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Be Well: Integrating Preventive Measures to Boost Work Quality
A Roundtable by Stephanie Pair
12 pm, Tuesday, February 25, 2025
According to the National Institute to Health (2023), overwhelming exhaustion, feeling of cynicism, and detachment from the professional duties are three key dimensions that lead to ineffectiveness in the workplace. The task of maintaining a substantial level of work-life harmony continue to pose a multitude of obstacles in one’s personal and professional development (Pair, 2015). The positive implications of achieving personal and professional harmony has proven to elevate an individual’s job satisfaction, career motivation and quality of work. This presentation seeks to bring attention to preventive measures to elevate work-life harmony along with boost work productivity.
Attendees of this roundtables will be able to:
Members are free, Non Members are $10
Add $20 for One NBCC Clock Hour.
The Maryland Counseling Association, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2021. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Maryland Counseling Association is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
For Contact Hours, contact: MCA, Inc. 915 Russell Ave, Suite B Gaithersburg, MD 20879 240-401-8686, Info@MDCounseling.org
MCDA is a Division of the Maryland Counseling Association (MCA) and is a state branch of the National Career Development Association (NCDA) a Division of the American Counseling Association (ACA).
More Information: HERE
Meet The Author at the Pyramid Club
Steven Robertson
"Aliens Among Us: Ten Surprising Truths about Gen Z, The Disconnected Generation"
February 28, 2025 | 12:00PM
Zoom
Join us for a lunchtime webinar with guest author, Steven Robertson, where we'll discuss his book, "Aliens Among Us: Ten Surprising Truths about Gen Z, The Disconnected Generation." Gen Z has grown up with technology in their hands from an early age. They are connected to everyone and everything; yet, at the same time, they are the most disconnected generation in history. In Aliens Among Us: Ten Surprising Truths about Gen Z, business leader Steven Robertson unpacks the perfect storm that has shaped this generation, giving parents, coaches, educators, and business leaders alike the tools they need to connect with this disconnected generation. Steven has worked in the youth summer programming space for more than a decade, leading companies that have served more than 200,000 students from across the globe. This has given him a front row seat as Gen Z has come of age: first as students, then as summer staff and full-time employees. He is an international keynote speaker who has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, and the Harvard Business Review. Steven has also worked with ivy league schools and professional sports teams and is regarded by many as a generational expert.
More Information and Registration
PACDA Members: register at a discount using the promo code in Member Resources.
MACCA Monthly
Personal Branding: How to Stand Out to Employers March 3rd at 12:00PM
Facilitator: Maggie B. Land
In today's competitive job market, a strong personal brand can set you apart. Join us for a discussion on crafting a compelling personal identity, defining your unique strengths and showcasing your skills to attract the right opportunities.
About the facilitator:
Maggie Land loved watching Steve Irwin on TV as a child and dreamed of becoming a wildlife conservationist. When she learned that he traveled to exotic locations around the world, she aspired to become a flight attendant. After volunteering on weekends, she researched how to start her own charity. She was passionate about exploring different careers, understanding how to become successful, and discovering the various paths people could take in life."
It's no surprise she built a career helping students make their dreams come true.
With over a decade of experience, Maggie currently works as a Career Management Specialist at Rutgers University – Camden. She helps students identify and reach their career goals by creating personalized, targeted plans for success. "You'll often hear her say, 'Show me your resume,' 'Get some experience,' 'Have you done your career research?' and 'Let’s make a plan.'"
Maggie is passionate about diversity and equity in education. She specializes in helping first generation students, neurodivergent students, and students who know they want a career, but don't know where to start.
More Information: Here
Meet The Author at the Pyramid Club March 7 | 12:00PM
Author Judith Umlas "The Power of Acknowledgment"
Zoom / No Charge
Join us for a lunchtime webinar with guest author, Judith Umlas, where we'll discuss her book, "The Power of Acknowledgment." The Age of Enlightenment changed the way mankind thought about life, culture and human relationships. In her evocative new book, "The Power of Acknowledgment," Judith W. Umlas unleashes the concept of an Age of Acknowledgment we can all help bring about. In a time of celebrity worship and self-absorption, Judith’s well-reasoned and heart-felt appeal is so counterculture as to be revolutionary. Imagine, as does the author, people acknowledging each other’s humanity, accomplishments, talents and wisdom on a continuous basis. It might just catch on. And wouldn't that be something! This is a 45-minute read that will change your life and the life of everyone around you!
National Speakers Association (NSA) Philadelphia Chapter
Signature Event
Market Your Voice
March 15
8:30AM - 12:00PM
In the fast-paced world of speaking, first impressions can make or break opportunities. When potential clients, event professionals, corporate buyers, or bureau partners explore speakers, they swiftly form judgments that influence their decisions to hire, trust, or collaborate. It may seem unfair, but it’s also an extraordinary chance to take control of the narrative and showcase your best self from the first to the last interaction.
Building lasting connections and driving results requires speakers to tap into the power of emotional intelligence. By leveraging this crucial skill, they can intentionally shape how they are perceived during these pivotal moments.
Through an interactive, fun, and thought-provoking program, speakers will delve into how others perceive them and how this perception impacts their reputation in the marketplace. They will come face-to-face with the influence of unconscious biases on judgments and the significant impact these biases can have on opportunities and assumptions. They will identify areas for improvement and gain practical strategies for proactively leveraging their visual, behavioral, nonverbal and verbal, digital, and social intelligence.
With this program, speakers will be armed with the skills and insights needed to navigate the speaking industry, leave a lasting impact, and establish a strong personal brand that resonates with clients and industry professionals alike.
Equip your audience with the transformative power of emotional intelligence and guide them in making intentional choices about how they present themselves in crucial moments, starting from that very first moment of interaction.
In the competitive world of professional speaking, setting yourself apart from peers and competitors is crucial. What makes you truly unique? How do you distinguish yourself from the rest of the pack? These are essential questions that every speaker should be able to answer confidently. It all comes down to discovering your fair advantage—the combination of fifteen distinct selling points that position you as a standout professional to decision-makers within and beyond the speaking industry.
Uncovering and leveraging their fair advantage provides them with a profound sense of self-awareness and self-confidence. It empowers them to present, act, and communicate authentically and confidently before, during and after every speaking engagement.
In this interactive presentation, participants will embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery to uncover their individual selling points and learn how to leverage them effectively in their speaking careers.
Through thought-provoking insights and profound questions, they will explore the intersections of all factors that make each speaker a “category of one.” They will walk away from this program with a deep understanding of their unique selling points and the tools to use them to be more persuasive, make an impactful impression within mere seconds, and build trusting relationships with clients, event professionals, and industry partners.
Let your audience discover their fair advantage and unleash your full potential as a speaker. Let’s help them to stand out, make an impact, and build a thriving speaking career by leveraging their unique strengths and qualities.
8:30am - 9:00am Breakfast and Networking
9:15am - 9:30am Welcome
9:30am - 10:30am You Have 7 Seconds. Make Them Count.
10:45am - 12:15pm Vocal Health Workshop with Greg Offner
12:15pm - 1:00pm Lunch
1:15pm - 2:45pm Discovery Your Fair Advantage
3:00pm - 4:00pm Breakout Sessions: Marketing with Jenn Moyer-Smith and How to Get Media Attention as a Speaker with Christina Butler
4:00pm - 4:30pm Closing Remarks
Sylvie di Giusto, CSP, is an internationally renowned keynote speaker who has dedicated her career to empowering professionals with The Power of Choice. More than a decade ago, Sylvie made the bold decision to transition from her successful 20-year corporate career in Europe to pursue her passion for inspiring audiences across the globe and moved to the United States. As a speaker, she has been trusted by extraordinary leaders and renowned organizations such as American Express, American Airlines, Hilton, Nespresso, Microsoft, Prudential, and even the US Air Force.
Drawing on her expertise in Modern Emotional Intelligence, Sylvie equips her audiences with the Power of Choice to unlock their greatest outcomes in leadership, sales, and customer experience. Through captivating and thought-provoking presentations, she takes participants on an unforgettable journey through the intricacies of the brain, the power of the mind, and the path from the unconscious to the conscious.
In addition to her remarkable achievements as a keynote speaker, Sylvie is a passionate and dedicated volunteer within the speaking industry. Having previously served as the President of NSA NYC, the host of NSA's Winter Conference and NSA's annual convention Influence, to contributing to various task forces and committees, she continues to contribute her expertise and leadership, currently, as NSA's representative on the board of the Global Speakers Federation, further demonstrating her commitment to the growth and success of the international speaking community.
More information: Here
Pennsylvania School Counselor Association
Virtual Conference
ORDER OF EVENTS
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration / Check In
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote: LIVE
Session Title:
From Pieces to a Plan: Building a Comprehensive School Counseling Program That Works
Session Description:
In this session, participants will be introduced to innovative ways to create a Comprehensive School Counseling Program and gain insights into ASCA’s three domains: academic, social-emotional, and college and career readiness. Additionally, participants will explore creative strategies to meet the needs of students, families, and the community using data, resources, and technology tools. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to leverage multiple platforms to empower student success and foster meaningful outcomes.
10:05 AM - 10:45 AM
Annual Business Meeting
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Skill Builder Session: Artfully Navigating Loneliness in Small Group, Large Group, & Classroom Guidance
Title Artfully Navigating Loneliness in Small Group, Large Group, & Classroom Guidance
Session Summary Discover how to use virtual and in-person escape rooms as tools to build unity, teamwork, and belonging among students. Learn about different types of escape rooms, theme development, puzzles, and creative clue hiding. Get practical tips on crafting escape rooms with Google Forms and enhancing the experience with Canva.
Learning Outcome(s) 1. Design and implement both virtual and in-person escape rooms tailored to specific academic and social-emotional goals, fostering unity, teamwork, and a sense of belonging among students. 2. Demonstrate proficiency in creating diverse escape room themes, developing engaging puzzles, and strategically hiding clues, enhancing your ability to design interactive and inclusive counseling activities. 3. Apply practical tips for crafting escape rooms using Google Forms, showcasing your proficiency in utilizing technology to create interactive learning experiences that align with ASCA School 1 PSCA Spring Virtual Conference: Bridging Belonging Counselor Professional Standards. 4. Utilize Canva to enhance the overall escape room experience, showcasing your competence in incorporating creative and visually appealing elements into counseling activities, promoting student engagement and enjoyment.
Dr. Poppy Moon
Skill Builder Session: Supporting School Counselors by Addressing Effective Supervision Strategies
Title Supporting School Counselors by Addressing Effective Supervision Strategies
Session Summary With increasing complexity of student needs, it is imperative for school counselors to engage in continuous professional development and receive appropriate supervision to enhance their effectiveness in supporting students. This presentation aims to highlight the significance of supervision practices in school counseling and provide strategies for implementing effective supervision frameworks.
Learning Outcome(s) 1. Identify barriers for school counselors seeking appropriate supervision opportunities. 2. Identify suggestions and strategies for school counselors to receive supervision.
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Ms. Dana Mariano
Skill Builder Session: ASCA Model 101
Title ASCA Model 101
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Karen Rubican
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM
Skill Builder Session: Navigating the Hidden Grief: Understanding Ambiguous Loss in Foster and Kinship Families
Title Navigating the Hidden Grief: Understanding Ambiguous Loss in Foster and Kinship Families
Session Summary This workshop addresses the impact of ambiguous loss and trauma in foster and kinship families. Participants will learn how to recognize this unique form of grief, understand its effects on behavior and emotions in school, and gain practical strategies to support children in navigating unresolved loss and building resilience.
Learning Outcome(s) Recognize the symptoms of ambiguous loss, implement strategies to help 1 69th Annual PSCA Conference children cope with ambiguous loss, understand how the emotions and behaviors we see in school relate to ambiguous loss, develop trauma-informed communication techniques for talking about hidden loss and grief in children
Beth Tyson
Skill Builder Session: Talk to your students about life changing mental health care
Title Teaching DBT Skills in Schools: Introduction to DBT Skills, Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness
Session Summary Participants will learn how to support their students using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills that focus on increasing distress tolerance, mindful awareness and focus, and effective interpersonal skills. This session aims to provide school professionals with an overview of the DBT approach and practical skills that can be readily shared with their students.
Learning Outcome(s)
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Mrs. Wendy Robinson-Miller
Skill Builder Session: PBIS
PBIS
More details coming soon!
Mrs. Larissa Valonis
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Skill Builder Sessions: Equity in the ASCA Model
Equity in the ASCA Model
Skill Builder Session: Promote Self-Care to Your School Community
Title Promote Self-Care to Your School Community
Session Summary Self-care is more than bubble baths and spa days. Self-care is proactive and intentional ways of tending to your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. At school, promoting self-care can help students develop life-long strategies to enhance their mental and physical well-being, manage stress, improve focus, and develop positive relationships. For educators, promoting self-care can encourage practices that prevent burnout, boost productivity, and add to a positive school culture. In this session you will learn fun and practical ways you can promote self-care to your school community.
Skill Builder Sessions
More Details Coming Soon
2:50 PM - 3:00 PM
Closing Remark
Closing Video, Emilia Mattucci
Ms. Emilia Mattucci
Registration And More Information
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