Oklahoma Counseling Association

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This month we have a deeply valuable training offered by one of our newest and reinstated divisions, OK-SAIGE. Join us f...
05/16/2026

This month we have a deeply valuable training offered by one of our newest and reinstated divisions, OK-SAIGE. Join us for the 2nd annual conference on May 29th at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Liberal Arts Lecture Hall! This event will include 3 Supervision/Ethics CEUs and 3 General CEUs for LPCs and LMFTs. CEUs also available for LADCs and LCSWs.

More details and register: https://ok-saige.eventbrite.com/

Investment:
$90 non members of OK-SAIGE
$45 for current OK-SAIGE members
$10 for candidates, graduate students, or retirees regardless of OK-SAIGE membership type.

To become a member of OK-SAIGE, use the link: https://oklahomacounseling.org/membership/

We hope to see you there!

05/04/2026

Look who’s making the news in southwest Oklahoma! Our very own Southwest Region has been building momentum and meeting monthly to network and grow. This month they partnered with the Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic in Lawton and hosted a free training. Region president Caley Filipek has been instrumental in the blossoming ideas for the region and is a proud Cameron University alumni as well as part of a military family. If you are in the southwest area of the state consider getting involved!

📣 CALL TO ACTION. Our GRC stays on top of issues so we can know when it’s time to act. Thank you Healthy Minds Policy In...
04/29/2026

📣 CALL TO ACTION. Our GRC stays on top of issues so we can know when it’s time to act. Thank you Healthy Minds Policy Initiative for all you do and enlisting us and our colleagues. Together we can do so much!

Wednesday Wake Up! Who’s been thinking about going to this great collaboration tomorrow?! You can still sign up and join...
04/29/2026

Wednesday Wake Up! Who’s been thinking about going to this great collaboration tomorrow?! You can still sign up and join us. Or just show up tomorrow.

We are ready to strengthen your clinical skills as we team up with Kickapoo Tribal Health Center to offer a full FREE day training.

Come enrich your skills in Motivational Interviewing and your understanding of ethics in substance use treatment. Approved for 6 hours of CEUs for LPC, LBP, LMFT, and LADC (provider # 20260187) and LCSW (provider #20260192).

Tomorrow April 30th
Grand Event Center near Shawnee
9 am - 4 pm

Scan the QR code below to register or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guiding-change-motivational-interviewing-ethics-in-addiction-treatment-tickets-1985402202433

We are so grateful for those you that joined us today. We had one of the most engaging spring conferences to date! The p...
04/24/2026

We are so grateful for those you that joined us today. We had one of the most engaging spring conferences to date! The presenters and attendees all really showed up and we interacted, laughed, and had the best dialogue about all the things that matter in our work. The Q & A’s were lively and there were so many of us connecting from across the state making connections and reconnections on breaks and at lunch. Cultivating connection is such a need and benefit to thriving as clinicians. Thank you for investing in creating community and making our learning together a wonderful occasion!

It’s a beautiful morning! We look forward to learning and growing together at our annual Spring Conference in Shawnee to...
04/24/2026

It’s a beautiful morning! We look forward to learning and growing together at our annual Spring Conference in Shawnee today. See you in the main building auditorium at Gordon Cooper Technology Center.

Also, don’t forget to submit your questions for the morning sessions. Can’t make it? That’s ok! Submit your questions and we will take notes and share some Q&A in upcoming posts.

Questions for our Government Relations Committee: https://forms.gle/4p37LzhDcWtokVXT8

Questions for BBHL Panel: https://forms.gle/K6TZq7z9hKada3We9

Our spring conference is designed to engage you and support your needs so we want to hear them! What questions do you ha...
04/15/2026

Our spring conference is designed to engage you and support your needs so we want to hear them! What questions do you have for our lobbyist, Government Relations Committee (GRC), or for the licensure board for LPCs, LMFTs, and LBPs? They are the captive audience available for you during part of their morning sessions next week, so here’s your opportunity to guide the dialogue.

As the state branch of the American Counseling Association, our goal is to be a voice for your professional needs and a space where you can learn and grow alongside colleagues.

Submit your questions so we can be stronger together!

Questions for GRC: https://forms.gle/4p37LzhDcWtokVXT8

Questions for BBHL Panel: https://forms.gle/K6TZq7z9hKada3We9

See you next week!

We are looking forward to our two upcoming trainings later this month. Both offer great opportunities for those of you s...
04/14/2026

We are looking forward to our two upcoming trainings later this month. Both offer great opportunities for those of you still looking for continuing education before renewals begin in May and June (for LPCs).

Our annual spring conference on April 24th offers a low cost day and high impact content. Legislative support and advocacy on your behalf by our Government Relationship Committee starts the day off with a power hour +, followed by a rare opportunity OCA is honored to provide with representatives from our licensing board (the BBHL) available for Q & A. The afternoon offers an excellent supervision focused presentation with a dynamic presenter.

Register here: https://oklahomacounseling.org/events/

Then on April 30th we are teaming up with Kickapoo Tribal Health Center and offering a full FREE day training to strengthen your clinical skills in Motivational Interviewing and Ethics in SUD treatment.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guiding-change-motivational-interviewing-ethics-in-addiction-treatment-tickets-1985402202433

OCA is an approved provider of Ethics and Supervision CEUs for LPC & LMFT as well as a continuing education provider for LADCs (provider #20260187) and LCSWs (provider #20260192) in the state of Oklahoma.

Who doesn’t love a good collaboration? And who doesn’t love free? You read that correctly! OCA is teaming up with Kickap...
04/08/2026

Who doesn’t love a good collaboration? And who doesn’t love free?

You read that correctly! OCA is teaming up with Kickapoo Tribal Health Center and offering a full FREE day training to strengthen your clinical skills. You may not work specifically with an addiction focus or referral base but that doesn’t mean these needs won’t land in your office. Come enrich your skills in Motivational Interviewing and your understanding of ethics in substance use treatment. We are excited our own Oklahoma Association of Addiction Counselors division president is presenting during the morning session.

Approved for 6 hours of CEUs for LPC, LBP, LMFT, and LADC (provider # 20260187) and LCSW (provider #20260192).

Join us April 30th at Grand Event Center
near Shawnee from 9 am - 4 pm.

Scan the QR code below to register or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guiding-change-motivational-interviewing-ethics-in-addiction-treatment-tickets-1985402202433

Let’s guide meaningful change together!

OCA is excited to host our annual Spring Conference later this month! This is an event where we serve members by offerin...
04/03/2026

OCA is excited to host our annual Spring Conference later this month! This is an event where we serve members by offering low-cost CEUs for those approaching the June license renewal deadline. Non-members are welcome as well, or better yet, join OCA for a better rate and year of membership!

This year our morning session will include updates from our Government Relations Committee and lobbyist as well as our State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure for three hours of Ethics CEUs. The afternoon session will focus on three hours of supervision CEUs with the presentation "Gatekeeping with Integrity: Ethics, Fairness, and the Supervisor's Role" by Jamie LoVecchio Hays, M.Ed., LADC Supervisor, SAP, and Oklahoma Association of Addictions Counselors' current President.

The event costs $25 for members and $75 for non-members (and it's only $60 to join OCA!).

Join us on April 24, 2026, from 9am-5pm at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Shawnee.

Register @ https://oklahomacounseling.org/events/

We are an approved provider of Ethics and Supervision CEUs for LPC/LMFT/LBPs as well as LADCs (provider #20260187) and LCSWs (provider #20260192) in the state of Oklahoma.

Spring has arrived and our next conference is this week! If you are looking for Ethic CEUs you can still join us this Fr...
03/24/2026

Spring has arrived and our next conference is this week! If you are looking for Ethic CEUs you can still join us this Friday. Our Southeast Region is hosting their annual conference and offering it free to OCA members and students. Only $50 for non-members and includes a one year membership to OCA. Pre-registration has ended but you can show up Friday and register.

In person:
Kiamichi Technology Center
301 Kiamichi Drive
McAlester, Oklahoma 74501

Online: Zoom Meeting
Email BryantAdams04@gmail.com to be added to the list for the link

Why OCA membership? As the state branch of ACA and as an advocate at the capital for counselors and providers (with a new lobbyist on board) we help be a voice for your professional values and needs. We also strive to be a place you can learn and grow, network and connect, and find a professional home for support!

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1 John C Bruton Blvd.
Shawnee, OK
74804

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