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  • January 17, 2022 11:31 AM | Anonymous

    Call for Proposals & Reviewers
    SACES 2022 Conference

    The SACES Executive Committee is pleased to announce the call for proposals for the 2022 SACES Conference will be held IN PERSON in November 3-5, 2022, in Baltimore, MD. We invite proposals for the conference that address all areas of counseling, counselor education, and supervision.

    Pre-conference sessions and the Emerging Leaders Workshop will occur on Thursday (11/3), with a welcoming reception Thursday evening. The conference educational sessions will run on Friday (11/4) and Saturday (11/5) from 8 am to 5pm. 

    Submissions must be received by March 1st by 11:59 pm ET.

    New for the 2022 SACES Conference:

    • 25-minute Express Sessions (Empirically-based research, two presenters max)
    • Virtual Roundtables offered to give our members flexibility in attendance options
    • Going green- Conference details will be made available in a PDF program that can be downloaded ahead of the conference and the conference app
    Electronic Program Proposal Format
    • Program Title
      Your title should clearly and accurately describe the focus of your presentation (max 100 characters with spaces)
    • Type of Session and Format Flexibility
      • 50-minute Content Sessions
      • 50-minute Roundtable discussion (pre-recorded, virtual format)
      • 50-minute Posters Sessions
      • 25-minute Express Sessions (Empirically based research, two presenters max)
    • Primary Topic Addressed (based primarily on NBCC categories)
      • Assessment
      • Career development and counseling
      • Counseling specialty areas
        (e.g., addictions; clinical mental health; rehabilitation; college counseling & student affairs; marriage, couple, & family; school counseling; CE&S doctoral programs)
      • Counseling theory/practice
      • Teaching and learning
      • Counselor professional identity and practice issues
        (e.g., supervision, ethics, personal career development, leadership & advocacy, gatekeeping, mentoring)
      • Group dynamics and counseling
      • Human growth and development
      • Research and program evaluation
      • Social and cultural foundations
      • Wellness and prevention
      • Other (specify)
    • Presenter Information and Qualifications
      Name, highest degree earned, licensure/certification, institutional affiliation, primary mailing address, email, and phone (for all presenters)
    • Presenter Expertise Provide the collective experience related to the proposed session (max 1500 characters) and Select all from the following :
      • Presented on this topic at regional or national conference
      • Invited speaker or trainer on this topic
      • Authored or co-authored a peer-reviewed article on this topic
      • Published a book or (co)authored a book chapter on this topic
      • Taught or currently teach a course related to this topic
      • Worked or currently work with clients impacted by this topic
    • Conference Program Abstract
      This will appear in the conference PDF program and conference app (max 500 characters).
    • Synopsis of Program
      Include overview of rationale, content, and presentation format (max 1500 characters).
    • Learning Objectives
      Provide three objectives attendees can expect as a result of participating in your program; they must be relevant to the work of professional counselors, supervisors, and counselor educators. They will be available to participants (max 500 characters).
    • Session Level
      • Beginner level (explores introductory concepts and skills),
      • Intermediate level (expands on introductory knowledge, skills, and competencies),
      • Advanced level (requires prerequisite knowledge, preparation, and experience)
    • Presenter Agreement
      You must agree to the following:
      • Individuals' names may only appear on two presentations, whether you are lead presenter or co-presenter.
      • All presenters will be available to present Friday 11/4/22 and Saturday 11/5/22 from 8 AM - 5 PM and must be SACES members through the conference.
      • SACES will provide one LCD projector/screen combo in each content presentation room. Any other A/V needs (e.g., Computer VGA/HDMI adapters, Internet access, DVD/CD players, televisions, etc.) are the responsibility of the presenter.
      • All presenters must register by 8/1/22 to appear in the conference materials, including the conference website, PDF of the conference program, and conference app.
      • Presenters will make your presentation and related handouts available to participants in the conference app within one week of the conference.
      • You have reviewed the SACES registration cancellation policy. Please note, cancellations received after the PDF program and conference app has been released/posted may result in a presenter/proposal disqualification for the next SACES conference.
      • All presenters must be active SACES members by 8/1/22 and remain active through the conference. Proposals with inactive members will be cancelled.

    Rating Criteria

    Proposals will be blind-reviewed and rated on the following review criteria:

    • Clear rationale for program
    • Clearly stated and appropriate learning objectives
    • Appropriate content and format
    • Overall organization and clarity
    • Relevance of topic to SACES membership
    • Appropriate fit with program tracks
    • Attention to cultural and ethical considerations
    • Relevant presenter credentials

    Presenters: when reviews are completed, you may edit your proposal as allowed; all presenters will be notified by 4/15/22 and must register by 8/1/22. Presenters are encouraged to create their presentations with consideration for ADA accommodation.

    All conference proposals will undergo a double-blind review. If you have any questions, please contact the Conference Program Chair, Dr. Michael Jones at conference.programs@saces.org

     

    CALL FOR PROPOSAL REVIEWERS

    The SACES Executive Committee would like to invite you to become a proposal reviewer. You will have the opportunity to indicate your interest in serving as a reviewer at the end of the proposal submission process or by completing an application here. All conference proposals undergo a double-blind review.  Each reviewer must be available to evaluate submissions between 3/1/22 and 4/1/22 and be willing to complete at least 20 proposals.

    You will need to log in with your SACES account to complete and modify the online forms.

    Timeline

    • 1/15/22 – Submission portal open
    • 3/1/22 – Deadline for submissions
    • 5/1/22 – Decision and Scheduling notification
    • 6/1/22- Deadline to make Proposal Changes
    • 8/1/22- Deadline for presenters and co-presenters to register; all presenters must register by this date and attend the conference to be included in the conference program

    Membership

    All Presenters are required to be active SACES members by 8/1/22 and remain active through the conference.  Membership is verified by using your ACA/ACES/SACES email address and password. Your login email address needs to match the same email you use when signing onto the ACA/ACES websites. If you encounter a password error, you can reset your password by following the steps below.  Log in via this link https://saces.secure-platform.com/a/

    1. Go to the ACA/ACES go to their login page:  https://www.counseling.org/log-in/log-in

    2. Select Forgot Your Username and/or Password?

    3. Reset your password and then return: https://saces.secure-platform.com/a/ and log in using your ACA/ACES email and new password.

    If you encounter an error that you cannot resolve on your own, please contact Dr. Elizabeth Villares at evillare@fau.edu for assistance.

    Need to become a member? Learn the benefits of membership and how to join.

  • December 15, 2021 10:19 AM | Anonymous

    December Updates

    Teaching and Supervision in Counseling:

    Teaching and Supervision in Counseling Latest Issues

    Hello everyone,

    We are thrilled to share the information on the latest issues in Teaching and Supervision in Counseling, the flagship journal of SACES! The journal is open-access, and each hyperlink below takes you directly to the article for your reading and downloading purposes. Check out the latest articles in the journal! Additionally, feel free to reach out with any questions by contacting tscjournal@saces.org and follow our social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TSCjournal

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/tscjournal

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tscjournal/

    W. Bradley McKibben, (he, him, his), Editor

    Christian D. Chan (he, him, his), Associate Editor

    Trina Perry (they, them, she, her), Editorial Assistant

     

    2021 Special Edition – Volume 3, Issue 2 – TSC

    Introduction to the Special Issue: Anti-Racist Counselor Education
    Paul C. Harris, Erik Hines, and Renae D. Mayes

    Antiracist School Counselor Preparation: Expanding on the Five Tenets of the Transforming School Counseling Initiative
    Erin Mason, Adrianne Robertson, Jan Gay, Nkenji Clarke, and Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy

    Promoting Anti-Racism and Critical Consciousness through a Critical Counseling Theories Course
    Jyotsana Sharma and Carlos P. Hipolito-Delgado

    The Case for a Core Anti-racist Course for Counselors in Training
    Ileana A. Gonzalez and Raven K. Cokley

    Self-Care: An Ethical Imperative for Anti-Racist Counselor Training
    Michelle Mitchell and Erin Binkley

    Toward a Voice-Centered Relational Anti-Racist Listening Praxis in Counselor Education
    Michelle R. Bertrand

    Equipping School Counselors for Antiracist Healing Centered Groups: A Critical Examination of Preparation, Connected Curricula, Professional Practice and Oversight
    Kara P. Ieva, Jordon Beasley, and Sam Steen 

    Multi-Tiered Intensive Supervision: A Culturally-Informed Method of Clinical Supervision
    Angie D. Cartwright, Chandra D. Carey, Huan Chen, Dominique Hammonds, Ana G. Reyes, and Mickey E. White

     A Womanist Supervision Framework for Promoting Anti-Racist Therapy with Black Women

    Camellia V. Green and Danielle E. Burton

    School Counselors Involvement and Opportunities to Advocate Against Racialized Punitive Practices
    Edwin Hernandez, Enrique Espinoza, and Jewel Patterson

    The Intentionality of Confronting Racism, Systemic Oppression, and Cyclical Trauma in Counselor Education: A Self Study
    Kara Ieva, Michael D. Hannon, and Linwood G. Vereen

     

    2021 Volume 3, Issue 3 – TSC

    Constructivism in Action: A Dynamic Group Process in Defining and Applying Principles of Social Justice
    Tanupreet Suri, Leslie Woolson, Arianna Trott, Marty Apodaca, M. Kathryn Brammer, Dèsa Karye Daniel, Diane Lacen, and Thomas A. Chávez

    Encouragement Is Not Enough: Perceptions and Attitudes towards Corrective Feedback and Their Relationship to Self-Efficacy
    Vasti Holstun, Neil Rigsbee, and Lynn Bohecker

    Development and Implementation of a Bilingual Counseling Certificate Program
    Claudia Interiano-Shiverdecker, Derek Robertson, Elias Zambrano, Ashley Morgan, and Jacqueline Cantu Contreras

    Matching Variables with the Appropriate Statistical Tests in Counseling Research
    Ryan E. Flinn and Michael T. Kalkbrenner

    Working Alliance as a Mediator between Supervisory Styles and Supervisee Satisfaction
    Dan Li, David K. Duys, and Yanhong Liu

    Reflection and readiness: Shared benefits of using an Oral Final Evaluation to assess counselor competency
    Tanya Surette and Kelly Brenton

    School Counseling Interns’ Lived Experiences Addressing Social Determinants of Health
    Alexandra C. Gantt, Kaprea F. Johnson, Judith W. Preston, Brittany G. Suggs, and Megan Cannedy

    Using Flipgrid Discussions to Increase School Counseling Students’ Cultural Competence in the Online Classroom
    Rebekah F. Cole


    School Counseling Interest Network:

    School Counseling Interest Network Meeting

    12/17/21 10:00am - 11:00am

    School Counseling Interest Network Meeting Link:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88670209156

    For any questions, please contact schoolin@saces.org.

     

    Technology Interest Network:

    Tech Interest Network Members:

    We hope your semesters/quarters are wrapping up well! We know this is a very busy time of year, so we will keep this short. Click here to view the Winter Digest for some great information about the latest technology research happening in our field. 

    As always, feel free to email us with any suggestions on how this interest network can best serve you. Have ideas for research collaboration? Have technology-related questions you would like us to answer in our next digest? Just toss us an email, and we will do what we can to help! 

    All the best,

    Your Co-Chairs 

    Angie & Lea

    technologyin@saces.org

  • December 15, 2021 10:15 AM | Anonymous

    SACES WEBINARS - CALL FOR PROPOSALS

    Hello!

    The SACES webinar committee is soliciting proposals for our Spring 2022 Webinar Series. We welcome proposals across NBCC approved content areas. However, we are particularly interested in hosting presentations on the following topics:

    • Strategies for faculty of color, particularly navigating service loads and facilitating multicultural courses
    • Strategies for online or remote faculty members to engage counselor education roles
    • Leadership in counselor education, with emphasis on strategies to engage gatekeeping, remediation, or CACREP evaluation
    • Ethical practices in counselor education and supervision

    The committee highly encourages doctoral students to submit proposals with support from a faculty member(s).

    Proposals are due by Friday, January 7, 2022 at 5pm EST.

     2022 Presentation Dates: February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19

    Submit your proposal here


    Questions? Contact the SACES Webinar Committee at SACESwebinars@gmail.com.

  • November 14, 2021 10:38 PM | Anonymous

    Fall 2021 Newsletter

    The Fall 2021 Newsletter is now available! In this edition: 

    • President’s Message 
    • 2021-2022 SACES Leadership         
    • A Call to Action to Improve Accessibility and Effectiveness of Substance Use Treatment for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Individuals
    • Practicing Affirmative Counseling: Advocating for Counselor Growth and Social Justice for the LGBTGEQIAP+ Community
    • School Counselors as Community Bridges, and Counselor Educators as Bridge Builders
    • SACES 2021 Awards
    • Social Justice and Advocacy with Black LGBTQ+ Counselors-in-Training
    • The Women's Interest Network
    • Advocacy in Action
    • Counselor Education Training Programs Have a Responsibility to Cultivate Multicultural Learning That Fosters Social Justice Activists
    • The International Counseling Interest Network
    • Advocacy for the College Student-Athlete: How Do We 'Even' the Score and the 'Playing' Field?
    • Service-Learning Interest Network
    • SACES 2021 Research and Best Practice Grants
    • Including Every Body: A Call for Advocacy to End Sizeism
    • Technology Interest Network

    You may review past copies of newsletters here on the SACES website.  

    All the best,

    Isabel Farrell and Andrea Kirk- Jenkins

    Co-Editors SACES Newsletter

  • November 10, 2021 5:54 PM | Anonymous

    SACES 2021 Election Results

    We would like to congratulate the new members of the SACES 2022-2023 leadership team.

    Dr. Michael Jones is President Elect-Elect

    Dr. Noelle St. Germain-Sehr is Secretary Elect

    Both will begin their terms on July 1, 2022. We are excited to welcome them!

  • September 30, 2021 2:09 PM | Anonymous

    Dear Alexander Fields,

    Voting is now open for the SACES 2021 President-elect-elect and Secretary-elect. 

    Please read the candidates' statements of interest on the 2021 Elections page. Then select one candidate for each position on the SACES ballot.  

    Voting will close at 11:59pm EST on November 3, 2021.  

    If you have questions regarding the SACES elections, please contact Dr. Dodie Limberg at past-president@saces.org

  • September 30, 2021 2:08 PM | Anonymous

    LAST CALL for Submissions for Fall 2021 Newsletter

    We are looking for submissions for consideration in our Fall 2021 issue of the SACES Newsletter. This issue will be an edition about Advocacy - advocate for the profession and inspire a commitment to social justice

    Submissions must be between 500 and 800 words (not counting references) and sent electronically as a Word document to newsletter@saces.org. Please include the author’s name(s), credentials, affiliation(s), and photo(s) in .jpg, .tif or .gif format. 

    Students are encouraged to contribute with the support of a faculty member.  For questions or more information, please contact the editors at newsletter@saces.org. You can also check out previous newsletter issues available from the SACES website.  Contributions are needed by Sunday, October 3rd.

    All the best,

    Isabel Farrell and Andrea Kirk- Jenkins

    Co-Editors SACES Newsletter

  • September 16, 2021 11:59 AM | Anonymous

    Call for Submissions for Fall 2021 Newsletter

    We are looking for submissions for consideration in our Fall 2021 issue of the SACES Newsletter. This issue will be an edition about Advocacy - advocate for the profession and inspire a commitment to social justice

    Submissions must be between 500 and 800 words (not counting references) and sent electronically as a Word document to newsletter@saces.org. Please include the author’s name(s), credentials, affiliation(s), and photo(s) in .jpg, .tif or .gif format. 

    Students are encouraged to contribute with the support of a faculty member.  For questions or more information, please contact the editors at newsletter@saces.org. You can also check out previous newsletter issues available from the SACES website.  Contributions are needed by Sunday, October 3rd.

    All the best,

    Isabel Farrell and Andrea Kirk- Jenkins

    Co-Editors SACES Newsletter

  • September 14, 2021 9:37 PM | Anonymous

    Call for SACES President-Elect-Elect

    The SACES Executive Board is extending the call for nominations for the SACES President-Elect-Elect (2022-2025).

    The board accepts nominations and self-nominations. If you are interested in running or nominating someone for one of these positions, please contact Dodie Limberg at past-president@saces.org.

    For self-nominations, please include:

    • A one-paragraph statement of interest in serving the SACES membership; SACES members will see this paragraph during the voting process.
    • A copy of your CV

    If nominating someone, please include their contact information so that I may be in touch with them to determine their interest in the nomination. The call has been extended to September 20th.

    Dodie Limberg  
    SACES Past-President

     

  • September 07, 2021 11:03 AM | Anonymous

    The SACES Executive Committee and the SACES Webinar Committee are collaborating to provide a new set of learning experiences through the SACES Virtual Professional Development Series. Save the date for the following webinar topics for the Fall:

    • September 30th 12-1pm ET: Racial Battle Fatigue: Attending to the Mental Health Needs of Teachers of Color in Schools with Self-Compassion Practices
    • October 21st 12-1pm ET: Promoting Culturally-Informed Eating Disorder Training: Recommendations for Pedagogy, Social Justice, and Advocacy in Counselor Education
    • November 18th 12-1pm ET: The Climate Crisis: Social Justice, Advocacy, and Mental Health Implications for the Counseling Profession
    • December Webinar TBA

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