding Clinical Supervisor Award
WVCA Innovative Research Award
WVCA Distinguished Advocacy Award
WVCA Community Impact Award

You do not have to be a WVCA member, a counselor, or even located in West Virginia to submit nominations! Nominees must work in the counseling profession in West Virginia. You do not have to nominate for all categories, but please be sure to click through the entire nomination form to ensure your nominations are submitted.

WVCA Marilyn Smith Emerging Leader Award. Attention COUNSELING GRAD STUDENTS! If you are currently enrolled and in good standing in a counseling graduate program (Master's or doctoral), we invite you to apply for this award. It is meant to recognize graduate students exhibiting exceptional leadership potential in their personal, professional, and academic careers.

Applicants must:

Be actively enrolled in a Master's- or doctoral-level counseling program and be in good standing.
Be willing and able to attend the WVCA conference in November.
Be a current WVCA member.
Fill out the application form, which will include uploading a resume/CV and at least 1 letter of recommendation from a faculty member.

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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