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LU Workshop Series

Inspiring H.O.P.E. in Mental Health Professionals
Friday, October 6th, 2023

Registration Closed

The Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies is excited to bring back the Counselor Development Symposium!

This year’s theme is Inspiring H.O.P.E. in Mental Health Professionals:

  • Healthy mind & body
  • Opportunities for personal & professional growth
  • Psychoeducation, and
  • Equity in serving others

Through these virtual workshops, you’ll have the opportunity to earn up to 6 Contact continuing education hours in a variety of interesting live presentations. Presentations will include a Clinical Track, School Counseling Track, Counselor Education & Supervision Track, and Special Topics. Some highlights will include:

  • Advocating for Mental Health Within the Church: A Discussion of How and Why
  • Young, Black, & Exceptional: The School Counselor’s Role in Serving Gifted Black Students
  • Neurodivergent Students in Counselor Education Programs: Effective Teaching and Gatekeeping for Counselor Educators
  • The Effects of Vicarious Trauma: Practical Ways for Counselors to Implement Self-Protective Measures in the Clinical Setting

Clinical Track Schedule

School Counseling Track Schedule

Counselor Education & Supervision Track Schedule

Special Topics Track Schedule

Full Symposium Schedule


Cost (Full Day)

$15 for students

$35 for professionals


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Approved Continuing Education Provider

Liberty University – Center for Counseling & Family Studies has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4592. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Liberty University – Center for Counseling & Family Studies is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

Approved Play Therapy Provider

APT Approved Provider 19-591


Past Symposiums

Symposium 2018

Symposium 2019

Symposium 2020

Speaking the Child’s Language Through Play Therapy workshop series – 2021

Symposium 2022

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