Wyoming Counseling Association
a branch of the American Counseling Association
PROUDLY SUPPORTING WYOMING COUNSELORS
Event Overview
Join the Wyoming Counseling Association for our Fall Conference on October 8th-10th, 2026. The Fall Conference is a dynamic professional development event designed for counselors across Wyoming and the Mountain West.
Attend in person in Casper, WY or participate through our live virtual stream, giving you flexible access to high quality learning wherever you are. Participants will have the opportunity to earn over 20 continuing education credits through engaging sessions led by experienced professionals.
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Conference offerings include presentations focused on suicide prevention and assessment, ethics, and other timely topics relevant to clinical practice, school counseling, supervision, and community mental health. Whether you join us on campus or online, you will gain practical tools, current knowledge, and meaningful connection with colleagues committed to strengthening behavioral health in Wyoming.
Conference Registration
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Conference Registration Rates
Please Note: The WCA will not reimburse or refund pre-conference or conference registrations after August 31st, 2026.
WCA Members / Associate Members
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Full Conference (In-Person): $190
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One-Day Only (In-Person): $125
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Full Conference (Virtual, Live-Stream Access): $135
Non-Members
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Full Conference (In-Person): $260
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One-Day Only (In-Person): $200
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Full Conference (Virtual, Live-Stream Access): $220
Students
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In-Person: $80
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Virtual, Live-Stream Access: $80
Retirees
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In-Person: $85
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Virtual, Live-Stream Access: $85
Special Rates
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Conference Speakers: $100
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Conference Volunteers: Free
Conference Schedule
The 2026 WCA Annual Conference Schedule will be available in July! In the meantime, enjoy this sneak peek of our featured sessions.
Speaker Proposals
WCA Fall Conference 2026
Resilience in a Changing World
October 8-10, 2026 | Casper, Wyoming
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The Wyoming Counseling Association (WCA) invites dynamic, engaging presenters to submit proposals for our 2026 Fall Conference.
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As our profession continues to navigate rapid change, we are centering this year’s conference on resilience—in our clients, our communities, and ourselves. We are especially seeking experiential and workshop-style sessions that provide hands-on learning, practical tools, and strategies that attendees can immediately apply in their work.
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What We’re Looking For
We welcome proposals that are interactive, innovative, and grounded in practice. Strong submissions will include opportunities for participant engagement such as discussion, movement, guided practice, or creative modalities.
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Suicide assessment and intervention
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Ethics and professional practice
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Trauma-informed, somatic, expressive arts, and play therapy approaches
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Nature-based and equine-assisted interventions
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Cultural humility and rural mental health, supporting diverse populations and current societal challenges
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Wyoming-focused or regionally relevant topics
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Preference will be given to presentations that provide practical skills, tools, and strategies participants can apply immediately.
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Who Should Submit
We encourage proposals from counselors, social workers, LMFTs, addictions professionals, educators, researchers, graduate students, emerging professionals, and other allied health professionals. Whether you’re a seasoned presenter or sharing your expertise for the first time, your voice and experience are valued.​
Proposal Requirements
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Lead presenter must hold at least a bachelor’s degree
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Presenters must be available to present in person October 8–10, 2026
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Sales of goods or services are not permitted during sessions
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Presentation Format & Expectations
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Sessions may be attended by participants in person or virtually
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Presentations should be engaging, interactive, and skill-focused
Presenter Information
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This is a volunteer opportunity
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As a nonprofit organization, WCA is unable to provide speaker honorariums​​
Volunteers
Conference Volunteers needed
WCA is seeking four dedicated volunteers to help us run the Fall Conference. Volunteers assist with registration, room support, and general event logistics to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience for attendees.
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In appreciation for your time and service, volunteers receive complimentary conference registration and are able to attend sessions when not on assigned duties.
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If you are interested in supporting your professional community while earning free access to the conference, we would love to hear from you.
Sponsorships
The Impact of Our Annual Sponsors
The Wyoming Counseling Association is deeply grateful for our annual sponsors whose generous support helps strengthen the behavioral health workforce across Wyoming. As a nonprofit professional association, WCA is committed to advancing education, ethical practice, and advocacy in ways that benefit counselors, the clients they serve, and communities statewide.
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Sponsorship support allows us to provide high quality professional development, expand access to continuing education, promote best practices in behavioral health, and elevate the voices of counselors in important policy conversations. These efforts ultimately contribute to stronger systems of care and improved well being for individuals and families throughout Wyoming.
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Our sponsors are partners in building healthier communities. Their investment helps ensure that counselors across our state are equipped, connected, and supported in their work to improve behavioral health outcomes for all.
Membership
Why Join the WCA Today?
WCA members receive reduced registration for the Fall Conference and year round benefits that strengthen both your profession and your community.
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Your membership supports legislative advocacy that protects licensure, advances school counselor ratios, strengthens the behavioral health workforce, and promotes suicide prevention and 988 funding. We work in partnership with statewide coalitions, including the Wyoming Behavioral Health Alliance, to elevate the voice of counselors across Wyoming.
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Members also gain access to high quality continuing education, ethics and supervision training, rural practice support, and a strong statewide professional network.
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Join WCA and invest in your profession, your clients, and the future of behavioral health in Wyoming.
NOTE: It is important you use a PERSONAL email address to sign up.
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School and employer emails often block automated messages or expire after graduation or job changes. Members are responsible for receiving & retaining CE certificates and license-related communications. The WCA does not retain that for you.