Event Overview
In partnership with
The Colorado Counseling Association Presents
The Colorado Counseling Association is pleased to host a conference exclusively for counselors-in-training and counselor educators. This conference is significantly discounted for CCA student members and counselor educators.
The event will include masters and doctorate level student presenters chosen from among the student community in Colorado through an academic proposal process. All speaker and presenter topics will focus on current students and upcoming new professionals.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificates will be made available for those in attendance which are good for state licensure requirements.
Date: Saturday, April 29th, 2023
Location:Colorado Christian University, Leprino Hall, 8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood, CO 80226. Click here for a campus map.
CCA strives to create inclusive, affirming collaboration spaces for all counseling professionals at conferences, meetings, and advocacy efforts throughout Colorado. We value diversity and equity and are proud to support and pursue mental health and wellness for all. CCA expects all event attendees to engage in respectful, affirming ways, and will not tolerate hateful or discriminatory behavior. Please bring any concerning instances to the attention of CCA leadership immediately so they can be addressed appropriately.
Call for Proposals
The 2023 Colorado Counseling Association
Foundations Student Conference
Call for Proposals
The Colorado Counseling Association is proud to host the 2023 Foundations Conference. Included in this conference experience will be comprehensive educational opportunities presented by or for the mental health professional student. Only counselors-in-training and counselor educators may attend this conference.
Please read the information below thoroughly.
Non-Members
You are not required to be a member of the CCA to submit a proposal. However, each presenter must have a profile within the CCA's system. Prior to submitting your proposal, please have each presenter complete a profile by clicking here.
Once you have completed a profile, access the proposal portal below.
Proposal Portal
Click here to access the proposal portal.
Proposal Timeline
January 9th, 2023 - Call for Proposals
January 9th - February 28th, 2023 - Window for Submissions
March 3rd, 2023– Presentation offers will be emailed
March 10th, 2023- Presenters must confirm intent to present
Submission Specifics
Note: The Foundations Conference focuses fundamental and empowering aspects of counseling, supporting current students and new professional counselors. Strong presentations will demonstrate this emphasis.
Each session will be for 50 minutes.
Ideally, students partner with a professor at their institution who mentors them through the proposal process.
Keynotes
Foundations Keynote Speaker
Dr. Jose Tapia-Fuselier Jr., PhD, CRC, LPC, NCC
Dr. Jose Luis Tapia-Fuselier Jr. (he, him, his) is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. He graduated with his PhD in counseling at the University of North Texas. His research is focused on disability-responsive care across the lifespan. Dr. Tapia-Fuselier is currently President of the Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Education. He has served as the graduate student representative for the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, the national Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), and the National Council for Rehabilitation Education. Dr. Tapia-Fuselier has been highlighted for her service by the American Counseling Association with the Arthur A. Hitchcock Distinguished Professional Service Award, the Outstanding Graduate Student Leadership Award by ACES, and Doctoral Student of the Year from the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association.
He has served in various committees in ACES and ACA to promote the profession of counselor education and advance equity and inclusion for graduate student and new professional members. He has a clear passion to serve the fields of counseling, rehabilitation counseling, counselor education in advancing the voices of others and promoting equitable and inclusive practices. Lastly, Dr. Tapia-Fuselier has served the community in public and private rehabilitation settings as well as, in private and community practice for 7 years. He has provided individual, relationship, play, and family therapy with a special focus in serving people with disabilities in three languages (English, Spanish, and American Sign Language). He is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, and National Certified Counselor. Additionally, he is a Certified Child-Centered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Certified Child-Parent Relationship Therapy-Supervisor and has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Sponsor Fees
Once your registration is complete, please direct your company logos to conference@coloradocounselingassociation.org
The Colorado Counseling Association values the contributions made by companies like yours who share the vision and objectives of our members in the counseling profession.
The CCA Annual Conference is a venue for your company to demonstrate your dedication to helping provide education, products and services to today's counseling professionals and those who are future leaders. Your sponsorship not only provides excellent branding and engagement for your company, but also a place to share your insights, leadership, promote awareness, and showcase your commitment to serving this important industry.
The CCA has several sponsorship opportunities that meet the size and need of your organization. To promote your company and demonstrate your commitment to the mental health profession through a sponsorship opportunity, begin the registration process below.
| To begin the registration process please select one of the following sponsor fees. | |||
| $750.00 | Gold Sponsor - 2 registrations, event table, listed as booth vendor on CCA website and weekly event newsletter, 2 featured monthly articles to all CCA members, 2-3 minutes with event attendees. (3 available) No Restrictions |
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| $2,000.00 | Keynote Sponsor - Includes 3 registrations, event table, listed as booth vendor on CCA website and event newsletter, 3 featured monthly articles all CCA Members, keynote introduction. No Restrictions |
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| $100.00 | Internship Site/Employer - Includes 1 registration, event table, listed as booth vendor on the event website. Reserved for internship sites and employers who are seeking to hire current students or upcoming graduates. No Restrictions |
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| $500.00 | Silver - 2 registrations, event table, listed as booth vendor on CCA website and weekly event newsletter, 1 featured monthly article to all CCA Members. (6 available) No Restrictions |
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| $100.00 | Graduate Program - Includes 1 registration, event table, listed as booth vendor on the event website. Reserved for academic programs. No Restrictions |
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| $275.00 | Exhibitor - Includes 2 registrations, event table, listed as booth vendor on CCA website and event newsletter. No Restrictions |
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