Schedule for the 2025 Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference
The Counseling Psychology Programs at Wayne State University and Western Michigan University are proud to co-host the 36th Annual Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference on March 21-22, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan. The conference’s theme is Counseling Psychology Rooted in Community: Advancing Critical Consciousness and Systemic Change.
Information on conference registration and the list of keynote speakers can be found on the main conference website. A PDF version of the schedule can be found here.
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| Friday, March 21st | ||
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| 8:00 AM |
Continues through the day until 4:00 PM. General 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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| 9:00 AM |
CE Eligible Workshop: New Thinking in Ethical Decision-Making Mark Leach PhD General 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
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| 10:45 AM |
CE Eligible Workshop: Implicit Bias Training Janeé M. Steele PhD Workshop 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM |
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| 12:00 PM |
Lunch Time General 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Expanding Realities: Augmented Reality Exposure Therapy for Trauma and Beyond Mackenzie Jenuwine M.A., Wayne State University Symposium McGregor Conference Room J 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Matthew J. Kasopsky MA, NCC, Ball State University Round Table McGregor Conference Room BC 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Transgender & Gender-Expansive Therapy Participants: A Roundtable Discussion Gabriel DeLong Round Table McGregor Conference Room BC 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Eating Disorder Etiology in LGBTQ+ Individuals Nina Michon MA, Wayne State University Paper Presentation McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Atrium 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Emotion Regulation, Stress, and Negative and Positive Affect in Minority Populations Laura Torio, Cleveland State University Paper Presentation McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Atrium 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Beyond Diversity Checkboxes: Creating a Culturally Inclusive Learning Environment Alex Whitman, Ball State University Poster Presentation McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Atrium 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Expanding and Revising the Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Identity Scale for LGBTQ+ Youth Jesse Chen MA, Wayne State University Poster Presentation McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Atrium 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Guidelines for Engaging in Social Justice in Clinical Settings Liza Cohen, Ball State University Poster Presentation McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Atrium 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Identifying and Understanding Post-Incarceration Trauma Leena Ammari, Wayne State University Poster Presentation McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Atrium 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
LGBTQ+ Trauma and Dissociation: An Integrative Review Laci Johnson M.S.Ed., Western Michigan University Poster Presentation McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Atrium 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
LGBTQ+ Youth’s Experiences of Minority Stress: A Survey Liz Ballinger B.A., Wayne State University Poster Presentation McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Atrium 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Nawar Albarak Poster Presentation McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Atrium 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Jade E. Carriero B.A., Western Michigan Univeristy Poster Presentation McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Atrium 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Ashley C. Velez, Cleveland State University Poster Presentation McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Atrium 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Tresi Ingram- Jolley, Wayne State University Poster Presentation McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Atrium 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Lilian Hicks Poster Presentation McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Atrium 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Years of Mindfulness Practice and Intervention Impacts Anderson Boatman Poster Presentation McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Atrium 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM |
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| 2:00 PM |
Confronting Privilege through Mindfulness Sianne Alexis M.A., The University of Akron Workshop McGregor Conference Room D 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
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| 2:00 PM |
DBG Detroit’s approach to meaningful youth assessment Amanda Case, University of Iowa Symposium McGregor Conference Room J 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
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| 2:00 PM |
Exploring worldviews: The intersection of religion and race Hannah M. LaMack, The University of Akron Round Table McGregor Conference Room BC 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
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| 2:00 PM |
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapeutic Treatment: Critical Considerations Michael Sowles MACP, Helios Psychiatry and Counseling Round Table McGregor Conference Room BC 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
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| 2:00 PM |
Teletherapy After COVID: Ethical and Practical Considerations Ingrid Weigold PhD, The University of Akron Round Table McGregor Conference Room BC 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
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| 2:00 PM |
Transformative Supervision: Advancing Social Justice and Critical Consciousness in Clinical Training Khadeja Najjar Round Table McGregor Conference Room BC 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM |
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| 3:00 PM |
Community-Based Research Partnerships: Research as a Tool for Social Justice Francesca Pernice PhD, Wayne State University Symposium McGregor Conference Room J 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
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| 3:00 PM |
Precious Green Symposium McGregor Conference Room D 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
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| 3:00 PM |
Career Counseling – No Longer of Interest? Kemmel A. Palmer MA, Western Michigan University Round Table McGregor Conference Room BC 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
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| 3:00 PM |
Culturally Sensitive Therapy for Immigrant Clients Ingrid Weigold PhD, The University of Akron Round Table McGregor Conference Room BC 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
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| 3:00 PM |
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Disaffirming Legal Climates Sarah Hibner-Kiperman PhD, Wayne State University Round Table McGregor Conference Room BC 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
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| 3:00 PM |
Understanding Competition Among Doctoral-Level Psychology Students MaryKate T. Godinez, Purdue University Round Table McGregor Conference Room BC 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
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| 4:00 PM |
Ezemenari M. Obasi PhD, Wayne State University General McGregor Conference Center 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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| 5:00 PM |
Community Lakes Conversation General McGregor Memorial Conference Center 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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| 6:00 PM |
Great Lakes Social Hour General 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
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| Saturday, March 22nd | ||
| 7:45 AM |
Registration continues until 1:00 PM. General 7:45 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| 9:00 AM |
TCiB: A Culture-Specific BID Treatment for Black Gay Men Gabriel DeLong Workshop McGregor Conference Hall, 2nd Floor Room E 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM |
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| 9:00 AM |
Culturally Adapted Therapies for Working with Black Americans Experiencing Internalized Oppression Dennis Andra Brown Jr., The Michigan School of Psychology Round Table McGregor Conference Room FGH 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM |
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| 9:00 AM |
From Ethics to Action: Counseling Psychology’s Role in Supporting Palestine Khadeja Najjar Round Table McGregor Conference Room FGH 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM |
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| 9:00 AM |
Social Media's Impact on Eating Disorders in Minority Groups Amber Michon MA, Wayne State University Round Table McGregor Conference Room FGH 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM |
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| 9:00 AM |
Understanding psychology licensure and board certification Sharon L. Bowman Ph.D., HSPP, LMHC, Ball State University Round Table McGregor Conference Room FGH 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM |
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| 9:00 AM |
A Psychosociocultural Exploration of Connection among First-Generation Latina Undergraduates Elizandra Sandoval M.S., Marquette University Paper Presentation McGregor Conference Room J 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM |
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| 9:00 AM |
Berenice Sanchez Paper Presentation McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Room J 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM |
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| 10:00 AM |
Embodiment as Activism: Movement-Based Approaches to Collective Healing Devon Kardel, Michigan School of Psychology Workshop McGregor Conference Hall, 2nd Floor Room E 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
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| 10:00 AM |
Mikaila Ealum, Indiana University - Bloomington Round Table McGregor Conference Room FGH 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
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| 10:00 AM |
Counseling Psychology & Social Justice in Challenging Times Cassandra L. Hinger, Cleveland State University Round Table McGregor Conference Room FGH 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
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| 10:00 AM |
Preparing for Trump 2.0: Serving Targeted Populations in Clinical Practice Fern Pinkston PsyD, Bespoke Healing Chicago Round Table McGregor Conference Room FGH 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
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| 10:00 AM |
Resilience and Critical Consciousness Among AMENA and Muslim College Students in Times of Crisis Fatima Charara BA Disability Studies and Psychology, Wayne State University | St.Stephens College at University of Alberta Round Table McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Room FGH 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
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| 10:00 AM |
Exploring the Challenges and Benefits of Working at a Latinx Cultural Center Jessica Alonso B.S, Western Michigan University Paper Presentation McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Room J 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
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| 10:00 AM |
Race-Specific Multicultural Training Experiences in Counseling Psychology Graduate Courses Samuel T. Beasley PhD, Western Michigan University Paper Presentation McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Room J 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
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| 11:00 AM |
Transition to St. Andrews Hall for Mid-Day Activities, Including Lunch General St. Andrews Hall, 918 Ludington Mall, Detroit 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
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| 11:30 AM |
Lunch Begins at St. Andrews Hall Lunch Time General St. Andrews Hall, 918 Ludington Mall, Detroit 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
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| 12:00 PM |
Mel M. Wilcox PhD General St. Andrews Hall, 918 Ludington Mall, Detroit 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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| 1:00 PM |
Remembrance of Dr. Suzette L. Speight Colleagues of Dr. Speight General St. Andrews Hall, 918 Ludington Mall, Detroit 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
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| 1:30 PM |
Division 17 President Conversation Hour with Students Mel Wilcox PhD General St. Andrews Hall, 918 Ludington Mall, Detroit 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM |
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| 2:30 PM |
Invited Keynote Speaker: Feeling Like a Fraud: The Impostor Phenomenon and Mental Health Kevin Cokley, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor General Community Arts Auditorium (Accessible thru McGregor Conference Center) 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
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| 3:30 PM |
Courtney Cabell, Michigan School of Psychology Round Table McGregor Conference Room FGH 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
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| 3:30 PM |
R.E.A.C.T.: Relationship Efficacy and Complex Trauma Mandilyn Graham Paper Presentation McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Room J 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
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| 3:30 PM |
The Role of Coping Strategies on Acculturative Stress, Depression, and Anxiety in an Arab Community Laura Torio, Cleveland State University Paper Presentation McGregor Memorial Conference Center, Room J 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
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| 3:30 PM |
Jordan Woods Poster Presentation Community Arts Auditorium Outer Gallery 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
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| 3:30 PM |
Career Adaptability in ASD: Investigating the Influence of Social Self-Efficacy Logan E. Ankeney, Cleveland State University Poster Presentation Community Arts Auditorium Outer Gallery 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
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| 3:30 PM |
Counseling Psychology in Action: Community-Rooted Solutions for Mental Health Equity in LMICs Madeleine Reardon MS, Wayne State University Poster Presentation Community Arts Auditorium Outer Gallery 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
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| 3:30 PM |
DBT-Art Telehealth Skills Groups with Black Women Karisse Callender, Marquette University Poster Presentation Community Arts Auditorium Outer Gallery 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
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| 3:30 PM |
Sara J. Conley M.A., Cleveland State University Poster Presentation Community Arts Auditorium Outer Gallery 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
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| 3:30 PM |
How Racial Socialization Shapes Dating Experiences for Black/White Biracial Women Alexis M. Briggins BS, Indiana University - Bloomington Poster Presentation Community Arts Auditorium Outer Gallery 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
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| 3:30 PM |
Mindful Journaling with Women Health Science Graduate Students Callie Koziol, Marquette University Poster Presentation Community Arts Auditorium Outer Gallery 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
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| 3:30 PM |
Police Brutality Online: Allies’ Movement Towards Anti-Racist Behaviors Halle Letizio M.A., Cleveland State University Poster Presentation Community Arts Auditorium Outer Gallery 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
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| 3:30 PM |
Religiosity and Spirituality in Emerging Adults: A Cluster Analysis Hannah M. LaMack, The University of Akron Poster Presentation Community Arts Auditorium Outer Gallery 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
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| 3:30 PM |
Strong Black Women Schema: Sexual Assault, Identity, Mental Health Outcomes Ishara Jean-Francois, Cleveland State University Poster Presentation Community Arts Auditorium Outer Gallery 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
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| 3:30 PM |
Substance Use and IPV in Sexual and Gender Minority Relationships Marissa S. Dongarra, Cleveland State University Poster Presentation Community Arts Auditorium Outer Gallery 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
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| 3:30 PM |
Systematic Review of Arab American Emerging Adults Mental Health Sahar Al-Tweej, Wayne State University Poster Presentation Community Arts Auditorium Outer Gallery 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
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| 3:30 PM |
The Psychological and Clinical Implications of Digital Media Consumption Julianna Carpenetti M.Ed., Marquette University Poster Presentation Community Arts Auditorium Outer Gallery 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
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| 3:30 PM |
Katelyne Griffin-Todd, Cleveland State University Poster Presentation Community Arts Auditorium Outer Gallery 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
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