Heart of Texas Counseling Association- HOTCA

04/29/2026

Calling all HOTCA members!!!!!📞🎙️📣

03/23/2026

✨ HOTCA’s Final Meeting Until Fall 2026 – Don’t Miss This One! ✨

Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking presentation as we close out the season with our final meeting before the fall!

🎤 Presented by: Shannon Higgins, M.A., LPC-S
🧠 Topic: Unmasking the Wound: Ethical Gray Areas in Group Work With Survivors and Their Children of Narcissistic Abuse

This workshop will dive into the complex and often unspoken ethical challenges clinicians face when working with survivors of narcissistic abuse—especially within group settings that include both adults and their children.

Together, we’ll explore:
▪️ Navigating ethical gray areas in group dynamics
▪️ Balancing protection, autonomy, and clinical judgment
▪️ Supporting both survivors and their children without causing harm
▪️ Real-world case considerations and clinical decision-making

This is more than a presentation—it’s a space for reflection, growth, and connection with fellow clinicians who are doing deeply meaningful work.

💬 Whether you’re seasoned or newly licensed, this conversation will challenge and support you in your practice. Let’s end this season grounded in courage, clarity, and community. We can’t wait to see you there.

03/06/2026

Tomorrow's the last day to nominate someone for a HOTCA Award!

02/21/2026

✨ HOTCA Member Spotlight ✨
At the Heart of Texas Counseling Association, we are proud to shine a light on the incredible mental health professionals making a difference across Central Texas. 💚

Our members dedicate their time, skills, and hearts to supporting individuals, couples, and families—helping them heal, grow, and thrive. Whether it’s in schools, private practices, hospitals, or community programs, they bring compassion and expertise to the people who need it most.

👏 Join us in celebrating the counselors, therapists, and advocates who strengthen the heartbeat of Central Texas.

🔗 Want to become part of this powerful network? Click here to learn more and join HOTCA today! https://forms.gle/JMJFdnYUaYkgnpMd9

02/03/2026

🚨 THIS FRIDAY | HIGH-DEMAND ETHICS CEU 🚨

AI is here. Social media is everywhere.
But… are you practicing ethically in the digital age?

Join us this Friday morning for DIGITAL TRIAGE: AI & Social Media Ethical Concerns, presented by Jenipher Janek—a must-attend ethics workshop for clinicians navigating today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

🗓 Friday
🕗 Business Meeting: 8:15–8:45 AM
🧠 Ethics CEU Workshop: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

✔️ AI use in clinical practice
✔️ Social media boundaries & pitfalls
✔️ Real-world ethical dilemmas
✔️ Practical guidance you can actually use

💥 Seats are limited and demand is HIGH—don’t wait.

01/15/2026

✨ HOTCA Member Spotlight ✨
At the Heart of Texas Counseling Association, we are proud to shine a light on the incredible mental health professionals making a difference across Central Texas. 💚

Our members dedicate their time, skills, and hearts to supporting individuals, couples, and families—helping them heal, grow, and thrive. Whether it’s in schools, private practices, hospitals, or community programs, they bring compassion and expertise to the people who need it most.

👏 Join us in celebrating the counselors, therapists, and advocates who strengthen the heartbeat of Central Texas.

🔗 Want to become part of this powerful network? Click here to learn more and join HOTCA today!
👉 https://forms.gle/t1wz5216wtUj5jPL6

11/19/2025

If you're attending Professional Growth Conference in Houston, join us for HOTCA dinner tonight! Meet in hotel lobby @6:30pm. DM or comment to let us know you're coming!

11/16/2025

🗳️ HOTCA Members — It’s Voting Time!

We’re excited to open voting for our 2026–2027 Heart of Texas Counseling Association officers. Your vote helps strengthen our community and shape our vision moving forward.

👉 Deadline to vote: January 30th

Click here to make your voice matter : http://bit.ly/49U85Rh

Make your voice count and support the future leadership of HOTCA!

Nominations of HOTCA Officers 2026-2027 Nominations close on Friday, January 30th . **Please note that President, Past-President, and Senator are not available for nomination this year. The current Senator term expires in 2027 and will be available for nomination at that time.

11/10/2025

What is your safe and calm place? When words feel heavy, the mind can still find peace through imagery.
Close your eyes. Picture a place that feels safe and calm — maybe the warmth of sunlight on your skin, gentle ocean waves, or a quiet spot beneath the trees.

This “safe place” imagery isn’t just imagination — it’s a grounding technique that helps regulate the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and restore a sense of control. 🌊

🧠✨ Even a minute of mindful visualization can reconnect you to safety within.

10/09/2025

✨ HOTCA Member Spotlight ✨
At the Heart of Texas Counseling Association, we are proud to shine a light on the incredible mental health professionals making a difference across Central Texas. 💚

Our members dedicate their time, skills, and hearts to supporting individuals, couples, and families—helping them heal, grow, and thrive. Whether it’s in schools, private practices, hospitals, or community programs, they bring compassion and expertise to the people who need it most.

👏 Join us in celebrating the counselors, therapists, and advocates who strengthen the heartbeat of Central Texas.

🔗 Want to become part of this powerful network? Click here to learn more and join HOTCA today!