Nebraska Counseling Association upcoming events

October 2026 LIVE Free CE with Ryan Schwer & TJ Gorman (10/30/2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

***Please Note New Time***

Dr. Ryan Schwer & TJ Gorman Present: Nutrition and Mental Health: Fact or Fiction

(Live Presentation via Zoom October 30th at 11:30am central time)

Join Dr. Ryan Schwer & TJ Gorman for our October LIVE Free CE!

In an age of social media, too many claim to be experts in nutrition. They will tell you a juice cleanse will fix your gut health and that will miraculously cure your depression. While many of these claims are inaccurate, there are supplements and diets that can provide benefits.

Dr Schwer will walk the group through some of the biggest claims, help you to better understand what is true and how to properly vet the information we see. We will provide resources to help answer clients questions.

This event is to be presented LIVE via Zoom on October 30th, 2026, from 11:30am to 12:30pm (Central Time). You must attend at this time to receive the CE credit, and you must attend the entirety of the session to obtain your CE certificate. This CE will NOT be recorded for playback later.

Please sign into Zoom with the name that you registered with to obtain your CE certificate. Information, including the Zoom link, will be sent via your registration email. One CE credit hour will be available for this presentation. CE certificates will be sent out at the conclusion of the presentation after participants pass a quiz (8/10).

Interested in presenting? Contact us at nca@necounseling.org or complete this form: https://forms.gle/dWXMYAdQJHZaV3Y68

Photo courtesy of A. Hixon Photography

October 2026 RECORDED Free CEU with Jason Swain (10/31/2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Jason Swain, LIMHP, CCMHC, ACS

Presents:

Beyond the Narrative: Understanding and Applying Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD

(Pre-Recorded, Available On Demand until 10.31.26!)

Please join Jason Swain for the October 2026 RECORDED CE!

Written Exposure Therapy (WET) is a brief, evidence-based treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that has demonstrated outcomes comparable to longer trauma-focused interventions while requiring only five therapy sessions and minimal homework. As research continues to support its effectiveness across military, first responder, and civilian populations, WET has become an increasingly valuable treatment option for clinicians seeking efficient, evidence-based approaches to trauma care.

This presentation moves beyond simply teaching a treatment protocol to examine the historical development, scientific foundations, and clinical application of Written Exposure Therapy. Participants will explore the evolution of exposure-based treatments, the psychological and neurobiological mechanisms underlying therapeutic writing, and the growing body of research supporting WET. The course will provide a detailed review of the five-session protocol, compare WET with other evidence-based PTSD treatments including Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and discuss practical considerations for client selection, treatment planning, and implementation.

Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of not only how to deliver Written Exposure Therapy, but also why it works, when it is most appropriate, and how to thoughtfully integrate it into evidence-based trauma practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

Describe the historical evolution of exposure-based therapies and the development of Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD.
Explain the psychological and neurobiological mechanisms believed to contribute to the effectiveness of Written Exposure Therapy.
Summarize the current evidence supporting Written Exposure Therapy, including findings from randomized controlled trials and comparative effectiveness research.
Differentiate Written Exposure Therapy from Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), including indications, advantages, and limitations.
Identify appropriate client selection criteria, contraindications, and implementation considerations for Written Exposure Therapy.
Apply the five-session Written Exposure Therapy protocol with fidelity while incorporating sound clinical judgment and evidence-based decision-making.
Integrate Written Exposure Therapy into clinical practice through case conceptualization, documentation strategies, and treatment planning.

This is a pre-recorded presentation, which you will receive access to once you have registered. Information will be sent via your registration email, including the video link, quiz link, and handouts. Please complete the quiz included in your registration email by no later than 5pm on October 31st, 2026 to receive your CE certificate. CE certificates will be sent automatically when you complete and pass the quiz (8/10 correct). You may take the quiz as many times is necessary to pass.

Interested in presenting? Contact us at nca@necounseling.org or complete this form: https://forms.gle/dWXMYAdQJHZaV3Y68

Photo courtesy of A. Hixon Photography

2026 Nebraska Counseling Association Fall Conference (11/05/2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join us for the 2026 NCA Fall Conference! We are excited to present "The Healing Power of Play: A Child-Centered Play Therapy Intensive", featuring Dr. Jose "Joey" Tapia, PhD, LPC, CRC, RPT-S, NCC, CCPT-S/T, CPRT-S/T.

The conference will be held Thursday, November 5th at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District. We are pleased to announce that this training will be eligible for 6 CEs. This training, barring unforeseen technical issues, will be recorded and available to registrants for playback and to obtain CE's from November 13th until February 28th, 2027. You can attend live the day of in-person or via Zoom.

"The Healing Power of Play: A Child-Centered Play Therapy Intensive":

Children often communicate their inner world through play rather than words. This interactive 6-hour intensive provides counselors, social workers, psychologists, and other mental health professionals with a comprehensive introduction to Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), an evidence-based approach grounded in the therapeutic relationship and children's natural capacity for growth and healing. Participants will explore the theoretical foundations and developmental principles of CCPT while developing essential clinical skills for fostering emotional expression, resilience, and self-directed change.

Lunch will be provided to in-person attendees during the annual business meeting on Thursday. All in person conference attendees can receive a conference shirt by registering by October 15th AND completing the t shirt order form included in your registration email.

A hotel block is available at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District, located at 222 N 10th, Omaha, NE 68102. The block expires October 9th. Book by calling 402-807-8000 or reserving online HERE.

If you need to register a group, please email us at NCA@necounseling.org.

If you are interested in being a student volunteer, apply HERE.

If you are interested in being a sponsor, that registration will open shortly HERE.

CE certificates will be provided by the NCA following your successful completion of a CE quiz (8/10 correct). If you have not received your live CE by November 7th at 12pm, and it is not in your spam folder, please email us at nca@necounseling.org. Registrants are responsible for maintaining their record of their CE's.

Recordings of the the conference will be available beginning November 13th, 2026, and will close February 28th 2027 at 5pm. All CE quizzes are due at that time.

***CANCELLATION POLICY: All registration cancellations and refund requests made prior to October 15th will be refunded 100%. Cancellation requests made between October 15th and October 29th will be processed with a $75 cancellation fee ($50 for Student registration). No refunds of any kind will be granted after October 29th, 2026 for any reason. Refunds will not be issued for no-shows. Please note, you may register and choose the pay later option.

***Payments are due for online attendees by October 22nd, 2026. Checks MUST be received at 6911 Van Dorn Street, Suite 2, Lincoln NE 68506 by that date. Any registrations for online attendees that have not been paid by that date will be canceled. In-person attendees may pay at check-in if needed.

***Student ID is no longer required at check in. All student members are required to provide proof of their student status within 10 days of registering as a member. If you have not provided proof of being a student, your student registration will be canceled. Please check your email or contact us for more details.

***To take advantage of MEMBER PRICING, you must be logged in to your NCA account prior to registering.

***To take advantage of STUDENT PRICING, you must be an NCA Student Member, and logged in to the NCA website prior to registering.

SPONSORSHIP Registration for 2026 Fall Conference (11/05/2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Become a sponsor today for the Nebraska Counseling Association 2026 Fall Conference!

Join us for the NCA's 2026 Fall Conference, at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District in Omaha! We will be hosting Dr. Jose "Joey" Tapia, who will be providing an intensive introduction to Child-Centered Play Therapy. We are planning for up to 120 in person attendees.

**If you would like to register for CE's please do so HERE. Unless you register for a Platinum Sponsorship, registration for CE's is NOT included.

A hotel block is available at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District. Rooms must be reserved by October 9th to lock the conference rate. BOOK YOUR ROOM HERE.

Important Deadlines:

October 1st: Early Bird rates for members end

October 15th: Platinum & Gold Sponsorships close. We need all logos for Platinum & Gold Sponsorships by no later than 5pm on October 15th to get them on the shirts.

October 15th: Play Therapy Kit Sponsorships close (we need time for the supplies to ship to us prior to the conference)

October 29th: Silver and Bronze Sponsorships close. We need all logos and needed info from all sponsor by no later than 5pm on October 29th so that we can finalize the Conference Booklet and get ready for the conference.

Conference Info:

Tentative Schedule (subject to change, all times are Central):

7am: Sponsors may start setting up

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Conference check in, light breakfast, sponsor tables

9:00 AM - 12PM: CCPT Intensive

Sponsor Tables During Breaks

12:00 - 1:30PM: Lunch/Annual Business Meeting/Sponsor Tables/Sponsor Facebook Live/Platinum Sponsor presentations
1:30 - 4:40 PM: CCPT Intensive Continued

Sponsor Tables During Breaks

Conference Adjournment 4:30pm

5:00: Please have your area cleaned up

Each sponsor will be provided one 6" table and two chairs. Each sponsor will be provided a maximum of 2 meal tickets. At this time we do not plan to provide table cloths.

We are planning for up to 120 in-person registrants

Please contact us at nca@necounseling.org with any other questions.

SPONSORSHIP Registration for ACA Midwest Region Leadership Development Academy Conference (11/06/2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Become a sponsor today for the 2026 American Counseling Association Midwest Region Leadership Development Academy - Hosted by the NCA!

Join us for the 2026 ACA Midwest Region LDA - Hosted by the NCA! We are excited to be hosting two great keynotes - Dr. Colette Dollarhide and Dr. Victoria Kress!

We will be convening on November 6-8, 2026 at the Omaha Marriott Downtown, 222 N 10th Street Omaha, NE 68102.

We are planning for 120+ in-person attendees.

**If you would like to register for CE's please do so HERE. Unless you register for a Platinum Sponsorship, registration for CE's is NOT included.

A hotel block is available at the Omaha Marriott Downtown, 222 N 10th Street Omaha, NE 68102. The block expires October 9th at 11:59pm. Reserve online HERE.

Important Deadlines:

October 9th: Hotel Block ends

October 15th: Platinum, Gold, and Play Therapy Kit sponsorships close.

October 29th: Silver and Bronze Sponsorship options close.

Conference Info:

Please visit the conference booklet for information on schedules and speakers. Sponsors may begin setting up 1 hour prior to registration opening on each day of the conference.

Each sponsor will be provided one 6" table and two chairs. Each sponsor will be provided a maximum of 2 meal tickets. At this time we do not plan to provide table cloths.

Sponsorship Registration does not include a conference shirt.

Please contact us at nca@necounseling.org with any other questions.

2026 Nebraska Counseling Association Fall Conference - Advanced Training (11/06/2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Attending the Fall Conference? Arriving early for the Midwest Leadership Academy? Join NCA and our Fall Conference speaker Joey Tapia, for an advanced training on Friday, November 6th from 9:00-11:30am.

Dr. Jose "Joey" Tapia will be following up his Fall Conference intensive on Child-Centered Play Therapy by facilitating a second session, "Advanced Child-Centered Play Therapy: Navigating Complex Clinical Presentations". This session will be in-person only and will not be recorded.

"Advanced Child-Centered Play Therapy: Navigating Complex Clinical Presentations":

Building upon foundational Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) knowledge and skills, this advanced 2.5-hour training equips clinicians to navigate complex clinical presentations while remaining grounded in the core principles of the child-centered approach. Participants will deepen their understanding of children's symbolic communication, recurring play themes, and the therapeutic process to strengthen case conceptualization and clinical decision-making.

*Please note that this is an advanced training that requires prior knowledge in this subject matter. Prerequisites for this training include:

Attendance of Part 1 ("The Healing Power of Play: A Child-Centered Play Therapy Intensive)

Prior training and practice in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)

If you need to register a group, please email us at NCA@necounseling.org.

If you are interested in being a sponsor, that registration will open shortly HERE.

***CANCELLATION POLICY: All registration cancellations and refund requests made prior to October 15th will be refunded 100%. Cancellation requests made between October 15th and October 29th will be processed with a $75 cancellation fee ($50 for Student Registrations). No refunds of any kind will be granted after October 29th, 2026 for any reason. Refunds will not be issued for no-shows. Please note, you may register and choose the pay later option.

***To take advantage of MEMBER PRICING, you must be logged in to your NCA account prior to registering.

***To take advantage of STUDENT PRICING, you must be an NCA Student Member, and logged in to the NCA website prior to registering.

ACA Midwest Region - 2026 Leadership Development Academy: Navigating Change: Advocacy Leadership in a Complex World (11/06/2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

ACA Midwest Region – 2026 Leadership Development Academy
Navigating Change: Advocacy Leadership in a Complex World

Join us for an inspiring and transformative experience at the 2026 Leadership Development Academy, where mental health professionals from across the Midwest will come together to grow, connect, and lead with purpose.

Hosted by the Nebraska Counseling Association, this dynamic conference will take place November 6–8, 2026, at the Omaha Marriott Downtown in Omaha, Nebraska. Designed for counselors, educators, and mental health leaders at all stages of their careers, this year’s theme—Navigating Change: Advocacy Leadership in a Complex World—focuses on equipping professionals with the tools, insight, and confidence needed to lead effectively in an ever-evolving landscape.

Attendees can expect engaging sessions, meaningful networking opportunities, and forward-thinking discussions centered on advocacy, leadership development, and the future of the counseling profession. Whether you're looking to strengthen your leadership voice, stay ahead of emerging challenges, or connect with passionate peers, this academy offers an energizing space to do just that.

We plan to offer approximately 24 CEU's for this conference. Information on the schedule and speaker information can be found in the Conference Booklet.

Additional details, including keynote speakers and session offerings, will be announced soon—stay tuned!

We look forward to welcoming you to Omaha for a weekend of growth, collaboration, and inspiration.

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This conference, barring unforeseen technical issues, will be recorded and available to registrants for playback and to obtain CE's from November 16th until February 15th, 2027.

Live attendance the day of will be the only registration option. We will not be offering live zoom registrations for this conference.

If you wish to submit a proposal to be a breakout speaker, apply HERE.

If you are interested in being a student volunteer, apply HERE.

If you are interested in being a sponsor, that registration will open shortly HERE.

Hotel Reservations can be made through October 9th. Please reserve online HERE.

If you need to register a group and would like a single invoice, please email us at NCA@necounseling.org.

CEU certificates will be provided by the NCA following your successful completion of a CE quiz (8/10 correct). If you have not received your live CEU by November 9th at 12pm, and it is not in your spam folder, please email us at nca@necounseling.org. Registrants are responsible for maintaining their record of their CE's.

Recordings of the the conference will be available beginning November 15th, 2026, and will close February 15th, 2027 at 5pm. All CE quizzes are due at that time.

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***CANCELLATION POLICY: All registration changes, cancellations, and refund requests made prior to October 1st will be refunded 100%. Cancellation requests made between October 1st and October 20th will be processed with a $75 cancellation fee ($50 for Student/New Retired categories). No refunds of any kind will be granted after October 21st, 2026 for any reason. Refunds will not be issued for no-shows. Please note, you may register and choose the pay later option.

***Payments are due at check in for the conference. If a check is being mailed on your behalf by a business, it MUST be received at 6911 Van Dorn Street, Suite 2, Lincoln NE 68506 by no later than October 21st, 2026. In-person attendees may pay at check-in if needed.