2026 Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling...

2026 Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling Conference

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Dr. Carlos Castañeda

St. Edward’s University

Assistant Professor

Austin, Texas

https://drcastaneda.thinkaita.com

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1:00pm CDT

AARC Executive Board Meeting SabineAmanda Rumsey

7:00am CDT

MECD & CORE Journal Editorial Board Meeting & Breakfast Trinity 3 & 4 Friday Registration Check In Trinity Lobby

9:05am CDT

Barriers and Facilitators to Crisis Line Use Among Undergraduate Men of Color Trinity 2 Poster 9Afroze Shaikh The Role of Search Investigators in Transnational Adoption Search and Reunion: A Scoping Review Trinity 2 Poster 3Susan Branco • Szu-Yu Chen When Ideas Outrun Evidence: Accelerating Counseling Research Translation Responsibly Trinity 2 Table 15Donna Sheperis

10:10am CDT

What are we Measuring, and Why? Rethinking Trauma Assessment through Regulation and Growth Sabine ARebecca Nelson • Maria Alayza Exploring the Intersectional Narratives of East Asian American Youth: A Photovoice Study Trinity 2 Poster 7Szu-Yu Chen • Rachel Jacoby

12:45pm CDT

Keynote: The Importance of Data-Driven Legislative Advocacy: A Curated Conversation with Dr. Octavio Martinez, Executive Director of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health Trinity 3 & 4Ms. Patsy Cunningham • L.C.P.C. • Jr. M.D. • M.P.H. • M. B.A. • F.A.P.A. • Executive Director of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health

1:45pm CDT

Association for Assessment & Research in Counseling Annual Member Business Meeting Trinity 3 & 4Amanda Rumsey

2:35pm CDT

International Panel Willow CreekAmanda Giordano

3:40pm CDT

International Panel Willow CreekAmanda Giordano Keeping the Counselor in the Loop: AI-Enhanced Assessment in Clinical Care ComalDr. Carlos Castañeda • Donna Sheperis • Ashley Diaz

4:30pm CDT

Welcome Reception Trinity 3 & 4

12:00pm CDT

Graduate Student Luncheon - Off Site at Ringos RingosHeather Mack • AARC Grad Student Representative on the Executive Board Lunch on your own TBA

2:00pm CDT

Snack Break Trinity 3 & 4 Foyer