ACACI Bi-Annual Conference
Since 2019, ACACI has hosted a bi-annual Spring conference to line up with license renewal years. Our next conference will be Spring 2025.
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ACACI Spring 2025 Conference
Announcing our Spring 2025 Conference Theme: Grounding in Challenging Times: Helping Youth Thrive in an Ever-Changing World
The Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling (ACACI) Conference focuses on innovative strategies to support the mental health and well-being of youth and families. This year’s workshops will cover essential topics such as creative rapport-building techniques, navigating mental health laws, psychoeducational group therapy for immigrant adolescents, and trauma-informed interventions like play therapy. Attendees will gain practical tools to enhance counseling practices, better support diverse student populations, and address the evolving challenges faced by today’s youth. This conference is an excellent opportunity for school counselors, mental health professionals, and educators to expand their knowledge and collaborate with experts in the field.
Date: Friday, March 7, 2025
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Location: Nineteenth Century Charitable Association - 178 Forest Avenue Oak Park, IL 60301
Cost: $75 for ACACI members and $85 for non-members. Breakfast, lunch, and 5 CEUs included in registration.
Please note: Participant and sponsor registration will be held at the same link. Once you click "Register" you will select whether you are interested in attending or sponsoring.
Workshop 1
Using Projective Cards to Build Rapport and Explore Identities
Theodore "Teddy" Stripling, MA, LCPC
Workshop 3
Psychoeducational Group Therapy for Immigrant Adolescents
Pamela Fullerton, PhD, LCPC, CCTP, CCATP, C-DBT, ACS, NCC
Javier Arrellano
Workshop 2
Navigating Mental Health Laws and Practice Tips for Challenging Situations
Jennifer Hansen, Attorney at Hansen & Cleary, LLC
Workshop 4
Healing Childhood Trauma With Play Therapy
Timothy "T.J." Schoonover, Ph.D., LPC (AR, IL), PEL:SC, RPT, NCC
Sponsorship Levels
Exhibiting at the ACACI Conference will connect you with 100+ Mental Health Counselors, School Counselors, and Counselor Educators throughout the state of Illinois. Exhibiting at the conference is a great way to make a strong impression and build relationships with counselors.
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$1,000 Level: Visionary Advocate
Leading the Way for Youth Mental Health​
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Benefits:
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Opportunity to speak about your services/products briefly during lunch
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Two complimentary lunches
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Feature on ACACI Website
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Your brochures pre-stuffed in the conference bags
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6 foot table and two chairs
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Social media mention
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Ad in Conference Program Book​
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$750 Level: Empowerment Champion
Empowering Counselors, Transforming Futures​
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Benefits:
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Honorable mention during conference
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Two complimentary lunches
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Feature on ACACI Website
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Your brochures pre-stuffed in the conference bags
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6 foot table and two chairs
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Social media mention
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Ad in Conference Program Book​
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$500 Level: Supporter of Resilient Futures
Empowering Young Minds to Thrive​
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Benefits:
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Two complimentary lunches
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Feature on ACACI Website
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Your brochures pre-stuffed in the conference bags
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6 foot table and two chairs
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Social media mention
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Ad in Conference Program Book
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$250 Level: Supportive Ally
Building a Foundation for Bright Futures​
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Benefits: ​
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Feature on ACACI Website
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One complimentary lunch
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Social media mention
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Ad in Conference Program Book​
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$100 Level: Supporter of Young Minds
Friends of ACACI working towards better mental health for youth.
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Benefits:
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One complimentary lunch
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Social media ​mention
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Ad in Conference Program Book​
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Branded Donations
Can't make it to the conference? No problem! We encourage you to donate branded items to be included in our giveaways for participants. Contact us at acaci.site@gmail.com to coordinate.
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Past Conferences
Special Thanks to the ICA staff, presenters, and our attendees, who work collaboratively to support our conference. See a list of conference themes and previous workshop titles for reference.
Special Thanks to the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association for Donating the Space for Our Conference! Visit the Site Here!
