Invited Speaker Keynote Address: Advancing Science And Our Collective Impact During Turbulent Political Times,
2025
Wayne State University
Invited Speaker Keynote Address: Advancing Science And Our Collective Impact During Turbulent Political Times, Ezemenari M. Obasi Phd
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
Dr. Ezemenari Obasi's Keynote Speech
Understanding Competition Among Doctoral-Level Psychology Students,
2025
Purdue University
Understanding Competition Among Doctoral-Level Psychology Students, Marykate T. Godinez, Dallann A. Johnson
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
Health service psychology doctoral students face competition for admission, funding, resources, and clinical placements. However, competition remains an understudied component of these programs. This roundtable discussion will examine the possible factors influencing competition among doctoral psychology students, as well as the possible pros and cons of competition within program environments.
Supporting Lgbtq+ Youth In Disaffirming Legal Climates,
2025
Wayne State University
Supporting Lgbtq+ Youth In Disaffirming Legal Climates, Sarah Hibner-Kiperman Phd, Madeleine Reardon Ma, Caitlin Johnson M.A., Nina Michon Ma, Liz Ballinger B.A., Jesse Chen Ma, Sahar Altweej Ma, Gabriel Delong Ma
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
Psychologists are ethically charged with providing culture-responsive, affirming care to LGBTQ+ youth clients as legal climate continue infringing on their rights (ACLU, 2025; APA, 2023; NASP, 2020). This roundtable serves to facilitate conversation about how to support our LGBTQ+ community members seeking affirming care, when laws may limit this ability.
The Purpose Room - Illuminating Systematic Change In Detroit Through Mental Health, Economic Empowerment. And Community Healing,
2025
Western Michigan University
The Purpose Room - Illuminating Systematic Change In Detroit Through Mental Health, Economic Empowerment. And Community Healing, Precious Green
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
Detroit faces deep-rooted challenges related to crime, unemployment, and mental health disparities, disproportionately affecting underserved communities. This presentation explores a holistic, community-based approach to addressing these issues through The Purpose Room Collective, a model that integrates mental health services, workforce development, and trauma-informed public safety initiatives. By examining the systemic barriers that contribute to economic instability and crime, we highlight the need for culturally responsive interventions that empower individuals and communities. Attendees will gain practical strategies for applying trauma-informed care, second-chance employment programs, and community-led mental health initiatives within their own professional settings. This session underscores the importance of collaborative, …
Career Counseling – No Longer Of Interest?,
2025
Western Michigan University
Career Counseling – No Longer Of Interest?, Kemmel A. Palmer Ma, Avery Q. Mitevski Ma, Amanda M. Munn Ba, Miranda L. Hosbein Ma, Mark W. St Martin Phd.
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
As career counselors assist diverse clients in manifold contexts, they display multicultural competence and promote social justice. However, what happens when graduate counseling students are no longer interested in the career counseling field? This roundtable explores the need for strengthening career counseling training and promotion in counselor education
Community-Based Research Partnerships: Research As A Tool For Social Justice,
2025
Wayne State University
Community-Based Research Partnerships: Research As A Tool For Social Justice, Francesca Pernice Phd, Shannon Chavez-Korell Phd, Arash Javanbakht Md, Jessica Taylor, Mackenzie Jenuwine Ma, Kali Rickertsen Ba, Madeleine Reardon Ma, Brooke Waldon
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
This symposium will focus on the importance of community-based research and community partnerships; specifically, why this is important, how it advances psychology, and how this work serves as a tool for social justice. Examples of community-based research, community partnerships, and best practices will be shared.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy For Immigrant Clients,
2025
The University of Akron
Culturally Sensitive Therapy For Immigrant Clients, Ingrid Weigold Phd, Arne Weigold Phd, Yangtian Yan Ma, Yun Kai Chong Ma
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
This roundtable will focus on culturally sensitive therapy for immigrant (broadly defined) and second-generation American clients. We will discuss experiences, issues, and interventions used with clients from these populations, as well as recommendations for training.
Exploring Worldviews: The Intersection Of Religion And Race,
2025
The University of Akron
Exploring Worldviews: The Intersection Of Religion And Race, Hannah M. Lamack, Sianne A. Alexis, Auriel Jasper-Morris
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
This roundtable will explore whether an optimal worldview enhances the benefits of religion and spirituality or mitigates harm, with attention to racial and cultural contexts. We aim to discuss ways to bridge gaps in understanding and lay the groundwork for innovative research and practical applications.
Confronting Privilege Through Mindfulness,
2025
The University of Akron
Confronting Privilege Through Mindfulness, Sianne Alexis M.A., Hannah Lamack, Auriel A. Jasper-Morris M.A., Lpc
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
This workshop encourages participants to examine emotional and cognitive discomfort they may feel while engaging in conversations about privilege and oppression. Facilitators will teach mindfulness interventions that participants may utilize to navigate emotional discomfort and foster critical consciousness.
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapeutic Treatment: Critical Considerations,
2025
Helios Psychiatry and Counseling
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapeutic Treatment: Critical Considerations, Michael Sowles Macp, Sarah Kiperman Phd
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
This round table will facilitate a dynamic discussion among interested providers critically examining factors involved in the potential introduction of psychedelic-assisted therapeutic services to the field of counseling psychology about the challenges and opportunities afforded by these services as well as their impact on the communities we serve.
Teletherapy After Covid: Ethical And Practical Considerations,
2025
The University of Akron
Teletherapy After Covid: Ethical And Practical Considerations, Ingrid Weigold Phd, Arne Weigold Phd, Chris Ng Ba, Mckay Ross Ba, Hannah M. Lamack Ma, Elinor E. Rayburn
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
This roundtable will focus on the advantages, disadvantages, and ethical considerations for the use of telepsychology. We will discuss experiences using telepsychology, additional ethical and legal considerations regarding PSYPACT, and training recommendations for counseling psychology graduate students.
Transformative Supervision: Advancing Social Justice And Critical Consciousness In Clinical Training,
2025
Western Michigan University
Transformative Supervision: Advancing Social Justice And Critical Consciousness In Clinical Training, Khadeja Najjar, Seongwon Lee, Ananya Sharma, Maleyah Zataray
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
This roundtable will explore clinical supervision as a space for growth and social justice advocacy. Facilitated by four women of color doctoral interns, we will discuss personal experiences in diverse supervisory relationships. Attendees will reflect on how supervisors can create environments that foster critical consciousness and challenge systemic oppression.
Dbg Detroit’S Approach To Meaningful Youth Assessment,
2025
University of Iowa
Dbg Detroit’S Approach To Meaningful Youth Assessment, Amanda Case, Keenan Cain, Garrett Simmons Jr, Messiah Bethel, Jamarion Berry, Skylar Burkhardt, Mikaela Westrick
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
In this four-paper symposium, high school youth researchers from DBG Detroit, a comprehensive youth enrichment program in Detroit, will share the organization’s culturally- and contextually- relevant evaluation processes and outcomes with particular attention to how DBG designed and continues to refine their assessment efforts to support youth outcomes.
Understanding The Social Emotional Needs Of Returning Citizens: Mixed Methods Study Informing Group Therapy Intervention,
2025
Wayne State University
Understanding The Social Emotional Needs Of Returning Citizens: Mixed Methods Study Informing Group Therapy Intervention, Tresi Ingram- Jolley, Shannon Chavez-Korell, Jessica Taylor
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
The purpose of this study was to identify and understand the social-emotional needs of Returning Citizens as they transition back into community post-incarceration. This research will be used to inform a group therapy design and intervention tailored to the unique needs of Returning Citizens.
Expanding And Revising The Lesbian Gay And Bisexual Identity Scale For Lgbtq+ Youth,
2025
Wayne State University
Expanding And Revising The Lesbian Gay And Bisexual Identity Scale For Lgbtq+ Youth, Jesse Chen Ma, Sarah Hibner-Kiperman
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
This poster proposes to expand and revise the lesbian, gay, and bisexual identity scale (LGBIS), a 27-item scale designed to assess sexual identity, by developing a scale normed on LGBTQ+ youth (LGBTQIS). It will present the exploratory and confirmatory analyses and explore how to incorporate this scale for future research.
Expanding Realities: Augmented Reality Exposure Therapy For Trauma And Beyond,
2025
Wayne State University
Expanding Realities: Augmented Reality Exposure Therapy For Trauma And Beyond, Mackenzie Jenuwine M.A., Madeleine Reardon M.A.
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
This symposium explores Augmented Reality Exposure Therapy (ARET) for the treatment of trauma and stressor-related disorders. We define ARET and discuss the unique ability to target the social deficits of trauma, providing an example of a population in which social isolation can increase the risk of suicide.
The Role Of Shame And Underreporting In The Relationship Between Intimate Partner Violence And Ptsd Symptoms In Indo-Caribbean Women,
2025
Cleveland State University
The Role Of Shame And Underreporting In The Relationship Between Intimate Partner Violence And Ptsd Symptoms In Indo-Caribbean Women, Ashley C. Velez, Casey L. Hinger
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
This study aims to test a path analysis model that explores the mediating role of shame and symptom underreporting in the relationship between intimate partner violence and PTSD symptoms with a sample of Indo-Caribbean women.
Identifying And Understanding Post-Incarceration Trauma,
2025
Wayne State University
Identifying And Understanding Post-Incarceration Trauma, Leena Ammari, Elaria Hissy, Tresi Ingram-Jolley M.A., Jessica Taylor, Shannon Chavez-Korell Ph.D.
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
This study examines the impact of long-term incarceration (10+ years in prison) on the mental health of Returning Citizens. This is a grant funded pilot study. Research participants included 30 Returning Citizens. This study utilizes a mixed-methods design. All data have been collected. Final data analyses are currently being conducted.
Transgender & Gender-Expansive Therapy Participants: A Roundtable Discussion,
2025
Stand with Trans
Transgender & Gender-Expansive Therapy Participants: A Roundtable Discussion, Gabriel Delong, Logan Harding
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
This roundtable is an open, honest, and affirming space for mental health professionals to discuss the current challenges faced by the transgender and gender-expansive community. Using cultural humility, participants will have the opportunity to ask challenging questions, discover new outlooks, and hopefully feel empowered to advocate for the community.
Critical Consciousness, Community, And Systemic Change: Uplifting The Mental Health And Resilience Factors Of Black Trans Women,
2025
Ball State University
Critical Consciousness, Community, And Systemic Change: Uplifting The Mental Health And Resilience Factors Of Black Trans Women, Matthew J. Kasopsky Ma, Ncc, Imani S. Linton M.Ed, Sharon L. Bowman Ph.D., Hspp, Abpp, Lmhc
Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
Black trans women face systemic barriers to mental health care, often ignored by traditional counseling models. This roundtable explores developing critical consciousness in psychology, supporting community resilience, and advocating for systemic change. Discussion centers on affirming, trauma-informed care that depathologizes experiences and fosters joy, strength, and self-determination.
