A Virtual Coffee Break Series for Counseling CEUs
Cafe Connection
Nicholls State University
Nicholls Students, Faculty and Staff
Registration for this event is FREE but REQUIRED. Please complete the form below. Registration deadline is Friday, November 14th by 6:00 am.
Counseling professionals please use the registration button to the right.
Counseling Cafe Connection
Title: Using Teletherapy to Support Every Client in a Digital World
Location: Virtual – Zoom
Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $35.00 for Counseling Professionals
*Free for Nicholls Students, Faculty and Staff
CEU Info: The Louisiana Counseling Association is approved by the Louisiana Licensed Professional Board of Examiners to offer continuing education clock hours. These presentations have been reviewed and have been approved for 3.0 CEs clock hours in Telehealth.
Presenters:
- Dr. Chantrelle D. Varnado-Johnson, PhD,LPC-S, BCTMH,RPT,NCC
- Dr. Jacquline Matte, PhD,PLPC
- Roland Sternfels, Master’s Student
Description:This presentation will equip attendees with the knowledge and skills required to provide effective teletherapy in their counseling practice. In this innovation session, the lead presenter will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of telehealth delivery, as well as best practices for engaging diverse populations in the digital age. This session will address technical issues that arise during telehealth sessions, such as privacy, data security, HIPAA compliance, and confidentiality. Attendees will learn practical strategies for maintaining telehealth competence in clinical practice. Participants will also learn about the ethical and legal pitfalls associated with ensuring equitable access in a secure environment, developing digital resources, and providing quality support to diverse populations in virtual settings.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify best practices for building rapport and encouraging engagement in a virtual setting to ensure continuity of care for a diverse clientele.
- Investigate privacy and security concerns, as well as the HIPAA compliance requirements for telehealth delivery in rural areas.
- Create strategies for establishing rapport and engaging with diverse populations in a digital environment.
- Examine research on underrepresented populations, including disability-inclusive telehealth for people with disabilities.
- Explain the ethical issues that arise in telehealth and how to effectively apply ethical provisions, such as the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics, in your clinical setting.
- Determine the advantages and disadvantages of implementing technology and tools to support a successful telehealth practice.