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Published on: Dec 17, 2010
Two essay competitions for counseling graduate students, each offering a Grand Prize of a $1,500 Scholarship Grant, are now underway.
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Published on: Nov 30, 2010
Looking for fresh ideas for presenting a course? Preparing your first syllabus? Need to develop a new course fast? Accessing the ACA-ACES Syllabus Clearinghouse is a member benefit that can help.
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Published on: Nov 02, 2010
The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights has issued guidance on student-on-student bullying and discriminatory harassment, in response to a spate of recent, high-profile suicides and other anti-gay, anti-Muslim and sexual harassment in schools.
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Published on: Oct 04, 2010
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued qualification standards formally recognizing licensed professional counselors as mental health specialists within the Veterans Health Administration.
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Published on: Sep 01, 2010
ACA President-Elect Don W. Locke is seeking nominations for American Counseling Association committee appointments. He will be appointing professional members for each committee who will serve a three-year term, and a student representative to each committee for a one-year term.
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Published on: Aug 16, 2010
States must complete a simple online application to obtain funds from the Ed Jobs Aid President Obama signed into law on August 10.
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Published on: Jul 16, 2010
On July 1, Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA-39th) introduced the "Put School Counselors Where They're Needed Act," H.R. 5671, in the U.S. House of Representatives. Nationally, only 70% of students graduate from high school with a regular diploma.
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Published on: Jul 03, 2010
In a major step forward for recognition of the counseling profession, Consumer Reports has for the first time included professional counselors in its annual article on depression.
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Published on: May 24, 2010
ACA President Dr. Lynn E. Linde recently held multiple high-level congressional meetings on the important role of credentialed school counselors in helping all students succeed in school and life.
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Published on: Apr 27, 2010
ACA represented the counseling profession at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) behavioral health workforce meeting on April 23rd.
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Published on: Apr 26, 2010
As a National Institute of Mental Health partner, ACA participated in the annual NIMH Professional Coalition for Research meeting in Washington DC on April 23rd. Dr. Thomas Insel, NIMH Director, led the meeting which focused on research advances in mental health, current and future NIMH initiatives, and soliciting feedback from the invited organizations.
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Published on: Mar 26, 2010
CNN reporter Stephanie Goldberg interviews ACA member Keren Humphrey for an article on online forums for grief counseling, which was posted on its site Friday, March 26. Humphrey is the author of the best-selling ACA book, "Counseling Strategies for Loss and Grief."
Read the article.
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Published on: Mar 25, 2010
The deadline for program proposals for next year's ACA Conference in New Orleans is nearly upon us - June 2, 2010. As you prepare a program proposal for the New Orleans event, consider the helpful tips outlined below, which will increase your chances of crafting a highly-rated proposal selected for inclusion in the program.
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Published on: Mar 23, 2010
The online Call for Programs for the ACA 2011 Conference & Exposition, March 23-27, in New Orleans, will go live on Monday, March 29, 2010. The submission deadline is June 2, 2010 at 5pm ET.
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Published on: Mar 19, 2010
We want to hear your voice! February 10, 2010 marked the release of the proposed diagnostic criteria and content changes for the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). ACA is seeking member comments regarding the draft by March 22, 2010.
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Published on: Mar 18, 2010
On Thursday, March 18, House leaders unveiled a package of legislative changes to the Senate-passed health insurance reform bill. Unfortunately, the package does not include language to establish Medicare reimbursement of licensed professional counselors.
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Published on: Mar 18, 2010
ACA Nominations and Elections Chair Colleen Logan has announced that Dr. Don W. Locke has been elected to serve as the Association's 60th President. Dr. Locke has served as a volunteer leader at the branch, division, and national levels.
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Published on: Feb 24, 2010
2011 Conference & Exposition: Call for Proposals
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Published on: Feb 24, 2010
2011 Call for Proposals - Pre-Conference Learning Institutes
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Published on: Feb 24, 2010
2011 Call for Proposals - Education Sessions
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Published on: Feb 23, 2010
ACA has compiled resources to assist the public and professional counselors dealing with natural disasters.
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Published on: Feb 15, 2010
The long-awaited Institute of Medicine (IOM) TRICARE study was released on Friday, February 12th. ACA is pleased that the study unequivocally recommends independent practice authority for professional counselors.
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Published on: Jan 25, 2010
On January 22, ACA represented the counseling profession at a special National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) small group discussion. Called for by the NIMH Director, Dr. Thomas Insel, the focus of the meeting was on innovative ways for NIMH to disseminate information on mental illness.
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Published on: Jan 13, 2010
ACA expresses our concern for those affected by the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti. We are monitoring the need for ACA members who are certified Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Volunteers and will put out a call for deployment if requested to do so by the Red Cross.
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Published on: Jan 12, 2010
Below are grant announcements released today by the U.S. Department of Education, for grants under both the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program (ESSCP) and Grants for the Integration of Schools and Mental Health Systems.
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