2025 UMHCA Fall Conference
Come join us!
We are excited to bring together professionals from various fields to engage in an enriching experience filled with insightful presentations, dynamic workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. This year's conference focuses on the latest trends, innovative practices, and collaborative efforts that drive our community forward. Whether you are here to learn, share, or connect, we hope you leave inspired and empowered to make a meaningful impact in your work and beyond. Join us for a transformative event that promises to spark new ideas and foster lasting connections.
This will be a hybrid event
We think hybrid conferences are here to stay. We definitely like to see you in person, but understand when travel is not feasible. In this way, we get to include our more rural counselors and ensure they feel a part of our great counseling community. The link to the event will be emailed (to everyone) the day prior to the event.
Schedule (up to 6.5 CEs)
Parking is FREE
8:30 to 9:00 Registration
9:00 to 10:15 Welcome and Presidents Message
10:15 to 10:30 Break
10:30 to 11:50 Breakouts:
Justice, Equity, & Inclusion Track:
Supervision: Multicultural Considerations for LGBTQIA+ Populations (presented by Jess Shade, CMHC; Abby Crouse, CMHC, PhD; & Jason Wagner, CMHC)
General Track:
Coping with Grief and Loss after Client/patient Suicide
(presented by Jake Van Epps, PhD)
Rehabilitation/Disability Track:
Avoiding Value Imposition when Providing Counseling for persons with Chronic Illness and Disabilities (CID)
(Presented by Dr. Michael Gerald,PhD, CRC, CMHC (Utah), LMHC (Iowa
Jennifer Hunsaker, MS, CRC, A-CMHC (Utah), LPC (Idaho))
11:50 to 1:00 LUNCH (On your own)
1:00 to 1:50 Breakouts
Justice, Equity, & Inclusion Track:
Ethics, Justice and Kindness
(Tage Gould, ACMHC)
General Track:
Supervision Best Practices for Licensing Purposes: Supervisee and Supervisor Responsibilities
(presented by Kevin Knutson, PhD)
Rehabilitation/Disability Track:
Using Assessment to Enhance Case Conceptualization
(Presented by Dr. Trent Landon, PhD, CRC, A-CMHC (Utah))
1:50 to 2:00 Break
2:00 to 3:20 Breakouts
Justice, Equity, & Inclusion Track:
Historical Trauma: How the Past Impacts and Informs Treatment
(Bobbi Deal)
General Track:
Recognizing and Reducing Sizeism in Mental Health Counseling: Protecting Clients from Harm
(presented by Katie Christensen, PhD)
Rehabilitation/Disability Track:
Dealing with Ethical Dilemmas in Private Rehabilitation
(Presented by Kourtney Layton, MRC, CRC, ABVE/D, IPEC, CLCP, CVE, CIWCS-A)
3:20 to 3:30 Break
3:30 to 4:50 Breakouts
Combined General and Justice, Equity, & Inclusion Track:
DOPL Rule Changes & Panel Discussion
(presented by Brian Pedersen, Verl Pope, PhD)
Rehabilitation/Disability Track:
Enhancing Customized Employment for Clients with Intellectual Disabilities
(Presented by Dr. Tim Riesen, PhD)
4:50 to 5:15 Conference Wrap Up
(Presented by President Stacy Gibbons)
5:15 Adjourn
CEs approved for all licensed Mental Health Therapists under Utah Rule R156-60b&c
