Ohio Counseling Association upcoming events

OCCA Virtual Conference (15 May 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

More information to come

OCA "Open" Executive Council Meeting (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

OSUDP Webinar: Trauma and Substance Use: A Trauma-Informed Understanding of Addiction (29 May 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This webinar examines the relationship between trauma and substance use through a trauma-informed framework. Attendees will gain an understanding of underlying psychological and neurobiological mechanisms, along with practical clinical strategies to support assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment.

FREE for OSUDP members!

$15 for OCA members who are non-OSUDP!

$25 for non OCA Members!

Approved by the Ohio Counseling Association,

Accepted by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. This program has been approved for 1 General CE Clock Hours for Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists.

OCA Leadership Certificate Program - Summer Series 2026 (30 May 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 26, 2026

*Required in-person live Zoom sessions:

Session #1 (Saturday, May 30, 9-10:30am) &
Session #2 (Saturday, July 11, 9-10:30am)

The OCA Leadership Certificate Program (LCP) is an 8-week experience that is a FREE membership benefit for any graduate student, new professional, or seasoned professional discerning a possible future leadership role or who may already be serving in a position. LCP equips leaders with the most important tools and information they need to successfully hold a leadership position in OCA. Participants learn how to strengthen the effectiveness of a division/chapter/committee by applying best practices in successive leadership and through succession planning. They meet and network with their fellow participant leaders and receive mentorship and guidance for getting involved and helping to move the work of OCA forward.

Except for two 1.5 hour required in person Zoom gatherings, LCP allows participants to move through the program at their own pace through a series of pre-recorded learning modules. Modules are taught by past and present OCA leaders who share their experiences and insights related to some of the most significant aspects of being a leader in our association. All in person and recorded modules must be completed within the same series for which the participant is registered. The total time commitment is approximately seven hours and participants receive a certificate of completion and recognition at the All Ohio Counselor’s Conference.

Topics include:

Presidential Leadership & Vision
OCA History & Development
OCA Governance & Structure
Legislative Advocacy & Government Relations
Recruiting for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Cultural Dignity
Professional Development & Continuing Education
Treasurer Responsibilities - Finance & Budgeting
Marketing to Membership
The Intersection of Servant Leadership & Counselor Attributes
Reflections from a Past President

Participant OCA membership must be up to date in order to register. You must register using the email address associated with your OCA account.

Questions? Contact Laura Lewis, OCA Leadership Development Committee Co-Chair, at laurajlewiscounseling@gmail.com

For more info, CLICK HERE to visit the Leadership Webpage.

EOCA Supervision Workshop - Navigating Together: Supervision for Resilience and Ethical Practice (06 Jun 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Navigating Together: Supervision for Resilience and Ethical Practice is a three-hour professional development workshop for counseling supervisors focused on ethical decision-making, risk management, and effective leadership in complex practice settings. Through interactive sessions and choice-based presentations, participants gain practical strategies for navigating regulatory changes, supporting supervisee development, and sustaining supervisory wellness.

Participants will choose 3 out of the 4 sessions to attend.

Approved by the Ohio Counseling Association,

Accepted by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.

This program has been approved for 4 CE Clock Hours (3 supervision, 1 ethics) for

Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists.

All Ohio Counselors Conference (AOCC) 2026 (04 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Stay tuned for more information!