June 2025 Virtual and In-Person Event Reminders +

Dear MMHCA Members,

Following are the MMHCA member events for May 2025. Please join us!

1. Peer Consultation Group

Our monthly Peer Consultation Group for all members is led by our Treasurer, Krystin Sankey, and available as a free benefit to MMHCA members. This group will meet next on Tuesday, June 10th, 12-12:45pm.  Those planning to attend must register for the session in advance. Register here.

2. Supervisor Consultation Group

Our monthly Consultation Group for Counseling Supervisors meets next on Thursday, June 19th, 12-12:45pm. This group is available as a free benefit only for MMHCA Supervisor and Counselor Educator members and is led by Dr. Larry Pfaff. Those planning to attend must register for the session in advance and must be a Supervisor Member. Register here.

3. Member Q & A and Networking

Please join our regular monthly networking event where you can ask questions of and interact with Board members on Wednesday, June 25th, 8:00pm - 9:00pm. Members planning to attend must register for the session in advance. Register here. 

4. Medicare Q & A

Please join Dr. Elizabeth Teklinski Tuesday, June 24th, 12 - 12:45pm for a Q & A meeting to answer your questions about Medicare. Members planning to attend must register for the session in advance. Register here. 

5. In person networking and discussion - Addressing the Emotional Prison of Masculinity

President Chris DeBoer is hosting this in person meeting Friday, June 20th, 3 - 6:30pm at the following address: 3970 Heritage Ave., Okemos, MI 48864

Register here! We will be looking at the specific relationship that men are taught in relation to their emotional experience. Supplemental materials that can be used to help work/teach boys and men will be available. 

It is with much gratitude for everyone’s patience and support as we navigate this election process and court supervised transition of MMHCA leadership that we write to you today. We look forward to next steps and continued growth of our organization and profession. We believe the earliest we will know the election results is in a week or so. Today at midnight is the last ballots will be accepted. If you need a ballot please check your 5/22 or 5/29/25 email or write to the Special Master, Steven Ribiat, at mmhcaspecialelection@bwst-law.com 

If you have questions please email us at MMHCABOARD@MMHCANOW.ORG.

In Service,

MMHCA’s Board of Directors

Christopher DeBoer, President

Krystin Sankey, Treasurer

Carol Berger, Secretary

Dr. Joy Creel, Member at Large

Dr. Larry Pfaff, Member at Large

Lauri Rowe, Member at Large

Dr. Elizabeth Teklinski, Chair of Education & Outreach

Links you may find useful:

Our website MMHCANOW.org

LINK to the Counseling Compact website

"Answers to Michigan Counselors’ Questions about the Counseling Compact."

📌 Listen to the Audio Version: [Click here]

📌 Download the Written Report: [Click here]

LINK to our 1/30/25 Compact report

LINK to a 17 minute overview of the Compact by Chris DeBoer

LINK to 58 min video about vertical integration in Mental Health by Chris DeBoer

LINK to MMHCA's 2024 accomplishments

LINK to MMHCA’s 2025 accomplishments so far

LINK to MMHCA’s LinkedIn group.

LINK to MMHCA's YouTube channel

LINK to MMHCA's FaceBook page. Please follow us!