WTCA

West Tennessee Counseling Association serves the following counties: 

Fayette, Shelby, Tipton

9th Annual WTCA Summer Conference

June 5th, 2021 from 8:00 am - 12:30 pm CST, held virtually.

Information and Registration Here

WTCA Welcome

The West Tennessee Counseling Association, a chapter of the Tennessee Counseling Association, is a professional organization established for counselors of all disciplines including School Counselors, Mental Health Counselors, Rehabilitation Counselors, as well as Counselor Educators, Counseling Supervisors, and students enrolled in counseling graduate programs. We warmly welcome individuals interested in professional development opportunities and the advancement of the profession of counseling. Our chapter hosts four general meetings each year that include an opportunity to network over dinner, a professional development opportunity, and a general business meeting. Please note that until further notice, these meetings will be held virtually via Zoom. Additionally, WTCA hosts an annual One-Day Summer Conference in conjunction with the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology & Research at The University of Memphis, and a service project opportunity for members in the fall or spring. Please take a moment to review our calendar of events for 2020-2021. If you have questions or would like to request more information or join our email list, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].

About

Our Purpose

• To unite in one organization all persons engaged or interested in any phase of counseling and developmental work in West Tennessee to include Shelby, Fayette, and Tipton Counties.
• To maintain and improve professional standards in the fields of counseling and development.
• To encourage the development of counseling and developmental activities in the West Tennessee area.
• To serve as an agency for information pertinent to present or contemplated counseling and developmental programs in West Tennessee and the State of Tennessee.
• To disseminate information and focus public attention on legislation in any way affecting counseling or development activities in West Tennessee or the State of Tennessee.
• To champion against discrimination in any form including race, religion, sex, age, or sexual orientation.

Leadership

Dr. Constance Certion
President

Lindsey Blevins
President-Elect

Charles Winton, Jr.
President-Elect-Elect

Carnell Mitchell
Immediate Past President

Mary Neal
Secretary

Martha Burke
Treasurer

Tranese Nelms
Membership Chair

Denise Brown
Media Communications Chair

West TN Counseling Association
2020-21 Calendar

September 24, 2020 – General Meeting 

• Presenter: Dr. Audrey Elion Topic: Prevention, Intervention and Postvention (PIP) Strategies During the Pandemic 

October – Service Opportunity - TBD

November 19, 2020 – General Meeting

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December – Holiday Social Gathering – TBD

January 21, 2021 – General Meeting

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February – CE Opportunity – TBD

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March 25, 2021 – General Meeting

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April – Counselor Awards Banquet – TBD

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June – Summer Conference – TBD