tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24158282175654804732024-02-19T17:53:48.814-08:00WKMHCAMamaBear BabyWearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13792106678695122939noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415828217565480473.post-62746118000746443562015-07-20T13:39:00.001-07:002015-07-20T13:39:04.948-07:00WKMHCA Planning Meeting Held<div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435758950974_43224" dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">MINUTES WKMHCA June 25, 2015 6 pm</span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435758950974_43549" dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435758950974_43474" dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">President Diane Reed, Secretary Janey Wells, and Janet Ogg were in attendance at the WKMHCA Officer's meeting held at the home of Diane Reed. Thank you for hosting and providing delicious food.</span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435758950974_43475" dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435758950974_43462" dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Diane reviewed the following State LPC Board initiatives:</span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435758950974_43319" dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">a) Reciprocity agreements are being created with surrounding states of Tennessee and Ohio. To read more about reciprocity, go to <a href="http://ct.counseling.org/2012/01licensure-reciprocity-a-critical-public-protection-issue-that-needs-action/">http://ct.counseling.org/2012/01licensure-reciprocity-a-critical-public-protection-issue-that-needs-action/</a></span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435758950974_43282" dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">b) The Domestic Violence mandate says that within three years of initial licensing, LPC's need three hours of DV training. This is mandatory. Janet Ogg will apply to be a DV assessment and treatment trainer in our area.</span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435758950974_43290" dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">c) Six hours of Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management is required for LPC's every 6 years. Janey Wells will apply to be a Suicide assessment, treatment, and management trainer.</span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435758950974_43492" dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">d) LPC's will also need Kentucky Administrative Regulations and Ethics (3 hours) every 3 years.</span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435758950974_43338" dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">e) Telehealth regulations are being drafted and the board is considering adding background checks to the process.</span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435758950974_43500" dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">f) There will be vacancies on the board for an at-large member and an LPC.</span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435758950974_43501" dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Conference planning:</span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435758950974_43378" dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">a) Fall 2015 conference will be at Murray State University <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://3" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3">September 4, 2015</a>. The current plan is to provide a training about Domestic Violence, given by Janet Ogg.</span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435758950974_43393" dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">b) The Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management training (6 hours) will be held sometime during the week of <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://4" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="4">December 7, 2015</a>.</span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435758950974_43394" dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">c) The Spring 2016 training at Barkley Lodge will be <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://5" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="5">March 16, 2016</a> and will either be about Dating Violence or Regulations and Ethics.</span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435758950974_43509" dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">d) Members in attendance discussed conference registration incentives such as a tumbler, notebook, pen, or bag. Diane Reed motioned to include such an incentive/WKMHCA promotional item and Janet seconded the motion.</span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435758950974_43521" dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">e) Presentation fees were discussed and it was considered that the presenters earn $100 per hour of training. No final decision was made concerning this.</span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1435758950974_43522" dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The next officer's meeting was scheduled for <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://7" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="7">August 13, 2015 at 5:30</a> at Parcell's in Draffenville.</span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div>MamaBear BabyWearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13792106678695122939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415828217565480473.post-47113320303475777622014-01-23T21:40:00.001-08:002014-01-23T21:40:59.099-08:00Link to Spring Conference Brochure<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/jywncockptt9alt/WKMHCA%20Conference%20Brochure%202014.pdf">https://www.dropbox.com/s/jywncockptt9alt/WKMHCA%20Conference%20Brochure%202014.pdf</a>MamaBear BabyWearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13792106678695122939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415828217565480473.post-40972995883513005392014-01-08T15:04:00.001-08:002014-01-08T15:04:23.963-08:00Spring Conference Training Set<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikxZ1CXZrdpncCFwE4W3r2o_JuE01ULrj5o3N6mXzvSkOI4sVNN__GKlIBS_5ikcYYInrVEKT0BqISiTSXXoDSZZbuIxF8stbuFdH8lIhGAjxgK47BHy9GTXUpA6xYT0UDiELjZK6Jlts/s640/blogger-image-721559649.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikxZ1CXZrdpncCFwE4W3r2o_JuE01ULrj5o3N6mXzvSkOI4sVNN__GKlIBS_5ikcYYInrVEKT0BqISiTSXXoDSZZbuIxF8stbuFdH8lIhGAjxgK47BHy9GTXUpA6xYT0UDiELjZK6Jlts/s640/blogger-image-721559649.jpg"></a></div>MamaBear BabyWearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13792106678695122939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415828217565480473.post-56317580531508032622013-12-10T07:49:00.001-08:002013-12-10T07:52:07.566-08:00Coping With Holiday Stress<div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxNuozFanSwQaazu7FS4g3pn-Kpd6kxpn6xWpW4bbcu1io_ia3i5YtUVYn08_ccAdedl9qxgP9FGio_li_GDZqmyzqSi96R-TQ5_f6f0MC63a4KLm-iM3_Qjp5T0FaRrRYmzTse515B_c/s640/blogger-image-1375320323.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxNuozFanSwQaazu7FS4g3pn-Kpd6kxpn6xWpW4bbcu1io_ia3i5YtUVYn08_ccAdedl9qxgP9FGio_li_GDZqmyzqSi96R-TQ5_f6f0MC63a4KLm-iM3_Qjp5T0FaRrRYmzTse515B_c/s640/blogger-image-1375320323.jpg"></a></div>"Joy to the World" and "Peace on Earth" - well-known holiday aphorisms, yet the holidays can be an intensely stressful and at times even unpleasant part of the year for many of our clients, and for us as well. There are a variety of reasons the days between Thanksgiving and New Year's can be particularly difficult, and while some of them are common to many of us, others are tied intimately to our personal history. As Counselors, we know that often times just becoming aware</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">of those challenges can begin to change them. By working with our clients, and in our own self-examinations and self-care, to identify those emotional triggers that rocket our anxiety and other negative emotions into the stratosphere during this time, we can begin to confront and challenge the underlying issues robbing us of our Joy and Peace.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br style="text-align: justify;"></span><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="text-align: justify;">Some common conflicts include increased financial concerns; the end-of-year rush to get things done; a sense of loss of time and reflecting on what </span><em style="text-align: justify;">didn</em><span style="text-align: justify;">'t get done this year, unmet resolutions and feelings of failure; familial expectations and family-of-origin history and conflicts; discrepencies between an "ideal" holiday season or celebration and the often messy and chaotic reality; disappointment from unmet expectations from self and significant others... combine these stressors with socially imposed pressure to "buy the right gifts", not forget anyone, engage in forced social interactions (such as office parties), and exhibit "good cheer" and throw in usually bad weather, the physical discomfort of overeating and effects of cortisol, and oftentimes alcohol, and it's no wonder so many people suffer from "holiday blues".</span></span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br style="text-align: justify;"></span><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="text-align: justify; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So how to help? Whether we are talking about self-care of helping clients, the same basic rules apply. Recognize and acknowledge the challenges we all face during this time. Engage with your clients about their expectations for the holidays, and their disappointments and help them to verbalize these inner dialogues. Once we have a clear understanding of the emotions driving us during this time we can begin to examine them honestly and prioritize our actions and choices to best meet our own needs.</span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br style="text-align: justify;"></span><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="text-align: justify; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So you are sick and tired of having the same argument with your older brother year after year, but every year you get drawn into it nonetheless? Recognize that and choose to disengage this year - lay out a plan for doing so. Perhaps you always feel a great deal of pressure to get the "perfect gift" for your spouse, why? Maybe it's time to discuss that with him/her or understand that you are trying to make up for past problems with a present. It could be that you dream of making holiday memories with your children, but you run out of steam or day before you've even gotten to do much more than feed them. Maybe you just get so exhausted by the go, go, go that starts with Black Friday shopping at midnight after Thanksgiving, continues straight through tree-trimming and snow-shoveling and doesn't let up until tax filing when you can finally breathe, and sleep, again. Perhaps you should cross a few things off your list this year? Maybe carve out a day for self-care, sleep, or just reading a book?</span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br style="text-align: justify;"></span><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="text-align: justify; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Help your client (perhaps practice on yourself first) to develop a list of personal "rules" for this holiday season. To be most effective, keep the list short (no more than 10 items, I've found 4-5 works best) and specific (not only the rule, but the solution) and the rules simple (leave little ambiguity or "wiggle room"), and make sure they address the individual's specific needs. Some ideas may include things like: "I will NOT argue with my dad about money this year. Instead I will simply say "This is a source of stress for me every year and this year I choose not to talk about it." "I WILL get at least 6 hours of sleep every night in December." "I will NOT set 'resolutions' this year, but instead will write down simple, attainable goals." "I will limit my Christmas dinner to 5 dishes." "I will play outside with my kids for 1 hour every week in December." Or even, "I will use disposable plates and tableware this year so that I can spend less time cleaning up and more time with my kids."</span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br style="text-align: justify;"></span><div style="text-align: start;"><span style="text-align: justify; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">By understanding the underlying causes of stress, identifying and addressing them specifically, and making succinct and achievable rules and choices to modify our own behaviors we can overcome the challenges of the season and infuse the end of the year with real Joy and Peace.</span></div></div>MamaBear BabyWearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13792106678695122939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415828217565480473.post-89445811163608599562013-12-10T07:47:00.001-08:002013-12-10T07:47:03.893-08:00West Kentucky Chooses Spring Conference Topics<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">WKMHCA will be offering 6 CEU/EILA credit hours (pending approval) at their spring conference, held in conjunction with the WKCA conference at Lake Barkely Lodge. There will be two separate sessions, one on Sand Tray Therapy and one on Utilizing Technology to Improve Counseling Efficiency. Please look for more information soon! Mark your calendars and plan to join us at this beautiful location for a low-cost way to gain CEU's early in the year and meet up with professionals from the Western part of the state!</span>MamaBear BabyWearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13792106678695122939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415828217565480473.post-90996091315340740502013-11-05T22:57:00.002-08:002013-11-06T23:51:58.795-08:00West Kentucky Mental Health Counselors Association (WKMHCA) Planning Meeting<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">October 15<sup>th</sup>, 2013</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">WKMHCA leadership met in Mayfield,
Kentucky to discuss the program for the spring WKMHCA meeting at Barkley Lodge
in association with West Kentucky Counseling Association (WKCA). They also
reviewed the proposed changes to the licensure law which will be discussed at
Kentucky Counseling Association (KCA) Fall Conference October 24<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The group discussed the changes being
suggested by members of the Kentucky Professional Counselor’s Board.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Several LPCCA’s who are currently being
supervised by one of the leaders were in attendance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Amy Washington, President of KMHCA,
offered to present a session on working in groups with adolescents. Amy has had
extensive experience in working with groups of adolescents with significant
behavioral and emotional problems through girl’s and boy’s group homes in Western
Kentucky. In addition Donna Barrix suggested contacting presenters who could
do a session on Sandbox Therapy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These
were the primary topics presented by the group for discussion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both topics were approved and the leaders
agreed to seek further information about these topics to help with planning the
spring program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Discussion about the proposed licensure
law changes was very positive with members expressing their approval of the
proposed changes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were some
questions related to the nomination of new Kentucky Professional Counselor
Board members.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The new law, as
proposed, gives the authority of nominating new board members exclusively to
Kentucky Counseling Association.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Amy
Washington, current president of KMHCA, indicated that she felt it would be a
good idea to include KMHCA in these decisions and the best way to have this
documented was to have KCA consider adding to their bylaws that KCA<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>would include KMHCA in the process of
nominating new candidates for these board positions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This would be a blending of previous procedure for nominating
candidates to the governor who makes the appointments to this board.
Originally, KCA was responsible for making these nominations, but when the
licensure law was passed, it was written in the new law that KMHCA was
responsible for nominating professionals to the governor for appointment to the
board.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>WKMHCA leaders and members in
attendance in this meeting expressed interest in having KMHCA continue to play an
important role in this process.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>WKMHCA leaders and members also expressed
concern that requiring two tests as a part of licensure would be burdensome to
applicants for licensure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
indicated that the cost of the tests for persons not working in permanent
positions and the pressure to study and prepare for two very comprehensive
exams would present barriers which might not prove helpful in building the
profession. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>WKMHCA leadership made it clear that all
interested counseling professional counselors would be welcome to attend and participate
in the spring conference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>CEUs and EILA
credits will be offered for these trainings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Further information about dates and times will be published in time to
plan for attending this meeting. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Submitted by Jan Roberson </span></div>
MamaBear BabyWearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13792106678695122939noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415828217565480473.post-28387826115969055222013-10-02T17:10:00.001-07:002013-10-02T17:11:27.487-07:00October is Attachment Parenting MonthFor those of you interested in attachment related issues or early childhood development you might peruse the information available at Attachment Parenting International's website. For those of you who attended the conference last spring at Lake Barkley you might recognize some of these names as they were presenters for ourworkshops on attachment. <div><br><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You can sign up for API's free enewsletter and check out the API website today at www.attachmentparenting.org. API benefits thousands of families every day by helping to foster secure attachment that is vital to the well-being of children. API helps parents find their instinct to parent and provides a community of support. API is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.</span></div></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoMTVUXIPr3Wil-SEgB03oxaEDQNyKdqCC0rYomy7-egARTI_5WmIOdgI1-SFJHJn3gZDve-1oMUWzsbn7z_eYA-qk4HPnFnQFcz7QKSf_hSEEgeN8ekdfbL1uyZVJz_FvIlODHX9OwBU/s640/blogger-image-1589989035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoMTVUXIPr3Wil-SEgB03oxaEDQNyKdqCC0rYomy7-egARTI_5WmIOdgI1-SFJHJn3gZDve-1oMUWzsbn7z_eYA-qk4HPnFnQFcz7QKSf_hSEEgeN8ekdfbL1uyZVJz_FvIlODHX9OwBU/s640/blogger-image-1589989035.jpg"></a></div>MamaBear BabyWearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13792106678695122939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415828217565480473.post-82419595168884686362013-09-05T07:13:00.001-07:002013-09-05T07:16:19.839-07:00KMHCA and WKMHCA join forces to plan for 2013-14<p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="s4" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">The<b> West Kentucky Counseling Association (WKCA) </b></span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">met on August 30</span></span><span class="s5" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; vertical-align: super; "><span class="bumpedFont15">th</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15"> at the Murray State University Curris Center. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors from Western Kentucky used this opportunity to discuss and plan actions for the newly vitalized </span></span><span class="s4" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-weight: bold; "><span class="bumpedFont15">Kentucky Mental Health Counselors Association (</span></span><span class="s4" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-weight: bold; "><span class="bumpedFont15">KMHCA</span></span><span class="s4" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-weight: bold; "><span class="bumpedFont15">)</span></span><span class="s4" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-weight: bold; "><span class="bumpedFont15">.</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15"> </span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">T</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">he counselors association was enthusiastic about the progress so far in reorganizing </span></span><span class="s4" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-weight: bold; "><span class="bumpedFont15">KMHCA.</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15"> </span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">A highlight of the meeting was the introduction of n</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">ew officers in </span></span><span class="s4" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-weight: bold; "><span class="bumpedFont15">KMHCA</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15"> who were appointed by </span></span><span class="s4" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-weight: bold; "><span class="bumpedFont15">KCA </span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">Executive Direct</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">or, Karen Cook. They</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15"> include Amy Washington, President, and Alan Bakes, President Elect</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">. Jeri Harrell, Treasurer for KMHCA, was not present for the meeting. Officers from other parts of the state include Shanna </span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">Gog</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">g</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">ins</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">, Secretary </span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">Technical Coordinator,</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15"> </span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">and Dr. Marie </span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">Shafe</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">, Coordinator of Programs and </span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">s</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">upport for other officers</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">.</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15"> In addition, newly appointed Citizen at Large for the</span></span><span class="s4" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-weight: bold; "><span class="bumpedFont15">Kentucky Board of Professional</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15"> </span></span><span class="s4" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-weight: bold; "><span class="bumpedFont15">Counselors</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">, </span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">Dr.</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">Sandra Parks, was introduced to the counseling group during their semi-annual meeting. </span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">Dr. Parks </span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">of Murray</span></span><span class="s3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><span class="bumpedFont15">was appointed to this office by Governor Steve Beshear. </span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont15"> The </span></span><span class="s4" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="bumpedFont15">KMHCA</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont15"> members discussed informally new projects and communication outlets for the group. A formal meeting is planned for October 24</span></span><span class="s5" style="vertical-align: super; "><span class="bumpedFont15">th</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont15"> at the yearly KCA meeting in Louisville. The </span></span><span class="s4" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="bumpedFont15">Kentucky Board of Professional Counselors</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont15"> will hold a board meeting on October 24 in the morning to discuss possible changes in regulations related to licensed counselors. </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont15">In addition the board will host a luncheon for all licensed counselors in Kentucky following the board meeting. Again, proposed changes in regulations in the licensure law will be discussed. </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont15"></span></span></span></p><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont15"> As a part of the </span></span><span class="s4" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="bumpedFont15">WKCA</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont15"> meeting, The Bridges counseling group located in Murray, Kentucky presented a program describing different methods of using Play Therapy in working with children and adolescents. The group earned CEU and EILA credits for attending this meeting. </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont15">The presentation was offered at no cost to the participants and a luncheon was provided by Murray State University at no cost to the organization. This meeting has always been an excellent opportunity for counselors in Western Kentucky to communicate and build relationships. </span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont15">Discussion of the spring meeting of WKCA and WKMHCA at Barkley Lodge was discussed with members considering the types of programs and training that they would like to see. </span></span><span class="s4" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="bumpedFont15">WKMHCA</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont15"> will meet again October 15</span></span><span class="s5" style="vertical-align: super; "><span class="bumpedFont15">th</span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont15"> to finalize plans for the spring meeting which will offer 6 hours of CEU and EILA for participating counselors. Counselors from any group throughout Kentucky are welcome to participate in the spring <b>W</b></span></span><span class="s4"><span class="bumpedFont15"><b>KMHCA</b></span></span><span class="s3"><span class="bumpedFont15"> meeting to exchange information and gain skills. </span></span></span></p><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiae2Q-rBX8a4ff0dMZe1bPV3W2LpRt6Mo3iDcyRkpf6G5aM6gGHUoqk00gPZlrolgJ-oQvdFCjb31vASaqrvJdN1ODWL3I1Raf0LhdsJKK23WHihTUnK-TPnDs9Jw_PchRVwjlF-X9HU4/s640/blogger-image-1627004997.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiae2Q-rBX8a4ff0dMZe1bPV3W2LpRt6Mo3iDcyRkpf6G5aM6gGHUoqk00gPZlrolgJ-oQvdFCjb31vASaqrvJdN1ODWL3I1Raf0LhdsJKK23WHihTUnK-TPnDs9Jw_PchRVwjlF-X9HU4/s640/blogger-image-1627004997.jpg"></a></div>MamaBear BabyWearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13792106678695122939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415828217565480473.post-67819461415283444182013-09-02T10:07:00.001-07:002013-09-02T10:07:48.122-07:00How to Improve Your Relationship: Communication Tips for Couples<table style="border-collapse: collapse; border-color: black; margin-left: 0px; "><tbody><tr style="vertical-align: top; "><td class="s3" style="word-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: middle; "><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "> </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><table style="border-collapse: collapse; border-color: black; margin-left: 0px; "><tbody><tr style="vertical-align: top; "><td class="s2" style="word-wrap: break-word; "><p class="s7" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 12px; "><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">Communication can be clear or vague, open or guarded, honest or dishonest – it can even be spoken or unspoken – </span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">but there is no such thing as “non-communication”! </span><span class="s6"> In fact, virtually everything we do in the company of others communicates something. Our body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, and level of interest (or disinterest) all communicate something to the perceptive listener. </span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">Because our ideas and interests are transmitted to others through the way we communicate, we’re more apt to </span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">get our needs met</span><span class="s6"> if we are effective communicators. The problem is that often we think we’re communicating one thing, but are actually communicating something quite different. Or we’re communicating so poorly that no one quite understands what it is we’re trying to say. </span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">Communication has </span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">two parts – listening and expressing </span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">oneself</span><span class="s6">. Each must occur for communication to be successful.</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; "><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">To become a more effective listener, try some of these techniques:</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">Listen…</span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">don’t</span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; "> talk!</span><span class="s6"> Give the other person a chance to get his or her own ideas and opinions across. Listen to understand, rather than spending the time preparing for your defense. Put aside your own opinions, thoughts and conclusions until you’ve heard (and understood) what your partner is trying to say. </span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; "><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">Don’t interrupt.</span><span class="s6"> Let your partner finish what she or he is saying. If this is a problem and you typically interrupt a lot, place your hand over your mouth or your chin in your hands to remind yourself to keep quiet.</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">Don’t jump to conclusions.</span><span class="s6"> Keep an open mind and don’t judge. </span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">Try to </span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">empathize</span><span class="s6">. Put yourself in your spouse’s shoes as you listen. </span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">Think</span><span class="s6"> before you say anything in response, especially if you are having a strong emotional response.</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">Don’t look for the right or wrong in what your partner is saying. JUST LISTEN. </span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">Remember feelings are neither right nor wrong. Your partner is the expert on his or her feelings.</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">Feelings are not facts</span><span class="s6">, but they are essential in understanding why your partner is responding to you in certain ways. You can spend a lot of time arguing about the facts and completely discount your partner’s feelings</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">Be aware of </span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">non-verbal signs and clues</span><span class="s6"> (both your own and your partner’s). These include shrugging your shoulders, your tone of voice, crossing your arms, nodding, avoidance of eye contact, rolling your eyes, facial expressions (smiling, frowning, smirking), foot tapping, etc.</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; "><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">Tone of voice is key</span><span class="s6"> – it can make the difference between being seen as supportive and loving or as critical and hurtful. Stop, consider and adjust your tone before you respond.</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">When responding, let your partner know that you heard what he or she said by using a </span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">feedback technique</span><span class="s6"> and restating what you heard. Say something like “I think what you said was…” or “Do you mean that…”or “I understood you to say….”.</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">Be open</span><span class="s6"> to hearing that you may not have heard accurately what your partner said.</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">Listening and </span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">responding with concern and understanding</span><span class="s6"> of your partner’s feelings is often all she or he may need from you. </span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">Don’t give advice</span><span class="s6"> unless asked for it, but be prepared to do some problem solving, if that is what your partner requests.</span><span class="s6"><br></span><a name="_GoBack"></a><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; "><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">Being a communicator</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">Sometimes, especially if you are feeling irritated or angry, it may be best to </span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">write out your concerns</span><span class="s6"> in private and then share them with your partner at a time when you feel calmer. </span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">Pick the </span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">right time and place. </span><span class="s6"> You don’t want to bring up problems when you don’t have time to talk about them. Pick an occasion when you both have adequate time and choose a place without distractions. Don’t bring up issues when either or both of you are tired or hungry – usually everyone loses!</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; "><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">Don’t be mean! </span><span class="s6"> State your feelings honestly without being sarcastic or insulting to the other person. Think about the impact of your words before you speak.</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; "><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">Stick to the issue on the table.</span><span class="s6"> Don’t bring up things that happened long ago. This is called “gunny sacking” – bringing out the bag of past grievances and dumping it on the table.</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"> </span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">Don’t bring other people into the discussion, such as: “Even your sister thinks that you are selfish!” </span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">Don’t try to figure out who is at fault. It is more important to talk about what you both need to do to solve the problem, rather than assign blame.</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">Avoid starting a sentence with “you”. It sounds like an accusation or an invitation to fight (which it usually is!). Stick to</span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; "> “I” statements</span><span class="s6">. Try the XYZ model for this type of communication:</span></span></p><table style="border-collapse: collapse; border-color: black; margin-left: 0px; "><tbody><tr style="vertical-align: top; "><td class="s3" style="word-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: middle; "><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6"> </span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"> </span></span></p></td><td class="s3" style="word-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: middle; "><div class="s9" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 36px; "><div class="s8" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; position: absolute; text-indent: -18px; "><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1.</span></div><span class="s6" style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I feel X</span></div><div class="s9" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 36px; "><div class="s8" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; position: absolute; text-indent: -18px; "><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2.</span></div><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">when</span><span class="s6"> you do Y</span></span></div><div class="s9" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 36px; "><div class="s8" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; position: absolute; text-indent: -18px; "><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3.</span></div><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6">in</span><span class="s6"> situation Z</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">For example: “I feel hurt when you criticize me when we are with our friends.” </span></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">No name-calling</span><span class="s6">, such as: “You are such a jerk!”. Avoid verbally abusing people. Refrain from insults, put-downs, and expressions of disgust.</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"> </span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">Think of your partner as a </span><span class="s10" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; ">Very Sensitive Person</span><span class="s6"> (even if it doesn’t always show on the outside!). Speak to him or her with kindness and consideration and politeness, just as you would like to be spoken to.</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; "><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">Don’t mind-read. </span><span class="s6"> If you don’t know how your partner feels or thinks, then ASK.</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"> </span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">Incorporate </span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">positive statements</span><span class="s6"> and compliments along with your complaints. This will soften the blow of any complaints or concerns and make your partner less defensive.</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">Avoid controlling. Whenever one person seeks to always be right, always be the agenda-setter and always be the good one, he or she may feel like a winner – but it is the relationship that loses. </span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">You can be right or you can be happy!</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">Problem-solving: If it can be achieved, the ideal solution is one where both parties emerge as “winners.” Define both persons’ needs. Try to fairly meet those needs, while supporting and respecting both parties’ values - </span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">a win/win solution</span><span class="s6"> can be achieved!</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">Remember </span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">you only have control over changing yourself</span><span class="s6">, not others. You don’t have to wait for your partner to change. </span><span class="s11" style="font-style: italic; ">You</span><span class="s6"> can go first!</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6">There is power in solving problems. Each time you and your partner work out a problem – cooperatively, respectfully, creatively – you strengthen the relationship and establish a model for the future!</span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s6"><br></span><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; ">Most importantly, remember that all couples have their share of problems. You are not always going to see eye-to-eye on things, but if you know how to communicate effectively, with kindness and respect, you can get through disagreements with positive outcomes and the love intact!</span><span class="s6"></span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="s12"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></span></p><table style="border-collapse: collapse; border-color: black; margin-left: 0px; "><tbody><tr style="vertical-align: top; "><td class="s3" style="word-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: middle; "><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p></td></tr><tr style="vertical-align: top; "><td class="s3" style="word-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: middle; "><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p></td></tr><tr style="vertical-align: top; "><td class="s3" style="word-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: middle; "><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Contributor: Diane Reed </span></p>MamaBear BabyWearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13792106678695122939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415828217565480473.post-70960679890233570232013-08-28T01:06:00.001-07:002013-08-28T01:06:52.778-07:00Last Days to Submit Nominations for Outstanding Counselors<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="width: 778px; "><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 20px; "><p style="text-align: center; "><span style="padding-top: 20px; font-size: 17px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://kca.memberclicks.net/assets/kca%20image%20jpg.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="163"><br></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgb(36, 0, 126); width: 768px; height: 359px; "><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid rgb(36, 0, 126); "><p><strong style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.300781); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.234375); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.234375); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">Date: August 23, 2013 </font></strong></p></td><td style="padding: 5px 10px; vertical-align: top; border: 1px solid rgb(36, 0, 126); "><p style="text-align: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.300781); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.234375); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.234375); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></font></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" style="padding: 15px; vertical-align: top; width: 738px; border-top-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(64, 128, 255); "><p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: 17px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; ">KCA is seeking the nominations of outstanding counselors for the annual KCA Awards Program. Nominations are to be made online at</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: 17px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; "> </span><a href="http://www.kyca.org/" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="link" x-apple-data-detectors-result="1" style="font-size: 17px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; ">www.kyca.org</a><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: 17px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; "> </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: 17px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; ">under the EVENTS TAB -</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: 17px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; "> </span><em style="font-size: 17px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; ">Award Nominations -</em><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: 17px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; "> </span><strong style="font-size: 17px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; ">by <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://2" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="2">August 31st</a></strong><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://2" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="2" style="font-size: 17px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; ">.</a></p><p><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.300781); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.234375); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.234375); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Your help is needed in locating these special people. Please take a look around you for counselors that are deserving of recognition for their leadership skills, dedication and service to their students and/or clients as well as the profession of counseling. Who do you know that goes above and beyond to meet the needs of others while placing a positive light on the counseling profession?</span></font></p><p><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.300781); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.234375); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.234375); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Nominees must be <span style="text-decoration: underline; ">KCA members</span> and may be nominated in one of the following categories:</span></font></p><p><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.300781); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.234375); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.234375); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> - Counselor Educator</span></font></p><p><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.300781); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.234375); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.234375); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> - Mental Health or Private Practice Counselor</span></font></p><p><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.300781); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.234375); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.234375); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> - School Counselor</span></font></p><p><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.300781); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.234375); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.234375); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> - Career Counselor</span></font></p><p><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.300781); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.234375); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.234375); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> - Dr. Kearney Campbell Award* (KCA's top award)</span></font></p><p><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.300781); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.234375); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.234375); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">More information about the process in available on page 20 in the KCA News, now available on the KCA website at <a href="http://www.kyca.org/" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="link" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3">www.kyca.org</a> under the Publication Tab. </span></font></p><p><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.300781); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.234375); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.234375); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></font></p><p><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.300781); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.234375); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.234375); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Please take a few minutes and nominate a deserving candidate via the quick and easy online nomination process. Your help is needed and greatly appreciated.</span></font></p><p><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.300781); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.234375); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.234375); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Click <a href="https://kca.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_141812" title="">KCA Awards Nomination Form</a> to access the form now.</span></font></p><p><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.300781); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.234375); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.234375); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></font></p><p><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.300781); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.234375); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.234375); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Thank you for promoting recognition of outstanding counselors in KCA!</span></font></p><p><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.300781); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.234375); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.234375); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></font></p><p><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.300781); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.234375); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.234375); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Karen Cook</span></font></p><p><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.300781); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.234375); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.234375); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">KCA Executive Director</span></font></p><p><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 17px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.300781); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.234375); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.234375); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></font></p></td></tr></tbody></table>MamaBear BabyWearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13792106678695122939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415828217565480473.post-58655949877623624412013-08-28T00:01:00.001-07:002013-08-28T00:01:04.616-07:00Informal Meeting to Be HeldFriday, August 30th is WKCA's fall meeting and workshop at Murray State University. The meeting will take place on the 3rd Floor of the Curris Center. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. There will be an informal meeting of WKMHCA and the new KMHCA officers at the lunch break. Several WKMHCA leaders will be getting together after the meeting for some recreational time at Creative Canvas following the workshop. MamaBear BabyWearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13792106678695122939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415828217565480473.post-21138906076401419522013-08-27T23:56:00.001-07:002013-08-28T01:07:51.921-07:00KY LPCC Board Seeking Nominations<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; ">The Governor's Office of Boards and Commissions is </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">seeking recommendations from the Kentucky Mental Health Counselors Association for a nominee/representative to be appointed to the KY Board of Licensed Professional Counselors.</span></div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); "><span class="tab"></span><span class="tab"></span>If you are interested in making a nomination to the state board here is further information from the state:<span class="tab"> </span><span class="tab"> </span><br><span class="tab"> </span><span class="tab"> </span>We are seeking recommendations from the Kentucky Mental Health Counselors Association for a nominee/representative to be appointed to the KY Board of Licensed Professional Counselors.</span><div class="yiv3249824522MsoNormal" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); "> <span class="tab"> </span><span class="tab"> </span><span class="tab"> </span><span class="tab"> </span><span class="tab">A</span>ttached is the application form, which is required for all nominees, and we like a current resume submitted with the applications as well. (If you would like a nomination form and cannot see the attachment please email Amy Washington, amyjwashington@yahoo.com. </span></div><div class="yiv3249824522MsoNormal" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); "><br></span></div><div class="yiv3249824522MsoNormal" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); "><span class="tab"> </span><span class="tab"> </span><span class="tab"> </span><span class="tab"> </span><span class="tab"> </span>The forms can be submitted any of the following ways:</span></div><ol start="1" type="1" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); margin-top: 0in; "><li class="yiv3249824522MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); ">E-mail PDF or Word files to:<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="mailto:Kelly.Childers@ky.gov" title="blocked::mailto:Kelly.Childers@ky.gov
mailto:Kelly.Childers@ky.gov">Kelly.Childers@ky.gov</a> or<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="mailto:Geoffrey.Dunn@ky.gov" title="blocked::mailto:Geoffrey.Dunn@ky.gov
mailto:Geoffrey.Dunn@ky.gov">Geoffrey.Dunn@ky.gov</a></span></li><li class="yiv3249824522MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); ">Fax to: <a href="x-apple-msg-load://E1D95D7C-5457-4961-B550-3011E32CEF21/" rel="nofollow">(502) 564-2647</a>, attention: Kelly Childers/ Geoff Dunn</span></li><li class="yiv3249824522MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); ">Mail to: Geoff Dunn, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Boards and Commissions, <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://5" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="address" x-apple-data-detectors-result="5">700 Capital Avenue, Suite 132, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601</a></span></li></ol><div class="yiv3249824522MsoNormal" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); "> <span class="tab"> </span><span class="tab"> </span><span class="tab"> </span><br></span></div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); "><span class="tab"> </span>Larry Sexton’s term expires <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://6" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="6">September 23, 2013</a>, and we would like the list of nominees and completed forms sometime around then, if possible.</span>MamaBear BabyWearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13792106678695122939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415828217565480473.post-61531483236123400302013-08-27T23:46:00.001-07:002013-08-27T23:47:40.304-07:00State Organization Update<div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; ">Hello Mental Health Professionals!</span></div><div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I wanted to post this update to let you know of some of the things happening with KMHCA. This is a crucial time for LPCC's and LPCA's throughout Kentucky as the board is proposing changes to our licensure law and we continue our efforts to achieve recognition of LPCC's and LPCA's for billing purposes with Medicaid.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Our organization has endured some recent upheavals and changes - but remains a vital group for mental health professionals in Kentucky. We provide many crucial services, such as making recommendations to the governor for board appointments. We hope to provide more services in the future including a referral system for the public, a list of mental health facilities and practices that provide Counselors and counseling services, and a network of mental health professionals that strengthens our profession and our organization.</span><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Along those lines, KCA, parent organization to KMHCA, has appointed new officers in the absence of a functioning central organizational leadership structure. As of June 14, 2013 the current officers of KMHCA are:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">President - (myself) Amy Washington</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">President Elect - Alan Bakes</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Secretary/Technical Coordinator - Shana Goggins</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Treasurer - Jeri Harrel</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">KCA appointed the current leaders to a term that encompasses the remainder of 2013 and the next full term which ends August 2014. In that time the current leadership is charged with the responsibility of developing a functional and effective membership list and structure that will allow members to put the officer positions to vote in accordance with our organizational bylaws and will give all Counselors the chance to participate equally in the organizational leadership.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">While some of the recent changes to the structure of KMHCA have been beneficial in that they have strengthened many of the regional chapters and provided more opportunities for professional leadership and development, there have been some disadvantages as well in that some areas remain without strong leadership and there is no network for reaching professionals statewide for the important tasks key to all Counselors in Kentucky.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">For my part, my goals as President of KMHCA, with the help of our other leaders, and the accompanying target dates are as follows:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~ Review organizational bylaws and align structure appropriately October 2013</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~ Host a booth at the KCA Annual Conference - Galt House Hotel. <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://1" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="1">Oct. 23-25, 2013</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~ Host an informal meeting for new and returning members to <br> share ideas and discuss organizational structure and bylaws <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://2" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="2">Oct. 23-25, 2013</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~ Develop a complete, functional Regional chapter leadership <br> list and contact tree...... December 2013</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~ Create or reestablish an online presence through a website or blog...... December 2013</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~ Cultivate leaders in areas currently without a functioning leadership... Spring 2014</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~ (Re) Establish an organizational treasury account while providing <br> full accountability and open disclosure to membership... Spring 2014</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~ (Re) Establish appropriate tax exempt status as possible... Spring 2014</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~ Develop a complete, functional membership list and contact tree...... August 2014</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~ Provide professional leadership and networking <br> opportunities through website.. August 2014</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~ Develop a monthly newsletter/e-newsletter that allows all members <br> to receive effective and timely communications regarding state-wide <br> issues, proposals and changes to laws, information on CEU and other <br> educational opportunities, and a place for regional chapters to share <br> information about their events and leadership.. August 2014</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~ Strengthen relationships with KCA, the state licensing board, and <br> the governor's office to allow KMHCA to provide the most effective <br> responsive advocacy possible for Mental Health Professionals <br> throughout Kentucky......... Ongoing</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~ Support Regional KMHCA chapters in their efforts to provide <br> educational and professional opportunities locally Ongoing</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~ Develop a system for responding quickly to members questions <br> and concerns while also providing timely information pertaining <br> to Mental Health professionals state-wide......... Ongoing</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~ Effectively utilize technology to allow more complete engagement <br> of members across the state, to include a web presence, conference calls, <br> E-vents, and web-based voting and registration processes......... Ongoing</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">~ Provide accountability and dependability to our membership......... Ongoing</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">If you have any questions, are interested in getting involved, or are seeking a Regional chapter in your area please do not hesitate to contact me. I have begun compiling a list of our membership, so if you know of someone who did not receive this information and has been a KMHCA member or is interested in becoming one please send me their contact information.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Regional Leaders, please send me your complete membership list and contact information so that we can begin the process of establishing a contact tree for reaching all members with pertinent state-wide information.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Thank you all for your support and for the indispensable work you do in offices, clinics, schools, homes, and other settings around the state. I hope to see many of you at the KCA conference in October! <br></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Warm Regards,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Amy Washington, LPCC</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">KMHCA President</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://7/0" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="address" x-apple-data-detectors-result="7/0" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">P.O. Box 1144</font></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://7/0" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="address" x-apple-data-detectors-result="7/0" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">Murray, KY 42071</font></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="tel:(270)%20227-3420" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="7/1">(270) 227-3420</a> (cell)<br></span></font></div></div><p x-apple-mail="wrapper"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><object type="apple/mailattachment" id="479207F3-7B8E-447F-B312-717A3F7F788D" filename="Prof Counselors Board.pdf" filesize="198062" hasviewer="1" isdownloaded="1" isprinting="0" width="298" height="55" displaystyle="0"></object></span></p><p x-apple-mail="wrapper"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><object type="apple/mailattachment" id="BA8F1AFC-6B10-437A-829E-2DE9CFD51D5C" filename="State Boards Ethics Brochure.pdf" filesize="445256" hasviewer="1" isdownloaded="1" isprinting="0" width="298" height="55" displaystyle="0"></object></span></p><p x-apple-mail="wrapper"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><object type="apple/mailattachment" id="B2F9677E-8EF1-42ED-A8DC-E79137D23471" filename="State Board Application Form - NEW.doc" filesize="40210" hasviewer="1" isdownloaded="1" isprinting="0" width="298" height="55" displaystyle="0"></object></span></p></div>MamaBear BabyWearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13792106678695122939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415828217565480473.post-57512417062524250062013-04-30T07:01:00.001-07:002013-04-30T07:01:08.801-07:00The Future of Kentucky Mental Health Counselors Association (KMHCA) – A
New BeginningNotes from the South Central Kentucky Mental Health Counselors Association Meeting (SCKMHCA) – Lake Cumberland State Park April 18th, 2013 <br />
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Facilitated by John LaRusch<br />
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Members of KMHCA and KCA officials were invited to attend the meeting to discuss the next phase of KMHCA.<br />
John started the meeting by encouraging those attending to identify the positives which the past year had brought about for the profession. Attending counselors reported that regional organizations had been strengthened with most regions developing a complete training conference for the spring of 2013. Also, they indicated that counselors and KMHCA leaders had been networking with each other more. <br />
Next on the agenda, the members were asked to describe the benefits of continuing KMHCA. The following were reported:<br />
1. Professional/Personal Support.<br />
2. Networking<br />
3. Credibility in the community related to state and national affiliation.<br />
4. Connection to national leadership through AMHCA – By-laws and ethics information.<br />
5. Shared experiences – Firsthand experience with other counselors.<br />
6. CEUs available at little or no cost.<br />
The current president, Michael Cornwall will be stepping down April 30th and there are currently no officers serving KMHCA and none have been identified for the coming year.<br />
Karen Cook, Executive Director of Kentucky Counseling Association (KCA) and Susan Patterson, President of KCA, were present representing KCA. John informed the group that all monies for KMHCA were being transferred to KCA as KMHCA is an affiliate of KCA and the organization is currently not functional. The amount of money to be transferred was not indicated. John indicated that the money could be transferred back to KMHCA at a later date should the organization become functional. <br />
John indicated that the KMHCA Blog will be in operation until the current agreement is completed. It may be reinstituted at a later date and currently comments can be posted by calling Michael Cornwall.<br />
John distributed a form to be completed by those attending asking for volunteers to help with reorganizing KMHCA. John stressed that those volunteering should be prepared to offer their time and energy for all projects indicated as it will be important to have everyone enthusiastically involved and ready to work to restart and improve this important organization.<br />
KCA leaders will work with the current KMHCA leaders including regional presidents to determine how KMHCA officers will be chosen for the coming year.<br />
Karen Cook suggested that KMHCA members interested in becoming state level leaders could attend this year’s annual leadership training conducted by KCA in early August.<br />
It was announced that KMHCA has a board which includes the presidents of all regional groups. The board was inactive during the past year.<br />
One member suggested that the KMHCA mission statement should be reworked to describe the purpose of the organization and other members agreed. The current problem is that the by-laws and mission statement for KMHCA cannot be located. WKMHCA used the KMHCA by-laws and mission statement to develop their own documents and this may be a method of retrieving the KMHCA documents. <br />
John LaRusch indicated that he has offered to act as liaison in reorganizing KMHCA, but that he would not seek and would not accept the office of president.<br />
Those with questions or suggestions my reach John LaRusch at jlarusch@gmail.com or Karen Cook at Karen.Cook.KCA@gmail.com. Ms. Cook’s phone number is 606-685-6009.<br />
In relation to WKMHCA and this information, Karen Cook reported that she does not have a current slate of officers for our group. I am sure this has been forwarded to the current leaders because I personally sent a copy myself at one time. Karen and I discussed the confusion about our organizational make-up and I referred her to the current officers of WKMHCA, specifically Amy Washington, our current president. There is some confusion about the counties making up the western region and Ms. Cook mentioned that it might be advisable to consider combining and renaming Regions 1 and 2 since they both include counties currently being served by WKMHCA.<br />
I shared with the group attending this meeting some of the positive approaches we have instituted in W. Ky. including working to include younger counselors in planning and leadership positions. It was suggested that W. Ky. Counselors might be of help to KMHCA by sharing these examples of activities directed at building membership and including counseling students and younger counselors in WKMHCA. I suggested that we might work with Dr. Samir Patel of Murray State University in initiating these activities as he is currently president of Kentucky Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.<br />
Everyone in attendance agreed that this has been a very difficult year for KMHCA and its affiliates, but the group attending the Lake Cumberland meeting gained support for making the efforts needed to reorganize and strengthen this important organization.MamaBear BabyWearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13792106678695122939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415828217565480473.post-28598960763757571342013-03-21T11:23:00.001-07:002013-03-21T11:23:45.060-07:00Spring Business MeetingWKMHCA Minutes 3/20/13<br />
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20 people in attendance (see registration list)<br />
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1. Annual dues increased to $10.<br />
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2. Discussed two year terms for officers. Amy Yates moved to keep this the same as in our bylaws. Therefore, current officers would continue one more year of service. Dan Bondurant seconded the motion.<br />
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3. Discussed affiliation and possible revision of bylaws. A copy of the current bylaws was given to each attendee. Jan Roberson moved to keep bylaws the same and continue the discussion in the fall as we learn about new leadership at the state level. Jeri Harrell seconded the motion. <br />
KMHCA is part of KCA. KMHCA regions changed last year and our group's geography does not fit the new definition. WKMHCA includes part of Region One and part of Region Two currently.<br />
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4. Treasury report: Balance was $1903.03 as of July 25, 2012. Registration fees have not yet been deposited from today's event. Janey Collins moved to accept treasury report. Jeri Harrell seconded.<br />
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5. Amy Washington encouraged continued use of the yahoo group (wkmhca@yahoogroups).<br />
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6. September minutes were read. Amy Washington moved to accept and Carol Harmon seconded.<br />
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7. New business: Judy Bradley gave a report about the LPCC Board. The LPCC board is changing membership. There is an at-large member on the board now from Western Kentucky.<br />
The board is discussing limiting the number of supervisees allowed under one supervisor, having professionals take the NCE exam for LPCA and NMHCE for LPCC, using only LPCC's as supervisors (rather than LMFT, LCSW, LPP), and offering specialty licenses in areas such as play therapy, addictions, and supervision.<br />
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8. People are encouraged to respond to the KCA email that requested persuasive letters be sent about regulations that would exclude LPCC's from working at federally funded centers.<br />
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9. Motion to close the meeting was made by Dan Bondurant and seconded by Diane Reed.MamaBear BabyWearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13792106678695122939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2415828217565480473.post-32209652353432805702013-03-21T11:00:00.001-07:002013-03-22T05:56:54.233-07:00WKMHCA Spring ConferenceThe WKMHCA spring conference at Lake Barkley Resort was a great success this year! Despite the fact that ACA held their annual conference virtually on our doorstep we still had 26 attendees including several new faces. <br />
The conference provided 9 CEU/EILA hours for professionals with a morning session on Attachment Theory and Mental Health Significance, an afternoon session on Promoting Healthy Attachments in Older Children and an evening session certifying LPCC's to provide supervision to LPCA's. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg24AAbQfMcxbQIfUO5zZnvkyPIP7zMwZ0asxSlHJCRCu5-YqDj3VwFoZFXzebISs_WLbPkAo_3XTTY-rlC0rd3HnZZ31N7tSIuuvI1q9TJUTOLYGw5bylz2Uwz6ZomWqDWnd0tskxjcrI/s640/blogger-image--862149479.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg24AAbQfMcxbQIfUO5zZnvkyPIP7zMwZ0asxSlHJCRCu5-YqDj3VwFoZFXzebISs_WLbPkAo_3XTTY-rlC0rd3HnZZ31N7tSIuuvI1q9TJUTOLYGw5bylz2Uwz6ZomWqDWnd0tskxjcrI/s640/blogger-image--862149479.jpg" /></a></div>MamaBear BabyWearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13792106678695122939noreply@blogger.com0