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Friday, September 18
 

8:00am CDT

Initial Psychometric Evaluation and Applied Utility of the Counselor Self-Discrepancy Inventory
Friday September 18, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
This session presents the development and initial psychometric evaluation of the Counselor Self-Discrepancy Inventory, a measure assessing discrepancies between counselors’ professional and personal selves. Grounded in self-discrepancy theory, results from EFA and CFA support a multidimensional structure with reliability and validity evidence. Implications for counselor training, supervision, and assessment practices will be discussed.
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Seth Robinson

Doctoral Student, University of Texas at San Antonio
Friday September 18, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
Trinity 2 Table 12 [email protected]

8:00am CDT

Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis to Examine Trauma Teaching in Counselor Education
Friday September 18, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
This 50-minute session presents findings from an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) study examining counselor educators’ and doctoral students’ lived experiences of teaching trauma in CACREP-accredited programs. Findings highlight perceived needs, preparedness, supports, and barriers. This session will present the IPA method, key findings, and discuss implications for improving trauma education in counselor education.
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Yoon Suh Moh

Associate Professor, Thomas Jefferson University
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Yu Pan

Assistant Professor, Kent State University
Friday September 18, 2026 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
Trinity 2 Table 15 [email protected]

9:05am CDT

When Ideas Outrun Evidence: Accelerating Counseling Research Translation Responsibly
Friday September 18, 2026 9:05am - 9:55am CDT
Counseling research is shifting as ideas spread quickly through trainings, podcasts, and social media while traditional publishing moves slowly. This session examines how to get trustworthy findings to clinicians and counselor educators sooner through rapid but rigorous publication pathways, living evidence products, and clinician-friendly translation tools, using a recent theory dispute to illustrate how counseling can reduce knowledge lag without sacrificing rigor, equity, or ethics.
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Donna Sheperis

Professor, Dept. Chair, Director eClinic@PAU, Palo Alto University
Dr. Donna Sheperis is Professor and Chair of the Dept. of Counseling, as well as the Director of the wClinic@PAU, at Palo Alto University. She earned her PhD in Counselor Education from the University of Mississippi and has taught for land based and online programs since 2000. Dr... Read More →
Friday September 18, 2026 9:05am - 9:55am CDT
Trinity 2 Table 15 [email protected]

11:05am CDT

Dismantling Barriers to ADHD Assessment:Is Intensive Training of Pre-licensed Clinicians the Answer?
Friday September 18, 2026 11:05am - 12:05pm CDT
How do we dismantle systemic barriers and increase client access to competent and affirming ADHD assessments? Providing intensive assessment training to pre-independently licensed clinicians is an avenue to addressing this issue in Oregon, increasing access to care and treatment for clients.
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Friday September 18, 2026 11:05am - 12:05pm CDT
Trinity 2 Table 15 [email protected]

2:35pm CDT

Between Conviction and Practice: Religion, Counselors, and LGBTQ+ Clients
Friday September 18, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm CDT
This presentation examines how Christian counselors navigate the tension between religious beliefs and ethical obligations when working with LGBTQ+ clients. Using self-report measures and the Implicit Association Test (IAT), we compare counselors' stated attitudes with their implicit biases and broaching behaviors. Findings carry implications for research on religiosity and clinical bias, as well as practice-level guidance for supervisors, training programs, and ethical standard development. 
Friday September 18, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm CDT
Trinity 2 Table 15 [email protected]

3:40pm CDT

AI in Assessment: Ethical, Clinical, and Educational Applications
Friday September 18, 2026 3:40pm - 4:30pm CDT
This session explores the integration of AI in clinical mental health and educational assessment. Participants will analyze current research, debate AI’s role through theoretical and pedagogical lenses, and apply ethical and cultural competencies to real-world scenarios. Attendees will leave with practical frameworks for evaluating responsible AI use in assessment contexts.
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Laura A. Bailey Smith

Director of Research, Associate Professor, Lindsey Wilson University
Speakers
Friday September 18, 2026 3:40pm - 4:30pm CDT
Trinity 2 Table 15 [email protected]
 
2026 Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling Conference
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