Refereed National Presentations

 

​(22). Musangali, M., Chakaryan, H., & Martin, C. (2025, April). Advancing Mental Health Equity in Rural and Undeserved Communities through a Counselor Trainee Program Using an Ecological Model as a Counseling Approach. Content Session. Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ) Conference, San Juan, Puerto-Rico.

 

(21). Culver, J., Martin, C., Smith, A., George, R., & Cables, E. (2025, April). Radical Rest: Community-Care for Counselor Advocates and Activists. Content Session. Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ) Conference, San Juan, Puerto-Rico.

 

(20). Culver, J., Martin, C., Smith, A., & Cables, E. (2024, September). Creating Counterspaces in Research: Cross-Institutional Research Teams for Black Women. Content Session. Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC) Conference, Pittsburg, PA.

 

(19). Culver, J. D., Yeboah, E., Martin, C., & Cables, E. (2024, May). Supporting BIPOC mental health through collaborative mental health outreach. Content Session. 36th Annual National Conference on Race & Ethnicity (NCORE) in Higher Education, Honolulu, HI.

 

(18). Culver, J., Martin, C., & Coker, A. D. (2024, February). Application of Anti-Oppression in Group Work with Black Women in University Settings. Content Session. 2024 Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) Biennial Conference, Portland, OR.

 

(17). Kiteki, B. Culver, J., & Martin, C. (2024, February). Group Counseling with Refugee Populations: Best Practices and Reflections from Current Research. Content Session. 2024 Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) Biennial Conference, Portland, OR.

 

(16). Martin, C., Cables, E., Smith, A., George, R., & Olden, S. (2023, October). Navigating the many Crooked Rooms of Academia as female Counselor Educators of color. 80-Minute Panel Presentation. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), Denver, CO.

 

(15). Cables, E., Martin, C., & Culver, J. (2023, September). Yes, I’ll Supervise You: Dismantling the Mammy Narrative in Supervision. Content Session. 8th Annual Black Mental Health Symposium, Jacksonville, Fl.

 

(14). Mizutani, Y., Martin, C., & Sissac, D. (2023, September, in absentia). Black Lives Matter in Japan. Roundtable Session. Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC) 2023 Conference, Nashville, TN.

 

(13). Martin, C., Cables, E., & Culver, J. (2023, September, in absentia). Anti-Oppression Clinical Supervision Principles: A Foundational Approach to Social Justice Supervision. Roundtable Session. Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC) 2023 Conference, Nashville, TN.

 

(12). Martin, C. & Lewis-Harris, J. (2023, April). Community trauma and racism as catalysts for school reform: a case study of two communities - Ferguson and St. Louis. Roundtable Session. 2023 AERA Annual Meeting: Reimagining School Safety and Relational Ontologies Across Communities. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

 

(11). Edwin, M. O., Martin, C., Alhiyari, N., & Poynton, T. (2023, March). Using a cross-institutional research team and large dataset to advance counseling research. Content Session. The Evidence-Based School Counseling (EBSCC) Conference.

 

(10). Martin, C. (2022, September). Addressing Racial Trauma in Counseling. Roundtable Session. Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC) 2022 Conference, St. Louis, MO.

 

(9). Edwin, M. O., Poyton, T., Martin, C., & Alhiyari, N. (2022, September). Using a cross-institutional research team and large dataset to advance counseling research. Content Session. Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC) 2022 Conference. St. Louis, MO.

 

(8). Martin, C., Martin, T. R., Negrón, L., Lewis-Harris, J., & Morris, J. E. (2022, April). A Case Study of Black School Closings in St. Louis: History, Trauma, and Community Advocacy and Voices. Roundtable Session: Amplifying Community Activists' and Scholars' Voices and Resistance on Black K–12 School Closings. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

 

(7). Martin, C. (2022, November). Counseling Clients who have experienced Racial Trauma. American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) 2022 Annual Fall Summit. Alexandria, VA. *This training was approved by NBCC and qualified for CEUs.

 

(6). Coker, A. D., Brown, E., Miller, R., Martin, C., Freedle, A., Hurless, N., Cables, E., Abernathy, M., Paul, Z., & Dooley Hussmann, M. (2021, June). Women and the practice of self-censorship. Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD) Virtual Conference.

 

(5). Cables, E. & Martin, C. (2020, October). Incorporating trauma work in supervision. (Accepted; Conference cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic). North Central Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (NCACES) Conference, Chicago, IL.

 

(4). Martin, C. (2020). Predictors of Attitudes toward Trauma-Informed Care when working with Immigrant and Refugee Clients. (Accepted; Conference cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic). North Central Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (NCACES) Conference, Chicago, IL.

 

(3). Coker, A. D., Brown, E., Miller, R., Martin, C., Freedle, A., Hurless, N., Cables, E., Abernathy, M., Paul, Z., & Dooley Hussmann, M. (2020). (Accepted; Conference cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic). Women and the practice of self-censorship. Program submitted for consideration at the American Counseling Association (ACA) Conference, San Diego, CA.

 

(2). Coker, A. D., Brown, E., Miller, R., Freedle, A., Hurless, N., Martin, C., Cables, E., Abernathy, M., Paul, Z., & Dooley Hussmann, M. (2020). Research teams in counselor education: Faculty and student perspectives. (Accepted; Conference cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic). American Counseling Association (ACA) Conference, San Diego, CA.

 

(1). Coker, A. D., Culver, J., & Martin. C. (2017, April). Being a SisterScholar: Leadership development and advocacy. Content Session. American Counseling Association (ACA) Conference, San Francisco, CA.

 

 

Webinar Presentations

 

(4). Martin, C., Gelin, S., Andre, L., Altidor, K., & Boyce, N. (2025, February). Trauma-Sensitive Group Work with Afro-Caribbean Clients. Panel presented for the Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) and the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD).

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(3). Huffstead, M., Martin, C., & Vaishnav, S. (2024, October). Understanding, resisting, and dismantling the complex and politicized intersections of gendered racism, monoracism, and mono/racial microaggressions. Webinar presented for the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD) – Multiethnic, Multiracial, & Transracial Adoptee Concerns Group, African American Concerns Group, Asian American Pacific Islander, and Midwest Regional Representative.

 

(2). Martin, C. (2023, October). Addressing counselors’ wellness when working with racial trauma. Webinar presented for the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD) - International Concerns Group.

 

(1). Martin, C. (2022, October). Counseling Clients who have experienced racial trauma. Webinar presented for the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHC).

 

 

Refereed International Presentations

 

(2). Martin, C., Culver, J., Cables, E., Andre, L., and Altidor, K. (2025, June). Dismantling Anti-Haitian Racism in the U.S. and Promoting Racial-trauma Healing. Building Mental Health Resiliencies, Empowering our Communities. 6th Caribbean Regional Conference of Psychology (CRCP), Barbados, West Indies.

 

​(1). Coker, A.D., Culver, J., Martin, C., & Johnson, C. (2017, July). Black women’s intellectual and leadership development in higher education: An autoethnographic inquiry. Content Session. Women Leading Education Across Continents 6th International Convening. Rio State University Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

 

 

Non-Refereed Local Presentations

 

(25). Martin, C. (2025, April). Ethnocultural Empathy: A Key to Creating Safe Spaces for Non-U.S.-Born Students. Curious Conversation. Webster University. St. Louis, MO.

 

(24). Smith, A., Henning, S., and Martin, C. (2025, February). Innovative Strategies to Foster Metacognitive Engagement and Collaborative Learning. 2025 Teaching Festival: Voices of Change—Transforming Instruction Through Student Insights. Faculty Development Center, Webster University. St. Louis, MO.

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(23). Chakaryan, H., Martin, C., and Musangali, M. (2024, May). Your fight is my fight: The role of Allies in promoting culturally responsive practices. The Webster Institute for Clinical Scholarship Professional Development Lunch And Learn Series. Webster University. St. Louis, MO.

 

(22). Musangali, M., Chakaryan, H., & Martin, C. (2024, April). Ecological Model as a Culturally Responsive Way for the Treatment of the Whole Person. The Webster Institute for Clinical Scholarship Professional Development. Webster University. St. Louis, MO.

 

(21). Chakaryan, H., Martin, C., and Musangali, M. (2024, April). Let's Be Real: Congruency & authenticity of the counselor beyond therapy session.  The Webster Institute for Clinical Scholarship Professional Development Lunch And Learn Series. Webster University. St. Louis, MO.

 

(20). Chakaryan, H., Martin, C., & Musangali, M. (2024, March). Savior Complex: The role of the counselor in resisting rescuing and facilitating client autonomy. The Webster Institute for Clinical Scholarship Professional Development Lunch And Learn Series. Webster University. St. Louis, MO.

 

(19). Chakaryan, H., Martin, C., & Musangali, M. (2024, February). It Ain’t working: Translating Western psychotherapeutic approaches into culturally responsive practice. The Webster Institute for Clinical Scholarship Professional Development Lunch And Learn Series. Webster University. St. Louis, MO.

 

(18). Witte, P., Chakaryan, H., Martin, C., & Musangali, M. (2024, February). Lost in translation: Language and communication in the counseling process. The Webster Institute for Clinical Scholarship Professional Development Lunch And Learn Series. Webster University. St. Louis, MO.

 

(17). Martin, C. (2023, May). Racial trauma and mental health professionals. The Webster Institute for Clinical Scholarship Professional Development Lunch And Learn Series. Webster University. St. Louis, MO.

 

(16). Martin, C. (2023, April). Racial trauma and supervision. The Webster Institute for Clinical Scholarship Professional Development Lunch And Learn Series. Webster University. St. Louis, MO.

 

(15). Martin, C. (2023, March). Racial trauma healing and resilience. The Webster Institute for Clinical Scholarship Professional Development Lunch And Learn Series. Webster University. St. Louis, MO.

 

(14). Martin, C. (2023, February). Imprints of racial trauma on the body and the brain. The Webster Institute for Clinical Scholarship Professional Development Lunch And Learn Series. Webster University. St. Louis, MO.

 

(13). Martin, C. (2023, January). Understanding Race-Based Traumatic Stress. The Webster Institute for Clinical Scholarship Professional Development Lunch And Learn Series. Webster University. St. Louis, MO.

 

(12). Martin, C. (2022, February). Addressing Racial Trauma in Counseling: Perspectives and Lessons from the Field. Webster University, St. Louis, MO.

 

(11). Martin, C. & Cables, E. (2020, March). Fostering Efficacy: The Trauma Work in Supervision. University of Missouri-St. Louis 2020 Trauma & Grief Mini Conference. University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.

 

(10). Martin, C. & Naveas, A. (2020, March). Trauma-informed Practices: Working with Undocumented Immigrants. University of Missouri-St. Louis 2020 Trauma & Grief Mini Conference. University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.

 

(9). Coker, A. D., Martin, C., Cables, E., & Paul, Z. (2019, June). The personal is political: Black women and the practice of self-censorship. The Crooked Room Conference. University of Missouri – St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.

 

(8). Martin, C. (2019, April). Responding to trauma in the classroom: Working with immigrant and refugee youth in the classroom. Education/Special Education Department Symposium – Grand Seminar for Teacher Candidates. Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO.

 

(7). Martin, C. (2019, February). Trauma-informed education and self-care for teachers-in-training: A trauma-informed approach to working with immigrant and refugee youth in the classroom. College of Education’s Grand Seminar for Teacher Candidates. University of Missouri – St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.

 

(6). Coker, A. D., Martin, C., Culver, J., Flagg, L. & Bates, S. (2018, June). Claiming spaces in crooked rooms: Black women’s experiences in education. The Crooked Room Conference. University of Missouri – St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.

 

(5). Martin, C. (2018, April). Growing up in Haiti in the twentieth century. Girls INC, St. Louis, MO.

 

(4). Martin, C. (2016, December). Finding the right postsecondary fit - social, emotional and cultural considerations: Student assistance programs in higher education. St. Louis Graduates Professional Development Institute. St. Louis, MO.

 

(3). Martin, C. (2016, October). Global perspectives on social justice issues in K-12 education: Education in Haiti. Social Justice and Education Panel. University of Missouri – St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.

 

(2). Coker, A.D., Culver, J., Martin, C., & Johnson, C. (2016, June). The Intersections of being a SisterScholar: Lessons learned in higher education. Women’s Leadership Conference. University of Missouri – Columbia, Columbia, MO.

 

(1). Coker, A.D., Culver, J., Martin, C., & Johnson, C. (2016, April). The Intersections of being a SisterScholar: Lessons learned in higher education. Leadership Diversity Institute Conference. University of Missouri– St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.

 

 

Invited Speaking Engagement

 

(10). Martin, C. & Cables, E. (2024, October). AAAC Mental Health Lunch N’ Learn. The Association for African American Collegians. Webster University, St. Louis, MO.

 

(9). Martin, C. & Lewis-Harris, J. (2024, October). Strength in Struggle: Racial Trauma and the Power of Psychological Resilience. Panel Presentation. Thirty Years After Oak Park: Ferguson Then and Now. PROUD-Ferguson, St. Louis, MO.

 

(8). Martin, C. (2024, October). The role of psychological resilience and community connectedness in healing from racialized community trauma. Community Convening: Healing from Community Violence and Racial Trauma. Content Presentation. Webster University, St. Louis, MO.

 

(7). Martin, C., Cables, E., Freeman, J. T., & Aaron, B. (2024, September). Voices From the Field: Mental Health Counseling Panel Series. Webster University Counseling program’s Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society. Webster University, St. Louis, MO.

 

(6). Musangali, M. Chakaryan, H., & Martin, C. (2024, March). Promoting mental health access and preparing culturally competent counselors: An overview of the HRSA Grant at Webster University. Spring Faculty Institute. Webster University. St. Louis, MO.

 

(5). Martin, C., Lewis-Harris, J., Henry, J., & Gormon, C. (2024, March). Artists’ Lecture: “Ferguson and Beyond: Artistic Responses”. Panel Presentation. Curated and moderated by Terri Reilly. Webster University, St. Louis, MO.

 

(4). Chakaryan, H., Martin, C., & Cables, E.  (2023, October). Personal Sustainability: How do we maintain positive relationships and discourse in a fractious time for our institution and our world? Webster University Faculty Institute. Webster University, St. Louis, MO.

 

(3). Martin, C. (2023, March). Self-Care for Faculty. Webster University Faculty Institute. Webster University, St. Louis, MO.

 

(2). Martin, C., Kumaria, A., Soyaintet, J., Ekakitie, I., & Polk, D. (2022, May). Panel Discussant. Cultivating a Positive Pan African Narrative: “Where did we go wrong: Steps to Reconciliation and Remediation.” 2nd Annual Virtual Africa Day Summit. St. Louis, MO.

 

(1). Martin, C., Cables, E., & White, E. (2022, February). Keynote Speaker. Black History Mental Health Summit. Black and Other Marginalized College Students. Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO.