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ARCA's Pre-Conference Seminar

"Celebrating Students and New Professionals: Pre-Conference Seminar at VRTAC-QE"

ARCA Pre-Conference 2025: Schedule and Detailed Overview (pdf)

Join the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA) on May 20, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. until - 4:30 p.m. (CENTRAL TIME) for our Pre-Conference Seminar at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, Memorial Union.

This pre-conference is your chance to get the most out of your conference experience by attending additional sessions that you might otherwise miss and hear from our future leaders in the field!

Take advantage of this opportunity to dive deeper into key topics, connect with colleagues (new and long-standing), and maximize your learning before the main conference begins.

Don’t miss out—secure your spot for the pre-conference seminar today!

Attendees will have the opportunity to earn up to 6 NBCC/CRC/CVE CEs across multiple concurrent sessions, while also connecting with and learning from fellow ARCA members, colleagues across rehabilitation counseling, as well as with students and new professionals who are the next generation of rehabilitation counseling leaders!

Be part of this event during which students and new professionals in rehabilitation counseling share fresh insights, innovative research, and real-world applications shaping the future of rehabilitation counseling!

  • Advancing of rehabilitation counseling
  • Supporting parents of children with autism spectrum disorder
  • Using Gestalt therapy in disability adjustment
  • The power of self-compassion in counseling
  • Vocational rehabilitation for individuals with SPMI
  • Working with transition-age youth… and much more!

Whether you're a seasoned professional, a student, or just getting started in rehabilitation counseling, this is your chance to support, learn from, and connect with the rising voices of the profession!

The cost is just $50 for registrants.
* Registration includes lunch and applicable CEs. Remember, you can earn up to 6 CEs (NBCC/CRC/CVE)!

Register for ARCA's Seminar

Tuesday, May 20


8:00 - 8:30 AM CDT
Room: Main Lounge (2nd Floor)

Registration and Networking

8:30 - 9:45 AM CDT
Room: Old Madison Room (3rd Floor)

Opening and Panel Discussion Rehabilitation Counseling: Building on History and Moving Forward
Paige Dunlap, Andrea Nerlich, Allison Levine, and Trent Landon
Moderator: Christine Sacco-Bene

9:45 - 10:00 AM CDT
Break & Networking
10:00 - 11:00 AM CDT
Workshop Session 1
11:00 - 11:15 AM CDT
Break & Networking
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM CDT
Workshop Session 2
12:15 - 12:45 PM CDT
Lunch & Networking - Founder's Room (2nd floor)
12:45 - 1:45 PM CDT
Workshop Session 3
1:45 - 2:00 PM CDT
Break & Networking
2:00 - 3:00 PM CDT
Workshop Session 4
3:00 - 3:15 PM CDT
Break & Networking
3:15 - 4:15 PM CDT
Workshop Sessions 5
4:15 - 4:30 PM CDT
Closing Remarks