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November 14th, 2025 – Clinician Connection at Yellow Springs Brewery

🟣 Hosted by Central Ohio Counselors Association (COCA) 🟣 Partners, spouses and friends are welcomed Come meet us in Clintonville! We’re getting together away from the office for a night of food, fun and laughter. COCA will provide appetizers. Yellow Springs Brewery offers craft brews and cocktails along with their dinner menu. Whether you’re brand […]

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October 31, 2025 – “The Haunted Therapy Room” Continuing Education (COCA member event)

Michelle Risser of Strongblossom Continuing Education says: “In this 2-hour workshop, participants will step into The Haunted Therapy Room to explore how ghosts, zombies, and shadows show up in clinical practice as nervous system survival states, trauma legacies, and protective parts. Through lecture, case examples, and exercises, attendees will recognize these stuck states, understand their

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October 31, 2025 – COCA’s end-of-conference pizza party

Since the All-Ohio Counselor’s Conference’s Friday breakout sessions will run through lunch, Teal Saguaro Wellness will host a reception beginning at 2:00 PM. Besides sharing cheese, pepperoni and veggies from Mikey’s Late-Night Slice, we’ll also hold a drawing for two Amazon gift cards. Teal Saguaro is located at 555 Metro Place North, Suite 150, Dublin,

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October 18, 2025 – Coffee and Consultation at Imagine Recovery Counseling

Meet us in Gahanna for our upcoming “Coffee and Consultation” gathering. Kristen Gidel Kelly, founder of Imagine Recovery Counseling will welcome us for a casual and collaborative event. Practicing mental health professionals are welcome. This is a unique opportunity to connect with peers, expand your professional network, and find support for challenging cases in a

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October 10th, 2025 – COCA Clinician Connection at Ohio Brewing

Join us for an evening of casual conversation, peer support, and great craft beer at Ohio Brewing Company. This is your chance to connect with fellow counselors outside of a clinical setting, share stories, and build relationships that strengthen our local professional community. Whether you want to talk about challenging cases or anything but therapy,

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C.A.R.E. for Mental Health Professionals Act

From the American Counseling Association (ACA): The Compacts, Access , and Responsible Expansion (C.A.R.E) for Mental Health Professionals Act, H.R. 6076, seeks to reform licensure to include interstate mental health provider network. Introduced by U.S. Representative Joe Neguse, this legislation would expand access to mental health services for those seeking services across state lines. Eliminating unnecessary

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Award nomination

Nominate Someone for Exemplary Service to the Counseling Profession

Hello OCA Members! Have you nominated someone who is deserving of recognition and honor for their exemplary service and commitment to the counseling profession? No? GREAT NEWS!! You still have a chance…the deadline has been EXTENDED to SEPTEMBER 17, 2021!!! This is your chance, please nominate them! HERE is the Nomination Form HERE is a Flyer to Post or Share Check out the award descriptions

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