NMCA 2025 Annual Conference


At this year’s conference we intend to explore innovative approaches to healing informed by the state’s rich cultural heritage, and fostering deeper connections with clients from diverse backgrounds. We have speakers touching on important topics like Artificial Intelligence in Counseling, and addressing Intergenerational Trauma in Diverse Communities. We have also created opportunities for attendees to ask questions of the experts in the The New Mexico Office of the Superintendent of Insurance and The New Mexico Health Care Authority. Our conference isn’t only about getting great CEs, it’s also about providing support for the folks leading the charge in promoting Mental Health in the Southwest.

We are very much looking forward to seeing you there!

Join us for our 2025 Annual Conference
March 7-8, 2025

Healing From Within: Intervention Strategies in New Mexico’s Cultural Mosaic

Albuquerque, NM – Marriott Pyramid – 7:30am – 5:30pm

Schedule:

Friday, March 7th

  • 7:30-8am: Registration and booth exploration
  • 8-8:15am: Welcome Announcements
  • 8:15am-10:15am: Ethical Decision Making with Multiple Relationships: When to Lean In and When to Run for the Hills (Supervision & Ethics 2CE)
  • 10:15am – 10:30am: Break and booth exploration
  • 10:30am – 12pm: Healing from the Roots: Awakening the Inner Revolution to Address Intergenerational Trauma in Diverse Communities (2 CE)
  • 12-1pm: Lunch and booth exploration
  • 1-3pm: Be BodyWise: Polyvagal Theory Embodied (2CE)
  • 3-3:30pm: Break and booth exploration
  • 3:30-5pm: Assessing on a Deeper Level: Exploring the Nuances of Suicidal Ideation adn Relational and Cultural Factors to Mitigate Risk (Ethics 2 CE)
  • 5pm: Closing Remarks
  • 5:05pm-5:30pm: Booth exploration
  • Networking Social to Follow at Vintage 423

Saturday, March 8th

  • 7:30-8am: Registration and booth exploration
  • 8-10am: Artificial Intelligence in Counseling: Ethical Consideration for the Modern Practicioner (Supervision Ethics – 2CE)
  • 10:00am-10:30am: Break and booth exploration
  • 10:30am – 12pm: Weaving Together the Sacred and the Science for Healing: Practices of Ethno-Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being, and Doing (1.5 CE)
  • 12-1pm: Lunch and booth exploration
  • 1-3pm: The Connection Between Human Trafficking, Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and Substance Abuse ( 2 CE)
  • 3-3:30pm: Break and booth exploration
  • 3:30-4:45pm: Redefining Success for Ourselves, Our Staff, and Our Clients (1.5 CE)
  • 4:45pm-5pm: Closing Remarks
  • 5:00pm: Booth exploration

The Venue

The Pyramid has been undergoing renovations and will have a new and improved look for the Conference! While we expect that construction will be mostly complete prior to the conference, the 9th and 10th floor hotel rooms will still be under construction and there may be areas of closure throughout the hotel related to this. The conference room rate is $144 per night.

Accessibility & Additional Needs

Our venue is wheelchair accessible and has accommodations for the visually impaired. If you require any other accommodations, please let us know by following this link:

Need a New Photo Headshot?

A photographer will be onsite for anyone who would like to have a professional headshot taken. Rates are $125 for a professional headshot with additional package options. If you know that you would like to access this service please you can sign up for a time-slot in advance using this link:

Friday Night Social Hour

In the spirit of soothing our souls with connection, NMCA is hosting a Social, Friday evening after conference activities have concluded at Vintage 423! For NMCA Members, the first round is on us! We look forward to seeing you there!