Welcome, MOPA 2026 speakers!
On behalf of the MOPA Board of Directors, thank you for your participation in this year’s Annual Meeting and Expo. We’re proud to have assembled such a strong group of speakers, and we’re confident your insights will offer valuable perspectives on the pressing issues facing today’s psychologists.

We truly appreciate your commitment to advancing the skills, knowledge, and sense of community among Missouri psychologists and mental health professionals.
CONTACT INFORMATION

Logistics & on-site contact:
Emily Dahlbeck
​573-427-6272
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SCHEDULE

Please see the schedule for the event.  If you have any questions or issues let us know as soon as possible and we'll work to resolve it.
MOPA 2026 Conference Schedule
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CONFERENCE BIOS

We plan on sending out a digital version of the Conference Booklet on Wednesday -- it will include a link to an online portal for attendees with downloadable PDFs of your presentations (if you choose). Please take a look at this PDF that will be presented to attendees.

ATTENDEES

We are up to more than 80 attendees for the conference, including quite a few students and ECPs!
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ABOUT YOUR SESSION

YOUR PRESENTATION – DUE TO EMILY BY MAY 29
To ensure a smooth experience, we will pre-load all presentations onto the desktop of the computer in your presentation room. Please email your final presentation to Emily at [email protected] by May 29.

Additionally, we encourage you to bring a backup copy on a jump drive or email it to yourself—just in case. (We all know how technology can be!). If you need any special services beyond a standard PowerPoint (e.g. video playing, YouTube access...) please let Emily know as soon as possible and she'll work to get you all set up. 
  • Preferred format: .ppt or .pdf  -- standard 16:9 resolution
  • We should have internet available for your presentation, but have a workaround if connecting to info off-page

Handouts
You're welcome to bring handouts for your breakout session. Please note that there are no on-site printing services, so any materials must be printed in advance.

Room Setup
All sessions will be held in a single presentation room set up classroom-style, with tables for attendees.

Proctors
A MOPA board member or volunteer will serve as your session proctor. They’ll introduce you, assist with the CEU process, and be available for any additional support you need during your session. You do not need to do anything to manage the CEs for your session.

Room Assignments & A/V Support
If you would like to come early or during a break and test your presentation, please let Emily know and we'll make it work.
Your session room includes:
  • A PC-based laptop - I'm sorry, Webster cannot let us link a personal computer to the network
  • Projector and screen
  • Handheld clicker for slide advancement
Because time between sessions is limited, please arrive at your scheduled time promptly to ensure everything is ready. As mentioned, we aim to have all presentations pre-loaded, so ideally, you'll just need to show up and plug in!
If you have specific A/V needs, contact Emily Dahlbeck in advance so we can best support you.

Attendee Landing Page
Attendees will receive a dedicated landing page with event details, including:
  • A PDF of your presentation (if you opt in)
  • A potential recording of your session
  • Session evaluations
If you'd like to receive the evaluation results for your presentation, just let Emily know and she'll share them after the event.

Social Media
Don’t forget to follow MOPA on social media—we’ll be sharing posts throughout the conference and will tag your account (or your university/business) whenever possible!

REGISTRATION

Just a quick reminder to please complete your conference registration if you haven’t already—especially if you plan to claim CE credit for other sessions and/or stay for meals. Your registration helps us plan appropriately for meals and other event costs. 

ABOUT THE LOCATION

East Academic Building
545 Garden Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119

PARKING

Directly across the street from the East Academic Building is the Garden Avenue Garage.  Please go to the top level of the garage. Just stop by the guard gate on your way out the door with your license plate number and tell them you are with the MOPA Conference. 

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

OPTIONAL: Friday Night CE AT THE MUSEUM

​Stress First Aid and Visual Thinking Strategies at the St. Louis Art Museum
SPACE IS LIMITED!
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Extend your conference experience with an optional, free evening at the St. Louis Art Museum, where psychology and art intersect in a uniquely engaging way. Guided by a psychologist-led docent tour, attendees will explore the collection while being introduced to Stress First Aid and Visual Thinking Strategies—two evidence-based practices designed to support resilience, sharpen observation, and enhance professional functioning. This "slow-looking" interactive experience offers a refreshing, reflective space to connect with colleagues, recharge, and see both art and your work through a new lens. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase.

At the end of this guided tour, you will be able to:
  • Identify at least two core components of Stress First Aid and describe their application in recognizing and addressing stress responses in professional settings.
  • Demonstrate the use of Visual Thinking Strategies to enhance observational accuracy, perspective-taking, and reflective clinical thinking.
  • Describe at least two ways art-based observation experiences at the St. Louis Art Museum can be integrated into strategies that support clinician resilience and professional well-being.
RSVP IS REQUESTED PLEASE!  LIMITED TO CONFERENCE ATTENDEES:  https://mopaonline.wildapricot.org/event-6686065

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Saturday Lunch


Snacks during breaks throughout 
Cookie Trays, Cheez-Its, Kind Minis (Gluten-free), Planters Variety Pack Nuts (in bags), fruit
Bottled Water
Coffee - Regular
Coffee - Decaf
Hot Tea
Soft Drinks