Missouri Mental Health Counselors Association

04/16/2026

https://www.mmhca.com/training-events/2026-annual-conference

04/16/2026

https://www.mmhca.com/training-events/supervisor-training-may26

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

MMHCA Board nominations are open for submission and due by Monday, March 30. We are looking for a secretary and president elect to start in June 2026. Use the link provided to submit your nomination. Elected board members need to be current members of MMHCA.

Make your nomination for someone else or yourself here:
https://forms.gle/dUQg5aZSGekmGVru6

03/17/2026

Learn more:
https://www.mmhca.com/news/student-legislative-day-2026

03/16/2026

The Missouri Mental Health Counselors Association invites mental health professionals, educators, and researchers to submit proposals for presentations at our upcoming MMHCA Annual Conference.

We are seeking engaging, evidence-based, and practical presentations that support the professional growth of counselors and behavioral health professionals across Missouri.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/192p76CeaJ4lXqT05Uw8LKYz4VdVN5CApdliODE53nxw/edit

02/27/2026

https://www.votervoice.net/NBCCGrassroots/Campaigns/133650/Respond

02/20/2026

02/17/2026

Register Here:
https://www.mmhca.com/training-events/courtroom-ready
Thursday, March 19
11AM - 1PM
Zoom
Feel the Power in Being Courtroom Ready
Therapists have a 100% chance of being subpoenaed at some point in their career. Yet, graduate programs and clinical practices are often avoidant of the court system. By avoiding courtroom conversations, counselors hold a perceived fear around the court process. Join us for this training to learn how to empower counselors to be courtroom ready. Judges and attorneys value a counselor’s expertise, especially when they are prepared for court. Working with a Missouri Judge in 2025, Rebecca began to inquire about what courtrooms needed for therapists to show up ready to court. This training is a derivative of that conversation.
Learning Objectives
Generalized Knowledge and Terminology. Ever wonder what some of the words mean on a subpoena? Learn a basic knowledge of key terms as they apply to you, a counselor.
Missouri specific court room preparation. Learn about influential laws and practices that impact counselors within court processes.
Ethical Considerations. Understand your role and responsibilities as a counselor during court processes. This includes ethical and procedural boundaries within the testimony itself.
Strategies to Testimony. Learn how to mentally and physically prepare for court testimony with exercises designed to manage nerves, maintain professionalism, and manage the pressures of a court setting.
$35 for non-members. $20 for MMHCA members (use discount code found in the member portal).

02/10/2026

Are you ready for the best conference yet??
2026 Conference Announcement is COMING SOON!

02/10/2026

Register today: https://www.mmhca.com/training-events/parental-alienation
Training Date: February 20th, 9AM-11AM - Virtual Training

Parental Alienation (PA) affects an estimated 3.5 million children and 30 million parents in the U.S., making it a critical concern for mental health and child welfare professionals. This evidence-based training explores PA as a form of Psychological Maltreatment (PM), offering practical tools to recognize, assess, and intervene in high-conflict custody cases.

Participants will learn how PA aligns with the 6 forms of psychological maltreatment defined by APSAC, the 5 core criteria for PA, and the 17 alienating strategies identified by Dr. Amy J.L. Baker. The session also covers DSM-5 codes, severity levels, ACES research, and clinical applications. Through Cheryl Mefferd’s personal story and Shari Linger’s professional insight, attendees will gain both a human and clinical perspective on this often-misunderstood issue—equipping them to support affected families with greater clarity, compassion, and confidence.