Kick off Mental Health Awareness Month with WMHCA's inaugural conference: WMHCA's 2026 Conference, Weaving Connections: Building Belonging and Inclusion in Therapy. The conference will bring together professionals committed to fostering deeper connections and inclusive healing spaces in therapy.
The Conference will be May 1st-3rd, 2026 at the Seatac Hilton near Seatac Airport. May 1st will be an evening Welcome Reception and the 2nd & 3rd will be full days of continuing education.
The full presenter list with session information can be found using this LINK. (Session days and times are subject to change.)
The complete agenda can be found HERE. You can earn up to 12.5 CE's.
The Room Block is currently open, as well as the discounted airfare. Book your room early as space is limited.
WMHCA is also excited to announce we have secured the keynote speaker for our upcoming conference. The Cost of Healing in Silence — Racial Trauma and the Call for Culturally Responsive Care
Ashley McGirt, MSW, LICSW, is a licensed therapist, author, and Founder & CEO of Therapy Fund Foundation, a nonprofit eliminating barriers to healing in Black communities. A TEDx speaker and NAACP Health Chair, she specializes in trauma and culturally responsive care. Her forthcoming book, "The Cost of Healing in Silence", explores racial trauma and the call for inclusive, equitable mental health practices.
Get your tickets in advance as it is likely to sell out.
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Washington Mental Health Association (WMHCA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2079. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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