We have a full program with plenty of breaks and varied activities. There is one night off, interesting outings are planned, but you are free to spend your time as you wish if you have specific people to visit or sights you want to see.

The night before our official start, for your convenience we’ll have registration from 6 – 9:00 p.m. and dorms open for those flying in or coming from far away needing to stay overnight. Airport shuttles will be set up by each school and that information will be sent to you after you register.

Each day, there are large group presentations with activities and exercises to engage the participants. Each participant is a member of a small group that meets daily throughout the Institute with one of the faculty. The small group provides a safe space to practice new skills and to share feelings and experiences with colleagues.

Day One
9 – 11:00 a.m. Registration and continental breakfast available
11:00 – 12:30 Opening Session and Orientation
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 Large Group: Real Listening
3:30 Break
6:00 – 7:15 Welcome Dinner
7:15 – 9:00 Small Group
9:00 Open house (a time and place to gather and relax)
Day Two
8 a.m. Breakfast
9 – 12:30 Large Group: The Adolescent World
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 Small Group
3:30 Free time
6:00 Dinner
7:00 – 8:30 Evening Presentation on Sexual Orientation and Counseling
8:30 Open House and evening entertainment
Day Three
8 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 Large Group: Hard Work: Disconnection and Connection around Race
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 Small Group
3:30 Afternoon and Evening Outing (Off campus) TBA
Day Four
8 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 Large Group: Kids in Real Trouble
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 Small Group
3:30 Free time
6:30 Dinner
7:30 Faculty Roleplays on Counseling
9:00 Open House
Day Five
8 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 Large Group: Deepening Relationships
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 Small Group
3:30 Free time
6:30 Celebration Dinner and Festivities
Day Six
8 – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 Final Small Group
10:15 Final Large Group on Counseling in Your School and Saying Goodbye
11:00 a.m. Close of conference, lunch to go and Airport shuttles made available to conference participants