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2012 Confirmed Exhibitors
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Each year, AMHCA's conference draws several hundred mental health counselors from across the United States to participate in this educational gathering. AMHCA's is the only conference devoted entirely to the clinical mental health counseling profession, delivering high-quality education, peer connections, relaxation and exploration.
Our 2012 theme is Counseling in the Modern Era: Challenges and Opportunities in a Changing World.
Plan to join your colleagues at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa in Orlando from July 19-21, 2012, for another outstanding AMHCA conference!
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Keynote Speaker: Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW
"The Power of Vulnerability"
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In our culture, vulnerability has become synonymous with weakness. We associate vulnerability with emotions like fear, shame, and scarcity; emotions that we don't want to discuss, even when they profoundly affect the way we live, love, work, and lead. Because of this, we put on a face of invulnerability, which can lead to personal issues for many.
Dr. Brown will explore the critical role vulnerability plays in our lives, common strategies we use to avoid and minimize vulnerability, and actionable strategies for using vulnerability to help us both personally and professionally.
Dr. Brown is a professor and vulnerability researcher at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. Because vulnerability is at the center of many thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, her research topics cover a broad range of emotions and experiences, including shame, courage, and authenticity. For the past 10 years, she has studied how our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors shape who we are; what it takes to be our best, most authentic selves; and what gets in the way.
Dr. Brown writes:
“In our culture, vulnerability has become synonymous with weakness. We associate vulnerability with emotions like fear, shame, and scarcity; emotions that we don’t want to discuss, even when they profoundly affect every aspect of our lives…
If we want to change the way we live, love, parent, teach, lead organizations, and build communities, we have to start with a conversation about vulnerability - this is where our story begins.”
An award winning teacher, Brené has been featured on PBS, NPR, and the Oprah and Friends Radio Network, and her articles have appeared in Self magazine, Elle magazine, and many national newspapers. She is also a frequent guest on radio shows across the country and she has given two TEDx talks on her vulnerability research. Houston Women Magazine named her one of “The 50 Most Influential Women of 2009.” |
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