Note that trainings are generally scheduled for the 3rd Friday of every month from 1:30-4:30 pm ET

The Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association (SMHCA) is currently seeking presenters for the upcoming year, 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 SMHCA offers several benefits, including increased visibility for your practice among our more than 400 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.

SMHCA is seeking presentations focused on knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to the profession. Our members often request topics that improve counseling abilities, fulfill licensure requirements, and provide insights on managing a practice. Presentations on crisis, trauma, resilience, and compassion fatigue are also frequently in demand. We offer flexibility to present online via Zoom or in person at one of the local Universities. Although our budget only covers materials and handout expenses, the exposure and professional development opportunities can be substantial.

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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, online, or both? Please note: To maximize participation, a hybrid presentation is preferred.)

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* 4. Title of Webinar

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* 5. Brief Description of Webinar (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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* 6. List 3-4 Learning Objectives for the Webinar

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

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* 8. Are you a member of Florida Mental Health Counselors Association?

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* 9. Are you a member of the Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association?

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

GIF, PNG, JPG, JPEG file types only.
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* 12. Please upload a copy of your resume or CV

PDF, DOC, DOCX file types only.
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TERMS

Payment: 
SMHCA will credit the presenter appropriately in all promotional materials related to the webinar. Presenters shall not be entitled to any reimbursement or honorarium for this webinar from any source unless agreed upon in writing with SMHCA.

Copyright and Ownership:
The Presenter represents and warrants that all presentations are original works created solely by the Presenter, except for public domain material that may be incorporated therein. To the extent that the presentations contain any material or excerpt from the works of others, the Presenter shall ensure that it is done with full right and authority, and may be reused as detailed in this Agreement. It is the Presenter’s obligation to obtain all necessary releases, waivers, licenses, and other permission required for the full performance of Presenter’s obligations under this Agreement and to provide such materials to SMHCA.  SMHCA will be the sole copyright owner of the recorded webinar in its entirety. The Presenter grants SMHCA an exclusive license right, title, and interest in and to the presentation, including all licenses to copyrights embodied therein for the purpose of the SMHCA educational program. SMHCA may record the training, provide the recording to attendees, incorporate the training in its "On Demand" training program, and promote the "on demand" version of the training on its website, social media pages, and other organizational platforms.

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

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