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    • September 24, 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • September 26, 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa
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    Join us for the In-Person

    77th Annual Florida Counseling Association Convention!

    "Brave Hearts, Bold Voices: Counselors Rising for Heaking and Equity in Every Space"

    Thursday, September 24 through Saturday, September 26, 2026
    at the Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa, Hutchinson Island, FL

    This year’s convention will be held over the course of three days. On Thursday, we will offer a full day of focused educational sessions. On Friday and Saturday, we will have full days of educational sessions and poster sessions focusing on this year's theme and improving counselor training, professional development and identity, and client care. 

    PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING REGARDING REGISTRATION

    Full Convention tickets include 1 admission to the convention AND 1 admission to the Reception on Friday evening. Pre-convention is an additional registration fee and must be purchased to attend Thursday programming. 

    Attendees are eligible to earn up to 6 Continuing Education (CE) hours on Thursday during the Pre-Convention Session, and up to 12 CE hours during the Convention on Friday and Saturday. These CE hours are pending approval by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, as well as by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). 

    We are honored this year to have as our Keynote speaker. . . . 


    Victoria Kress, Ph.D., LPCC_Supervisor (OH), NCC, CCMHC

    Elected 75th President of the American Counseling Association (ACA)


    We are excited to have as our Plenary speaker..


    Ali Cunningham, Ph.D., LMHC, QS

    Professor at Lynn University, Clinician, & Consultant


    FCA Double Sevens: Stayin’ Alive & Shinin’ Bright!


    Get ready for a disco-inspired celebration honoring FCA’s 77th Annual Conference! Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, photo ops, and connection as counselors from across Florida come together to shine bright. Sequins, sparkle, and good vibes encouraged…because when the beat drops, counselors rise! 

    Every full-convention registration includes 1 Reception ticket. Additional tickets are available for purchase at $75 for adults and $50 for children and can be selected when you complete your registration form. 

    Please carefully review the various options for registration and select the appropriate option. The pricing for the full convention rates are below:

    • Early Bird Pricing through August 14, 2026
      • Early-bird Registration Non-Members- $340
      • Early-bird Registration FCA Members- $255
      • Early-bird Registration Student Members- $170 
    • Full Pricing August 15, 2026- September 26, 2026
      • Full Registration Non-Members (after August 14, 2026) $400
      • Full Registration FCA Members (after August 14, 2026) $300
      • Full Registration Student Members (after August 14, 2026) $200
    • Additional Tickets, Discounts, and Pricing
      • Presenter Discount: $25 off FCA Member or Non-Member pricing, early bird discount eligible
      • Past-President Discount: $170 through August 14, 2026 or $200 after August 14, 2026
      • Pre-convention Add-on Non-Member $150
      • Pre-convention Add-on Member $100
      • Reception Extra Tickets $75 for adults and $50 per child

    Please note, all Presenters and VIP Registrants will receive a promo code to register.

    Hotel Accommodations. . . .  

    When you make your reservation, please inform the hotel you are with the Florida Counseling Association convention.  Click here to book now!

    Registration Cancellation Policy. . . .

      To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees, please familiarize yourself with the following registration policy.  Your registration fee provides access to all convention activities, including plenary and keynote speeches, educational sessions, networking luncheons, and the exhibit hall.  Registration fees are non-refundable, except in the case of a natural disaster (e.g., a hurricane, flood, tornado) that significantly impacts your ability to attend the convention.  In such cases, a refund will be provided upon submission of a formal refund request along with appropriate documentation.  We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, and we are committed to supporting our participants to the best of our ability.

      Please note:

      A refund of 50% of the registration fee will be provided if the request is made 30 days prior to the FCA Convention in the case of a natural disaster.
      A refund of 25% of the registration fee will be provided if the request is made 15 days prior to the FCA Convention in the case of a natural disaster.

      We eagerly anticipate your active involvement and contribution at this event as we convene to exchange insights, acquire knowledge, and further the advancement of counseling within our state. Your well-being and conference experience are of utmost importance to us, and we look forward to hosting you at the 77th Annual Florida Counseling Association Convention.

      We hope you will join us at the Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa!  It will be great to see everyone in person!  If you have any questions, please contact us.

    American Counseling Association Welcome Address

    by Dr. Lourdes Araujo, FCA President 2024-2025 

    From the Desk of the 2024-2025 FCA President

    A Heartfelt Reflection on ACA Conference 2025

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    Message from FCA President 2025-2026



    Dear Members,

    Today marks the beginning of a shared journey, and I’m honored to serve as your President for the 2025–2026 term. As counselors, educators, advocates, and change agents, we stand at the intersection of deep personal work and broader systems change. Together, we hold space not just for healing, but for transformation.

    This year, I invite us to embrace the theme “Rooted & Rising: Reclaiming Wholeness Through Connection, Culture & Care.”  It is both a call and a commitment to remain grounded in who we are and to rise—individually and collectively—as we meet the evolving challenges of our profession and our world.

    Guided by the intentionality of this year’s Guidelines newsletter themes, we will explore:

    • Presence over performance as we engage in Digital Detox and Reconnection, reclaiming the sacred in-person moments that fuel our humanity.
    • Boundaries and balance as we confront The Cost of Caring, naming the impact of vicarious trauma while cultivating sustainable wellness.
    • Liberatory narratives as we go Beyond the Diagnosis, affirming that healing is not one-size-fits-all, but rooted in culture, story, and strength.
    • Radical renewal as we embrace Starting Again, honoring the beauty in reinvention, forgiveness, and post-traumatic growth.

    This year, we’ll continue amplifying culturally responsive care, community-driven advocacy, and systemic change. We’ll spotlight the power of story-telling, ritual, and resilience. And we’ll create space for dialogue, for discomfort, for reimagining possibility and purpose.

    To our new members: welcome! To our returning ones: welcome back! Your voice, your vision, and your value are essential to FCA. Together, let us build a community where we practice wellness and embody it. I look forward to learning with you, leading alongside you, and celebrating the collective wisdom that defines our profession.

    With gratitude and purpose,

    Alecia Rodriguez, PhD, LMFT, CST, NCC
    President, Florida Counseling Association
    2025–2026

    FCA GUIDELINES

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