Mental Health Conferences

OPA 2026 Annual Conference

The OPA 2026 Annual Conference, themed 'Elevate Your Voice: The Collective Practice of Care,' will be held in Midwest City, OK, focusing on trauma recovery and psychological well-being.

November 13–14, 2026 Midwest City, Oklahoma In-person Event CEUs Available

Conference Overview

Some quick details about this conference.

The OPA 2026 Annual Conference, themed 'Elevate Your Voice: The Collective Practice of Care,' aims to explore trauma recovery, creativity, and community-centered approaches to psychological well-being. Attendees can expect a range of sessions, including keynotes, workshops, and networking opportunities. The conference will feature discussions on legislative advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative therapeutic practices.

The agenda includes sessions on trauma recovery, music and emotion in therapy, legislative advocacy, and gender-affirming care. Notable speakers such as Dr. Endelia Sauceda and Senator Mary Boren will provide insights into current psychological practices and future directions. The event will also offer dedicated tracks for students and early-career psychologists, focusing on licensure, graduate school applications, and career readiness.

Time and Place

Maybe the most important details of the conference.

Conference Dates
November 13–14, 2026
Location
Rose State College
City/State
Midwest City, Oklahoma
Address
Rose State College, Midwest City, OK
Event Format
In-person
Map for OPA 2026 Annual Conference at Rose State College, Midwest City, OK

Conference Organizer

This organization is hosting this conference.

Oklahoma Psychological Association

The Oklahoma Psychological Association's mission is to promote human welfare in Oklahoma by advancing psychology as a science and profession.

Email: okpsychassociation@gmail.com Phone: (405) 664-0270

Schedule and Agenda

It's important to know what is planned.

The conference will begin on Friday, November 13, 2026, with an opening keynote by Dr. Endelia Sauceda. Sessions will cover topics such as trauma recovery, legislative advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Saturday's program includes a session on the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics by Dr. Megan Zappitelli and discussions on gender-affirming care and neurodiversity.

Notable Speakers

These folks will be speaking at the conference.

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Endelia Sauceda, Ph.D.

Dr. Sauceda will deliver the opening keynote on trauma recovery and psychological well-being.

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Joaquin Laws-Rodriguez, Ph.D.

Dr. Laws-Rodriguez will present on music, emotion, and trauma recovery.

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Senator Mary Boren

Senator Boren will discuss legislative advocacy in mental health.

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Megan Zappitelli, Ph.D.

Dr. Zappitelli will explore the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics.

CEU Details

Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).

The conference offers various CEU opportunities, including ethics hours, with sessions covering trauma recovery, legislative advocacy, and more.

Other Links and Information

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