Event Proposal

The South Carolina Clinical Mental Health Counselors Association (SCCMHCA) is currently seeking presenters for next year in 2027 and we believe that your expertise and experience would be a valuable contribution. We are interested in expanding your impact by sharing your knowledge with a broader audience. Presenting with SCCMHCA offers several benefits, including increased visibility for your practice among our more than 300 active members, which include students, interns, and licensed professionals.

This visibility could lead to potential referrals and connections with supervisees. Additionally, it is an excellent way to support the mental health counseling community, share insights with colleagues, and enhance your presentation skills for future opportunities.

SCCMHCA is seeking presentations focused on knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to the counseling profession. Our members frequently request topics that enhance clinical practice, fulfill licensure requirements, and provide guidance on building and managing a practice. Presentations on crisis intervention, trauma, resilience, and compassion fatigue are also in high demand. We offer flexibility to present online via Zoom or in person at one of our local university partners.

Presenter Eligibility Requirement:
To ensure alignment with professional standards and continuing education requirements, presenters must hold a current clinical license in a behavioral health discipline, including but not limited to LMHC, LCMHC, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. Individuals who are not licensed mental health professionals but possess relevant subject matter expertise may still be considered; however, they must partner with and be co-sponsored by a licensed mental health professional who will be actively involved in the development and/or delivery of the training. All presenters are expected to demonstrate content appropriate for a master’s-level clinical audience.

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* 1. Primary Presenters's Contact Information

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* 2. Name(s) of Co-Presenters (if applicable)

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* 3. Are you available to present in-person, or online?

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* 4. What is the total length of your proposed presentation?

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* 5. Please indicate your preferred presentation date and start time.

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Time

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* 6. Title of Event

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* 7. Brief Description of Event (written to attract mental health professionals)

To describe your learning objectives, create statements that indicate what the attendees will/should be able to do after your presentation.
  • You may use these terms: list, state, explain, describe, differentiate, discuss, calculate, compare, contrast, choose, define, demonstrate, estimate, evaluate, locate, match, name, plan, predict, rank, recommend, select, summarize, write, etc.
  • Please do not use these terms: know, learn, appreciate, value, acquire, comprehend, be familiar with, recognize, understand, etc.
Examples of Learning Objectives:
  1. Locate free assessment measures online.
  2. Differentiate between malingering and Factitious Disorder.
  3. Summarize four principles of motivational interviewing.
  4. List signs and symptoms of an alcohol use disorder.
  5. Define "introversion" and "extroversion."  
  6. Match clients to appropriate levels of care.
  7. Evaluate clients for suicidal risk.

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* 8. List 3-4 Learning Objectives for the Event

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* 9. Brief Bio of Presenter (used to introduce the presenter and to promote the event):

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* 10. Are you a member of the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)?

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* 11. Are you a member of the South Carolina Clinical Mental Health Counselors Association (SCCMHCA)?

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* 12. Please submit in APA style format at least 3 updated (i.e., no more than 7 years old) references from professional literature that you will incorporate into your presentation.

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* 13. Please upload a headshot photo we can use to promote the webinar (JPG, GIF, or PNG format)

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* 14. Please upload a copy of your resume or CV

TERMS

Payment:
SCCMHCA will credit the presenter appropriately in all promotional materials related to the webinar. Presenters shall not be entitled to reimbursement or honorarium for this webinar unless otherwise agreed upon in writing between the Presenter and SCCMHCA.

Copyright and Ownership:
The Presenter represents and warrants that all presented materials are original works created solely by the Presenter, except for content that is in the public domain or used with proper permissions. The Presenter is responsible for securing necessary permissions, licenses, releases, or waivers for any copyrighted materials used in the presentation.

The Presenter retains full ownership of their original content and presentation materials. By participating, the Presenter grants SCCMHCA a non-exclusive license to record the webinar and to use, store, reproduce, and distribute the recording for educational purposes. This includes making the recording available to attendees, adding it to SCCMHCA’s "On Demand" training library, and promoting the training across its website, social media, and other organizational platforms.

This license does not restrict the Presenter from reusing, modifying, or presenting their material elsewhere.

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* 15. By typing my signature below, I am offer an electronic signature attesting to my agreement with the above terms.

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