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Strengthening Counseling Professional
Identity in South Carolina
WWho We Are - ho We Are - WWhere We Want to Be - here We Want to Be -
&&SStrategies to Get There!trategies to Get There!
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SOUTH CAROLINA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (SCCA)
COUNSELING PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY
IN SOUTH CAROLINA
WHO WE AREC3 College and Career Readiness Workshops,
Fall 2013SOUTH CAROLINA COUNSELING
ASSOCIATION (SCCA)
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SOUTH CAROLINA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (SCCA)
A Present and Shared Focus The Person of Counselor
Requires graduate educationAdherence to ethical standardsLicensure or certificationOrganizational membership and involvement
The Practice of CounselingHolisticFocus on healthy functioning individuals who
are experiencing life challengesEmpirically driven and based on sound
theoretical foundations Involves the facilitation of change:
behaviorally, emotionally, cognitivelyC3 College and Career Readiness Workshops, Fall 2013
SOUTH CAROLINA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (SCCA)
COUNSELING PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY
IN SOUTH CAROLINA
WHERE WE WANT TO BEC3 College and Career Readiness Workshops,
Fall 2013SOUTH CAROLINA COUNSELING
ASSOCIATION (SCCA)
Counseling is a professional relationship that empowers
diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness,
education, and career goals.
American Counseling Association (2010)20/20: A Vision for the Future of Counseling
Consensus Definition of CounselingC3 College and Career Readiness Workshops, Fall 2013
SOUTH CAROLINA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (SCCA)
Moving in Shared Professional Focus to: A Unified Professional Identity
Selecting strands; not functioning as separate professions
Strengthening educational and credentialed depth
Aspiring to visions of service & empowerment for all whom we serve as professionals
Progressing in leadership and advocacyPromoting ownership of identity as Counselor
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SOUTH CAROLINA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (SCCA)
A Young Field – Pressing Issues on the
Horizon Recognized and valued through professional identity
Public Profession Political Structure
Educated, adept, and productive by integrating research and counseling practice to form a more exact science
Authenticated as professionals Roles Reimbursement as providers
C3 College and Career Readiness Workshops, Fall 2013
SOUTH CAROLINA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (SCCA)
COUNSELING PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY
IN SOUTH CAROLINA
STRATEGIES TO GET THERE!
C3 College and Career Readiness Workshops, Fall 2013
SOUTH CAROLINA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (SCCA)
C3 College and Career Readiness Workshops, Fall 2013
SOUTH CAROLINA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (SCCA)
Counseling Association Membership
Benefits of MembershipAdvocate for the Counseling Cares of
TomorrowExpand Professional DevelopmentNetworking & MentoringSave on Resources, Services, and
ProductsEthical Guidelines and Support
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SOUTH CAROLINA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (SCCA)
Meeting the Developmental and Mental Health Needs of South
Carolinians
NEEDS YOU(Awareness)
NEEDS YOU(Skills)
NEEDS YOU(Knowledge)
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SOUTH CAROLINA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (SCCA)
South Carolina Counseling Association
The mission of SCCA is to be an association of responsible
professionals which functions to enhance human development and
to advance the counseling and human development profession.
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SOUTH CAROLINA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (SCCA)
Vision Statement To unite persons engaged or interested in any phase of
counseling and human development in South Carolina To maintain and improve professional standards in the
field of counseling and development. To encourage the development of counseling activities
through South Carolina To serve as a central clearing agency for the information
pertinent to present or contemplated personnel and programs in South Carolina.
To disseminate information and to educate the public about the human development professional.
To stimulate creative and experimental activities in the counseling and development field.
To promote research in guidance, counseling, and development work and in other related fields.
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SOUTH CAROLINA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (SCCA)
Our Success Measures Maintains a strong and energized professional counseling chapter of
the American Counseling Association where membership characteristics support its mission, vision, and core strategic initiatives.
Provides financial viability for SCCA. Engages in a visionary leadership development plan to support active
governance of SCCA. Develops and sustains continuing education strategies for counseling
professionals within South Carolina and identified bordering areas. Cultivates consistent staging of professional counseling presence in
social media and technology. Establishes and maintains the recognition of South Carolina
Counseling Association as a valuable professional counseling organization within the State and identified boarding areas of South Carolina and as a contributing chapter of the Southern Region, and the American Counseling Association.
Provides leadership in establishing partnerships, sponsorships, and as an association in government relations.
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SCCA Long-Range Strategic Planning
Cultivate the South Carolina Counseling Association Infrastructure and Scope of Services through its Membership, Divisions, Chapters, Working Groups and the Affiliate Groups
Enrich the Financial Capacity as a Means to Improve Association Resilience and Sustainability
Establish and Support a State-Wide Association Leadership Development Plan
Develop Quarterly and Annual Continuing Education Strategies for Counseling Professionals
Optimize a High-Performing Technology Communications Presence to Support Membership and Counseling Connections
Promote the Recognition and Services of the Counseling Profession
Leverage New and Sustaining Partnerships and Sponsorships for SCCA and the Counseling Profession
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Leading the Counseling
Profession From the Past to Present:
…many individuals have emerged as leaders and advocated to move us to the present. Their purpose to help create a profession dedicated to promoting wellness and human dignity through counseling services. Leading the charge in counselor education, public forums or legislative hearings.
(Sweeney, 2011)
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SOUTH CAROLINA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION (SCCA)
Who will move us forward?We need a emerging group of leaders at all
levels, international, national, state and local.New leaders who understand the
complexities and challenges facing South Carolina Professional Counselors and the communities we serve.
Exemplary leaders to act upon: Research and Best Practice Supervision Advocacy Social Justice Accountability
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SOUTH CAROLINA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION
50TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
UPCOMING EVENTS!
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South Carolina Counselors:Unified in Profession, Purpose, and Process
50th Annual Conference
February 27 – March 1, 2014
Westin Hilton Resort and Spa
Hilton Head, SC 29928
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SCCA: Connecting South Carolina Counselors Fall 2013
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Spring 2014Building Excellence in Professionalism in
Counseling Workshops Regional Topics Series DSM 5; Addiction; Creativity in Counseling;
Ethics; and More
2014 Webinars and Podcasts…Stay Tuned
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Membership Conference Registration - Please Contact
Dr. Wanda Briggs, SCCA [email protected]
Linwood Floyd, Executive [email protected]
Raychelle Lohmann, Chair, Technology
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SCCA Publication
OpportunitiesThe South Carolina Counseling Forum (Peer-Reviewed)
Manuscript Categories:Counseling ResearchCounseling Practice and PerspectivesStudent Voices
Contact: Dr. Wanda Briggs, SCCA President, [email protected]
The South Carolina Counselor (Newsletter) Submission Opportunities
Member Spotlight; Division, Committees, and Chapter News; Legislation and Policy Updates; Perspectives from the Field; Awards; and More!!!
Contact: Laura O’Loughlin, Editor at [email protected]
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Questions and ContactsPrimary Contact
• Dr. Wanda Briggs– briggsw@winthrop.
edu
• Dr. Anthony Strange– strangea@winthrop.
edu
• Dr. Jennifer Jordan– jordanje@winthrop.
edu
Panel Presenters• Dr. Carrie Sanders• Dr. George Williams• Dr. Tommy Vaughn• Dr. John Nance• Gwendolyn LC Snider• Raychelle Lohmann• Doris Nelson• Toni Wooldridge• Laura O’Loughlin• Amber Blackwood• Lisa Canzater• Jackie HoaglandC3 College and Career Readiness Workshops,
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ASSOCIATION (SCCA)