The Wyoming Counseling Association
a branch of the American Counseling Association
PROUDLY SUPPORTING WYOMING COUNSELORS
Register Now for
the WCA 2026
Annual Conference
October 1-3, 2026
The Wyoming Counseling Association is excited to announce our 2026 Annual Conference on October 1st – 3rd, 2026 in Casper, WY + virtually.
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.
Event Overview
Join the Wyoming Counseling Association for our Fall Conference on October 1st- 3rd, 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): $185
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One-Day Only (In-Person): $120
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Full Conference (Virtual, Live-Stream Access): $130
Non-Members
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Full Conference (In-Person): $255
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One-Day Only (In-Person): $200
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Full Conference (Virtual, Live-Stream Access): $215
Students
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In-Person: $75
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Virtual, Live-Stream Access: $75
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
Proposals
WCA Fall Conference 2026
Resilience in a Changing World
October 1–3, 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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Priority areas include:
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Experiential and interactive learning approaches
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Suicide assessment and intervention
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Professional ethics
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Trauma-informed and somatic-based practices
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Expressive arts and play therapy
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Nature-based or equine-assisted interventions
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Cultural humility and mental health in rural communities
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Counselor self-care and burnout prevention
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Innovative programs, research, and evidence-based practices
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Interdisciplinary collaboration with allied health professionals
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Strategies addressing current societal challenges and diverse populations
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Programs with a strong connection to Wyoming or the surrounding region
We are particularly interested in sessions that offer practical skills, tools, and techniques participants can use immediately after the conference.
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Who Should Submit
We encourage submissions from:
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Counselors and mental health professionals
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Social workers, MFTs, and addictions specialists
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Educators and researchers
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Graduate students and emerging professionals
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Allied health professionals collaborating with counselors
Whether you’re a seasoned presenter or sharing your expertise for the first time, your voice and experience are valued.
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Conference Audience
Attendees include a diverse group of professionals working across settings, including:
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Mental health and healthcare systems
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Schools and higher education
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Private practice
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Community agencies
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Corrections, military, and government
Presentation Format & Expectations
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All presentations will be delivered in person in Casper, Wyoming
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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
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Presenters will receive 50% off conference registration
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 1–3, 2026
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Sales of goods or services are not permitted during sessions
Join Us
Help us create a conference that inspires growth, connection, and resilience across Wyoming’s mental health community.
Submit your proposal and be part of the movement shaping the future of counseling in our state.
Volunteer
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.
