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2017 AACC “Break Every Chain” World Conference
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REGISTRATION
Registration is available online
(worldconference.net), by phone
(800.526.8673), or by mail. To register by mail, complete and return
the registration form, along with your check, money order, or credit
card information, to AACC World Conference, P.O. Box 739, Forest,
VA 24551. The cost of regular registration for the World Conference is
$419 ($199 for international or full-time students). The registration fee
includes admission to all plenary sessions, concerts, worship services,
program sessions, and the exhibit hall. Spouses of attendees may reg-
ister for $199. For those spouses who wish to attend only the worship
services and plenary sessions, we offer a low $109 rate.
EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS
A diverse group of Christian corporations, publishers, organizations,
colleges and universities will exhibit at the Conference and sponsor a
wide variety of events. Plan to build time into your schedule to view the
latest in resources, materials, educational opportunities, and services
that affirm and promote Christian counseling. If you desire to be a spon-
sor or exhibitor, contact Randy Meetre at 843-591-5225 for a complete
information packet. Exhibits will be open 12-7 PM Wednesday, 9 AM-7
PM Thursday and Friday, and 9 AM-4 PM on Saturday.
CONFERENCE SITE & ACCOMMODATIONS
All Conference events will be held in the Opryland Hotel where, under
one roof, you can enjoy nine acres of lush gardens, a winding river with
waterfalls, 30 shops, and rooms attended by one of the finest hotel staffs
in the South. AACC has secured group rates for registered attendees
that are substantially lower than the usual rates. Single- and double-
occupancy rooms are available for $199 per night. Room reservations
should be made directly with the hotel at 888-777-6779. The special
rate expires September 1, 2017, or when all allotted rooms have been
reserved.
SPOUSE ACTIVITIES
Spouses accompanying attendees have a variety of options from which
to choose, including: (1) attending all Conference events at a discounted
rate of $199; (2) attending only the Pre-Conference workshops at a
discounted fee of $29 per workshop (if accompanied by spouse); (3)
attending only the Conference plenary sessions and worship services at
a special rate of $109; or (4) attending only the opening Celebration and
the Dinner Theater at regular ticket prices. In addition, restaurants and
entertainment venues are conveniently located within walking distance
of the Opryland Hotel.
PRIORITY OF PREFERRED TRACK SESSIONS
After registering, you will be sent specific information regarding the
names, presentation titles, and specific times for program track pre-
sentations. Because attendance at any one session will be limited to the
number of seats available in the various meeting rooms, it is imperative
that you register early to have priority in attending your preferred ses-
sions. Your track presentation choices will be prioritized according to
the date on which your registration form is received in the Conference
office. When you arrive at the Conference, you will receive a schedule
that will permit you to enter only certain presentations. The sooner you
complete the attached registration form and send it in, the better your
chances are of attending your preferred sessions.
CANCELATION POLICY
To maintain a high standard throughout our conferences and events,
AACC has instituted a NO REFUND POLICY effective immediately and
enforceable for all AACC events. In certain circumstances, credit for a
future conference registation or a store credit may be issued in lieu of a
refund. AACC reserves the right to cancel exhibitors, speakers, present-
ers or registrations on any person and without cause.
AUDIO RECORDING
Professionally produced USBs, CDs and DVDs of Conference worship
sessions, plenary sessions, and track presentations will be available for
sale at the Conference. No personal audio or video taping/recording of
any Pre-Conference or Conference session is permitted.
CONFIRMATION
A receipt will be sent to you confirming your registration. Track selec-
tion will begin online in May 2017. After you have selected your ses-
sions, a confirmation will be sent to you with your individual schedule
for the Conference. Save this confirmation and bring it with you to the
Conference. You must present your confirmation receipt at the Regis-
tration Window to receive your packet containing entry badge, session
schedule, Conference program booklet, and special function tickets.
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS
The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) offers some
clinicians and counselors Continuing Education (CE) credit due to good
standing with a limited number of professional organizations.
• The AACC is approved by the American Psychological Association
(APA) to offer continuing education for psychologists and main-
tains responsibility for this program and its content.
• The AACC is a National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM), may award
NBCC approved clock hours for presentations and/or programs
that meet NBCC requirements, and maintains responsibility for
the content of these presentations and programs.
• The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), #1400,
is approved as a provider for social work continuing education
by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), www.aswb.
org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program.
ASWB Approval Period: (09/2016 to 09/2017). Licensed social
workers should contact their individual regulatory boards to
review current continuing education requirements for licensure
renewal. Social workers attending this conference can receive up
to 14.75 continuing education clock hours depending on specific
sessions attended.
• The AACC meets the qualifications for continuing education credit
for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of
Behavioral Sciences (#3552).
• The AACC offers continuing education credit for play therapists
through the Association of Play Therapy (APT Approved Provider
#14-373), so long as the training element is specifically applicable
to the practice of play therapy.
It remains the responsibility of each participant to be aware of state
licensure requirements. Participants should check their state and/or
local regulations regarding required continuing education hours.
The training offered through AACC sponsored conferences and training
programs also meets the ongoing CE requirements for counselors, life
coaches, and crisis responders who are credentialed through the Inter-
national Board of Christian Care (IBCC) or one of its affiliate boards:
the Board of Christian Professional and Pastoral Counseling (BCPPC);
the Board of Christian Life Coaching (BCLC); and the Board of Chris-
tian Crisis and Trauma Response (BCCTR).
Participants understand and acknowledge that specific presentation/
program content (e.g., trauma and abuse subject matter) may result in
emotional, psychological and/or spiritual distress related to past or cur-
rent life experiences. As such, participants may elect to discontinue at-
tendance and/or seek supportive or professional services and resources.
The cost for CEs is $69 to cover administrative and processing fees.
Attendees must turn in a signed and properly stamped Continuing
Education Form, which has been validated by an official CE Monitor.
CE Monitors will be stationed at the exit doors of each presentation. To
be eligible to receive CE hours, the prospective CE recipient must be
present during the entire session/presentation. Continuing Education
Forms will only be stamped and validated at the conclusion of a presen-
tation and not prior to, or during, the presentation.
Confirmation CE letters/certificates will be mailed after the program
is completed and only to those participants who request and pay for
continuing education hours. Letters and/or certificates will display the
name of the attendee, program title, the number of CE hours awarded,
and the date of completion. The presentation(s) and the name(s) of the
presenter(s) will be listed if an itemized letter has been requested (only
where available). The stamped Continuing Education Form should
include the desired address where CE letters/certificates are to be
mailed. Please allow 4-6 weeks for standard processing (major confer-
ence events may take 8-12 weeks). Any requests for expedited letters or
reprints may result in additional fees. Please contact Member Services
at 1-800-526-8673 for further information.
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