Attending conferences during the summer is a great way to reset your mindset, set goals, and prepare for the upcoming school year. I’ve attended the ASCA Conference both as an active participant and presenter.There is a unique energy, excitement, and inspiration that can be found at this event. However, it's common to make excuses as to why you should not attend a conference such as shyness, missing family, not meeting anyone, cost, and thinking you wouldn't learn anything new.In this episode, I am going to debunk these excuses and emphasize the value of attending conferences for professional development and personal growth.Topics Covered: My experience with attending the ASCA Conference as a participant and a presenter Common excuses people make for not attending conferencesPractical tips for those attending in-person conferencesBenefits of attending summer conferences both in-person and virtually Blog PostsGoing To ASCA: What You Need To KnowWhy Did I Wait 20 Years To Go To ASCA? ASCA ConferencesDream Big Conference--Atlanta, GA 2023Future Conference InformationResources:2023 Summer Counselor ConferenceCarol's websiteTPT storeLeave a Review On Apple PodcastMentioned in this episode:Grab your ticket to the 2023 Summer Counselor Conference : https://counselingessentials.org/conference2023 Conference