West Virginia Wesleyan Counseling

The 2026 Summer Institute: Where Healing Takes Root conference is coming up on Monday! Here's what to expect during the two-day informative training experience: exploratory sessions regarding child welfare and recovery work, featured speakers, interactive training, panel discussions, and more! 🌟🌿

🗓️ June 15–16, 2026
📍 West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV
💫 FREE to attend | Up to 6 CE Credit Hours available
🗒️ Register at bit.ly/WVWC-agenda

Dedicated to helping. 💫

Meet Dr. Christine Schimmel, Associate Provost at West Virginia Wesleyan College, professor in the Counseling Program, and a nationally recognized counselor educator whose work has shaped the field for more than 25 years.

From counseling children and adolescents to advancing youth mental health in rural communities, Dr. Schimmel's career has been dedicated to helping individuals, families, and schools thrive. Her advocacy has helped secure critical support for mental health initiatives across West Virginia, creating opportunities for both students and the communities they serve. 🫶⛰️

Join us for the 2026 Summer Institute: Where Healing Takes Root. Presented by WVWC Center For Addiction & Trauma. 💫⛰️

This conference is bringing together CASAs, foster care professionals, social workers, and child welfare advocates for two days of trauma-informed training grounded in the realities of West Virginia communities. Through conversations on trauma, advocacy, recovery, and child welfare, this experience is designed to strengthen the people doing some of the most important work in our state. Register here: bit.ly/WVWC-agenda

🗓️ June 15–16, 2026
📍 West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV
💫 FREE to attend | Up to 6 CE Credit Hours available

Longtime advocate. ⛰️

Meet Dr. Matthew Tolliver, a counselor, educator, and leader for students and families across West Virginia. With a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, school counselor, supervisor, and former president of the West Virginia School Counselor Association, Dr. Tolliver brings a deep understanding of what it means to serve communities through counseling.

After 13 years working in West Virginia public schools, his work continues to reflect the heart of this field: supporting people where they are. We’re honored to have voices like Dr. Tolliver’s helping lead conversations rooted in connection and healing. 🫶🫶

Every counselor has a story. For Quinn, hers began long before she entered the classroom.

Growing up, Quinn experienced challenges that shaped her understanding of what it means to need support. From a young age, she knew she wanted to be a helper for children facing struggles similar to her own. Today, she's turning those experiences into purpose.

Her journey is a reminder that some of the most compassionate counselors are those who understand firsthand the power of being seen and supported. We're proud to spotlight Quinn and the heart she brings to this work. 💫😌

In Appalachia, the need for mental health and addiction professionals continues to grow. That's why this work matters. Counselors provide support during life's most difficult moments, advocate for those who need a voice, and help people find hope, healing, and connection.

At West Virginia Wesleyan, we're preparing the next generation of counselors to meet that need with compassion and a commitment to serving others. 💫⛰️

WVWC Center for Addiction & Trauma is honored to welcome The Honorable Perri DeChristopher, Circuit Court Judge, as a featured speaker for the 2026 Summer Institute: Where Healing Takes Root.

Judge DeChristopher brings a powerful perspective to conversations surrounding advocacy, child welfare, and the systems that impact individuals and families across West Virginia. Her leadership reflects the importance of advocacy within the courtroom and beyond. 🫶 Register here: bit.ly/WVWC-agenda

🗓️ June 15–16, 2026
📍 West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV
💫 FREE to attend | Up to 6 CE Credit Hours available

WVWC Center for Addiction & Trauma is proud to welcome Jonathan Board, Executive Director of the WV First Foundation, as a guest speaker for the 2026 Summer Institute: Where Healing Takes Root.

Through his leadership and advocacy, Jonathan continues to support efforts that strengthen recovery, prevention, and long-term healing across West Virginia communities. His work reflects a shared commitment to investing in building a healthier future for Appalachia. ⛰️ Register here: bit.ly/WVWC-agenda

🗓️ June 15–16, 2026
📍 West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV
💫 FREE to attend | Up to 6 CE Credit Hours available

At the heart of West Virginia are the people willing to lead the conversation forward. 🫶

WVWC Center for Addiction & Trauma is honored to welcome Christina Mullins, MA, Acting Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Human Services, as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Summer Institute: Where Healing Takes Root. Her leadership and commitment to strengthening children, families, and communities across West Virginia reflect the heart of this work, and we can't wait to hear all that she has to say. Register here: bit.ly/WVWC-agenda

🗓️ June 15–16, 2026
📍 West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV
💫 FREE to attend | Up to 6 CE Credit Hours available

Announcing the 2026 Summer Institute: Where Healing Takes Root. Presented by WVWC Center for Addiction & Trauma. 💫⛰️

This conference is bringing together CASAs, foster care professionals, social workers, and child welfare advocates for two days of trauma-informed training grounded in the realities of West Virginia communities. Through conversations on trauma, advocacy, recovery, and child welfare, this experience is designed to strengthen the people doing some of the most important work in our state. Register here: bit.ly/WVWC-agenda

🗓️ June 15–16, 2026
📍 West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV
💫 FREE to attend | Up to 6 CE Credit Hours available