{"id":37047,"date":"2025-08-27T15:29:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T19:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=37047"},"modified":"2026-02-11T15:31:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T20:31:58","slug":"scholarship-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-health-and-education\/school-of-counseling\/graduate-programs\/ph-d-in-counselor-education-and-supervision\/scholarship-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarship & Leadership Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"
Professional Development Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n Greta Christ, MA, MA, NCC, LPC, CDP, CAGCS<\/strong><\/p>\n An exploration of equine facilitated psychotherapy interventions as a conceptual framework for working with refugee families <\/em>[Conference presentation]. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n Cancer and grief: Counselor considerations when working with clients affected by cancer <\/em>[Conference presentation]. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n CITI training<\/em>. (2025, May). CITI Program.<\/p>\n Grief and loss: An active approach for older adults<\/em>. (2025, September). National Board of Certified Counselors.<\/p>\n Infusing anti-racist practices to increase advocacy in counselor preparation programs <\/em>[Conference presentation]. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n Innovations in telehealth and digital mental health for older adults<\/em>. (2026, February). National Board of Certified Counselors.<\/p>\n Kalkan, B., Khan, M., & Kehoe, J. (2025, November 14). From service to support: A systemic lens on veterans and addiction recovery<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Virginia Counselors Association Convention, Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Norfolk, VA.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s discuss ecological grief: Is it real? <\/em>[Conference presentation] (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n PESI. (2025). Advanced grief counseling certification<\/em> [Certification program]. Evergreen Certifications. https:\/\/www.PESI.com\/<\/p>\n The role of reward systems in family dynamics: Encouraging positive behavior vs. punitive responses <\/em>[Conference presentation]. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n Unpacking work-related ruminations for counselors <\/em>[Conference presentation]. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n Joshua Dea, MA, Resident in Counseling<\/strong><\/p>\n Granello, D. H. (2025, September 23). Servant Research: A new organizational and philosophical framework that describes research designed to create meaningful change<\/em> [Webinar]. Chi Sigma Iota. https:\/\/www.mdcounseling.org\/event-6299835.<\/p>\n Maryland Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. (2025, October 3). Clinical Decolonization: Disrupting Bias from Intake to Termination<\/em> [Webinar]. Maryland Counseling Association. https:\/\/www.mdcounseling.org\/event-6299835.<\/p>\n Ailish Riggs Dermody, MA, NCC, Resident in Counseling<\/strong><\/p>\n Columbia School of Social Work. (2022). Complicated grief therapy principles and procedures<\/em> [Workshop]. Columbia University.<\/p>\n Institute for Human-Animal Connection. (2024). Equine behavior<\/em> [Online course]. University of Denver. Denver, CO. https:\/\/socialwork.du.edu\/humananimalconnection\/education-certificates\/equine-behavior-course.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s discuss ecological grief: Is it real? <\/em>[Conference presentation]. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n Infusing anti-racist practices to increase advocacy in counselor preparation programs<\/em>. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n Cancer and grief: Counselor considerations when working with clients affected by cancer <\/em>[Conference presentation]. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n The role of reward systems in family dynamics: Encouraging positive behavior vs. punitive responses <\/em>[Conference presentation]. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n Mnahil (Maya) Khan, MA, LPC, NCC<\/strong><\/p>\n American Mental Health Counselors Association. (2023, June 27-29). AMCA Annual Conference<\/em> [Conference]. New Orleans, LA. https:\/\/www.amhca.org\/23conference<\/p>\n Mediterranean Region Conference Association. (2023). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference<\/em> [Conference].<\/p>\n Mediterranean Region Conference Association. (2024). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference<\/em> [Conference].<\/p>\n Mediterranean Region Conference Association. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference<\/em> [Conference].<\/p>\n Mediterranean Region Conference Association. (2026). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference<\/em> [Conference] , NH Collection Sevilla, Seville, Spain.<\/p>\n Virginia Counselors Association. (2023). VCA Annual Conference<\/em> [Conference].<\/p>\n Virginia Counselors Association (2024). Virginia Counselors Association Annual Conference<\/em> [Conference], Norfolk Waterside Marriott.<\/p>\n McKenzie Greenhouse-Cintas, LPC, LCPC (Licensed in MD, DC, VA, CO), Registered Intern (FL)<\/strong><\/p>\n Certified in Marriage and Family Therapy<\/p>\n Certified AutPlay Therapist.<\/p>\n Evelyn Lieb, LPC<\/strong><\/p>\n CEs for licensure renewal<\/p>\n Katherine Mathi, LMHC Resident (Mass); LADC; CCTP, CFTP, Certified Recovery Coach Supervisor<\/strong><\/p>\n Weeks, J. R. (2026, February 1). Legal, ethical & regulatory issues<\/em> [Webinar]. Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association. https:\/\/www.mamhca.org\/event-6456306.<\/p>\n Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services. (2026). LADC training [Continuing education, planned]. https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/orgs\/bureau-of-substance-addiction-services.<\/p>\n Kirill Martynov, LMHC, NCC, CASAC<\/strong><\/p>\n Linehan, M. M. (n.d.). DBT skills training<\/em> [Asynchronous online training course]. Psychwire. https:\/\/psychwire.com\/linehan\/dbt-skills<\/p>\n Shivonne Odom-Chase, LCPC, LPC, PMH-C, (DC, MD, CT); State Board Approved Supervisor (MD)<\/strong><\/p>\n Jones Foundation for Reproductive Medicine. (2026, April 14\u201318). Jones Foundation Infertility Counseling 2026 Conference<\/em> [Conference]. Philadelphia, PA. https:\/\/jficc.org.<\/p>\n Akanni Shelton, DHA<\/strong><\/p>\n National Career Development Association. (2026, June 30\u2013July 2). Creative resilience: Integrating dynamic solutions in career development<\/em> [Conference]. Minneapolis, MN. https:\/\/www.ncda.org\/aws\/NCDA\/pt\/sp\/conference_home.<\/p>\n Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. (2026). ACES Bi-annual Conference<\/em> [Conference]. Location TBD. https:\/\/acesonline.net\/<\/p>\n Matthew Short, MS, LCDC (TX), LPC Associate (TX), NCC<\/strong><\/p>\n Blakeslee, A. (2024, September 29). Trauma, the body & implicit memory demystified<\/em> [Conference session]. PESI Innovations in Psychotherapy Conference, Anaheim, CA. https:\/\/www.pesi.com\/viewer\/classroom\/33254746<\/p>\n Butler, P. (2025, September 26). Psychiatry grand rounds: Navigating juvenile justice in Texas<\/em> [Grand rounds presentation]. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.<\/p>\n Campbell, L. (2024, September 29). EFIT in trauma recovery<\/em> [Conference session]. PESI Innovations in Psychotherapy Conference, Anaheim, CA. https:\/\/www.pesi.com\/viewer\/classroom\/33254746<\/p>\n Durvasula, R. (2024, September 29). Treating betrayal trauma<\/em> [Conference session]. PESI Innovations in Psychotherapy Conference, Anaheim, CA. https:\/\/www.pesi.com\/viewer\/classroom\/33254746.<\/p>\n Fatter, D. (2024, September 29). Using internal family systems therapy for trauma treatment<\/em> [Conference session]. PESI Innovations in Psychotherapy Conference, Anaheim, CA. https:\/\/www.pesi.com\/viewer\/classroom\/33254746.<\/p>\n Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2019, August 5). IS-29.a: Public information officer awareness<\/em> [Online course]. Emergency Management Institute. Completed September 11, 2025. https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-29.a.<\/p>\n Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2025). IS-235.c: Emergency planning<\/em> [Online course]. Emergency Management Institute. Completed August 15, 2025. https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-235.c<\/p>\n Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2025). IS-240.c: Leadership and influence<\/em> [Online course]. Emergency Management Institute. Completed August 1, 2025. https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-240.c.<\/p>\n Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2025). IS-241.c: Decision making and problem solving<\/em> [Online course]. Emergency Management Institute. Completed August 4, 2025. https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-241.c<\/p>\n Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2025). IS-403: Introduction to the individual assistance (IA)<\/em> program [Online course]. Emergency Management Institute. Completed August 28, 2025. https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-403.a<\/p>\n Marymount University, Office of Research. (2026, January 25). Human subjects research and Institutional Review Board (IRB) training<\/em> [Online training modules]. Marymount University.<\/p>\n National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. (2025, December 12). Mental health resilience officer (MHRO) <\/em>[Virtual training workshop]. Ambulnz Holdings. https:\/\/www.naemt.org\/education\/operational-education\/mhro.<\/p>\n National Council for Mental Wellbeing. (2025, September 17). Screening, brief intervention, and refer to treatment (SBIRT) training<\/em> [Webinar workshop]. National Council for Mental Wellbeing. https:\/\/www.thenationalcouncil.org\/event\/sbirt-overview-training\/.<\/p>\n Perinatal Psychiatry Access Network. (2025, September 16). PeriPAN webinar series: Assessing suicide risk and implementing safety measures in perinatal mental health<\/em> [Webinar]. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, PeriPAN. https:\/\/tcmhcc.utsystem.edu\/events\/peripan-webinar-series-assessing-suicide-risk-and-implementing-safety-measures-in-perinatal-mental-health\/.<\/p>\n Searls, G. (2025, September 4). The Counseling Compact: The first steps<\/em> [Webinar]. National Board for Certified Counselors. https:\/\/parc.nbcc.org\/webinars.<\/p>\n Smith, M. (2025, October 31). Psychiatry grand rounds: Farm and ranch stress: Risk factors, resiliency, and resources<\/em> [Grand rounds presentation]. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.<\/p>\n Bruce Wilson, MEd, MDiv, LMHC, NCC<\/strong><\/p>\n Washington Mental Health Counselors Association. (2026, May 1\u20133). Weaving connections: Building belonging and inclusion in therapy<\/em> [Conference]. Seattle, WA. https:\/\/wmhca.org\/event-6287833.<\/p>\n Washington State\u2013approved clinical supervisor training.<\/p>\n American Mental Health Counselors Association. (2026, June 23-26). AMCA Annual Conference<\/em> [Conference]. Portland, OR. https:\/\/www.amhca.org\/conference<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Leadership and Advocacy<\/strong><\/p>\n Greta Christ, MA, MA, NCC, LPC, CDP, CAGCS<\/strong><\/p>\n Clinical oversight at the MU training clinic for individual and group supervision of interns<\/p>\n Board secretary and social media manager for the Mediterranean Counseling Association (MR\u2011CA)<\/p>\n Board member, Student Advisory Committee.<\/p>\n Adjunct Psychology Professor at Marymount University; courses taught include Psychology of Addictions, Counseling Theories, Human Growth and Development, Introduction to Psychology, and Psychopathology. Co-taught CE 500, Research and Evaluation (Fall 2025). Co\u2011teaching CE 523: Group Counseling, CE 597: Practicum, and CE 542: Grief and Loss (Spring 2026).<\/p>\n Mentor to Master of Arts Counseling Students for poster presentations at the Mediterranean Counseling Association (MR\u2011CA) conference, Spring 2025 and Spring 2026.<\/p>\n Participated in open houses for prospective doctoral students (October 2024; November 2025).<\/p>\n Attended interviews for prospective doctoral students (March 2025).<\/p>\n Attended the Marymount University alumni meeting for CACREP review (July 2025).<\/p>\n Joshua Dea, MA, Resident in Counseling<\/strong><\/p>\n President, Chi Sigma Iota \u2013 Mu Upsilon Gamma Chapter, Marymount University.<\/p>\n Ailish Riggs Dermody, MA, NCC, Resident in Counseling<\/strong><\/p>\n Adjunct faculty member, Department of Psychology, Marymount University.<\/p>\n Child and Family Grief Specialist, Experience Camps (2022-present).<\/p>\n Facilitator, HEART Space Fund (Human Equine Attachment and Relational Therapy), a non-profit providing equine support groups for refugee children.<\/p>\n Mentor for the Master of Arts Counseling Students\u2019 Conference poster development at Marymount University (2025-2026).<\/p>\n Supervisor, Marymount Clinical Mental Health Counseling Training Clinic.<\/p>\n Treasurer, Mediterranean Region Counselors Association (MR-CA; 2025-present).<\/p>\n McKenzie Greenhouse-Cintas, LPC, LCPC (Licensed in MD, DC, VA, CO), Registered Intern (FL)<\/strong><\/p>\n Working with faculty mentor\/advisor to identify advocacy and leadership.<\/p>\n Mnahil (Maya) Khan, MA, LPC, NCC.<\/strong><\/p>\n President, Mediterranean Regional Counseling Association (MR-CA).<\/p>\n Adjunct Faculty, Department of Psychology, Marymount University.<\/p>\n Evelyn Lieb, LPC<\/strong><\/p>\n Working with faculty mentor\/advisor to identify advocacy and leadership.<\/p>\n Katherine Mathi, LMHC Resident (Mass); LADC; CCTP, CFTP, Certified Recovery Coach Supervisor<\/strong><\/p>\n Adjunct Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, Bridgewater State University.<\/p>\n Clinical Director of Outpatient Services, Steppingstone Inc.<\/p>\n Executive Leadership Board, Steppingstone Inc.<\/p>\n Legislative Action Committee Member, Massachusetts State College Association.<\/p>\n Kirill Martynov, LMHC, NCC, CASAC<\/strong><\/p>\n Mentor to Master of Arts Counseling Students poster development for the Mediterranean Region Counseling Association Conference (2026), NH Collection Sevilla, Seville, Spain.<\/p>\n Shivonne Odom-Chase, LCPC, LPC, PMH-C, (DC, MD, CT); State Board Approved Supervisor (MD)<\/strong><\/p>\n Co-Chair, AADA Taskforce (2025).<\/p>\n Member, ACES Leadership Academy (2026).<\/p>\n Akanni Shelton, DHA<\/strong><\/p>\n Member, ACES Leadership Academy (2026).<\/p>\n Matthew Short, MS, LCDC (TX), LPC Associate (TX), NCC<\/strong><\/p>\n Governing Council Member, Texas Public Health Association (2024-2026).<\/p>\n Masters-Level Intern and Volunteer Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC Associate), Family Counseling Services (2023-2026).<\/p>\n Mental Health Section Chair, Texas Public Health Association (2024-2026).<\/p>\n Bruce Wilson, MEd, MDiv, LMHC, NCC<\/strong><\/p>\n Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee member, Denomination’s Conference.<\/p>\n Camp chaplain and mental health expert.<\/p>\n Guidance Committee for Clinical Pastoral Education.<\/p>\n Member, Committee on Ministry, United Church of Christ (pastoral-related issues).<\/p>\n Thaisa York, LPSC<\/strong><\/p>\n Working with faculty mentor\/advisor to identify and pursue advocacy and leadership opportunities in school counseling.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Scholarship and Research<\/strong><\/p>\n Greta Christ, MA, MA, NCC, LPC, CDP, CAGCS<\/strong><\/p>\n Christ, G. (2025, February 17). Seventy-times seven: How forgiveness impacts our mental state<\/em> [Public lecture]. Senior Quest for Meaning Series, Goodwin House Bailey\u2019s Crossroads, Falls Church, VA.<\/p>\n Christ, G. (2025, March). An exploration of therapeutic approaches for older adults with early-stage dementia<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n Christ, G. (2025, March). Assessing the role of artificial intelligence (AI) within clinical classes in graduate counseling programs to enhance practical skills and professional readiness<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n Christ, G. (2025, November). Shaping scholars: A mixed-methods exploration of research competency and identity in counselor education<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Virginia Counselors Association Convention, Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Norfolk, VA.<\/p>\n Christ, G. (2026, March). Implementing a trauma-informed lens in clinical practice: Experiences from the field<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, NH Collection Sevilla, Seville, Spain.<\/p>\n Christ, G. (2026, March). When intelligences combine: Ethical application of AI in counseling research and education<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, NH Collection Sevilla, Seville, Spain.<\/p>\n Joshua Dea, MA, Resident in Counseling<\/strong><\/p>\n Working with a faculty mentor\/advisor on developing and submitting a conference proposal for 2026.<\/p>\n Ailish Riggs Dermody, MA, NCC, Resident in Counseling<\/strong><\/p>\n Marcus, I., Riggs Dermody, A. (2024, March 22). Consent: Walking the talk with our equines<\/em> [Conference workshop]. Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International Region 3 Conference, Cori Sikich Therapeutic Riding Center, Toano, VA.<\/p>\n Marcus, I., Riggs Dermody, A. (2025, Spring). The power of connection in the herd: Equine facilitated psychotherapy groups. The Virginia Counselor.<\/em><\/p>\n Riggs Dermody, A. (2025, March 7). Assessing the role of artificial intelligence (AI) within clinical classes in graduate counseling programs to enhance practical skills and professional readiness<\/em> [Conference Presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n Riggs Dermody, A. (2025, April 24). The quest to belong: Equine facilitated psychotherapy work with refugee youth<\/em>. Virginia Association for Specialists in Group Work, Reston, Virginia.<\/p>\n Riggs Dermody, A. (2025, October 9). Gestalt equine supervision: Supervision in the here and now<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n Riggs Dermody, A. (2025, March 6). An exploration of equine facilitated psychotherapy interventions as a conceptual framework for working with refugee populations<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n Chalk, S., Jackson-Cherry, L., Riggs Dermody, A., Dillman, Q., Coogan, E., Blenman, A. (2024, November 1). Training mental health counseling interns to serve medically underserved populations: A qualitative analysis of clinical and interdisciplinary experience<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Psych Congress, Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA.<\/p>\n Riggs Dermody, A. (2026, March). Navigating the supervision maze: What to look for, what\u2019s required, and how to know if a supervisor is a good fit<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, NH Collection Sevilla, Seville, Spain.<\/p>\n Riggs Dermody, A. (2026, April). Accompanying children through grief: Creating groups to support grieving children<\/em> [Conference presentation].<\/em> Virginia Association for Specialists in Group Work (April 2026). Reston, Virginia (accepted).<\/p>\n Riggs Dermody, A. (2026, March). Implementing a trauma-informed lens in clinical practice: Experiences from the field<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, NH Collection Sevilla, Seville, Spain.<\/p>\n Riggs Dermody, A. (2026, April). From trauma to resilience: Posttraumatic growth of immigrant and refugee women<\/em> [ Conference presentation]. American Counseling Association Conference & Expo, Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH (accepted).<\/p>\n McKenzie Greenhouse-Cintas, LPC, LCPC (Licensed in MD, DC, VA, CO), Registered Intern (FL)<\/strong><\/p>\n Greenhouse-Cintas, G. (2025, October). Cohesion, connection and cultural Humility- Yalom\u2019s Therapeutic Principles in Group Supervision<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n Greenhouse-Cintas, G. (2025, October). A Counselor\u2019s Compass: Using the 5 Year Resume Exercise in Supervision<\/em> [Poster presentation]. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Marriott Downtown Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n Mnahil (Maya) Khan, MA, LPC, NCC<\/strong><\/p>\n Presenter VCA (2023, 2024, 2025), MRCA Poster Presentations (2023, 2024);<\/p>\n Khan, M. (2025, March). The Role of Reward Systems in Family Dynamics: Encouraging Positive Behavior vs. Punitive Responses<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n Khan, M. (2025, March). Assessing the Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within Clinical Classes in Graduate Counseling Programs to Enhance Practical Skills and Professional Readiness<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland.<\/p>\n Evelyn Lieb, LPC<\/strong><\/p>\n Working with a faculty mentor\/advisor on developing and submitting a conference proposal for 2026.<\/p>\n Katherine Mathi, LMHC Resident (Mass); LADC; CCTP, CFTP, Certified Recovery Coach Supervisor<\/strong><\/p>\n Working with a faculty mentor\/advisor on developing and submitting a conference proposal for 2026.<\/p>\n Kirill Martynov, LMHC, NCC, CASAC<\/strong><\/p>\n Martynov, K. (2026, March). Building trauma-informed approaches in correctional environments<\/em> [Conference presentation]. Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, NH Collection Sevilla, Seville, Spain.<\/p>\n Shivonne Odom-Chase, LCPC, LPC, PMH-C, (DC, MD, CT); State Board Approved Supervisor (MD).<\/p>\n Odom, S.A., (2023, September). African American Maternal Mental Health <\/em>[Conference presentation]. Trauma and Birth Conference: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Prevention and Healing, March of Dimes and Action Learning Network, Washington, D.C., United States.<\/p>\n Akanni Shelton, DHA<\/strong><\/p>\n Working with a faculty mentor\/advisor on developing and submitting a conference proposal for 2026.<\/p>\n Matthew Short, MS, LCDC (TX), LPC Associate (TX), NCC<\/strong><\/p>\n Mental Health Section, Texas Public Health Association. (2025). Mental Health Toolkit: A Guide for Public Health Practitioners<\/em>. Texas Public Health Association.<\/p>\n Short, M. (2025, August 7). Code CALM: Mental health tools for first responders after an incident<\/em> [Webinar]. TexLa Telehealth Resource Center, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, virtual presentation from Lubbock, TX.<\/p>\n Winkelman, L., Short, M., Cohen, D., Noble, N., Spears, E., Robinson, S., & Awal, A. (2025). A survey review of mental health training in paramedic preparation education programs. International Journal of Paramedicine<\/em>, (12), 14\u201330. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.56068\/PSIQ5259<\/p>\n Bruce Wilson, MEd, MDiv, LMHC, NCC<\/strong><\/p>\n Working with a faculty mentor\/advisor on developing and submitting a conference proposal for 2026.<\/p>\n Thaisa York, LPSC<\/strong><\/p>\n Working with a faculty mentor\/advisor on developing and submitting a conference proposal for 2026.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Professional Development Activities Greta Christ, MA, MA, NCC, LPC, CDP, CAGCS An exploration of equine facilitated psychotherapy interventions as a conceptual framework for working with refugee families [Conference presentation]. (2025, March). Mediterranean Region Counselors Association Conference, Park Inn by Radisson, Pozna\u0144, Poland. Cancer and grief: Counselor considerations when working with clients affected by cancer [Conference […]<\/p>\n