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Florida Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling

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Mission

The mission of the Florida Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling (FACAC) is to provide numerous and various services and opportunities for counselors to enhance the effectiveness of their counseling skills and abilities in order to facilitate the healthy academic, social, emotional and career development of the children and adolescents in Florida. The Florida Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling (FACAC) is an organization composed first and foremost of Professional Counselors as recognized by CACREP and ACA, who subscribe to the standards and ethics of those professional organizations.

Vision

The Florida Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling (FACAC) supports the mission of professional counseling for those professionals who work with children and adolescents. Using diverse and innovative interventions, counselors encourage child/adolescent development in the area of personal, social/emotional, academic achievement, and career education.

FACAC supports the vision of the Florida Counseling Association (FCA) and serve the needs of its members through providing professional development, relevant information, advocacy, and networking opportunities. ​FACAC promotes forward thinking and encourages efforts to advance the profession of counseling.

Objectives

    • Meet the diverse and changing needs of child and adolescent counselors within the Florida Counseling Association.
    • Up holds the mission of the Florida Counseling Association in the context of working with children and adolescents in all counseling settings.
    • Collaborate with various organizations to promote professional counseling in all settings.
    • Present important information pertaining to counseling profession.
    • Encourages ethical and legal decision when working with children and adolescents.
    • Support and encourage legislative advancements to enhance the effects of counseling young people.
    • Unites all stakeholders through social and professional networking.
    • Provide opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

       FACAC LEADERSHIP 2024-2025

      President, Laura Finnell

      President-Elect, Vacant

      Past President, Vacant

      Secretary, Lindsey Allen

      Treasurer, Amanda Stiemann

      Graduate Student Representative, Vacant

      Newsletter Editor & Social Media Representative, Rose Yesha


      FACAC AWARD: 2017 FCA BEST NEWSLETTER

      FACAC Award for 2017 Best Newsletter Louse Soto with FACAC Award for 2017 Best Newsletter Courtney Martensen with FACAC Award for 2017 Best Newsletter





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      Upcoming events

        • November 13, 2025
        • 8:00 AM
        • November 15, 2025
        • 5:00 PM
        • Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
        • 280
        Register

        Join us for the In-Person

        76th Annual Florida Counseling Association Convention!

        "Rewriting the Self:  Navigating Identity, Belonging, and Mental Health in a Society of Expectations"

        Thursday, November 13 through Saturday, November 15, 2025
        at the Westin Fort Lauderdale
        400 Corporate Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

        We are excited to be returning to an in-person venue this year!  This year’s convention will be held over the course of three days. On Thursday, we will offer a full day of focused educational sessions. On Friday and Saturday, we will have full days of educational sessions and poster sessions focusing on this year's theme and improving counselor training, professional development and identity, and client care. 

        Attendees are eligible to earn up to 6 Continuing Education (CE) hours on Thursday during the Pre-Convention Session, and up to 14 CE hours during the Convention on Friday and Saturday. These CE hours are approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, as well as by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). 

        We are honored this year to have as our Keynote speaker. . . . 

        State Senator Dwight M. Bullard 

        presenting

        "Silencing the Outside Noise: Prioritizing People Over Politics"

        On Friday night we will host our annual Awards reception.  It will be a festive evening!  Appetizers and drinks will be available.  


        On Saturday, November 15, we have more great presentations.  We are excited to have as our Plenary speakers from. . . .

        My Buddy Bench Project



        Presented by
        Victoria and Mary Portela

        "Small Bench, Big Impact: How a Youth-led Buddy Bench Program Supports Mental Health and Peer Connection"

        Registration. . . . 

        Our two-day full convention registration fee includes continuing education credits (upwards of 14 hours), breaks, and a ticket to Friday night's event.  Our Saturday Only registration fee includes CEs.  Please note, lunch is on your own all three days.   We are offering additional tickets for our Friday event at $74 for adults and $50 for children.  


        Please review carefully the various options for registration and select the appropriate option.  Please note, we are offering an Early Bird registration rate until Monday, October 13.  

        FCA Professional/Associate/1st Year Professional Members: $215

        FCA Student or Retired Members:  $150

        Non-Member Professionals:  $285

        Please note, all Presenters and VIP Registrants will receive a promo code to register.

        Hotel Accommodations. . . .  

        When you make your reservation, please inform the hotel you are with the Florida Counseling Association convention.  Please note, the last day to book your room for the convention is Wednesday, October 8, 2025Click here to book now!

        Registration Cancellation Policy. . . .

          To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees, please familiarize yourself with the following registration policy.  Your registration fee provides access to all convention activities, including plenary and keynote speeches, educational sessions, networking luncheons, and the exhibit hall.  Registration fees are non-refundable, except in the case of a natural disaster (e.g., a hurricane, flood, tornado) that significantly impacts your ability to attend the convention.  In such cases, a refund will be provided upon submission of a formal refund request along with appropriate documentation.  We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, and we are committed to supporting our participants to the best of our ability.

          Please note:

          • A refund of 50% of the registration fee will be provided if the request is made 30 days prior to the FCA Convention in the case of a natural disaster.
          • A refund of 25% of the registration fee will be provided if the request is made 15 days prior to the FCA Convention in the case of a natural disaster.

          We eagerly anticipate your active involvement and contribution at this event as we convene to exchange insights, acquire knowledge, and further the advancement of counseling within our state. Your well-being and conference experience are of utmost importance to us, and we look forward to hosting you at the 76th Annual Florida Counseling Association Convention.

          We hope you will join us in Ft. Lauderdale!  It will be great to see everyone in person!  If you have any questions, please contact us.


        Past events

        June 26, 2025 SAIGE-FL & FL-CSJ Advocacy Chat
        June 25, 2025 FCA 2025 Leadership Development Institute (LDI)
        June 13, 2025 FCA's 2025 Virtual Traumatology Symposium
        April 11, 2025 RESCHEDULED FCDA's 2025 Virtual Annual Summit
        March 21, 2025 Navigating Trauma Recovery and Professional Identity: Rebuilding Careers After Adversity
        February 28, 2025 From Preparation to Participation: Mastering a Day on the Hill
        February 26, 2025 Motivational Interviewing Techniques for School Counselors
        February 24, 2025 Using Multicultural Awareness in Treating Domestic Violence and Understanding the Impact on Secondary Victims
        February 21, 2025 Understanding the New Political Landscape To Support Gender and Sexual Minorities in Florida
        February 12, 2025 Career Counseling with a Focused Case Conceptualization Model
        February 05, 2025 Florida Counselors for Social Justice Open Meeting
        January 15, 2025 SSSCA Town Hall
        December 17, 2024 SAIGE-FL Advocacy Chat
        December 02, 2024 Professional and Personal Development: Defining a Self as a Framework for Growth
        November 14, 2024 FCA's 75th Annual Convention in Orlando!
        June 21, 2024 Advocacy Chats
        May 17, 2024 FCA's 2024 Virtual Traumatology Symposium
        April 24, 2024 From Loss to Insight: Examining Refugee Mental Health Through Ambiguous Loss Theory
        March 05, 2024 Advocacy Power Hour
        March 02, 2024 FCDA Annual In-Person Summit
        March 01, 2024 Virtual Advocacy Training Event
        February 28, 2024 Using Multicultural Awareness in Treating Domestic Violence
        February 21, 2024 Using Data to Support Your School Counseling Plan
        January 25, 2024 Advocacy in Schools
        December 06, 2023 Using Artificial Intelligence Tools to Enhance the Provision of Counseling Services
        December 05, 2023 ADHD, the Unsung Professional Asset: Strategies to Help Your Clients Harness Hyperfocus & Push Past Procrastination
        November 17, 2023 Students That Are Reaching Success (S.T.A.R.S.): A College and Career Readiness Program for Adolescents in Foster Care
        November 13, 2023 School Counseling Panel Discussion: The State of Our Profession in Florida
        October 31, 2023 Impact of Unemployment on Mental Health and the Implications for Counseling
        September 28, 2023 FCA's 74th Annual Convention in Tampa!
        July 12, 2023 Identifying Generational Trauma and Facilitating Generational Healing in Black Families and Communities
        July 06, 2023 Mental Health Challenges for People of Color - Florida's Legislative Assaults
        June 16, 2023 FCA'S Virtual Traumatology Symposium
        June 02, 2023 FCA's 2023 Leadership Development Institute (LDI)
        May 24, 2023 FCA's Self-Care and Connection!
        May 12, 2023 From Amateur to Artist: Learning the Art of Ethical Spiritual Integration
        April 28, 2023 Bridging the Cultural Gap with Culturally Responsive ACT Interventions
        April 21, 2023 ACTing With Intention: Applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Support Gender Diverse Adolescents
        April 12, 2023 When Religion Hurts - An In-Depth Look Into Religious Trauma and Spiritual Abuse
        March 01, 2023 Issues in Prescribing Psychotropic Medications to Minority Youth
        February 16, 2023 So You Want to Become a FCA Leader?
        February 10, 2023 FCA's "Holding Space" Forum
        February 09, 2023 Accepted! Writing Competitive Proposals and Boosting Your Presentation Skills
        January 28, 2023 FCA's 2023 Strategic Planning Meeting
        January 13, 2023 Let's Get Ready to Write Some Letters!
        November 09, 2022 Career Counseling While COVID Continues
        October 27, 2022 FCA's 73rd Annual VIRTUAL Convention
        October 12, 2022 SAIGE-FL Legislative Advocacy Chat
        September 29, 2022 FCA 2022 Annual Convention
        August 18, 2022 Grieving While Healing: Addressing Grief and Loss in Clinical Supervision
        July 27, 2022 The Negative Effects of Discrimination
        July 15, 2022 Building a Ballot Habit
        June 24, 2022 Telehealth for Children
        June 15, 2022 Licensure for Aspiring Counseling Professionals
        June 10, 2022 Leadership Development Institute (LDI) 2022
        June 08, 2022 FALGBTIC Advocacy Chats
        May 21, 2022 FACAC's "Coffee Talk"
        May 12, 2022 FALGBTIC's Legislative Advocacy Chat
        April 23, 2022 Qualified Clinical Supervisor's Training
        April 05, 2022 Ageism, Intersectionality, and Social Justice
        April 01, 2022 Schema Therapy: Introduction to the Model
        March 21, 2022 Cultivating Self-Care through Yoga & Meditation
        March 11, 2022 Eating Disorders and the LGBTQ+ Community: Moving Towards an Intersectional, Inclusive, and Socially Just Treatment Approach
        March 08, 2022 Using the Enneagram in Private Practice ~ A Two-Part Series on March 1 and March 8, 2022
        February 25, 2022 FCA 2021 Convention Replacement Session for Convention Registrants ~ 1.5 CEs ~ "My Amygdala’s On Fire! Understanding and Healing Our Attachment-Based Triggers In Hard Times"
        February 21, 2022 Marchman Act 101
        January 29, 2022 FCA's Strategic Planning Meeting for 2022
        January 15, 2022 FACAC's "Coffee Talk"
        January 14, 2022 Improvisational Techniques for Leaders
        December 10, 2021 Therapy with LGBTQ+ Survivors of Sexual Violence: A Holistic and Empowerment Based Approach
        September 30, 2021 FCA's 2021 Virtual Convention
        June 04, 2021 CRC Examination Preparation: What Examinees Need To Know
        June 04, 2021 Leadership Development Institute (LDI)
        May 29, 2021 The Basics of Sandtray Therapy
        May 19, 2021 4th Annual FCDA Summit on "Career Resilience During a World Crisis"
        May 07, 2021 Advancing the Field of Rehabilitation Counseling
        April 05, 2021 Interfaith & Interdisciplinary Discussion Panel on Grief & Loss
        March 30, 2021 A Town Hall Presentation on Implicit Bias
        March 25, 2021 Credentialing 101: FCDA Session on Credentialing
        March 08, 2021 American Red Cross Virtual Open House
        February 10, 2021 Crossroads: A Conversation on the Intersections of Race, Sexuality and Gender
        January 30, 2021 FCA 2021 Executive Board Strategic Planning Meeting
        January 23, 2021 Coffee Talk: Moving Past 2020 and Headstrong Into 2021
        December 08, 2020 Human Trafficking
        December 04, 2020 Equality? Disability and Racial Health Disparities
        December 03, 2020 Counselor Self-Care and Resilience
        December 02, 2020 Let's Talk! BIPOC Faculty, Advancing Racial Equity and Social Justice in Counselor Education
        November 18, 2020 Healing Ambiguous Loss in Transgender Families: Re-storying Lost Identities
        November 17, 2020 Virtual Career Chat with Steve Dalton, Author of "The 2-Hour Job Search"
        October 21, 2020 Resolving Bias in the Workplace: Mental Health and Career Counseling Perspectives
        October 02, 2020 2020 FCA Virtual Convention
        September 29, 2020 Supporting Graduate Students in Social Justice Efforts
        September 22, 2020 Florida's Future: Insights into Florida's Economy with Dr. Jerry Parrish
        September 19, 2020 Coffee Talk: School in the Time of COVID-19
        August 26, 2020 From Ally to Accomplice: A Counseling Perspective
        July 30, 2020 "Online Live Supervision of Telemental Health Counseling"
        July 30, 2020 "I'm Tired: Defining, Assessing, and Addressing Racial Battle Fatigue"
        July 27, 2020 Discussing Racism and Racial Trauma in Clinical Supervision
        June 11, 2020 FCDA's Virtual Third Annual Career Summit
        May 23, 2020 FACAC's Virtual 4th Annual Art Event
        May 20, 2020 Creating a Resilience-Based Group for Gender Expansive Adolescents
        May 13, 2020 Self-Advocacy Strategies Amongst Transition Age Youth
        May 07, 2020 FCDA's Informational Interview 2.0
        May 01, 2020 Broaching Race and Culture in Counseling and Supervision: A Tool of Multicultural Competence
        April 30, 2020 Queering Disability: Exploring the Resiliency of Sexual and Gender Minority Persons Living with Chronic Illnesses / Disabilities (SGMPWDs)
        March 26, 2020 An Introduction to Tele-Mental Health Counseling in the era of COVID-19
        March 25, 2020 Private Practice Tips & Techniques to Improve Your Business & Better Serve Your Clients
        March 20, 2020 Empowering Students and Families in a Virtual World: School Counselor Style
        February 19, 2020 College and Career Strategies School Counselors can Promote for ALL Students in ALL Grade Levels
        February 16, 2020 2020 FCA Day at the Capital Meeting - Webinar
        January 28, 2020 2020 FCA Day at the Capital Info Session - Webinar
        January 22, 2020 Make 2020 Your Year to Earn a NCDA Credential
        January 11, 2020 FCA Strategic Planning January 2020
        November 22, 2019 FCA/FACES Qualified Clinical Supervisor's Training
        October 03, 2019 2019 Florida Counseling Association Convention
        September 10, 2019 FCDA Coffee Talk
        August 22, 2019 Marginality, Privilege, and Bias among African-American Women Counselor Leaders
        July 18, 2019 FAMCD/ARCA: AUTISM AND THE BLACK FAMILY PART II WEBINAR
        July 15, 2019 FACAC Presents: Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Working with the Children & Adolescent Population
        June 19, 2019 FAMCD & FALGBTIC Webinar: Fostering Resilience in Gender and Sexual Diverse Youth: Strategies for Counselors
        June 07, 2019 2019 FCA Leadership Development
        May 24, 2019 FAMCD Webinar: "Culturally Responsive Calculations: Considerations when Administering Assessments"
        May 17, 2019 2019 Traumatology Symposium
        May 02, 2019 FACES Presents: Online Supervision
        April 26, 2019 FAMCD & FACES Webinar: Multicultural Development: Considerations in Counselor Education and Supervision
        April 20, 2019 FACAC 3rd Annual Art Event
        April 12, 2019 FCDA 2nd Annual Career Summit Event
        April 11, 2019 Intimate Partner Violence within the LGBTQ+ Population
        March 25, 2019 CREATING VISION BOARDS
        March 21, 2019 Ambiguous Loss and Migrant Families
        March 09, 2019 Qualified Clinical Supervisor's Training
        February 28, 2019 Autism And The Black Family
        February 19, 2019 FCA Day at the Capital
        January 23, 2019 Working Effectively with LGBTQ+ Clients
        January 09, 2019 Earning an NCDA Credential to Support Your Professional Brand (FCDA)
        December 07, 2018 Webinar! Come Join Dr. Courtland C. Lee to explore racism as a mental health challenge
        November 30, 2018 Combating Conflicts of Diversity In Our Schools
        November 29, 2018 How to effectively apply Cognitive Behavioral Model in Tele-Mental Health Supervision
        October 05, 2018 69th Annual Florida Counseling Association Convention
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