A CONFERENCE FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Have you ever felt that you wished you had more knowledge or awareness of someone's lived experience or culture and identity? Join us as we explore the complex and multifaceted ways in which our various identities shape us, intersect, and influence one another. This conference will be a safe space for meaningful conversation, connection, and growth as we work to better understand ourselves and each other.
Over the course of three days, we will hear from a diverse group of speakers, participate in interactive workshops, and engage in thoughtful discussions on topics such as race, culture, gender, sexuality, ability, and more. This is an opportunity for Alaskan professionals to network and learn together with mental health practitioners from across the country!
Our goal is to raise awareness and move to action as change agents who are culturally informed, trauma informed, anti-racist, anti-oppressive and more sensitive to all of our clients' identities.
Discover Alaska's Capital City
Spend the mornings learning and the afternoons exploring everything that makes Juneau, Alaska (Dzántik'i Héeni) incredibly scenic and utterly unforgettable. Juneau is on the ancestral land of the Tlingit people, Áak’w Kwáan and T’aaḵu Kwáan. Soaring mountains, coastal vistas, epic glaciers and Alaskan wildlife await you. Take a walk in the world's largest temperate rainforest; kayak on the Inside Passage, book a flight seeing tour of the mighty Mendenhall Glacier; discover the history and rich culture of Southeast Alaska's indigenous peoples; indulge in fresh seafood; or try your luck at gold panning. Adventure is calling you!
Whale Watching
Relax and breathe in the sea air on board a deluxe catamaran as we cruise together through the Alaskan wilderness. You'll have the opportunity to view and learn about humpback whales, orca, sea lions, porpoise, seals, eagles, and more! Transportation will be provided from the hotel to Auke Bay and back once the tour has concluded. Expect to spend about 3 hours at sea. This opportunity can be added on at the time of your registration.
Welcome Reception
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Your conference registration includes access to our welcome reception held the night before sessions begin, May 14th at The Crystal Saloon. Be greeted by your conference staff, pick up your conference packet, visit with others in the mental health field, enjoy delicious appetizers and a no host bar.
Getting & Staying Here
Getting & Staying Here
Getting & Staying Here
As there are no roads leading into or out of Juneau, you'll need to fly or ferry to get here. We have set up two hotel blocks in downtown Juneau, within walking distance of the conference center, great restaurants, shopping, museums, and more.
Conference Venue
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Mastermind Sessions
Our conference will take place in Centennial Hall, located in the heart of downtown Juneau. The center is fully accessible and features state-of-the-art facilities to ensure a comfortable and productive experience for all attendees.
Mastermind Sessions
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Mastermind Sessions
Dive a bit deeper and have a better understanding into things that are important to you and the people/clients with whom you work. Three, two-hour sessions will be offered as additional Mastermind Sessions, focusing on specific topics. These additional sessions can be added on at the time of your registration. Select only 1 session during check-out as all are occurring at the same time.
Continuing Education
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Continuing Education
This program has been approved for 29 contact hours by NASW-Alaska Chapter, and may be used to meet continuing education requirements for Social Work Licensure/Certification renewal.
Approval #: OA-02232024-76AK
Affirming Our Identities: Awareness to Action has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. Sessions approved for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Affirming Consultants and Coaches, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-4535.
Those attending all 3 days of the conference will have the opportunity to earn up to 11 CEs, with the option to add-on 2 more CEs by signing up for a mastermind session.
Student Discount
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Continuing Education
Current full and part-time students are encouraged to attend the conference using the discount code: student50. This code will give students a 50% discount on standard 1-day or 3-day conference registration. Code cannot be applied to add-on ticket items or combined with other discount codes. Attendees using this discount code, must email proof of current student status to the conference coordinator upon registration.
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Fly solo or sign up your whole team to take advantage of our group discount.
Volunteers
Volunteers
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We couldn't make this conference a success without the help of our volunteers! Please click the link below to sign up to help with a variety of tasks during the event.
Drag Show
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Drag Show
Welcome to the world of drag with a very special opening night performance of Juneau Drag. Kings, Queens, in-Betweens and even a little Burlesque awaits you! Conference attendees get 1st dibs and a special rate on ticket sales. Secure your ticket prior to April 14th, when sales open up to the community.
Thank you to Our Sponsors
Platinum $5,000
Gold $2,500
Silver $1,000
Bronze $500
