2023
Annual WySca State Conference
Wednesday February 8th 8:45am-4:00pm
Thursday February 9th 8:00am-4:00pm
1 PTSB Credit available when participants attend both days!
Ramkota Hotel, Casper
Wednesday Trainer/ Speaker Lynn Lyons, LICSW, and Psychotherapist
*Sponsored by Gear Up and *
Lynn Lyons is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist in Concord, New Hampshire. She has been in private practice for 30 years specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults and children.
Lynn travels internationally as a speaker and trainer on the subject of anxiety, its role in families, and the need for a preventative approach at home and in schools. She is a sought after expert, appearing in the New York Times, Time, NPR, Psychology Today, Good Morning America, and other media outlets.
With a special interest in breaking the generational cycle of worry in families, Lynn is the author/coauthor of several books and articles on anxiety, including Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous & Independent Children, and the companion book for kids, Playing with Anxiety: Casey’s Guide for Teens and Kids.
Her latest book for adults, The Anxiety Audit was released in October.
She is the co-host of the popular podcast Flusterclux.
Tuesday February 7, 2023
REGISTRATION AND SESSIONS- Ramkota Conference Center
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Registration and Social Hour
*Sponsored By
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Terrace
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Wednesday February 8, 2023
REGISTRATION AND SESSIONS- Ramkota Conference Center
Zoom Sessions for Virtual Participants will be in the Ballroom for Day 1
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7:00 am-8:00 am
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Registration, Exhibitor Fair, and Light Breakfast
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Terrace
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8:00am-8:15am
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Welcome & Opening Remarks
WySCA President, Kayla Wilkinson, LPC and School Counselor
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Ballroom
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8:15am-12:00pm
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Keynote Lynn Lyons, LICSW
Managing Anxiety in a School Setting: Concrete Strategies for Emotional Skill-Building
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Ballroom
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12:00pm-1:30pm
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Lunch (provided)
Visit with Exhibitors
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Terrace
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1:30pm-4:30pm
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Continued Training/Keynote Lynn Lyons, LICSW
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Ballroom
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6:00pm
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Join the Sip and Paint
Sign up in Advance at
https://artisanalley307.com/
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Thursday February 9th, 2023
Zoom Sessions for Virtual Participants will be in the Wyoming Theater for Day 2
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7:30 - 8:30 am
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Registration, Exhibitor Fair, & Light Breakfast
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Terrace
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8:30 - 8:45 am
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Welcome & Opening Remarks
WySCA President, Kayla Wilkinson, LPC and School Counselor
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Ballroom
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9:00-9:45am
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Thrive Framework
Laurel Ballard: Economic, PhD
Laura Budd: Human Behavior and Development, BS
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Ballroom
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10:00-10:50am
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Breakout Sessions
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Makerspace
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Wyoming Theater
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Career Development Starts Long Before Senior Year
Michelle Aldrich, Ph.D.
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North Ballroom
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Thrive Framework Small Group Feedback Session
Laurel Ballard: Economic, PhD
Laura Budd: Human Behavior Development, BS
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Central Ballroom
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The Hathaway Scholarship
Bradley Barker
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Teton Room
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10:50-11:10am
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Extended Break and Exhibitor Fair
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Terrace
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11:10 am-12:00 pm
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Breakout Sessions
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Comprehensive School Counseling Programs 101
Scharen Collingwood
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Wyoming Theater
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Building Responsiveness Through Reflexivity: Potential Collaboration for School Counselors and Fellow Education Professionals
R.Paul Maddox II, Ph.D., LPC, NCC
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North Ballroom
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Two Big Ideas: Interest and Employability
Carolyn Normington, MS Counselor Education
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Central Ballroom
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Panel Discussion: Roles & Duties of Related Services Providers
Brendan O'Connor, MA Education
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Teton Room
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12:00-1:00 pm
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Lunch (Provided )
*WySCA Business Meeting* Working Lunch- Join us to learn more about our association. WySCA Members will vote on Bylaw Revisions and hold the Election of our new board members. If you would like to run for a position and be on the ballot, please see WySCA Past President Kara Miller as soon as possible.
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Terrace
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1:00-1:30 pm
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Network with others and visit the vendor and sponsor tables
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Terrace
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1:30-2:20 pm
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Breakout Sessions
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Play-Based Interventions in Schools: Strategies for School Counselors.
R.Paul Maddox II, Ph.D., LPC, NCC
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Wyoming Theater
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Wyoming Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Presents WY HS Counselor Workshop
Brenda Haseman, MA Ed
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North Ballroom
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Careers in Construction
Dan Benford B.S. Mathematics in Secondary Education, M.Ed Educational Leadership
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Central Ballroom
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Taking the Temperature: Mental Health Supports for Educators in Wyoming
Angela Lincoln MS PPC, Amanda Tracy BS (Current School Counseling student at UW)
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Teton Room
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2:30-3:20 pm
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Breakout Sessions
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Intentional Visibility and Benefits of Collaboration
Bryon Lee, MS LPC and Amanda Tracy BS (current student in masters of counselor education program at UW)
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Wyoming Theater
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Wyoming 211: Your Community Resource Partner
Sabrina Lane: Masters of Accountancy & Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
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North Ballroom
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Dream Wild, Dream Big and Follow MY Dream, Please!
Jennifer R. D'Alessandro, Masters in Special Education
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Central Ballroom
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Ethics In School Counseling
Amanda DeDiego, PhD, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
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Teton Room
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Board Members will Be Available to Sign PTSB/CEU Paperwork Before you Leave
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Room Blocks
It is super convenient to stay in the same building as the conference center, not to mention more fun to all be together. Book your room now for only $91 a night. Ramkota Website Call 307- 266-6000. Make sure to tell them you are attending the conference.
*If you want PTSB Credit, please remember to include your PTSB or Social Security Number
*If you would like to order a conference shirt or sweatshirt please complete the order form by January 23rd to ensure your size will be available.
*Registration is non-refundable after February 1, 2023.