Question 1

Lipp, S.L., Harris, R.E., Spearman, S.R., Elwell, J.M., Robinson, K.N., Bakrin, L., & Smith, E. (November 2025). Get to know the virtual clinical training center [Community engagement presentation]. Presented for The Chicago School Counselor Education Department Fall 2, 2025 Community Engagement, Online.

Accepted Answer

60-minute live community engagement presentation educating and informing graduate counseling students on the objectives of, and opportunities at The Chicago School Counselor Education Department, Online, Virtual Clinical Training Center (VCTC)

Question 2

Lipp, S. L., & Hill, J. (May 2025). The road less traveled: An examination of culturally adept approaches to addiction and recovery. Presented at The Chicago School Counselor Education Department 8th Annual Virtual Conference: Transformative Conversations Around Trauma, Social Justice, and Addictions, Online.

Accepted Answer

Education session delivering an overview of the Wellbriety framework and methodology as an evidence-based treatment model for substance-related and addictive disorders in the American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) community

Question 3

Lipp, S. L., Hirsch, J., & Muhammad, Y. (May 2024). The Jewish people: What you need to know to be a culturally competent counselor. Presented at The Chicago School Counselor Education Department 7th Annual Virtual Conference: Empowering Diverse Voices, Online.

Accepted Answer

Education session delivering an overview of Judaic culture, including the development of Jewish identity, along with its community, ethnicity, and religion, while providing an evidence-based, culturally competent method for counseling those who identify as Jewish

Question 4

Colarusso, M., Lipp, S.L., Liu, V., & Troutman, O. (July 2023). Case conceptualization [Town hall presentation]. Presented for The Chicago School Counselor Education Department Summer 2, 2023 Town Hall, Online.

Accepted Answer

60-minute live town hall presentation educating graduate counseling students on how to use case conceptualization in clinical practice while also discussing its implications regarding culture and diversity

Question 5

Lipp, S. L. (June 2023). Deliberate practice coaching and case conceptualization training. Presented for the Florida Atlantic University Doctor of Philosophy Program in Counselor Education and Supervision, Boca Raton, FL.

Accepted Answer

Invited guest lecture on deliberate practice coaching and case conceptualization training research in MHS 7930: Special Topics; Advanced Counseling Processes, Skills, and Coaching

Question 6

Lipp, S. L. (May 2021). The diagnosis and treatment of co-occurring disorders. Presented at the South Florida Helping Professionals Monthly Virtual Coffee with Colleagues, Online.

Accepted Answer

Live, clinical presentation via Zoom educating the professional community on the diagnostic criteria, best practices, and evidence-based treatment of co-occurring disorders

Question 7

Lipp, S. L., & Sperry, L. (April 2021). The art of perfect practice in case conceptualization training. Presented at the 2021 American Counseling Association (ACA) Virtual Conference Experience, Online.

Accepted Answer

Pre-recorded education session providing an evidence-based training protocol for successfully teaching case conceptualization with deliberate practice, while also describing and illustrating the results of a longitudinal, quasi-experimental study based on the constructs with implications for counselor educators and supervisors

Question 8

Lipp, S. L., & Sperry, L. (September 2020). The art of deliberate practice in counselor education and supervision. Presented at the 2020 Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC) Annual Conference, Online.

Accepted Answer

Roundtable session presenting an overview of a longitudinal, quasi-experimental study that investigated the effects of a bipartite, standardized case conceptualization training among participants in comparison to those who were exposed to both the training and deliberate practice coaching

Question 9

Lipp, S. L. (September 2019). Diagnosis and treatment: Co-occurring disorders. Presented for the Lynn University Master of Science Program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Boca Raton, FL.

Accepted Answer

Invited guest lecture on the diagnostic criteria and evidence-based treatment of co-occurring disorders in CSL 681: Diagnosis and Advanced Counseling Techniques

Question 10

Stoupas, G., Sperry, L., Binensztok, V., & Lipp, S. L. (April 2018). Case conceptualization an evidence-based practice: Attitudes in training. Presented at the American Counseling Association (ACA) 66th Annual Conference and Expo, Atlanta, GA.

Accepted Answer

90-minute advanced education session on a proven teaching and assessment model for case conceptualization, while also presenting new research about the influence of trainee attitudes and implications for counselor educators

Question 11

Lipp, S. L., & Peluso, P. R. (February 2018). Dealing with challenging situations: Burnout and wellness. Presented at the Florida Atlantic University Graduate College Professional Development Meeting, Boca Raton, FL.

Accepted Answer

Part II of a professional development presentation and training for the Graduate College staff on research related to burnout, and evidence-based methods for managing stress and achieving wellness

Question 12

Lipp, S. L., & Peluso, P. R. (January 2018). Dealing with challenging situations: Strategies and techniques. Presented at the Florida Atlantic University Graduate College Professional Development Meeting, Boca Raton, FL.

Accepted Answer

Part I of a professional development presentation and training for the Graduate College staff on evidence-based de-escalation strategies and techniques that result in ineffective interpersonal relations

Question 13

Lipp, S. L. (November 2016). Deliberate practice coaching and case conceptualization competence. Presented at the Florida Atlantic University, College of Education Student Achievement Council (SAC) 16th Annual Student Research Symposium, Boca Raton, FL.

Accepted Answer

Professional presentation discussing the research and literature on deliberate practice coaching and case conceptualization competence

Question 14

Lipp, S. L., & Binensztok, V. (September 2016). Motivational interviewing (MI) and guided reflective practice in case conceptualization (CC) training: A pilot study. Presented at the 2016 Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC) AnnualConference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Accepted Answer

Roundtable session presenting results of a pilot study investigating the effects of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Guided Reflective Practice on case conceptualization competency with the following learning objectives: (1) case conceptualization mastery, (2) professional development of counselors, and (3) personal development of counselors

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