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NCE: National Counselor Exam Prep Workshop

*Note: If you are not able to attend the workshop session live, you will receive a recording of the workshop you can view later. 


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Important Information about these valuable workshops:

  • Registered participants will receive virtual workshop meeting details (Zoom) following payment via email.
  • If you are unable to attend the workshop live, you will still receive a link to the recorded workshop that you be view until December 31, 2025.
  • Please check into the exam prep seminar 10 minutes early to troubleshoot for any technical issues.
  • Lunch is on your own. Please feel free to eat during the workshop at your convenience.
  • Participants will receive agenda and workshop materials one week prior to the exam prep workshop following confirmed registration and payment.
  • Participants will complete an evaluation following the exam prep seminar.

Cancellation Policy:
  • No refunds can be made 14 days prior to the workshop.
  • Refunds can be processed after a $20 administrative charge.
  • Workshops may be cancelled or rescheduled due to inadequate registration or other circumstances beyond our control. If ICA cancels a workshop due to inadequate registration, you will receive a full refund.

Sessions will be recorded:
  • Participants should be aware that the sessions they attend will be recorded. ICA retains the exclusive right to copy, distribute, publish, reproduce, and/or sell any session recorded during this ICA event.
  • Recording by any attendee of any sounds or visual images, and use of any recording device or medium now known, or later developed, is prohibited at all ICA seminars and conferences or other training events unless prior written permission has been expressly granted by ICA.

NCE Exam Prep Workshop Contact:
Executive Director: execdirector@indianacounseling.org


Content Areas: 

  • Human Growth and Development
  • Research and Program Evaluation
  • Professional Orientation and Ethics
  • Career and Lifestyle Development
  • Helping Relationships
  • Assessment and Testing
  • Social and Cultural Foundation
  • Group Work

Expert Presenter Bios

Anthony McCrovitz

Anthony (Tony) M. McCrovitz, Ph.D., is the executive director for Quality of Life Institute, Inc., and Globe Star, an Indiana agency that he co-founded in 1996. Globe Star provides accredited, quality-of-life services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Tony is a licensed mental health counselor and psychologist, with clinical training and specialization in child development and the integration of approaches that are rooted in holistic, bio-psychosocial models. In addition to training and mentoring professionals, he has held numerous, adjunct faculty positions to take on the teaching of developmental psychology and lifespan coursework to both undergraduate and graduate students, at local colleges and universities. He holds a doctorate in I/O Psychology from Walden University, a respecialization in Clinical Psychology from Adler Professional School of Psychology, an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University, and a master’s degree in pastoral counseling from Loyola University of Chicago. He is the co-author of Anthony’s Backpack, A Child’s Journey into Gentleness (2010), and author of Return to Gentleness, Journeying with Gentle Teaching (2021).

Robin Switzer

Dr. Robin Switzer is an Assistant professor in the Counselor Education and Family Studies program at Liberty University with a master’s in counseling and a Doctorate in Counselor Education and Clinical Supervision.  A Nationally Board-Certified Counselor, member of the American Counseling Association, Association for Counselor Educators, and the Missouri Counseling Association. Dr. Switzer is EMDR trained and has worked with traumatized children/adolescents/adults from hospitalization, residential treatment, day treatment, in home care, outpatient, and has continued that practice through multiple states becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Missouri, Colorado and Nevada (CPC).

José Miguel Maldonado (hose-a     me-gell     mal-don-ad-o)

Dr. José Miguel Maldonado is an Associate Professor of Counselor Education at Liberty University. Dr. Maldonado has over 25 years of professional experience as a school counselor, mental health counselor, and professor working with culturally diverse students and families. He has provided consultation and outreach to families in urban environments focusing on multicultural counseling. Dr. Maldonado has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from East Stroudsburg University, a Master’s Degree of Education in Counseling Psychology from Lehigh (LE-HI) University, a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology from (will -ks)Wilkes University and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from the University of Arkansas. His research interests include multicultural counseling, at-risk populations, and school administration.

Julie Vogel

Julie Vogel is a Professional Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked in the community actively since 1990 and has had many different roles during that time. She began as an Elementary School Teacher in the inner city of Milwaukee and then went on to become a Community Organizer. While working as an Intensive Case Manager in Sayville, NY she received her Masters in Mental Health Counseling. She briefly became the Regional Director of an Adoption Agency, later continued with case management, and ran a drop-in center for adults with chronic and severe mental illness. After moving to the state of Tennessee she worked as an adult facilitator of an Intensive Outpatient Treatment program for adults with drug and alcohol issues. Later working as a therapist in a Community Mental Health Agency and then went into private practice. She has had her license since 2008 and is now supervising those who wish to attain their state license. She has worked with a variety of populations including populations in both rural and urban settings. Julie prides herself on being an advocate for those who appear to have no voice in our society whether it is due to mental illness, economics, race, or culture. Her overall personal philosophy comes from a place of strength and optimism. She believes all individuals have the capacity to create for themselves a meaningful and fulfilling life, whatever they consider that to be.

Dale Wayman

Dr. Dale Wayman has been a clinical director, administrative supervisor, clinical supervisor, psychiatric social worker, involuntary commitment officer, pastoral counselor, guardian ad litem, clinical examiner, expert witness, professor, assistant professor, and guest lecturer. He is presently a full-time professor at Capella University in the CACREP approved Masters in Community Mental Health Counseling Program. He is a licensed mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. He is also the past executive director of ICA and presently serves on the ICA Board of Directors.

Aleksandar Drobnjakovic (Alec  - sander      Drob  -  na - yak - o – vitch) 

Dr. Aleksandar Drobnjakovic earned his doctorate (Ed.D. CES; CACREP accredited program) from Argosy (argussy) University, Nashville, TN. He also holds a master’s degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling and a bachelor’s in theology from Sydney College of Divinity, Sydney, Australia. Dr. Drobnjakovic has more than ten years of counseling and teaching experience. He has presented at the local, national, and international conferences on multicultural considerations, supervision, and the use of technology in counselor education. Out of the office, Dr. Drobnjakovic enjoys reading books, and along with his wife, hiking, traveling, and gardening.


Angie Arreola

Angie Arreola received her master’s degree in forensic psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2008. She is the owner and clinical director of Benchmark Counseling. In this role, she provides supervision to interns and counseling services to adolescents and their families. Angie also serves as the President of the Indiana Counseling Association.


 

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Upcoming events

    • 21 Feb 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Register

    NCE Exam Prep Mini Workshop Series: Social and Cultural Foundations 

    Friday, February 21 at 1-3 pm EST

    Virtual, live (Zoom)

    What's Included: Two hours of live workshop prep, presentation materials, and Q &A from an expert, seasoned clinician in the specific NCE content area.

    *Does not include the NCE exam prep study manual. See the ICA website- Professional Development- NCE & NCMHCE Exam Prep page if you wish to purchase the full comprehensive manual. 


    Presenter: Julie Vogel is a Professional Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked in the community actively since 1990 and has had many different roles during that time. She began as an Elementary School Teacher in the inner city of Milwaukee and then went on to become a Community Organizer. While working as an Intensive Case Manager in Sayville, NY she received her Masters in Mental Health Counseling. She briefly became the Regional Director of an Adoption Agency, later continued with case management, and ran a drop-in center for adults with chronic and severe mental illness. After moving to the state of Tennessee she worked as an adult facilitator of an Intensive Outpatient Treatment program for adults with drug and alcohol issues. Later working as a therapist in a Community Mental Health Agency and then went into private practice. She has had her license since 2008 and is now supervising those who wish to attain their state license. She has worked with a variety of populations including populations in both rural and urban settings. Julie prides herself on being an advocate for those who appear to have no voice in our society whether it is due to mental illness, economics, race, or culture. Her overall personal philosophy comes from a place of strength and optimism. She believes all individuals have the capacity to create for themselves a meaningful and fulfilling life, whatever they consider that to be. Currently, Dr. Vogel is working at South University in West Palm Beach. She is full-time faculty in the clinical mental health counseling program.

    • 28 Feb 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    NCE Exam Prep Mini Workshop Series: Professional Orientation and Ethics

    Friday, February 28 at 10 am-12 pm EST

    Virtual, live (Zoom)

    What's Included: Two hours of live workshop prep, presentation materials, and Q &A from an expert, seasoned clinician in the specific NCE content area.

    *Does not include the NCE exam prep study manual. See the ICA website- Professional Development- NCE & NCMHCE Exam Prep page if you wish to purchase the full comprehensive manual. 


    Presenter: Angie Arreola received her master’s degree in forensic psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2008. She is the owner and clinical director of Benchmark Counseling. In this role, she provides supervision to interns and counseling services to adolescents and their families. Angie also serves as the President of the Indiana Counseling Association.

    • 28 Feb 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Register

    NCE Exam Prep Mini Workshop Series: Human Growth and Development

    Friday, February 28 at 1-3 pm EST

    Virtual, live (Zoom)

    What's Included: Two hours of live workshop prep, presentation materials, and Q &A from an expert, seasoned clinician in the specific NCE content area.

    *Does not include the NCE exam prep study manual. See the ICA website- Professional Development- NCE & NCMHCE Exam Prep page if you wish to purchase the full comprehensive manual. 


    Presenter: Dr. Robin Switzer is an Assistant professor in the Counselor Education and Family Studies program at Liberty University with a master’s in counseling and a Doctorate in Counselor Education and Clinical Supervision.  A Nationally Board-Certified Counselor, member of the American Counseling Association, Association for Counselor Educators, and the Missouri Counseling Association. Dr. Switzer is EMDR trained and has worked with traumatized children/adolescents/adults from hospitalization, residential treatment, day treatment, in home care, outpatient, and has continued that practice through multiple states becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Missouri, Colorado and Nevada (CPC).

    • 7 Mar 2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Register

    NCE Exam Prep Mini Workshop Series: Group Work

    Friday, March 7 at 10:30 am-12:30 pm EST

    Virtual, live (Zoom)

    What's Included: Two hours of live workshop prep, presentation materials, and Q &A from an expert, seasoned clinician in the specific NCE content area.

    *Does not include the NCE exam prep study manual. See the ICA website- Professional Development- NCE & NCMHCE Exam Prep page if you wish to purchase the full comprehensive manual. 


    Presenter: Dr. Dale Wayman has been a clinical director, administrative supervisor, clinical supervisor, psychiatric social worker, involuntary commitment officer, pastoral counselor, guardian ad litem, clinical examiner, expert witness, professor, assistant professor, and guest lecturer. He is presently a full-time professor at Capella University in the CACREP approved Masters in Community Mental Health Counseling Program. He is a licensed mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. He is also the past executive director of ICA and presently serves on the ICA Board of Directors. His website is http://www.drwayman.com

    • 7 Mar 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Register

    NCE Exam Prep Mini Workshop Series: Assessment and Testing

    Friday, March 7 at 1-3 pm EST

    Virtual, live (Zoom)

    What's Included: Two hours of live workshop prep, presentation materials, and Q &A from an expert, seasoned clinician in the specific NCE content area.

    *Does not include the NCE exam prep study manual. See the ICA website- Professional Development- NCE & NCMHCE Exam Prep page if you wish to purchase the full comprehensive manual. 


    Presenter:  Anthony (Tony) M. McCrovitz, Ph.D., LMHC, HSPP, BCPC, IMH-E® (II), DAPA is a Licensed, Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Counselor, specializing in child development and holistic, bio-psychosocial approaches. The north star of his work is Gentle Teaching, a philosophy of unconditional acceptance and a relationship-building framework for creating meaningful connections and integrating quality-of-life values.

    A Quality-of-Life Model™ of business was developed for agencies, groups, and other organizations who provide direct services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. He is a dedicated advocate for individuals with IDD, focusing on breaking down cultural and community barriers. 

    Dr. McCrovitz is the executive director of Quality of Life Institute, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is ‘to inform, inspire, and increase quality of life. The nonprofit organization is committed to research and quality-of-life solutions enhancing overall well-being, with a (primary) outreach toward professionals who interact and directly serve individuals with special needs and whose foundational practice integrates quality-of-life values with a framework of Gentle Teaching. He facilitates quality-of-life programs at The Institute that include Navigating the Heart for crisis intervention, Exercube for holistic fitness, and The Clubhouse (peer-focused) for mental health and wellness, offering employment programs, skills development, education, and community-building. (housing support?) 

    In addition to mentoring individuals and training professionals, He has held adjunct faculty positions at local colleges and universities, teaching developmental psychology and lifespan coursework to undergraduate and graduate students.

    His commitment to the sharing and study of knowledge and resource materials on a global scale engages him with other professionals and international organizations in speaking, training, research, and development of quality of life approaches and solutions. that support both personal and professional growth. In addition to training and workshops that focus on applications for direct services, he presents on topics connecting neuroscience and sensory integration to facilitate inclusive learning for all that focus on creating sustainable solutions with quality-of-life outcomes.

    He has been an active member of the Gentle Teaching International community since its establishment in 2009, and serves as a board member of the International Snoezelen-MSE Association (ISNA-MSE.org) and the Institute of Multi-Sensory Environments (I-MSE.org).

    Tony holds a Ph.D. in I/O Psychology from Walden University, a respecialization in Clinical Psychology from Adler Professional School of Psychology, an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University, and a master's degree in pastoral counseling from Loyola University of Chicago. 

    Dr. McCrovitz publishes materials on topics related to Gentle Teaching, Quality of Life Model, multi-sensory environments (MSE), and neuro-science as it relates to mental health and well-being, social-emotional learning through a lens of quality-of-life values, and mentoring processes for therapeutic frameworks. MSE 03, Creating Meaningful Moments was published in 2024. Other books he has authored include Anthony's Backpack: A Child's Journey into Gentleness (2010) and Return to Gentleness: Journeying with Gentle Teaching (2021).

    • 14 Mar 2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Register

    NCE Exam Prep Mini Workshop Series: Career and Lifestyle Development 

    Friday, March 14 at 10:30 am-12:30 pm EST

    Virtual, live (Zoom)

    What's Included: Two hours of live workshop prep, presentation materials, and Q &A from an expert, seasoned clinician in the specific NCE content area.

    *Does not include the NCE exam prep study manual. See the ICA website- Professional Development- NCE & NCMHCE Exam Prep page if you wish to purchase the full comprehensive manual. 


    Presenter:  Dr. José Miguel Maldonado is a Professor of Counselor Education at Liberty University. Dr. Maldonado has over 25 years of professional experience as a school counselor, mental health counselor, and professor working with culturally diverse students and families. He has provided consultation and outreach to families in urban environments focusing on multicultural counseling. Dr. Maldonado has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from East Stroudsburg University, a Master’s Degree of Education in Counseling Psychology from Lehigh (LE-HI) University, a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology from (will -ks)Wilkes University and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from the University of Arkansas. His research interests include multicultural counseling, at-risk populations, and school administration.

    • 14 Mar 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Register

    NCE Exam Prep Mini Workshop Series: Research and Program Evaluations

    Friday, March 14 at 1-3 pm EST

    Virtual, live (Zoom)

    What's Included: Two hours of live workshop prep, presentation materials, and Q &A from an expert, seasoned clinician in the specific NCE content area.

    *Does not include the NCE exam prep study manual. See the ICA website- Professional Development- NCE & NCMHCE Exam Prep page if you wish to purchase the full comprehensive manual. 


    Presenter:  Dr. Aleksandar Drobnjakovic earned his doctorate (Ed.D. CES; CACREP accredited program) from Argosy University, Nashville, TN. He also holds a master’s degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling and a bachelors in theology from Sydney College of Divinity, Sydney, Australia. Dr. Drobnjakovic has more than ten years of counseling and teaching experience. He has presented at the local, national, and international conferences on multicultural considerations, supervision, and the use of technology in counselor education. Out of the office, Dr. Drobnjakovic enjoys reading books, and along with his wife, hiking, traveling, and gardening.

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