Welcome to the 4th Annual Oklahoma

Southeastern Regional Conference

June 26, 2023

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Come join us at the beautiful Choctaw Casino & Resorts in Durant, Oklahoma

 Bring the family and enjoy the world class pool, spa, arcades,

bowling, and movie theatre

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Keynote Speakers

"Art Therapy: Creating Mental Wellness"

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Presented by

Shailah Ramos LPC Candidate

Description:

Utilizing art as a therapy tool to cultivate new pathways for health and wellness in a variety of populations. Applying art in a therapeutic context offers individuals the ability to heal through expression and creation, reducing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance use, or alcohol use disorder.

10:45am - 12:00pm

"Cultural Competency: Human Relation(ships)"

Presented by

Hiawatha Bouldin, CPS

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm (Ethics)

"Ethical Considerations When Working with Native Populations"

Presented by

Ronald Wahkinney, LADC

Description:

This presentation will provide a brief history of the traumatic events often experienced within Native populations that transcends throughout multiple generations.  Counseling professionals will explore recommendations for working with Native American clients as well as a brief discussion on Native practices and ceremonial etiquette. 

1. Understand the trauma associated with Native populations.
2. Recommendations for working with Native populations.
3. Understanding Native culture and ceremonial practices.

3:15 pm- 4:45pm (Ethics)

“Ethics and Spirit: Afro- Indigenous Perspectives.”

Presented by

Larry French, PhD., LADC/MH

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