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2010 SDCA Spring Conference

"Connecting Professional Counselors with an Uncertain World"

April 22-24, 2010
Aberdeen Ramkota Hotel
Aberdeen, SD

*LODGING INFORMATION*

SDCA has reserved a block of rooms at the Ramkota Hotel at a special conference rate of $79.99. Make your reservations directly with the Ramkota by calling 605-229-4040 and mention the SDCA Conference.

Thursday Opening Session
Presenter:  Dr. Russell Sabella
Topic:  Internet Dangers for Students

Friday Opening Session
Presenter:  Lynn Linde, president of ACA
Topic:  Looking at the Past, Reaching for the Future
Counseling as a profession has existed since the early 1900's.  In the ensuing years the profession has evolved to meet the challenges of a changing society.  What lessons from the past might we apply as we move into an increasing diverse, global, and technological society?  What might we need to think about as we move into the future?

2010 SD Counseling Association Conference Agenda

 

 

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

 

5:00-9:00 PM            Registration Open in hotel lobby

6:00 PM                     SDCA Board of Directors Meeting

8:00 PM                     Area of Specialty Board of Directors Meetings

 

Thursday, April 22, 2010   (up to 7.5 contact hours)

 

 

7:30 AM                     Registration Opens

 

9:00 AM-Noon           SDSCA Preconference: Web 2.0 Boot Camp: Using Communication

            Technologies to Reach and Teach School Counseling Program Stake

            Holders by Dr. Russell Sabella 3 CEU 

 

1:00 PM-4:00 PM     SDSCA Preconference:  Cyberbullying by Dr. Russell Sabella 3 CEU

 

Noon- 4 PM               SDACES Preconference:  Legal and Ethical Decision Making for Counselors

           by Leah Piersol 4 CEU

 

9 AM-4PM                SDMHCA Preconference:  The Brain Matters: What Counselors Need to

                              Know to Improve Clinical Work with Complex Trauma Survivors by Linda Barclay,

                              president of SDMHCA 6 CEU

 

4 PM                           Moderators Meeting

 

4:30 PM                     Chapter Meetings

 

7:00-9:00 PM            Opening Community Keynote:  Dr. Russell Sabella

Guarding Kids Against High Tech Trouble

From podcasts to porn, cyberbullying to cell phones,  Dr. Russell Sabella helps audience members understand the risks that emerge when high-tech tools, uninformed parents, and exuberant youth collide. Because kids are growing up with modern technologies, many are more expert than their parents. As a result, a parent's ability to make effective decisions for how technology is used may be compromised. This presentation empowers counselors, parents, educators, and other care takers to better understand the electronic terrain. Participants will be better able to help children safely and securely navigate a minefield of inappropriate and risky situations.

 

9:00 PM                     University Receptions

 

9:30 PM                     SDICA Business Meeting

                                               

Friday, April 23, 2010  (6.5 contact hours)

 

8:00-3:00                   Exhibit Area Open

 

9:00-10:00               Opening Keynote: Dr. Lynn Linde

“Looking at the Past, Reaching for the Future”

Counseling as a profession has existed since the early 1900’s.  In the ensuing years the profession has evolved to meet the challenges of a changing society.  What lessons from the past might we apply as we move into a increasing diverse, global, and technological society?  And what might we need to think about as we move into the future.

 

10:15-11:15             Content Sessions

 

11:30-1:15                 Area of Specialty Luncheons

                                                SDSCA

                                                SDMHCA

                                                SDACES                                           

1:30-2:20                   Content Sessions 

2:20-2:55                   Break and Poster Sessions

3:00-3:50                   Content Sessions 

4:00-4:50                   Content Sessions 

5:00-5:50                  Content Sessions

6:30 PM                     Awards Banquet/Auction 

 

                                                                       

Saturday, April 24, 2010  (3 contact hours)

 

7:45-8:45 AM            Graduate Student Breakfast 

 

9:00-10:25 AM          Content Sessions 

 

10:30-Noon                Content Sessions

 

 

 

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