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Counseling Compact Q&A with the ACA
Join the New Mexico Counseling Association (NMCA) for a virtual Q&A with the American Counseling Association (ACA)! This is an opportunity to ask questions, gain clarification, and better understand the Counseling Compact and its implications for the profession.
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NMCA Open House
Learn about leadership roles, committee opportunities, and ways to get involved in shaping the future of NMCA. Facilitated by the Future Development Chair of NMCA, ask questions, and discover how you can contribute!
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Navigating the Pause: A Field Guide for Therapists Supporting Women on the (Peri)Menopause Transition
(Peri)menopause is a universal and inevitable midlife experience for women. This training offers a sensible, kind and well rounded approach to supporting your clients through the (peri)menopause journey. Together, we'll explore how perimenopause changes women’s bodies (physical, mental and emotional) and most importantly, you'll learn practical skills and tools to confidently support your clients as they navigate through the changes.
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Annual Counseling Conference
Join counselors, counselor educators, graduate students, supervisors, and mental health professionals from across New Mexico for two days of professional development, networking, and inspiration at the 2027 New Mexico Counseling Association Annual Conference.
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Living and Working with Chronic Illness: Exploring the Complexity of Diagnosis and Treatment
Take a deeper dive into the complexities of diagnosing and treating chronic illness. Explore practical tools and techniques to support practitioner self-care while examining the role of self-disclosure and how to maintain appropriate boundaries that protect both the clinician and the therapeutic relationship.
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Ethics at the Edge of Practice: Psychedelic-Assisted Care for New Mexico Counselors
New Mexico is on the verge of becoming the first state in the country to build a clinician-forward psilocybin access program under the Medical Psilocybin Act (SB 219). For licensed counselors, that opens a new area of practice, and with it, a new set of ethical questions. This two-hour workshop is designed for New Mexico counselors and mental health professionals who want to understand the ethical foundations of psychedelic-assisted care.
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Competency Based Clinical Supervision Practices: Building a Toolkit for Clinical Supervisors
This presentation will introduce attendees to the clinical supervision model of Competency Based Supervision, by Carol A. Falender and Edward P. Shafranske and provide them with concrete tools for applying this model to their clinical supervision practice.
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NMCA Members’ Social
Connect, unwind, and spend some time with fellow counselors and mental health professionals at our upcoming NMCA Member Social! This in-person event is an opportunity to meet other NMCA members, build connections, and enjoy some time together outside of the usual professional setting.
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Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: Ethics and Legal Considerations for Counselors
Nonsuicidal self-injury is a challenging issue that counselors frequently encounter yet often feel unprepared to address. This session will provide practical strategies and essential knowledge for effectively supporting clients who self-injure, with a focus on risk assessment, ethical decision-making, and legal considerations. Attendees will leave with greater confidence and competence in navigating this sensitive area of practice.
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Re-Imagining Dementia, Facing Complex Ethics, Building Community and Creating Magic
Re-Imagining Dementia, Facing Complex Ethics, Building Community and Creating Magic
Explore compassionate, practical approaches to supporting elders with neurocognitive disorders. Participants will examine how ageism and ableism impact care, learn strategies for promoting supported independence, and navigate the ethical complexities of caregiving relationships. Emphasis will be placed on community-based healing and shifting from a disease-focused model to one that honors the whole person while upholding their rights and dignity.
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Trust, HIPAA, and Ethical AI Use for Clinicians
Trust, HIPAA, and Ethical AI Use for Clinicians
This session introduces the five pillars of ethical AI use in mental health care. Attendees will learn how to evaluate AI tools for HIPAA compliance, obtain informed consent, maintain transparency with clients, and understand when AI can support clinical work and when professional judgment must guide decisions.
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70th Anniversary Counseling Conference
Honoring Our Journey | Past Lessons, Present Impact, Future Possibilities- We are turning 70 and you're invited to celebrate with us at the NMCA 70th Anniversary Counseling Conference!
Virtual Pre-Conference
Kick off the 70th Anniversary Conference with pre-conference workshops led by expert presenters, giving you the chance to dive deeper into specialized topics and earn an additional 3 CE hours.
Codependency, Boundaries, and Ethical Considerations for Professionals
Explore the foundations of codependency, boundaries, and their ethical implications in counseling. Participants will examine their own areas for growth in boundary setting to support best practices, reduce burnout, and navigate ethical challenges related to time, documentation, and the therapeutic relationship. The session also focuses on building practical skills to help clients prevent codependent patterns, fostering healthier and more sustainable therapeutic outcomes.
Ethically Understanding and Supporting Clients After Abortion
Explore your own values and impact on work. Learn the latest scientific findings on the relationship between abortion, mental health, and emotional responses. apply the ACA Code of Ethics to real-world, abortion-related scenarios.
NMCA 2025 Annual Conference
At this year’s conference we explored innovative approaches to healing informed by the state’s rich cultural heritage, and fostering deeper connections with clients from diverse backgrounds. We want to thank our speakers for their amazing presentations touching on important topics like Artificial Intelligence in Counseling, and addressing Intergenerational Trauma in Diverse Communities.
NMCA is proudly an Approved Continuing Education Provider through NBCC
NMCA seeks approval for all CEs from NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2032. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NMCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.