Conference Resources
Counselor Education Innovation (CEI) Virtual Conference
(formerly the Counselor Education and Distance Learning (CEDL) Conference)
This Resource Hub provides attendees, presenters, and the counseling community with access to essential conference materials and professional development tools.
📂 Conference Materials
- 📄 Conference Program (PDF) – Available closer to the event date
- 🎤 Presenter Guidelines
- 📝 Proposal Submission Form
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📅 Schedule-at-a-Glance
9:30 – 10:20 AM
* Keynote: Dr. Donna Sheperis — Intersection of Mental Health and Technology
Time (EST)
Room A
Room B
Room C
10:30 – 11:20 AM
Are Counselor Educators Prepared to Teach Trauma and Dissociation? Trauma Education Competency in Counselor Education – Youn Suh Moh
Digital Delivery with Confidence – Nicole Arcuri-Sanders
* The Future of Counselor Education: Moving Beyond Delivery Methods Toward Outcomes and Human Impact – Eric Beeson
11:30 – 12:20 PM
** - Rethinking Self-Care for Clinicians: ACEs & Secondary Trauma – Erica Randall Lacey
* Innovations in Supervision Training: Integrating Skills, Case Application, and Creative Interventions – Laura Rea
** Ethics in AI – Donna Sheperis
12:30 – 1:20 PM
** AI, Anxiety, and Authenticity: Preparing Tech-Native Students for Real Human Connection – Kirsten LaMantia
* Residency Reimagined: Designing Immersive Experiences for Online Counseling Students – Rachel Jacoby
Session C3 – Presenter
1:30 – 2:20 PM
* Integrating Conversation-Based AI into Counselor Education and Clinical Skills Training – Carlos Castaneda
** Trauma Informed Counselor Education Practices: Preparing the Next Generation of Trauma Therapists – Laura Dawson-Fend
Session C4 – Presenter
2:30 – 3:20 PM
Behavioral addictions training: A new imperative for counselor education – Amanda Giordano
* ChatGPT's Performance as Simulated Clients in Clinical Counseling – Xihe Tian
** Integrative neurotherapy: An introduction to the role of neuroscience in counseling – G. Michael Russo
3:30 – 4:20 PM
* A Conceptual Model for Preparing Counselors to Work With Military Families Through Tech-Enabled Training – Erin Malcom
** Preserving humanism in the age of AI – Ye (Agnes) Luo
Session C6 – Presenter
4:30 – 5:20 PM
* SimCare AI: Innovative Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Counselor Education
* - Will be recorded, ** - Ethics
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🌟 Conference Highlights (Past Years)
The CEI (formerly CEDL) Conference has featured keynote speakers, workshops, and research presentations on topics such as:
- Building Community in Your Program
- Creating a Culture of Self-Care
- CACREP Quality Assurance in Digital Delivery
- Facilitating Inclusive Classrooms
- Beyond Talking Heads: Instructional Methods to Improve Your Online Teaching and Learning
- 👩🏫 Links for Presenters
- 🎓 Professional Development Resources
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💡Presenter Tips
- Update Zoom and test your audio/video before sessions
- Use quality lighting and a professional background
- Keep presentations short (10–12 minutes before interaction)
- Use polls, visuals, and whiteboards to keep sessions dynamic
- Have a moderator or co-host to manage chat and support tech issues
- Always record (with consent) for on-demand access
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🙋 Information for Attendees
- 🌐 Virtual Access Guide – Available closer to the event date
- 🤝 Networking Opportunities – Details on receptions, meet-ups, and engagement coming soon
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🗓️Before the Session
- Update Zoom, test your mic/camera, and join early
- Use your real name for recognition
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🎤 During the Session
- Stay muted unless speaking
- Use Raise Hand, chat, and reactions (👍 👏 ❤️) to participate
- Join polls and interactive activities
- Be respectful and supportive in chat
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📝After the Session
- Complete feedback surveys
- Revisit recordings and shared materials
- Continue networking via LinkedIn and mailing list