Staying Connected to Your Why
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Why attend
3 CE hours
NASW-Michigan approved, toward license renewal
Keynote + panel
Dr. Napoleon Harrington opens the day
Action Lab
A therapist survival kit you leave with
Real networking
Structured, not just business cards
Continuing education credits
Approved through the NASW-Michigan Chapter — attendees can earn up to 3.0 social work CE hours (2.0 General, up to 1.0 Ethics), depending on which breakout sessions you choose. Not every session is CE-eligible; eligible sessions are marked on the agenda below.
LMSW / LLMSW eligible Certificate emailed post-eventMeet Our Keynote Speaker
The Counselor the Moment Requires: Leadership, Advocacy, and Professional Identity in a Changing Pofession
20+ years in higher education and clinical practice, with a focus on integrating behavioral health and medical care and building culturally responsive, evidence-based interventions. Past president of the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association.
"A framework for stepping into leadership, advocacy, and a clear professional identity as the profession changes around you."
Agenda snapshot
The Stories That Keep Us Here
Amelia McGraw, MEd, ATR-BC
Board Certified Registered Art Therapist who spent years leading group art therapy for trauma processing before moving into business development at Harbor Oaks Hospital — a career pivot that kept her connected to the field without direct clinical hours. Speaks to what a sustainable career can look like when it evolves rather than ends, plus an LGBTQIA+-affirming lens on creative, expressive approaches to burnout.
Henry Marcano, LPC
Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) therapist at Autana Family Therapy Center who has moved between crisis response, schools, and direct clinical practice throughout his career. He also facilitates From Knowing to Being, a workshop on therapist presence and self-awareness for clinicians learning to integrate their training with genuine presence. Brings the perspective of a clinician who has found staying connected to his own why by continually returning to what grounds him in the room.
Kelila Anstett, LMSW
Social worker with 15+ years of experience across Beaumont Behavioral Health, Ascension Health, Havenwyck Hospital, and The Children’s Center in Detroit before stepping into systems leadership at OCHN, where she oversees planning and implementation for the entire crisis continuum of care. Brings the macro, systems-level view — how decisions made at the network and policy level ripple down to shape whether clinicians can sustain a career at all.
Allie Young-Rivard, LPC
Over a decade in mental health, working with children, adults, families, and couples. As a clinical supervisor, Allie sits at the intersection of mentoring the next generation of clinicians and protecting her own sustainability — she has led mindfulness groups specifically focused on burnout, self-compassion, and boundaries. Brings a supervisor’s-eye view of how leadership and mentorship either fuel or fight clinician burnout.
Connect with Michigan’s Clinical Community
Be part of a thoughtfully curated conference experience designed to support clinicians in reconnecting to their purpose and walking away with meaningful, practical tools for their work.
Hosted by Autana Family Therapy Center, Skywood Recovery, and Rose Hill Center, this one-day event brings together 90–120+ therapists, social workers, and clinicians from across Michigan.
This is not a traditional vendor hall. We are intentionally creating a relationship-focused, clinician-centered space where exhibitors are part of the experience, not just on the sidelines.
What’s Included
✔ 6 ft exhibitor table + 2 chairs
✔ Complimentary breakfast & lunch for two representatives
✔ Direct access to attendees throughout the day
✔ High-visibility placement during networking times
✔ Pre-conference social media spotlight
✔ Inclusion in event materials
Our Approach (What Makes This Different)
We invite our exhibitors to go beyond traditional swag and create meaningful engagement with clinicians.
This includes:
Offering resources clinicians can actually use in their work
Creating opportunities for connection and conversation
Supporting clinician well-being and sustainability
You’ll receive an Exhibitor Guide after registration to help you design a table experience that truly resonates with this audience.
Event Details
📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 755 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, Michigan 48084
Setup: 8:00 AM
Registration Begins: 8:30 AM
Investment
$350 – Exhibitor Table
Spots are limited to maintain a high-quality, intentional experience.
Questions?
We’re happy to connect and ensure this is a great fit.
Autana Family Therapy Center · Rose Hill Center · Skywood Recovery present our 2nd Annual Conference:
Staying Connected to Your Why, Sustainable Practice for Therapists Who Want (and Have) to Stay
Join us for a one-day clinical conference designed for students and therapists who want sustainable, ethical, and effective careers.
This is not a passive learning experience. You will leave with practical tools, scripts, and strategies you can immediately apply in your work.
Your ticket includes:
Full-day conference access
Opening keynote
Two breakout sessions
Main panel discussion
Action Lab (Therapist Survival Kit)
Breakfast, coffee, and lunch
Structured networking experience
Grounding/reset space
Ideal for:
Therapists, social workers, counselors, students, and helping professionals at any stage of their career.
Date: September 18th, 2026
Location: Autana Family Therapy Center
What last year's conference felt like
"This conference showed me that so many clinicians are starving for community and transparency when it comes to the difficulties we're facing. We're struggling with burnout and moral injury, and we have to collectively talk about it."
"That self care isn't talked about enough in helping professions. It felt really validating to hear that I'm not alone in feeling compassion fatigue at times."
"I loved having one singular opening and closing session so everyone could come together at the beginning and end. I loved the little rest practice cards!"
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Sponsoring Breakfast
Sponsoring the Coffee Cart
Charlie Health is proudly sponsoring our Specialty Coffee Cart, featuring Say Grace Collective.
Harbor Oaks Hospital is proudly sponsoring breakfast, featuring Friends' Cafe and Catering.
A few exhibitor tables remain — reach out to reserve yours before they're gone!
Seats are limited to 110 attendees
Early bird pricing ends August 21, 2026 — Save your seat before the price increases.
Register now — $45