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• September 2026 LIVE Free CE with Heidi Schreiber-Pan

  • When
    09/25/2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  Heidi Schreiber-Pan, PhD, LCPC Presents: Nature Informed Therapy and Care for A World In Need

  
  

  (Live Presentation via Zoom September 25th at noon central time)

  Join Heidi Schreiber-Pan for our September LIVE Free CE! 

  In a time marked by rising rates of anxiety, burnout, loneliness, trauma, and ecological uncertainty, many people are longing for approaches to healing that are both evidence-informed and deeply human. This engaging and experiential presentation explores the growing field of Nature-Informed Therapy and demonstrates how the natural world can become an intentional partner in promoting mental health and well-being. Participants will discover the scientific foundations supporting nature's impact on the brain, nervous system, and emotional resilience while also exploring practical, accessible strategies that can be integrated into clinical practice.
  
  Learning Objectives
  
  1. Describe the research supporting the relationship between nature and mental health, including its effects on stress, attention, emotional regulation, and overall well-being.
  2. Identify practical, evidence-informed Nature-Informed Therapy principles that can be integrated into a variety of clinical settings.
  3. Explore how fostering deeper relationships with the natural world can strengthen resilience, promote psychological health, and cultivate hope and care in an increasingly complex world.
  

  This event is to be presented LIVE via Zoom on September 25th, 2026, from 12-1pm (Central Time). You must attend at this time to receive the CE credit, and you must attend the entirety of the session to obtain your CE certificate. This CE will NOT be recorded for playback later. 

  Please sign into Zoom with the name that you registered with to obtain your CE certificate. Information, including the Zoom link, will be sent via your registration email. One CE credit hour will be available for this presentation. CE certificates will be sent out at the conclusion of the presentation after participants pass a quiz (8/10).   

  Interested in presenting? Contact us at nca@necounseling.org or complete this form: https://forms.gle/dWXMYAdQJHZaV3Y68

  Photo courtesy of A. Hixon Photography 

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• NCA District 1 Presents: Tour Around Town-Winery Edition

  • When
    09/26/2026
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    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Capitol View Winery, 2361 Wittstruck Rd, Roca, NE 68430

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   District 1: Tour Around Town-Winery Edition 

  September 26th, 2026

  4pm to 6pm CT 

  
  

  Please make plans to join District 1 for their fall winery social. This event is open to all current members of the NCA. 

  
  

  We will be meeting at Capitol View Winery, located at 2361 Wittstruck Rd, Roca. 

  
  

  NCA will provide appetizers (and fun!), all alcoholic beverages will need to be purchased by the attendee. 

  
  

  **No CE's will be given for this event 

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• September 2026 RECORDED Free CEU with Kara Schneider & Becca Moore

  • When
    09/30/2026
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    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  Dr. Kara Schneider, LIMHP & Becca Moore, LIMHP, LADC, NCC, CCMHC

  Presents:

  Giving Up on Your Dreams Clinical Perspectives on Loss, Meaning-Making, and New Possibilities

  (Pre-Recorded, Available On Demand until 9.30.26!)

  
  

  Please join Kara Schneider & Becca Moore for the September 2026 RECORDED CE!

  
  

  Many clients enter therapy carrying a quiet but profound grief: the life they imagined did not unfold the way they expected. Whether shaped by trauma, illness, systemic barriers, relationship loss, or simply the unpredictability of life, the gap between “what was supposed to be” and “what is” can feel disorienting and deeply painful. This kind of loss is often invisible: there is no funeral for the career that didn’t happen, the relationship that never formed, or the version of self that no longer feels possible. Yet, clinically, it can function much like other forms of grief, touching identity, purpose, and a person’s sense of future.
  
  For clinicians, these moments can be particularly challenging. There is a natural pull to restore hope quickly, to help clients “find the silver lining,” or to redirect them toward new goals. While well-intentioned, this can unintentionally bypass the necessary work of grieving what has been lost. Sitting with clients in the ambiguity of “what now?” requires tolerance for uncertainty, both theirs and our own. It asks us to resist prematurely constructing meaning on their behalf and instead create space for clients to wrestle with their own narratives, values, and interpretations.
  
  At the heart of this process is meaning-making. Clients are not only adjusting to external changes; they are renegotiating who they are in the context of those changes. The question is no longer just “What do I do next?” but “What does this say about my life, my identity, and my future?” Therapy becomes a space where old assumptions can be examined, rigid narratives softened, and new perspectives cautiously explored. This is not about replacing one dream with another as quickly as possible, but about allowing a more authentic, flexible sense of self to emerge.
  
  Letting go of a dream is not a failure, it is often a necessary turning point. As clients begin to integrate loss rather than avoid it, they create the conditions for new possibilities to take shape. These new dreams may look different than what was originally imagined, but they are often more grounded, more aligned with lived experience, and more resilient. As clinicians, our role is not to hand clients a new dream, but to walk alongside them as they grieve, make meaning, and slowly begin to imagine a future that, while different, can still hold purpose, connection, and hope.
  

  This is a pre-recorded presentation, which you will receive access to once you have registered. Information will be sent via your registration email, including the video link, quiz link, and handouts. Please complete the quiz included in your registration email by no later than 5pm on September 30th, 2026 to receive your CE certificate. CE certificates will be sent automatically when you complete and pass the quiz (8/10 correct). You may take the quiz as many times is necessary to pass. 

  Interested in presenting? Contact us at nca@necounseling.org or complete this form: https://forms.gle/dWXMYAdQJHZaV3Y68

  
  

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• 2026 Nebraska Counseling Association Fall Conference

  • When
    11/05/2026
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    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District, 222 N 10th Street Omaha, NE 68102
  • Spaces left
    104

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  Join us for the 2026 NCA Fall Conference! We are excited to present "The Healing Power of Play: A Child-Centered Play Therapy Intensive", featuring Dr. Jose "Joey" Tapia, PhD, LPC, CRC, RPT-S, NCC, CCPT-S/T, CPRT-S/T. 

  The conference will be held Thursday, November 5th at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District. We are pleased to announce that this training will be eligible for 6 CEs. This training, barring unforeseen technical issues, will be recorded and available to registrants for playback and to obtain CE's from November 13th until February 28th, 2027. You can attend live the day of in-person or via Zoom.

  "The Healing Power of Play: A Child-Centered Play Therapy Intensive":

  Children often communicate their inner world through play rather than words. This interactive 6-hour intensive provides counselors, social workers, psychologists, and other mental health professionals with a comprehensive introduction to Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), an evidence-based approach grounded in the therapeutic relationship and children's natural capacity for growth and healing. Participants will explore the theoretical foundations and developmental principles of CCPT while developing essential clinical skills for fostering emotional expression, resilience, and self-directed change.

  Lunch will be provided to in-person attendees during the annual business meeting on Thursday. All in person conference attendees can receive a conference shirt by registering by October 15th AND completing the t shirt order form included in your registration email.

  
  

  A hotel block is available at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District, located at 222 N 10th, Omaha, NE 68102. The block expires October 9th. Book by calling 402-807-8000 or reserving online HERE. 

  
  

  If you need to register a group, please email us at NCA@necounseling.org. 

  If you are interested in being a student volunteer, apply HERE. 

  If you are interested in being a sponsor, that registration will open shortly HERE.  

  CE certificates will be provided by the NCA following your successful completion of a CE quiz (8/10 correct). If you have not received your live CE by November 7th at 12pm, and it is not in your spam folder, please email us at nca@necounseling.org. Registrants are responsible for maintaining their record of their CE's.

  Recordings of the the conference will be available beginning November 13th, 2026, and will close February 28th 2027 at 5pm. All CE quizzes are due at that time. 

  ***CANCELLATION POLICY: All registration cancellations and refund requests made prior to October 15th will be refunded 100%. Cancellation requests made between October 15th and October 29th will be processed with a $75 cancellation fee ($50 for Student registration). No refunds of any kind will be granted after October 29th, 2026 for any reason. Refunds will not be issued for no-shows. Please note, you may register and choose the pay later option.

  ***Payments are due for online attendees by October 22nd, 2026. Checks MUST be received at 6911 Van Dorn Street, Suite 2, Lincoln NE 68506 by that date. Any registrations for online attendees that have not been paid by that date will be canceled. In-person attendees may pay at check-in if needed.

  ***Student ID is no longer required at check in. All student members are required to provide proof of their student status within 10 days of registering as a member. If you have not provided proof of being a student, your student registration will be canceled. Please check your email or contact us for more details.

  
  

  ***To take advantage of MEMBER PRICING, you must be logged in to your NCA account prior to registering. 

  
  

  ***To take advantage of STUDENT PRICING, you must be an NCA Student Member, and logged in to the NCA website prior to registering. 

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• 2026 Nebraska Counseling Association Fall Conference - Advanced Training

  • When
    11/06/2026
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    9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District, 222 N 10th Street Omaha, NE 68102
  • Spaces left
    109

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  Attending the Fall Conference? Arriving early for the Midwest Leadership Academy? Join NCA and our Fall Conference speaker Joey Tapia, for an advanced training on Friday, November 6th from 9:00-11:30am.

  Dr. Jose "Joey" Tapia will be following up his Fall Conference intensive on Child-Centered Play Therapy by facilitating a second session, "Advanced Child-Centered Play Therapy: Navigating Complex Clinical Presentations". This session will be in-person only and will not be recorded. 

  "Advanced Child-Centered Play Therapy: Navigating Complex Clinical Presentations":

  Building upon foundational Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) knowledge and skills, this advanced 2.5-hour training equips clinicians to navigate complex clinical presentations while remaining grounded in the core principles of the child-centered approach. Participants will deepen their understanding of children's symbolic communication, recurring play themes, and the therapeutic process to strengthen case conceptualization and clinical decision-making.

  *Please note that this is an advanced training that requires prior knowledge in this subject matter. Prerequisites for this training include:

  Attendance of Part 1 ("The Healing Power of Play: A Child-Centered Play Therapy Intensive)

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  Prior training and practice in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)

  A hotel block is available at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District, located at 222 N 10th, Omaha, NE 68102. The block expires October 9th. Book by calling 402-807-8000 or reserving online HERE. 

  
  

  If you need to register a group, please email us at NCA@necounseling.org. 

  If you are interested in being a sponsor, that registration will open shortly HERE.  

  CE certificates will be provided by the NCA following your successful completion of a CE quiz (8/10 correct). If you have not received your live CE by November 7th at 12pm, and it is not in your spam folder, please email us at nca@necounseling.org. Registrants are responsible for maintaining their record of their CE's.

  ***CANCELLATION POLICY: All registration cancellations and refund requests made prior to October 15th will be refunded 100%. Cancellation requests made between October 15th and October 29th will be processed with a $75 cancellation fee ($50 for Student Registrations). No refunds of any kind will be granted after October 29th, 2026 for any reason. Refunds will not be issued for no-shows. Please note, you may register and choose the pay later option.

  ***Payments are due for online attendees by October 22nd, 2026. Checks MUST be received at 6911 Van Dorn Street, Suite 2, Lincoln NE 68506 by that date. Any registrations for online attendees that have not been paid by that date will be canceled. In-person attendees may pay at check-in if needed.

  ***Student ID is no longer required at check in. All student members are required to provide proof of their student status within 10 days of registering as a member. If you have not provided proof of being a student, your student registration will be canceled. Please check your email or contact us for more details.

  
  

  ***To take advantage of MEMBER PRICING, you must be logged in to your NCA account prior to registering. 

  
  

  ***To take advantage of STUDENT PRICING, you must be an NCA Student Member, and logged in to the NCA website prior to registering. 

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• ACA Midwest Region - 2026 Leadership Development Academy: Navigating Change: Advocacy Leadership in a Complex World

  • Start
    11/06/2026
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    12:00 PM
  • End
    11/08/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Omaha Marriott Downtown 222 N 10th Street Omaha, NE 68102
  • Registered
    38 registrants

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  ACA Midwest Region – 2026 Leadership Development Academy
  Navigating Change: Advocacy Leadership in a Complex World

  Join us for an inspiring and transformative experience at the 2026 Leadership Development Academy, where mental health professionals from across the Midwest will come together to grow, connect, and lead with purpose.

  Hosted by the Nebraska Counseling Association, this dynamic conference will take place November 6–8, 2026, at the Omaha Marriott Downtown in Omaha, Nebraska. Designed for counselors, educators, and mental health leaders at all stages of their careers, this year’s theme—Navigating Change: Advocacy Leadership in a Complex World—focuses on equipping professionals with the tools, insight, and confidence needed to lead effectively in an ever-evolving landscape.

  Attendees can expect engaging sessions, meaningful networking opportunities, and forward-thinking discussions centered on advocacy, leadership development, and the future of the counseling profession. Whether you're looking to strengthen your leadership voice, stay ahead of emerging challenges, or connect with passionate peers, this academy offers an energizing space to do just that.

  We plan to offer approximately 24 CEU's for this conference. Information on the schedule and speaker information can be found in the Conference Booklet. 

  Additional details, including keynote speakers and session offerings, will be announced soon—stay tuned!

  We look forward to welcoming you to Omaha for a weekend of growth, collaboration, and inspiration.

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  This conference, barring unforeseen technical issues, will be recorded and available to registrants for playback and to obtain CE's from November 16th until February 15th, 2027.

  Live attendance the day of will be the only registration option. We will not be offering live zoom registrations for this conference. 

  If you wish to submit a proposal to be a breakout speaker, apply HERE. 

  If you are interested in being a student volunteer, apply HERE. 

  If you are interested in being a sponsor, that registration will open shortly HERE.  

  Hotel Reservations can be made through October 9th. Please reserve online HERE. 

  If you need to register a group and would like a single invoice, please email us at NCA@necounseling.org. 

  
  

  CEU certificates will be provided by the NCA following your successful completion of a CE quiz (8/10 correct). If you have not received your live CEU by November 9th at 12pm, and it is not in your spam folder, please email us at nca@necounseling.org. Registrants are responsible for maintaining their record of their CE's.

  Recordings of the the conference will be available beginning November 15th, 2026, and will close February 15th, 2027 at 5pm. All CE quizzes are due at that time. 

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  ***CANCELLATION POLICY: All registration changes, cancellations, and refund requests made prior to October 1st will be refunded 100%. Cancellation requests made between October 1st and October 20th will be processed with a $75 cancellation fee ($50 for Student/New Retired categories). No refunds of any kind will be granted after October 21st, 2026 for any reason. Refunds will not be issued for no-shows. Please note, you may register and choose the pay later option.

  ***Payments are due at check in for the conference. If a check is being mailed on your behalf by a business, it MUST be received at 6911 Van Dorn Street, Suite 2, Lincoln NE 68506 by no later than October 21st, 2026. In-person attendees may pay at check-in if needed.

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