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67th Annual Conference
Date and Time
October 22 - 24, 2026
Pre-Conference: October 21, 2026
Location
Athens, Greece
Hosted by The American College of Greece
Alba Graduate Business School
6-8 Xenias Str
Athens, Greece 11528
Odyssey of Connection:
Attachment, Identity, and Belonging Across the Lifespan in an Oversaturated World
ABOUT THE EVENT
The European Branch of the American Counseling Association (EB-ACA) is pleased to invite proposal submissions for the 67th Annual EB-ACA Conference, hosted by The American College of Greece in Athens, Greece.
For the first time in conference history, the Annual Conference will be held across three full days, providing expanded opportunities for professional learning, networking, collaboration, and international engagement. Pre-conference workshops will be offered on October 21, 2026, followed by the conference on October 22–24, 2026.
Keynote Presentation
Moral Injury in a Wounded World: Attachment and Identity through One's own Odyssey
Dr. Alessandra Sax, Ed.D., L.M.S.W.
Alessandra Sax holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Child Development
from Hampshire College (USA). She graduated from New York University (USA)
with a Clinical Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Children, Adolescents and
Adults and completed her doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology and
Supervision in Counselor Education at Argosy University (USA). She has been
an instructor in Instructional Consultation, Clinical Interviewing and Consultation,
Child Psychopathology, Child Centered Play Therapy, Life-Span Development,
Multicultural Perspectives, Cultural Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Advanced
Psychopathology, and Group & Music Therapy. She is also a licensed
psychotherapist who has been in private practice for over thirty years, working
with children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Sax also acts as a consulting
psychologist to various organizations. From 2006 until 2019, she was working at
the American Community Schools of Athens (ACS), as the Elementary School
Counselor and then School Psychologist, and additionally, was the coordinator of
the Psychology Intern Program within the Department of Student Affairs. During
2017-2022, Dr. Sax was the Co-Founder and Director of Learning and Wellness
Center; a holistic therapeutic center for children, adolescents and adults. From
2019-2023 she was the Director of the Psychology Department, including the
University Counseling Center at the Hellenic American University and is an
Associate Professor of Psychology. She has been an editorial board member and
peer reviewer for the International Journal for Elementary Education for
SciencePG, the American Journal of Applied Psychology and the International
Journal of Progressive Education. She has published a book, several book
chapters and articles, and regularly presents her clinical work and research at
international conferences both in Europe and the USA. She is a Governor of the
Board and member of EB-ACA and ACA. Currently, Dr. Sax is a part-time faculty
member of the Psychology Department at Deree-The American College of
Greece and continues with her private practice and consulting, as a specialist in
her field.
EB ACA 2026 Presentation Schedule
Join counselors, educators, and researchers for four days exploring attachment, identity, and belonging in an oversaturated world. With 60 sessions on trauma, technology, loneliness, grief, culture, and school counseling, plus a preconference, panels, oral presentations, and posters, there's something for every stage of your counseling career.
Special Add-on Event
ATHENS CITY SIGHTS TOUR
History. Landmarks. Photo stops. One unforgettable evening.
Date and Time
October 22, 2026
6:00 PM to 8:00PM
Pickup and Drop-off Location
Alba Graduate Business School
6-8 Xenias Str, Athens 11528
Cost
$35 per Person
*This is a separate add on cost not included with the conference registration.*
Follow the Athens City Route past major archaeological sites, historical landmarks, and monuments. Enjoy photo stops and engaging commentary from a live expert/ archaeologist guide who brings the history of Athens to life.
Registration Costs
Registration Type
Conference Only
Conference and Membership
Early Bird
*Ends Sept 1, 2026*
$275.00*
$300.00
$325.00*
$350.00
Regular
$325.00*
$350.00
$375.00*
$400.00
Student - Early Bird
Student - Regular
$150.00**
$175.00**
*Rates for current members of EB-ACA
** Student registration rates include a one-year EB-ACA Membership
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