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2026 76th Annual MCA Conference - "The Power of Us " Call for Programs
Leona Biship is honored to serve as the 2026-2027 President of the Mississippi Counseling Association. With a deep passion for the field, she is eager to inspire counselors to rekindle their love for counseling. She believes that by reconnecting with the core values that led us to this profession, we can continue making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
Therefore, the Mississippi Counseling Association (MCA) is excited to invite members to submit proposals for our 76th Annual Conference. We encourage proposals that align with our conference theme and focus, offering innovative approaches, research-based strategies, and personal insights that will support counselors in their work with students, clients, and our community. Only completed applications will be considered.
Submission Guidelines:
- Proposals should relate to the theme: "The Powe of Us Counseling"
- Topics should emphasize best practices, counselor well-being, and strategies to enhance the counseling profession.
- Presentations can be in the form of workshops, panel discussions, or experiential sessions.
Important Dates:
- Proposal Submission Deadline: June 22, 2026
- Acceptance Status Notification: July 2026
How to Submit:
Why Submit a Proposal?
MCA’s strength comes from counselors sharing their knowledge and expertise. By presenting at the conference, you contribute to the professional growth of fellow counselors while enhancing your own skills and professional reputation. Your contribution helps make our conference a success!
For questions or additional information, please contact the MCA Conference Call for Programs Committee at [email protected].
The Tombigbee & Northeast Regions are hosting a joint workshop May 29, in Tupelo. Registration will begin at 8:00 am, and the workshop will run from 8:30 am until 3:00 pm. For those wish to attend that have up to date memberships with MCA, your registration fee will be waived; however, non-members will have a cost of $150.00 each. For more information, see the flyer below. If you wish to register for this workshop, click the following link:
2026 Tombigbee and Northeast Regions' Spring Workshop
2026 MLPCA Annual Conference
You are invited to attend the MLPCA 2026 Annual Conference. This in-person, two-day event will take place on June 25 - 26, 2026. The conference will begin on Thursday, June 25, with check-in at 5:30 pm in the Holiday Inn meeting room, followed by the welcome session and keynote address at 6:00 pm. On Friday, June 26, conference sessions will run from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.
Participants who attend the full conference will be eligible to receive ethics continuing education (CE) hours. We look forward to your participation and hope you can join us for this valuable professional development opportunity!
To register for this event as a member of MCA, please log in to your member portal and use the drop down tab to select "2026 MLPCA Annual Conference Registration." Non - members should use click
here to register for the conference.
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