Greater Rockford Area Counseling Expo
Give Yourself Some G.R.A.C.E.
October 6th, 2026
Location: Prairie Street Brewing Company
Registration closes September, 18th!
Register TODAY!
The only counseling-focused expo in Northern Illinois outside of Chicago.
9:00am - 2:30pm with Lunch Included
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDITS FOR EDUCATORS OFFERED BY:
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS FOR LICENSENSED CLINICIANS OFFERED BY:
For questions about credits, please contact nrizzio@counselorhq.net
ABOUT THE EXPOThe Greater Rockford Area Counseling Expo: Give Yourself Some GRACE is a regional event designed to bring together mental health professionals for connection, professional resources, and meaningful self-care experiences.
Our goal is to support the individuals who spend their careers supporting others.
Who Should Attend
School Counselors
Licensed Professional Counselors
Clinical Social Workers
School Social Workers
Psychologists
Graduate Counseling Students
Mental Health Agency Staff
Private Practice Therapists
What you can expect at the expo:
Experiences:
Free Chair Massages by Caya Massage & Wellness
Meditation & Sound Healing with Kelly and Jim Simmons from Access Soul
Exhibitors:
Four Corners Wellness
KP Counseling
Wayside Waifs
Becoming Free Counseling
Know Your Neighbor Game
Youth Services Network
Counselor HQ
Counseling Book Table
Illinois Counseling Association
Safe Harbor Wellness PLLC
Interested in Sponsorship or Exhibiting?
Presenters:
Kevin Polky, CADC, LCSW
Secondary Trauma & Managing Compassion Fatigue
Wayside Waifs
No More Bullying K-9 Program
Noelle Rizzio, LCPC, PEL, Founder Counselor HQ
Better Together: Bridging the Gap Between School & Clinical Counseling
Interested in Volunteering?
A Special Thank You to our Sponsors
