KCA Conference Opening Keynote Speaker - Raychelle Lohmann

Raychelle Casada Lohmann; MS, LPC, NCC, is a noted author, public speaker and workshop presenter.  Her books include:  The Anger Workbook for Teens (New Harbinger Publications); Staying Cool…When You’re Steaming Mad (Marco Products); The Bullying Workbook for Teens (New Harbinger Publications); Teen Anxiety (with Jessica Kingsley) and Blogger of Teen Angst for Psychology Today.

Raychelle was honored as one of the Top Ten online influencers in the field of children’s mental health by SharecareNow powered by WCG.  Raychelle is an active member of the American Counseling Association, American School Counseling Association, and National Career Development Association.  Additionally, she is a National Board Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of North and South Carolina as well as a Global Career Development Facilitator.

General Session Keynote Speaker:  Dr. Thelma Duffey

 Thelma Duffey, Ph.D. serves as the 64^th President of The American Counseling Association.  Dr. Duffey is Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Counseling at the University of Texas at San Antonio and Owner of a multidisciplinary private counseling practice since 1990.  Dr. Duffey was the Founding President of The Association for Creativity in Counseling, a division within The American Counseling Association, and she served two terms on the ACA Governing Council.  She is a past president of the Texas Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES) and served on the Executive Board of the Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES). Dr. Duffey is Editor for the Journal of Creativity in Mental Health and she served as Guest Co-Editor for a Journal of Counseling and Development (JCD) Special Issue on Counseling Men.  

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas.  Dr. Duffey has over 60 publications in the areas of creativity, innovations in grief and loss counseling, relational competencies (Relational-Cultural Theory), Developmental Relational Counseling (DRC) and addictions counseling. 

 LPCC/LPCA Luncheon Speaker:  Commissioner Heather French Henry

On July 1, 2014, Governor Steve Beshear appointed Heather French Henry, former Miss America and nationally recognized veterans advocate, to serve as Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs. 

As the daughter of a Vietnam Veteran Heather has been an outspoken advocate for our military veterans nationwide.  During her year of service as Miss America Heather chose to highlight the needs of our nation’s homeless veterans in her tour entitled “Honoring our Forgotten Heroes: Our Nation’s Homeless Veterans.”  As her year progressed Heather developed a full-scale platform that encompassed not only homelessness among veterans but healthcare, housing, disability and benefits. Working alongside many of the nation’s foremost experts on veterans’ healthcare issues such as Linda Boone of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, Pete Dougherty, National Director of Homeless Veterans Initiatives for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Service Organizations and members of Congress and Senate, Heather became an integral part of the a national movement to change the face of veterans’ healthcare and outreach.  Heather worked closely with many members of Congress and Senate to establish groundbreaking legislation to create new opportunities for community outreach in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.  Former Congressman Lane Evans and the late Senator Paul Wellstone honored Heather by naming this comprehensive bill the Heather French Henry Homeless Veterans Assistance Act.

During the last 14 years Heather has continued her efforts nationwide by establishing the Heather French Foundation for Veterans, Inc. focusing on community outreach to help better educate young and old alike about programs available to assist veterans and to help increase patriotism in younger generations.  Her efforts have been recognized by Veterans Service Organizations nationwide with the Americanism Award - VFW, The Martha Washington Spirit Award - The Auxiliary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and The Patriot Award - USA Cares, to name a few.

Heather is from the Augusta and Maysville, KY area and earned a Bachelor of Science and Masters Degrees from the University of Cincinnati.  She is married to Dr. Stephen Henry, notable trauma orthopedic surgeon and former Lt. Governor of KY, and has two children.  They reside in Louisville, KY.

Closing Awards Brunch Keynote Speaker:  Colmon Elridge III

In December of 2007, at age 26, Colmon Elridge was appointed Executive Assistant and Senior Advisor to Kentucky’s 61st Governor Steve Beshear.  As Executive Assistant to the Governor, Colmon served a lead role in managing the day-to-day operations of the Office of the Governor and an integral role in the creation and implementation of several of the Governor’s initiatives transforming Kentucky’s education and business climate after the worst economic recession since the Great Depression.  Colmon recently left his Frankfort role and is now Director of the National Center of Interstate Compacts for the Council on State Governments.

Colmon is from Cynthiana Kentucky and is a graduate of Transylvania University (BA) and Sullivan University (MBA).

Never forgetting his own life story of homelessness, poverty,and the transformative power of the intersection of education and opportunity, Colmon operates with a continued sense of gratitude which has not only led him to success in public service but to be an active member in his community.  Come and hear Colmon's story!

NOTE:  One workshop presenter change:  Barbara Kaminer, LCSW, Suicide Prevention Advocate, and former Suicide Prevention Coordinator for Kentucky will be conducting the AMSR (Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk) Workshop on Wednesday.

Please join us for the 58^th annual

KCA CONFERENCE

November 4-6, 2015

Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel in Louisville

Earn 9 to 15 EILA Hours (11.5 - 18 CE Clock Hours)

Offering 7 Pre-conference Workshops

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 Select from over 95 Conference Breakout Sessions

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 Extensive Exhibits and Free Parking

Wednesday:  Exhibits open at 3:00pm

Reception in Exhibit Hall at 5:00pm

Opening Session at 7:00pm with Raychelle Lohmann

Thursday: Breakout Sessions from 7:30am – 5:00pm

General Session:  ACA President, Dr. Thelma Duffey

KSCA and LPCC/LPCA Luncheons

Commissioner Heather French Henry to speak at LPCC/LPCA Luncheon

Friday:  Breakout Sessions from 7:30am – 10:10am 

Closing Session, Awards & Buffet Brunch at 10:30

Keynoter:  Colmon Elridge III

Hotel Reservations at Crowne Plaza Discount Deadline:  Oct. 20  

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Special Meetings Schedule at KCA Conference

Wednesday, November 4^th

4:00 – 5:00       KMHCA Leadership (Officers and regional representatives). . . . . . Knox

4:40 - 5:00        Division Presidents with KCA Secretary Jade Maddox . . . . . . . . . . Madison

6:00 - 6:45       KCAA - Alumni Association (Kathy Davis, President) . . . . . . . . . . .  Madison

Thursday, Nov. 5th    

Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors . . . . . . . . . Knox

9:30am - 11:30am / 1:30pm - 3:30pm

CHAPTER and DIVISION MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS 

5:20 – 6:00           KMHCA (Mental Health Counselors Association, President-Judy Bradley)  . .  Elliott

5:20 – 6:00           KSCA Executive. Committee…….(President – Susan Rose) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knox

5:20 – 6:00           4^th District Counseling Association (Chapter President – Lauren Downey) . . Madison

6:05 – 6:45           Big Sandy (Chapter President – Dale Hamilton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Hancock

6:05 – 6:45           KACES  (College Educators/Supervisors, President-Imelda Bratton) . . . . . . .  Elliott

6:05 – 6:45           KAMCD (Multicultural Division, President – Tiffany Brannon) . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Madison

Workshop for High School Counselors (Oct/Nov)

The Kentucky Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (KASFAA) has information about the schedule and registration for the Effective Instructional Leadership Training Program titled “Counselor Training for College and Career Planning for High School Students.”

Use this link to access invitation, schedule and registration form.

http://www.kasfaa.com/hscouns.asp

NCE: National Counseling Exam Prep Workshop and the

NCMHCE: National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam Prep – offered in Indiana

For more information - Here is the link:  http://www.indianacounseling.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=94517&module_id=129850

KSCA Conference

February 23-26, 2016

Marriott Griffin Gate Resort

Lexington, KY