The ArPA Fall 2025 Conference is a premier event for mental health professionals, students, and the public, focusing on suicide prevention and mental health. Hosted by the Arkansas Psychological Association, it offers a platform for impactful conversations, expert insights, and community engagement. Attendees can expect workshops, keynote sessions, and networking opportunities. The conference will feature sessions on culturally inclusive therapeutic techniques and strengths-based tools for suicide prevention. Participants can earn CE credits and access session replays.
Mental Health Conferences
ArPA Fall 2025 Conference
The ArPA Fall 2025 Conference, hosted by the Arkansas Psychological Association, will take place in Little Rock, AR. This event offers both in-person and virtual options, focusing on suicide prevention and mental health.
October 9–10, 2025 Little Rock, Arkansas Hybrid Event CEUs Available
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates
October 9–10, 2025
City/State
Little Rock, Arkansas
Address
Little Rock, AR 72202
Event Format
Hybrid
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Arkansas Psychological Association
The Arkansas Psychological Association is dedicated to advancing psychology as a science, profession, and means of promoting human welfare.
Email: office@arpapsych.org Phone: 501.614.6500
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $175.00 | ArPA Professional Member | In-person + Virtual + CEU + Replay |
| $200.00 | Non-Member Professional | In-person + Virtual + CEU + Replay |
| $10.00 | Student | In-person + Virtual + Replay (No CEUs) |
| $50.00 | General Public (Day 1 only) | In-person (Day 1) + Replay + CEU is optional |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
Day 1
- 08:30am Registration and Light Breakfast
- 09:00am Mental Health in Arkansas: A Focus on Suicide – 1 CE
- 10:00am Coffee & Student Poster Presentations
- 11:00am L.E.T.S. Save Lives – 1 CE
- 12:00pm ArPA Luncheon & Student Presentations
- 1:30pm – 3:30pm From Tragedy to Advocacy: Stories of Suicide Loss and Healing – 2 CEs
- 4:00pm ArPA Business Meeting
- 5:00pm ArPA Networking Social
Day 2
- 08:30am Registration
- 09:00am Integrating Strengths-Based and Traditional Approaches to Suicide Assessment and Treatment (Part 1 of 2)
- 12:00pm ArPA Awards & Appreciation Lunch
- 1:30pm Integrating Strengths-Based and Traditional Approaches to Suicide Assessment and Treatment (Part 2 of 2)
- 4:30pm ArPA Announcements
- 5:00pm Adjourn
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
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John Sommers-Flanagan, Ph.D.
Professor of Counseling, Author, Psychologist, focusing on strengths-based suicide assessment.
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Austin Porter III, DrPH, MPH
Deputy State Epidemiologist, Associate Professor, UAMS.
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Dr. Aresh Assadi
Board member of the Arkansas Chapter of the AFSP and UALR faculty.
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Kionti Traylor
AFSP Program Manager, with over 10 years in prevention.
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Dr. Margaret Rutherford
Clinical Psychologist, Author, Speaker, Host.
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Dr. Leigh Anne Bennett
Psychiatrist, Arkansas Psychiatric Clinic.
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Martha Thomas
Co-Founder & Chief Educ. Officer, The Defensive Line.
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Chris Thomas
Co-Founder & CEO, The Defensive Line.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
CE credits are available for licensed attendees, with specific sessions offering up to 6 credits.
Other Links and Information
The above information is from the conference or event webpage. Please review the organization's website for official information, as that will be more up-to-date.
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