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SCHEDULE & SPEAKERS
Get a Preview of What's Ahead:
OPA 2026 is taking shape, and we're excited to share an early look at the conversations, learning opportunities, and expert voices that will help us explore this year's theme, Elevate Your Voice: The Collective Practice of Care. The information below represents general topics and featured speakers currently planned for the conference.
As proposals are finalized and details continue to develop, session titles, descriptions, presenters, times, and CE offerings may change.
Friday, November 13, 2026
Elevate Your Voice: The Collective Practice of Care
Conference Program
Opening Keynote: Creativity, Connection, and the Collective Voice: Foundations of Trauma Recovery
Explore how connection, creativity, and collective healing support trauma recovery and psychological well-being. This keynote examines resilience, belonging, and community-centered approaches to care.
CE: 1.0 HourMusic, Emotion, and Trauma Recovery: Creating Safe Connections
Examine the role of music, emotion, and expressive approaches in trauma treatment. Participants will explore how creative modalities can strengthen safety, engagement, and therapeutic connection.
CE: 1.75 HoursLegislative Advocacy
Learn how psychologists can engage in advocacy efforts, influence public policy, and help shape the future of mental health services and psychological practice.
CE: 1.0 Ethics HourThe Rhythm of Collaboration: Finding Effective Pathways From Referral to Evaluation to Treatment Planning with Community Providers. Comparative Decision-Making, Dual Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment Planning in Trauma Treatment Approaches
Explore interdisciplinary approaches to treatment planning, collaboration with community providers, referral pathways, and coordinated models of care that support positive client outcomes.
CE: 1.5 Ethics HoursOPTION 1: Embodied Resilience (Movement Session)
An experiential session exploring movement-based approaches to resilience, self-regulation, embodiment, and psychological wellness.
CE: 1.5 HoursOPTION 2A: 3-Minute Thesis
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CE: .75 HoursOPTION 2B: Artificial Intelligence in Psychology
Explore emerging AI technologies, practical applications in psychology, ethical considerations, opportunities, and future implications for clinical practice, education, and research.
CE: 1.0 HourDivision Dinners & Networking
Connect with colleagues during informal networking and division gatherings focused on professional relationships, shared interests, and community building.
Student & Early Career Track
OPA is committed to supporting the next generation of psychologists through dedicated programming focused on education, professional development, mentorship, and career readiness.
OPTION 1: Navigating the Licensure Process in Oklahoma
Guidance for students and early-career psychologists on licensure requirements, supervision, timelines, and preparing for professional practice.
OPTION 2: Preparing an Effective Application for Graduate School
Strategies for selecting programs, strengthening applications, and preparing for the graduate admissions process.
OPTION 3: Applying for Internship
Practical guidance on internship applications, site selection, and preparation for successful placement experiences.
Effective Interviewing
An interactive workshop focused on interviewing skills, professional presentation, networking, and preparing for future educational and employment opportunities.
Meet & Greet with Graduate Programs and Internship Sites
Meet representatives from graduate programs, internship sites, and training organizations to learn about educational pathways and career opportunities.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Elevate Your Voice: The Collective Practice of Care
Schedule Preview: The sessions, speakers, and topic areas listed below are intended to provide a preview of the educational programming planned for OPA 2026. These general topics and featured speakers offer a taste of the schedule and learning opportunities currently in development. Session titles, presenters, descriptions, times, and CE offerings are subject to change as planning continues. Please stay tuned for the final event schedule coming soon!
Saturday Conference Program
Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics
An in-depth session exploring neurodevelopmental and trauma-informed approaches to understanding behavior, therapeutic engagement, and clinical care.
CE: 2.0 HoursOPTION 1: Gender-Affirming Care
A focused session on affirming, ethical, and responsive care for gender-diverse clients and communities.
CE: 1.0 HourOPTION 2: Women’s Mental Health
A discussion of clinical considerations, lived experiences, and care approaches related to women’s mental health.
CE: 1.0 HourOPTION 3: Neurodiversity, Trauma, and Safe Connection
Explores how neurodiversity and trauma intersect, with attention to creating safe, supportive, and connection-centered therapeutic spaces.
CE: 1.0 HourOPA Board Meeting & Awards Luncheon
Join OPA leadership for organizational updates, recognition, awards, and lunch with colleagues.
CE: 1.0 HourHealthy Minds
A session focused on mental wellness, prevention, and strategies that support healthier individuals, families, and communities.
CE: 1.0 HourOPTION 1: Evidence-Based Trauma Treatment in Context
Examines evidence-based approaches to trauma treatment with attention to context, client needs, and clinical application.
CE: 1.5 HoursOPTION 2: The Integrated Neurodevelopmental of Evaluation Model
Explores neurodevelopmental assessment and integrated evaluation models that support treatment planning and care coordination.
CE: 1.0 HourOPTION 3: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy & HN 3834
A timely session examining psychedelic-assisted therapy, current policy discussions, and implications for psychological practice.
CE: 1.0 HourHow to Advocate Wherever You're Planted: Systems-Level Engagement and Ethical Advocacy in Psychological Practice
Learn how psychologists can advocate effectively within systems, strengthen ethical practice, and support meaningful change across communities and institutions.
CE: 1.0 Ethics Hour
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