Annual Events
A Year of Connection, Creativity, and Continuing Education
Every year, ACC brings together counselors, educators, and students who believe creativity belongs in the counseling room. From our flagship conference to community gatherings and continuing education, our annual events are where this community comes to life.
ANNUAL EVENT
World Creativity and Innovation Day
April 21 — A Global Celebration of Creative Thinking
World Creativity and Innovation Day, recognized each April 21, celebrates the role creativity plays in problem-solving and human connection — values at the core of everything ACC does. It's a fitting reminder of why this community exists, and a natural moment each year to spotlight the creative approaches our members bring to the counseling profession.
ANNUAL EVENT
ACC Annual Conference Online & In-Person
Our Flagship Event for Creative, Relational Counseling
Each year, ACC hosts a conference for counselors, counselor educators, and students exploring creative, diverse, and relational approaches to mental health care — held online or in person depending on the year. The conference includes keynote sessions, pre-conference workshops, and opportunities to connect with colleagues who think about counseling the way you do.
The conference is also where ACC recognizes its Emerging Leaders, presents its Annual Awards, and awards Research Grants to members advancing the field.
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Signature Events Throughout the Year
More Ways to Connect with the ACC Community
Beyond the conference itself, ACC hosts a few recurring gatherings that bring members together in smaller, more informal settings.
Volunteer Coffee & Collaboration (VCC)
An informal gathering for members to connect over coffee, share ideas, and learn more about volunteering with ACC.
Next Gathering: December 4, 2026 6-7 pm ET in Zoom
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Graduate Student Gatherings
A dedicated space for graduate students to meet other creative-minded students and professionals in the field.
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Creative Advocacy Nights
An evening focused on advocacy for creative, diverse, and relational approaches within the counseling profession.
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Moments from Past Conferences
A Look Back at Our Community in Action
Continuing Education Credits
Earn CEUs Through ACC Programming
ACC programming — including conference sessions and pre-conference workshops — offers continuing education credit through our approved provider status. Registration and session tracking for CEU purposes is handled through Whova.
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NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) administrator
Natasha Snipes
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APT Approved Provider administrator
Eric Jett
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Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 1028. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
ACC is an APT-Approved Provider and our APT-Approved Provider # is 23-686.
All online/virtual play therapy CEs will be awarded as non-contact credit/CE hours. Please note that play therapy credit/CEs may not be awarded to non-mental health professionals.
Shop ACC Merchandise & Resources
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ACC T-Shirts
Proceeds from ACC t-shirt sales help offset the graduate student conference fee, making the conference more accessible to students in the field.
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Workshops
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E-books
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Thank You to Our Volunteers
Annual Events Wouldn't Happen Without Them
None of this happens without the co-chairs and committee members who plan, organize, and run ACC's events year after year. Thank you for the time and care you put into making this community's gatherings possible.