{"id":716,"date":"2015-04-29T12:01:48","date_gmt":"2015-04-29T19:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solesadmissions.wordpress.com\/?p=716"},"modified":"2015-04-29T12:01:48","modified_gmt":"2015-04-29T19:01:48","slug":"the-american-counseling-association-aca-conference-in-pictures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.sandiego.edu\/solesadmissions\/2015\/04\/29\/the-american-counseling-association-aca-conference-in-pictures\/","title":{"rendered":"The American Counseling Association (ACA) Conference in pictures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>A blog post from SOLES Ambassador and MA in Counseling with specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling,\u00a0Stephanie Rankin:<\/em><br \/>\nThis year I was fortunate enough to attend the ACA Conference and Exposition 2015 in Orlando, FL. It was not only my first conference since starting the CMHC program, but in fact, my first conference ever!<br \/>\nI was chosen to volunteer, and although this was not easy, it also meant I was able to attend at a reduced rate. When I was not volunteering, I attended\u00a0sessions and lectures on suicidality, ethics, the gut and brain loop, and a host of other fascinating topics; I even watched a \u2018live\u2019 couples counseling session, and we met Dr. Corey, whose books we have been reading\u00a0for our classes.<br \/>\nDuring my time at the conference, I was able to meet fellow counseling students from across the U.S., network\u00a0with professionals, and bond with my peers. It was an unforgettable experience, both personally and professionally, and I will hopefully attend\u00a0more conferences in the future.<br \/>\nHere are some of my favorite\u00a0moments:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/solesadmissions.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/steph-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-717\" src=\"https:\/\/solesadmissions.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/steph-1.jpg\" alt=\"Steph 1\" width=\"297\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.sandiego.edu\/solesadmissions\/files\/2015\/04\/steph-1.jpg 241w, https:\/\/sites.sandiego.edu\/solesadmissions\/files\/2015\/04\/steph-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe Hyatt Regency, where the ACA Conference &amp; Expo 2015 was held&#8230;such a beautiful location.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/solesadmissions.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/steph-23.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-719\" src=\"https:\/\/solesadmissions.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/steph-23.jpg\" alt=\"steph 2&amp;3\" width=\"275\" height=\"254\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/solesadmissions.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/steph-23_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-718\" src=\"https:\/\/solesadmissions.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/steph-23_1.jpg\" alt=\"steph 2&amp;3_1\" width=\"274\" height=\"256\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nA very early start on my first volunteering assignment, it was still dark outside!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/solesadmissions.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/steph-45.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-721\" src=\"https:\/\/solesadmissions.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/steph-45.jpg\" alt=\"Steph 4&amp;5\" width=\"273\" height=\"310\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/solesadmissions.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/steph-45_1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-720\" src=\"https:\/\/solesadmissions.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/steph-45_1.jpg\" alt=\"steph 4&amp;5_1\" width=\"281\" height=\"311\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nThe Exposition Hall had information about the profession, such as local branches and associations, and populations. Additionally, we were able to speak to professionals and receive guidance on our areas of interest.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/solesadmissions.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/steph-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-722\" src=\"https:\/\/solesadmissions.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/steph-6.jpg\" alt=\"Steph 6\" width=\"275\" height=\"273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.sandiego.edu\/solesadmissions\/files\/2015\/04\/steph-6.jpg 218w, https:\/\/sites.sandiego.edu\/solesadmissions\/files\/2015\/04\/steph-6-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe were even able to meet Dr. Gerald Corey, Author and Professor at California State University Fullerton!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/solesadmissions.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/steph-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-723\" src=\"https:\/\/solesadmissions.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/steph-7.jpg\" alt=\"Steph 7\" width=\"272\" height=\"339\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nProud future counselors<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A blog post from SOLES Ambassador and MA in Counseling with specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling,\u00a0Stephanie Rankin: This year I was fortunate enough to attend the ACA Conference and Exposition 2015 in Orlando, FL. 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