Nebraska Counseling Association

05/29/2026

✨ UNWIND + UPLIFT ✨

Mental health professionals — you deserve a reset.

The Nebraska Counseling Association District 2 Self-Care Mini-Retreat is happening June 13, and it’s packed with meaningful connection, practical self-care, and restorative experiences.

💡 “Side Quests: Where Geek Therapy Meets Self-Care” CE presentation by Alee Larson
🧘 Sound Bath Singing Bowl Immersion
🌱 “Seasons of the Soul” wellbeing activity
💆 Chair massages, Reiki demos & aromatherapy hand massages
📓 Self-renewal journals + reflection corner
🎁 Door prize: FREE 1-hour massage

FREE for NCA members of ANY district
$20 for non-member mental health professionals

Space for bonus wellness activities is limited and sign-ups happen onsite — so come early!

📍 Omaha | June 13 | 8:30 AM–12 PM
⏰ RSVP by June 11 at 5 PM

Register now: www.necounseling.org/events

05/29/2026

Insurers have been aggressively pursuing clawbacks, reimbursement reductions, downcoding, and other “cost-saving” approaches.

ACA is urgently gathering personal stories from counselors impacted by these insurance challenges. Your story could assist us in our meetings with lawmakers, strengthen our advocacy efforts, and show the real-life consequences of these harmful practices.

Together, we can make a powerful case for greater insurance regulation and the prioritization of accessible mental healthcare.

Share your story today: https://americancounseling.quorum.us/campaign/163708/

05/29/2026

Be sure to join NCA District 3 and Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska today!

BHECN Provider Retention Workshop is happening. Great way to build relationships.

05/29/2026

Please join us May 29th for a Free CE with Davina Borges!

05/27/2026

🚨 Change is constant — leadership matters more than ever.

This year’s conference theme, “Navigating Change: Advocacy Leadership in a Complex World,” will spotlight the ideas, conversations, and solutions helping counselors meet today’s challenges head-on.

Your session could inspire fellow professionals to think differently, advocate boldly, and lead confidently in an increasingly complex world.

We’re looking for engaging presentations that spark innovation, practical application, and meaningful dialogue.

📅 Proposal submissions close June 12 at 11:59 PM.
📍 Event Details: November 6-8, 2026 in Omaha NE
🔗 Apply Here: https://forms.gle/tt9tqm4waGGCWtSE7

05/26/2026

🌿 Join BHECN for their Provider Retention Workshop on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (CT) at Central Community College – Columbus Campus!

📍 East Education Center
4500 63rd Street
Columbus, NE 68601

We’re excited that Nebraska Counseling Association District 3 is sponsoring the greenhouse activity — a great opportunity to network, connect, and build relationships with professionals across NCA District 3!

Come learn, collaborate, and grow with colleagues committed to strengthening provider retention in Nebraska.

✅ Register today: http://bit.ly/3RNPvTU

05/25/2026

🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Alee Larson, MS, LIMHP, LADC

We’re excited to welcome Alee Larson as the CE presenter for the NCA District 2 Self-Care Mini-Retreat on June 13.

Alee brings extensive clinical experience and specialized training in:
✨ Geek Therapy
✨ EMDR
✨ CBT & DBT
✨ Trauma-focused interventions
✨ ADHD support services
✨ Harm reduction and Seeking Safety

Her 1.5 CE presentation:
🎮 “Side Quests — Where Geek Therapy and Self-Care Intersect”

This engaging session explores how fandoms, narratives, gaming, and interactive media can support counselor wellness, emotional regulation, and resilience.

If you’ve ever connected deeply with books, games, music, fantasy worlds, or storytelling — this presentation is for you.

📍 Omaha | June 13
🕘 Presentation begins at 9 AM
🎟 Register at www.necounseling.org/events

05/22/2026

✨ Your voice can help guide the future of counseling.

Under this year’s theme — “Navigating Change: Advocacy Leadership in a Complex World” — we’re seeking presenters who are passionate about advancing the profession, supporting clients, and leading through today’s evolving challenges.

Presenting at this event is an opportunity to:
✔ Share your expertise
✔ Inspire advocacy and leadership
✔ Connect with counseling professionals across the region
✔ Help shape important conversations in mental health care

⏰ Proposals are due June 12 at 11:59 PM.
📍 Event Details: November 6-8, 2026 in Omaha NE
🔗 Apply Here: https://forms.gle/tt9tqm4waGGCWtSE7

05/21/2026

Don’t forget—on-demand access to the 2026 NCA Spring Conference won’t last forever.

You have until July 31 to watch, learn, and grow—but why wait?

Register now and start exploring the sessions today.

👉 https://www.necounseling.org/event-6410955