Call for Proposals

Share Your Knowledge and Insights

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We invite counseling professionals, educators, researchers, and advocates to submit proposals for presentations that address innovative approaches, research findings, and practical strategies related to suicide prevention and care.

Important Dates

Call for Proposals Close: July 17, 5 p.m. ET
Submission Notification: Aug. 17 (via email)

Proposal Topics

Proposal submissions should highlight actionable insights, best practices and resources that counseling professionals can apply within their work.

Proposal may include topics such as:

Evidence-based suicide risk assessment and intervention
Crisis response and safety planning
Suicide prevention in schools, colleges, and community settings
Culturally responsive suicide prevention strategies
Supporting high-risk or underserved populations
Postvention and community healing
Counselor self-care and burnout prevention when working with suicide risk

Proposal Submission Guidelines

Proposals should include:

A clear and concise session title.
A session description (150–200 words) that outlines objectives and takeaways.
Target audience and skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
Speaker(s) bio and relevant expertise.

Need Help?

For questions regarding the proposal process, please contact professionaleducation@counseling.org.

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