Event
Overview
Please join us for the 2025 Annual Colorado Counseling Association Conference at the Keystone Resort & Conference Center. This event is expected to be the largest conference for counseling students and new, working, and retired professional counselors in Colorado.
The 2025 Annual Conference will be held on August 20th - 22nd, 2025, at the Keystone Resort. This event targets all mental health professionals, from counselors-in-training enrolled in mental health graduate programs, to fully licensed professionals, to educators and clinical supervisors. The CCA is committed to building a strong speaker lineup with topics that directly benefit attendees. Proposals should directly support the training, development, and learning of all mental health professionals. Proposals for the 2025 Annual Conference are currently being accepted through February 28, 2025. To submit a proposal, please click here.
The 2025 CCA Annual Conference is much more than an educational opportunity for professional counselors. This event creates space to professionally develop, connect with others, be encouraged, and rest and reset.
General Schedule (subject to change) :
Wednesday, August 20th
9:00-12:30pm: Pre-Conference Workshops
1:00-2:00pm: Early Check-In
2:00-3:00pm: Breakout Session 1
3:10-4:10pm: Breakout Session 2
4:30-5:30pm: Breakout Session 3
Thursday, August 21st
9:00-10:00am: Late Check-In
10:00-11:00am: Opening Ceremony
11:15-12:15pm: Breakout Session 4
12:15-1:30pm: Lunch and Keynote
1:45-2:45pm: Breakout Session 5
2:45-3:15pm: Break/Exhibitor Hall
3:15-4:15pm: Breakout Session 6
4:30-5:30pm: Breakout Session 7
Friday, August 22nd
9:30-10:00am: Award Ceremony
10:15-11:15am: Breakout Session 8
11:30-1:30pm: Lunch/Poster Presentations
1:30-2:30pm: Breakout Session 9
2:45-3:45pm: Breakout Session 10
4:00-4:30pm: Closing Ceremony
Call for
Proposals
The CCA is currently accepting proposals for presentations and student poster presentations through February 28th, 2025.
Submit a proposal to the 2025 CCA Annual Conference by clicking here.
Keynotes
2025 Annual Conference Keynote Speaker
Dr. Gerald Corey
Dr. Gerald Corey is a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans, Louisiana and Professor Emeritus of Human Services at California State University at Fullerton. He is the author or coauthor of 16 textbooks in counseling currently in print, along with more than 70 journal articles and numerous book chapters. His book, Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy, has been translated into Arabic, Indonesian, Portuguese, Turkish, Korean, and Chinese. Theory and Practice of Group Counseling has been translated into Korean, Chinese, Spanish, and Russian.
Dr. Corey's most noted textbook
Sponsor/
Exhibitor Fees
Once your registration is complete, please contact taylor@coloradocounselingassociation.org for your next steps.
The Colorado Counseling Association values the contributions made by companies like yours who share the vision and objectives of our members in the counseling profession.
The CCA Annual Conference is a venue for your company to demonstrate your dedication to helping provide education, products and services to today's counseling professionals and those who are future leaders. Your sponsorship not only provides excellent branding and engagement for your company, but also a place to share your insights, leadership, promote awareness, and showcase your commitment to serving this important industry.
The CCA has several sponsorship opportunities that meet the size and need of your organization. To promote your company and demonstrate your commitment to the mental health profession through a sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, begin the registration process below.
When reviewing the below options, please note that some sponsorships do not include exhibitor tables. To register for an exhibitor table in addition to a sponsorship that does not include a table, or to register for only an exhibitor spot, please see the option titled "Exhibitor Booths Not Including Sponsorships."
To begin the registration process please select one of the following sponsor fees.
Sponsorships Including Exhibitor Booths
Includes:
- Table in main exhibit hall
- Ad banner space in each session on the app
- Profile page on app
- Recognition as a Gold sponsor on all signage where general sponsors are acknowledged
- Recognition on conference page of website
- Half of one ad panel
- Verbal recognition by CCA President
- Promotional flier (full page) on each chair in the general assembly
- Recognition in one conference promotional email with blurb included
- Two complimentary registrations
- Thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors
- One VIP seat at the Opening Session
- Inclusion in the slide deck of acknowledged sponsors before general session
- Any provided brochures or small handouts will be placed in the handout bag for participants
- Optional Vendor Bingo game participation, which encourages attendees to visit your booth by giving them raffle entries for scanning a provided QR code on your table
Includes:
- Table in main exhibit hall
- Profile page on app
- Recognition as a Silver sponsor on all signage where general sponsors are acknowledged
- Recognition on conference page of website
- A third of an ad panel
- Verbal recognition by CCA President
- Promotional flier (one half page) on each chair in the general assembly
- Recognition in one conference promotional email
- Two complimentary registrations
- Thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors
- One VIP seat at the Opening Session
- Powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session
- Any provided brochures or small handouts will be placed in the handout bag for participants
- Optional Vendor Bingo game participation, which encourages attendees to visit your booth by giving them raffle entries for scanning a provided QR code on your table
Includes:
- Table in main exhibit hall
- Profile page on app
- Recognition as a Bronze sponsor on all signage where general sponsors are acknowledged
- A quarter of an ad panel
- Verbal recognition by CCA President
- Two free registrations
- Recognition in one conference promotional email
- Thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors
- Powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session
- Any provided brochures or small handouts will be placed in the handout bag for participants
- Optional Vendor Bingo game participation, which encourages attendees to visit your booth by giving them raffle entries for scanning a provided QR code on your table
Includes:
- Table in main exhibit hall
- Two free registrations
- Ad space on app for keynote session
- Profile page on app
- Recognition as a sponsor on signage
- Recognition on conference page of website; session title will include your company’s name (e.g. “Keynote: Jim Smith, brought to you by Company Name)
- Verbal recognition by CCA Governing Council during the keynote session
- Promotional flier (half page) on each chair in the general assembly before the keynote session
- Recognition in one conference promotional email with blurb included
- Thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors
- Powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general keynote session
- Any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
- Optional Vendor Bingo game participation, which encourages attendees to visit your booth by giving them raffle entries for scanning a provided QR code on your table
Includes:
- A table in the main hallway
- Two free registrations for exhibitors
- Sign with your company logo on the coffee/tea station table for one day
- Push notification with your company’s name (e.g. “Coffee/Tea Station available now, brought to you by Company Name)
- Profile page on app
- Recognition in one conference promotional email
- Thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors
- Powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session
- Any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
- Optional Vendor Bingo game participation, which encourages attendees to visit your booth by giving them raffle entries for scanning a provided QR code on your table
Includes:
- A table in the main hallway
- Two free registrations for exhibitors-Your company logo on the app splash screen (viewed every time a person opens the conference app, which is required to track attendance)
- Profile page on app; recognition on conference page of website
- Recognition as a sponsor on signage during the conference
- Recognition in one conference promotional email
- Thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors
- Powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session
- Any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
Includes:
- Table in main exhibit hall
- Two free registrations for exhibitors
- Sign with your company logo at the entrance to the buffet area before/during breakfast both days
- Profile page on app
- Powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session
- Any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
- Optional Vendor Bingo game participation, which encourages attendees to visit your booth by giving them raffle entries for scanning a provided QR code on your table
Includes:
- Table in main exhibit hall
- Two free registrations for exhibitors
- Sign with your company logo at the entrance to the buffet area before/during lunch both days
- Profile page on app
- Powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session
- Any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
- Optional Vendor Bingo game participation, which encourages attendees to visit your booth by giving them raffle entries for scanning a provided QR code on your table
Includes:
- Table in main exhibit hall
- Two free registrations for exhibitors
- Sign with your company logo at the entrance to the buffet area before/during breakfast both days
- Profile page on app
- Powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session
- Any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
- Optional Vendor Bingo game participation, which encourages attendees to visit your booth by giving them raffle entries for scanning a provided QR code on your table
Includes:
- Table in main exhibit hall
- Two free registrations for exhibitors
- Your company logo on the coloring wall display
- Profile page on app
- Powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session
- Any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
- Optional Vendor Bingo game participation, which encourages attendees to visit your booth by giving them raffle
entries for scanning a provided QR code on your table
Sponsorships Not Including Exhibitor Booths
Includes:
- Your company logo printed on the bags CCA hands out at registration/sign in for conference attendees
- Profile page on app
- Recognition on conference page of website
- Recognition as a sponsor on signage
- Recognition in one conference promotional email
- Thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors
- Powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session
- Any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
Includes:
- Your company’s logo on all conference lanyards
- Recognition on conference page of website
- Recognition in one conference promotional email
- Thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors
- Powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session
- Any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
Includes:
- One 60 second video clip played before lunch on each day of the conference
- Profile page on app
- Recognition on conference page of website
- Recognition in one conference promotional email
- Thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors
- Powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session
- Any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
Includes:
- 1/3 page flier on each chair in the keynote general session
- Profile page on app
- Recognition as a sponsor on signage during the conference
- Recognition on conference page of website
- Recognition in one conference promotional email
- Thank you post on Facebook and Instagram of sponsors
- Powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session and during breakfast and lunch
- Any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
Includes:
- 1/3 page flier on each chair in the keynote general session
- Profile page on app
- Recognition as a sponsor on signage during the conference
- Recognition on conference page of website
- Recognition in one conference promotional email
- Thank you post on Facebook and Instagram of sponsors
- Powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session and during breakfast and lunch
- Any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
*NOTE: This sponsorship is intended to help us procure larger raffle items; we will provide the item to be raffled.
If you would like to provide raffle items outside this sponsorship option (e.g. donating something to be raffled,
rather than having us supply the prize) you are absolutely welcome to do that. We do not have a requirement on
how large or small donated raffle goods are. Please view the Donations options further down in this document.
Please view the Donations options further down in this document.
- One 60 second video clip played before breakfast on each day of the conference
- Profile page on app
- Recognition on conference page of website
- Recognition in one conference promotional email
- Thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors
- Powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session
- Any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
Includes:
- Ad space on app for breakout session
- Profile page on app
- Recognition as a sponsor on signage during the conference
- Recognition on conference page of website
- Session title will include your company’s name (e.g. “Breakout: Jane Smith, brought to you by Company Name)
- Recognition in one conference promotional email
- Thank you post on Instagram and Facebook of sponsors
- Powerpoint display of acknowledged sponsors before general session
- Any provided brochures will be placed in the handout bag for participants
Exhibitor Tables Not Including Sponsorships
Exhibitor tables that are not tied to sponsorships are in our general session/mealtime space. These tables are $800 each, with a limit of 16 exhibitors
Includes
Table Setup:
- 2 included conference registrations for exhibitors (allowing your staff to eat at the buffet and attend any sessions they would like; they can also earn professional development hour credits)
- 6’ table
- Table linens and skirt (black)
- Wifi
- Electricity
- 2 chairs (more upon request)
- Wastebasket
Additional Perks:
- Profile page on app
- Recognition as an exhibitor on signage during the conference
- Recognition on conference page of website
- Recognition in one conference promotional email
- Powerpoint display of acknowledged exhibitors before general session and during breakfast and lunch
- Optional Vendor Bingo game participation, which encourages attendees to visit your booth by giving them raffle entries for scanning a provided QR code on your table
Donations
Includes
- Donations will be displayed on a "Thank You Donors" sign near the registration table
- Donors sign will also be played on the slides before general sessions and at breakfast and lunch
- Businesses may submit their name or logo to be displayed
- Individuals may have their name or whomever they donate on behalf of to be displayed
NOTE: If a donor wishes to remain confidential and not be listed, we are happy to accommodate that request. We
can also list you as an anonymous donor if you would like.
If you would like to donate raffle items, we would greatly appreciate it. We will add you to a “Thank You Raffle
Donors” sign unless you would like to remain anonymous, and will acknowledge you in any places that we
acknowledge donors. We do not have a requirement on how large or small donated raffle goods are. If you are
interested in sponsoring a raffle where we supply the prize, please see the Large Item Raffle Sponsorship option
above.
Other Sponsorships/Donor Options
If you have other sponsorship or donation ideas, please reach out to us! We are happy to create a DIY sponsor
spot and are open to new ideas. If you aren’t sure what would work best for you, we are also happy to chat about
options that would most closely fit your goals for participating in our conference.
Once your registration is complete, please reach out to taylor@coloradocounselingassociation.org for your next steps.
Preconference
Workshop Registrations
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Private Practice Essentials: Building Your Foundation for Success Date/Time: August 20th, 9:00 am - 12:30pm MST Trainer: Francisca Mix, LPC, BC-DMT, ACS Description This training equips mental health professionals with the skills to transition from clinician to successful business owner. Participants will explore key elements of private practice, including developing a business owner identity, clarifying vision and values, and creating a business blueprint. The program also covers marketing fundamentals, brand building, and navigating the client journey. By the end, attendees will gain the tools and confidence to launch, market, and grow their private practice with clarity and purpose. Fee: $150 |
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Building Competence & Protecting Against Liability in Suicide Intervention Date/Time: August 20th, 9:00 am - 12:30pm MST Trainer: Dr. Gregg Elliott, Ph.D., LPC, ACS Description Intervening with suicidal clients remains one of the most professionally worrisome and anxiety-provoking clinical issues for both counselors and counseling supervisors. Limited training on working with suicidal clients in graduate programs has been compounded by staggering increases in major depression and serious psychological distress over the last decade and a half (Twenge et al., 2019). Meanwhile, major counseling insurance carriers like HPSO have reported an increase in claims against counselors for suicide malpractice, citing a failure by counselors to meet the minimum standard of care (Flynn et al., 2024). Counselors and counseling supervisors are faced with having to identify how to remedy gaps in training and how to consistently meet the minimum standard of care in working with suicidal clients. This workshop will help participants identify areas where improvement is needed, and participants will develop a professional development plan for improving self-efficacy and competence in working with suicidal clients. Fee: $175.00 |
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Introduction to Play Therapy Skills Training: Learning the Basics Before the Journey to Certification Date/Time: August 20th, 9:00 am - 12:30pm MST Trainer: Dr. Krystyne Mendoza, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, RPT Description Play therapy unlocks a world of magic where the therapist and child harness the transformative power of play. Yet, many may not realize that this modality extends far beyond toys and a playroom—it is a powerful tool that fuels imagination, wonder, and creativity, much like Arthur’s Excalibur in the battle against trauma, pain, and emotional turmoil. In this training, participants will explore what makes play therapy unique and distinct from other therapeutic approaches. Through hands-on practice and guided supervision from Dr. Krystyne Mendoza, PhD, LPC, NCC, RPT, participants will learn some of the core skills in child-centered play therapy. This workshop is designed to provide counselors with foundational skills in play therapy while offering insight into the certification process to become a Registered Play Therapist. Join us for this pre-conference workshop, where play becomes the pixie dust that inspires transformative change Fee: $175 |
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Supervisory Excellence: Principles and Practices for Establishing and Maintaining High-Quality Clinical Supervision Date/Time: August 20th, 9:00am-12:30pm MST Trainer: Dr. Ryan Kennedy, PsyD, LP, LAC, LMFT, LPC, ACS Description Though clinical supervision is an expected aspect of clinical training for all counselors, very few of us receive any direction on how to maximize the experience of receiving supervision, and even fewer of us receive any training on how to provide effective supervision. Clinical supervision, however, should be viewed as a specialty within the mental health disciplines provided by an experienced practitioner whose aim is to facilitate the growth and development of supervisees using models and tools specific to the practice of supervision. When these concepts are in place, clinical supervision shifts from simply focusing on whatever topic or theme is brought up each week to intentionally situating the supervisee in an arc of training that not only addresses immediate concerns but also locates them in a developmental trajectory that supports the supervisee’s emerging skills and identity as a professional counselor. One crucial way to support this shift from accidental intervention to deliberate oversight is for clinical supervisors to develop systems and processes early in the supervisory relationship that facilitate the counselor’s integration of administrative requirements, clinical proficiencies, and emerging professional identity. Participants in this pre-conference workshop will become familiar with many of the principles and practices associated with supervisory excellence and leave with lifetime access to a variety of practical tools and digital resources. Fee: $150 |
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Take Care of Yourself: A Luxury or an Ethical Mandate? Date/Time: August 20th, 10:30am-12:30pm MST Trainer: Keynote Speaker, Dr. Gerald Corey, Ed.D., ABPP Description Join the 2025 CCA Annual Conference Keynote speaker, Dr. Gerald Corey, for an intimate session on self-care. Dr. Corey, a nationally recognized authority on counseling theory and ethics, has authored or co-authored 16 textbooks, more than 70 journal articles, and has numerous book chapters currently in print. This is a unique professional opportunity for professional counselors in Colorado! Fee: $150 |
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Conference Recording Registration Fee For those who are not able to attend the conference live, the CCA has you covered. The CCA will record five breakout sessions, and the Keynote, Dr. Gerald Corey, earning you six continuing professional development hours. These recordings will be made available by September 30th, 2025. |
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