Why Attend?

PATHWAYS TO CHANGE: Empowering Communities, Clients & Clinicians

OCTOBER 8-10, 2025

 
 
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Complete Your CEU Requirements

The Zarrow Symposium offers up to 15.5 hours of professional continuing education during the live on-line event, including up to 3 hours of ethics. With the virtual format, attendees will have the opportunity to view archived footage for a limited period of time after the event for additional CEUs.

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Training Institute will request approval of 15.5 credit hours (up to 4.5 hours for 10/8/2025, up to 5.5 credit hours for 10/9/2025, and up to 5.5 credit hours for 10/10/2025) through:

  • Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers

  • Oklahoma Board of Examiners of Psychologists

  • Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors

  • Licensed Professional Counselors Committee

  • Licensed Marital and Family Therapist Committee

  • Certified Prevention Specialists 

  • Case Managers

  • Peer Recovery Support Specialists

For participants outside of Oklahoma seeking CEUs, please contact your licensing/accreditation authority to ensure they accept CEUs from our provider.

See our FAQ page for additional CEU information.

 

Network With Professionals In The Mental Health Field

Over 800 attendees from a variety of backgrounds attend the symposium each year. Even in a virtual format, we will provide opportunities for attendees to connect through virtual meet-ups, discussion topics and social groups. More information on these opportunities will be announced when our virtual platform goes live.

 
 

Learn From Experts

 
 

Each year, the Zarrow Symposium features keynotes who are experts in their fields and professionals who lead engaging breakout sessions during the conference. Some of our past keynote speakers include:

  • Matthew A. Miller, PhD, MPH

  • Nancy Bernardy, PhD

  • Omar Manejwala, MD

  • Rachel Wurzman, PhD

  • Robert M. Sapolsky, PhD

  • Stuart Ablon, PhD

  • Susan Magsamen

  • William Zangwill, PhD

  • Xavier Amador, PhD

  • Adam Gazzaley, MD, PhD

  • Alex Crosby, MD, MPH

  • BJ Miller, MD

  • Carl Hart, PhD

  • Chan M. Hellman, PhD

  • Cornel West, PhD

  • Darryl Tonemah, PhD

  • Elena Joy Thurston

  • Esmé Weijun Wang

  • Joy DeGruy, MSW, PhD

 
 

Questions regarding the symposium or Whova platform? Visit our FAQ page or the Virtual Platform page.