2026 Student Symposium and Conference Session Proposal (Deadline 6/30/2026)

The 2026 CALPCC Conference and Student Symposium are organized into three core tracks designed to reflect the depth and evolution of LPCC practice. Core Systems & Practice focuses on real-world clinical environments and service delivery, including subtracks such as Roots & Resilience: School-Based Mental Health, Community in Action: Public & Nonprofit Care, Inside the System: Correctional Facilities, Hospitals & Integrated Care, Private Practice Mastery, Substance Use & Recovery Pathways, Crisis to Continuum: Higher Levels of Care, Justice & Healing: Correctional Mental Health, and First on the Frontlines: First Responder Mental Health. Identity, Culture & Specialized Care highlights inclusive and population-specific approaches, featuring subtracks like Pride & Practice: LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care, Love, Sex & Connection: Couples, Families & Sex Therapy, Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice, Global Trauma & Migration Mental Health, Military, Veterans & Service-Connected Care, and Career & Vocational Counseling in Modern Practice. Innovation & Leadership centers on the future of the profession, with subtracks including The Digital Clinician: AI, Tech & Telehealth, Policy in Practice: Legislation, Advocacy & Systems Change, Ethics in Evolving Practice, Leadership & Supervision: Growing the Profession, Emerging Models: Alternative Relationships & Expanding Identities, and Future of Counseling: Innovation & Program Development. Together, these tracks offer presenters a dynamic platform to advance clinical practice, identity, and impact across the counseling field.

Presenter Requirements

The primary presenter must be a current CALPCC member in good standing. Membership status will be verified and must remain current through the duration of the conference (October 2026)

The primary presenter serves as the main point of contact and is responsible for informing all co-presenters of proposal status, scheduling, and other communications from CALPCC. The email address provided by the primary presenter will be used for all correspondence.

Presenters must meet one of the following three qualification categories based on relevant education and/or experience:

Category 1: Presenter holds a graduate degree in a mental health field from a regionally accredited institution and is qualified by appropriate education, experience, and/or training to present on the subject matter.

Category 2: Presenter holds a graduate degree directly related to the subject matter from a regionally accredited institution and is qualified by appropriate education, experience, and/or training.

Category 3: Presenter is qualified by appropriate education, experience, and/or training to present on the subject matter.

• Presenters are responsible for all personal expenses, including travel, lodging, transportation, and meals.
• Presenters may not charge a separate attendance fee for their session.
• Sessions must not be promotional in nature. Presenters may not market or sell products or services during their session. Those wishing to promote or sell must purchase exhibit space.
• Presenters must be available to attend and present in person at the 2026 CALPCC Conference. A presenter’s session may be scheduled at any time during the event.
• All presenters must register for the conference by July 01, 2026. Failure to register by this date will result in removal from the program. The primary presenter also must notify CALPCC of any presenter changes by this date. Changes after August 01, 2026, may not be reflected in the published program.
• All presentation materials must be original or used with proper permission from the copyright holder. This includes, but is not limited to, video clips, images, music and social media content. By submitting a proposal, presenters grant CALPCC the right to use these materials for professional development purposes.
• Presenters attest that all information provided, including data, research and references, is accurate and aligns with the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics.
• Recording live sessions is not permitted without prior written approval from CALPCC.
• Note: CALPCC reserves the right to edit session titles, descriptions, and related promotional materials for clarity, style, and consistency.

If you meet the presenter requirements and agree to adhere to all outlined guidelines and professional standards, please click the following link to submit your full proposal: Formal Submission. In addition to completing this form, you are required to have your name officially registered as a pending submission for the 2026 CALPCC Conference and Student Symposium by submitting this form.