Nebraska Counseling Association

06/05/2026

🚨 FREE MASSAGES + SELF-CARE RETREAT = YES PLEASE. 🚨

The NCA District 2 Self-Care Mini-Retreat isn’t just about learning — it’s about actually experiencing restoration.

We’re beyond excited to have TWO incredible massage professionals joining us:

💆‍♀️ Casie Powers — massage therapist for 16+ years and certified in deep tissue, oncology massage, hot stone, Himalayan salt stone, cupping, and lymphatic drainage

🌿 Brian Vargas — licensed massage therapist, Reiki Master, and expert in therapeutic relaxation and aromatherapy

During the retreat, attendees can sign up for:
✨ FREE 15-minute chair massages
✨ FREE aromatherapy hand massages
✨ Dedicated time to slow down, breathe, and reset

And because Casie is amazing, she also donated a FREE 1-hour massage for our event door prize drawing. 🙌

Mental health professionals spend so much time holding space for everyone else. This retreat was intentionally built to pour some care BACK into you.

⚠️ Massage spots are limited and sign-ups are first come, first served the morning of the event.

🗓 June 13, 2026
📍 Omaha
🎟 Register today: www.necounseling.org/events

06/04/2026

⏳ The deadline is approaching!

Have a topic that connects with this year’s theme — “Navigating Change: Advocacy Leadership in a Complex World”? Now is the time to submit your proposal.

We’re seeking presenters ready to share strategies, research, lived experiences, and innovative approaches that empower counselors to lead and advocate effectively in changing environments.

Speaking at this event is more than a presentation — it’s a chance to influence the future of the profession.

🗓 Deadline: June 12 at 11:59 PM
📍 Event Details: November 6-8, 2026 in Omaha NE
🔗 Apply Here: https://forms.gle/tt9tqm4waGGCWtSE7

06/03/2026

🌟 Leadership Opportunity with the Nebraska Counseling Association! 🌟

Are you passionate about supporting the counseling profession and helping shape the future of the Nebraska Counseling Association? We are seeking individuals interested in serving in a leadership role within our organization.

Interviews will be held on June 20th between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Additional interview times may be arranged if needed.

If you are interested in interviewing, please email [email protected] and include a current copy of your CV or resume. We will follow up to schedule your interview time.

We are excited to connect with dedicated professionals who are interested in making a difference through leadership and service. We look forward to meeting our future leaders!

06/01/2026

🧘‍♀️ Meet Our Sound Bath Presenter: Havalynn Russell

We’re honored to welcome Havalynn Russell of Interior Life Designs to the NCA District 2 Self-Care Mini-Retreat on June 13.

Havalynn creates restorative sound bath experiences designed to support:
✨ Nervous system regulation
✨ Presence and mindfulness
✨ Rest and reflection
✨ Reconnection with inner wisdom

Her work centers on helping professional caregivers slow down, tune inward, and create space for restoration in the midst of demanding work and daily life.

With a grounded and relational approach shaped by her own lived experiences and advocacy work, Havalynn offers a calming and meaningful experience attendees won’t want to miss.

📍 Omaha | June 13
🎶 Sound Bath Immersion begins at 10:40 AM

Learn more and register: www.necounseling.org/events

05/30/2026

Last chance.

Access to the 2026 NCA Spring Conference recordings ends July 31.

If it’s been on your list, now’s the time to act. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain insights, tools, and strategies from this year’s sessions.

👉 Register before it’s gone: https://www.necounseling.org/event-6410955

05/29/2026

✨ UNWIND + UPLIFT ✨

Mental health professionals — you deserve a reset.

The Nebraska Counseling Association District 2 Self-Care Mini-Retreat is happening June 13, and it’s packed with meaningful connection, practical self-care, and restorative experiences.

💡 “Side Quests: Where Geek Therapy Meets Self-Care” CE presentation by Alee Larson
🧘 Sound Bath Singing Bowl Immersion
🌱 “Seasons of the Soul” wellbeing activity
💆 Chair massages, Reiki demos & aromatherapy hand massages
📓 Self-renewal journals + reflection corner
🎁 Door prize: FREE 1-hour massage

FREE for NCA members of ANY district
$20 for non-member mental health professionals

Space for bonus wellness activities is limited and sign-ups happen onsite — so come early!

📍 Omaha | June 13 | 8:30 AM–12 PM
⏰ RSVP by June 11 at 5 PM

Register now: www.necounseling.org/events

05/29/2026

Insurers have been aggressively pursuing clawbacks, reimbursement reductions, downcoding, and other “cost-saving” approaches.

ACA is urgently gathering personal stories from counselors impacted by these insurance challenges. Your story could assist us in our meetings with lawmakers, strengthen our advocacy efforts, and show the real-life consequences of these harmful practices.

Together, we can make a powerful case for greater insurance regulation and the prioritization of accessible mental healthcare.

Share your story today: https://americancounseling.quorum.us/campaign/163708/

05/29/2026

Be sure to join NCA District 3 and Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska today!

BHECN Provider Retention Workshop is happening. Great way to build relationships.

05/29/2026

Please join us May 29th for a Free CE with Davina Borges!

05/27/2026

🚨 Change is constant — leadership matters more than ever.

This year’s conference theme, “Navigating Change: Advocacy Leadership in a Complex World,” will spotlight the ideas, conversations, and solutions helping counselors meet today’s challenges head-on.

Your session could inspire fellow professionals to think differently, advocate boldly, and lead confidently in an increasingly complex world.

We’re looking for engaging presentations that spark innovation, practical application, and meaningful dialogue.

📅 Proposal submissions close June 12 at 11:59 PM.
📍 Event Details: November 6-8, 2026 in Omaha NE
🔗 Apply Here: https://forms.gle/tt9tqm4waGGCWtSE7