Join us for one or more of the following informative webinars. Members must be logged in as a MSCA member to get the member rate.

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Previous Webinars

2/21/23
Learn about Open Elected MSCA Roles
Join us for an informative session about the open MSCA positions of Elementary VP, Secondary VP, and Webmaster. 

5/19/23 and 5/20/23
Unpacking Lauryn’s Law for School Counselors: Approaches to Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention

Dates: 7/12/22, 8/2/22, and 8/16/22 (7-8:30pm virtually)
Trauma and Crisis Specialist Training Group
This group was facilitated by High School VP, Marian Hoyt, and Past President, Dr. Laura Jones. Any member who registered got  a discount on the Trauma and Crisis Specialist training through ASCA.  Each session took place 7-8:30 pm on a video call platform. 

June 1, 2022
GETTING LICENSED IN MARYLAND: LGPC & BEYOND
See the Recorded Webinar on the MSCA Webinars and Online Chats Page
View this previously recorded workshop with Dr. Janelle Cox, Ed.D, LCPC, NCC, ACS. This workshop provided information for counselors who are looking to prepare for licensure. Dr. Cox shared information on the Maryland requirements for licensure, and shared supervision requirements for counselors who are looking to get their Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC).

Nov 16, 2021
Pathway to Licensure with Dr. Eunice Humphrey
Many professional school counselors choose to seek licensure in mental health to become more knowledgeable about mental health disorders and better able to recognize them when they occur in their students. In addition, licensure is key in setting up a private practice.

October 28, 2021
How to Take Your Experiences as a School Counselor and Write a Book

Oct 20th, 2021 @ 7pm
Counseling and the Latin Community with Dr. Eunice Humphrey

Sept 23rd, 2021, 7pm – 8:30pm
Trauma, Brain Science and Student Resilience Webinar
This workshop examined how the current environment may be impacting student engagement and learning. We identified trauma-sensitive learning environments to support students’ engagement and learning, whether in-person, on-line, or hybrid. 

Was Wednesdays @ 7pm Throughout the Summer
Summer Self-Care for School Counselors
MSCA hosted six different workshops throughout the summer to help our members, refresh, recharge and reenergize after a challenging school year. These workshops were free for MSCA members and were not be open to non-members.

May 25th, 6pm – 8pm
MSCA’s Virtual Paint Night
Participants again relaxed their minds and painted a beautiful picture! This was our second virtual paint night.

April 28th @ 7:00pm
Webinar: Pathway to Licensure
Presenter: Dr. Eunice Humphrey
See the Recorded Webinar on the MSCA Webinars and Online Chats Page
Many professional school counselors choose to seek licensure in mental health to become more knowledgeable about mental health disorders and better able to recognize them when they occur in their students. In addition, licensure is key in setting up a private practice.

March 3rd, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Trauma, Grief and Loss, and Healing During the Pandemic for Students and Staff
See the Recorded Webinar on the MSCA Webinars and Online Chats Page
Presenter: Roberta Rinker, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C

February 25th, 7:30pm – 8:30pm
MSCA Regional Meet & Greet Game Night
See the Recorded Webinar on the MSCA Webinars and Online Chats Page
Come join your MSCA Regional Representatives for a fun night of games with other school counselors across the state!

February 24th @ 7pm
MSCA Leadership Opportunities Webinar
See the Recorded Webinar on the MSCA Webinars and Online Chats Page
Learn about MSCA positions and committees. Talk to members in those positions for helpful tips, learn what to expect, etc.

February 22nd @ 6pm
Play Therapy Webinar
See the Recorded Webinar on the MSCA Webinars and Online Chats Page
Through the natural language of play, children and adolescents communicate feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Join Laura Morlok, LCPC and a Registered Play Therapist as she explains how child-centered play therapy can be used effectively when working with students experiencing emotional and academic issues in the school setting.

February 18th, 7pm – 8:30pm
Build Your Journaling Practice
See the Recorded Webinar on the MSCA Webinars and Online Chats Page
A webinar designed to inspire creativity and connection using writing prompts and mindfulness techniques.

February 11th, 7pm – 8pm
MSCA’s First Virtual Yoga Night
See the Recorded Webinar on the MSCA Webinars and Online Chats Page
Yoga Instructor, Erin Leach (M.Ed., LCPC, RYT)

February 2nd, 6pm – 8pm
MSCA’s First Virtual Paint Night
Participants relaxed their minds and painted a beautiful picture!

January 26th at 7pm
Child and Adolescent Anxiety:
Complicated by a COVID-19 World
See the Recorded Webinar on the MSCA Webinars and Online Chats Page
Moderator: Kathleen Klecan
This presentation will provide an overview of child and adolescent anxiety, highlighting common triggers, symptoms, and clinical manifestations and providing an overview of cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT). Implications of the COVID-19 pandemic and the eventual return to in-person academic instruction will be discussed.

January 19th at 6pm
Celebrating Diversity:
School Counselors Making a Difference Across Maryland 
See the Recorded Webinar on the MSCA Webinars and Online Chats Page
Moderator:  Ed Reed
We will have a panel of school counselors, counselor educators, and the like from across the state to talk about their regions, the challenges they face, the programs/strategies that have been successful, and some helpful tips for others when working with diverse populations. 

December 8th at 7pm
Planning and Conducting a Virtual College Fair
See the Recorded Webinar on the MSCA Webinars and Online Chats Page
Featuring  Marissa Carothers as she discusses the benefits of planning and conducting virtual college fairs and college readiness events for high school students and their families!

November 14th, 9:15am – 1pm
Graduate Student Hiring Seminar
See the Recorded Webinar on the MSCA Webinars and Online Chats Page
Featuring a panel of supervisors of school counseling in various counties, Tips for interviewing in an online environment, Resume writing and MORE!

November 11th, 12pm – 1pm
Elementary School Counselor Lunch and Learn
See the Recorded Webinar on the MSCA Webinars and Online Chats Page
Moderated by Tracy Spain
Topics include transition back to school, virtual lessons, technology tips and tricks and MORE!

November 9th at 7pm
Post Election Wellness:  Navigating Mixed Emotions
See the Recorded Webinar on the MSCA Webinars and Online Chats Page
Moderated by Ed Reed
special guests Tracy Spain, Elementary VP
and Dr. Maureen Ponce, Secondary VP