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Published on: Dec 22, 2015
ACA member Charlene Kampfe recently shared her insights with the Arizona Daily Star about the benefits of pet ownership, such as how being responsible for an animal can boost feelings of self-worth.
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Published on: Dec 21, 2015
Last week, ACA member Dr. Carol Smith was interviewed by West Virginia MetroNews Radio about Handle with Care, an initiative developed by the West Virginia Center for Children’s Justice in which Charleston police officers notify schools after children witness a traumatic event.
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Published on: Dec 18, 2015
ACA member Lauren Ostrowski recently wrote an article for InspireMeToday.com in which she provides helpful tips for managing the holiday blues.
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Published on: Dec 14, 2015
Deborah Del Vecchio-Scully, member of the Newtown recovery and resiliency team and ACA member, spoke to Yahoo! Health about ways to navigate the feelings and memories attached to tragedy.
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Published on: Dec 11, 2015
Capping a multi-year effort by the American Counseling Association to preserve and enhance one of its keystone programs that supports the important work of professional school counselors, President Obama has signed into law, S.1177, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
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Published on: Dec 10, 2015
ACA is proud to be a co-presenting partner of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 3rd annual Time to THRIVE conference, which will take place at Marriott's Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, February 12-14, 2016.
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Published on: Dec 09, 2015
ACA Chief Professional Officer Dr. David Kaplan appeared on Washington, DC’s NewsChannel 8 recently to discuss how to handle the holiday blues.
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Published on: Dec 02, 2015
New law allows independent practice of Licensed Professional Counselors in TRICARE.
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Published on: Dec 01, 2015
ACA President Thelma Duffey wrote about managing feelings of grief and loneliness in her most recent Psychology Today blog.
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Published on: Nov 30, 2015
ACA member and author Joshua Gold contributed an article to PittsburghParent.com about navigating the holidays with a blended family.
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Published on: Nov 24, 2015
ACA member Meg Stoltzfus spoke with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about common workplace issues facing the “Sandwich Generation," a demographic that social scientists describe as between the ages of 40 to 59, raising children and caring for aging parents at the same time they are struggling to keep up with their own expenses and save for retirement.
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Published on: Nov 23, 2015
As part of the National Night of Conversation initiative last week, ACA member Adina Silvestri shared insights with Dr. Oz The Good Life about how to talk to kids about drug addiction.
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Published on: Nov 19, 2015
ACA president-elect Catherine Roland discusses "The Power of Words and Feelings" in her monthly article for psychologytoday.com.
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Published on: Nov 18, 2015
ACA member Stephanie Dailey spoke with CNN.com about assisting clients in the aftermath of a traumatic event.
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Published on: Nov 17, 2015
Art Terrazas, ACA Director of Government Affairs, recently wrote an op-ed for The Salt Lake Tribune praising Rep. Bishop’s amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which will allow more Licensed Professional Counselors to practice independently under TRICARE.
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Published on: Nov 13, 2015
ACA president Dr. Thelma Duffey recently discussed aspects of Millennial parenting, including openness to diversity, with the St. Joseph News-Press.
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Published on: Nov 09, 2015
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recently featured tips from ACA members about getting through the holidays with less stress.
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Published on: Nov 03, 2015
ACA member Adina Silvestri shared powerful insights about women with substance abuse issues with The Addiction Advisor.
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Published on: Nov 02, 2015
ACA’s government affairs team has been working to advocate for a bill brought before the DC City Council on LGBTQ cultural sensitivity training.
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Published on: Oct 27, 2015
The Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology (KYBEP) has withdrawn burdensome regulations that sought to restrict access to psychological instruments.
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Published on: Oct 26, 2015
Nine organizations, including ACA, have joined forces to form the Council of National School Counseling and College Access Organizations, with the goal of supporting every United States student with college and career preparation, access, and success.
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Published on: Oct 21, 2015
This week, TIME magazine highlighted Counseling Today’s recent coverage of the multidisciplinary “Handle with Care” program in an article reporting on President Barack Obama’s visit to West Virginia to address the state’s drug problems.
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Published on: Oct 20, 2015
Professional counselors were excluded from a list of trained personnel qualified to provide campus mental health services.
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Published on: Oct 19, 2015
The American Red Cross is in need of ACA members who are Red Cross-certified Disaster Mental Health (DMH) responders to deploy to the South Carolina flood response.
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Published on: Oct 16, 2015
If you are a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, VA needs you!
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Published on: Oct 14, 2015
ACA president-elect Catherine Roland discusses “Aging with G. R. A. C. E.” in her monthly Psychology Today article.
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Published on: Oct 12, 2015
The Campaign to Change Direction is a collection of concerned citizens, nonprofit leaders, and leaders from the private sector who have come together to create a new story in America about mental health, mental illness, and wellness.
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Published on: Oct 06, 2015
ACA member Allison Crowe shared tips with DomesticShelters.org on talking to children about domestic violence.
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Published on: Oct 02, 2015
The following links may be helpful in the wake of the Umpqua Community College shootings.
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Published on: Oct 01, 2015
ACA graduate student members are invited to enter the annual essay competitions, sponsored by the American Counseling Association Foundation (ACAF).
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Published on: Sep 29, 2015
ACA Chief Professional Officer David Kaplan recently spoke to Grandparents.com about strategies for dealing with a grumpy spouse.
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Published on: Sep 28, 2015
ACA members recently contributed to an article titled, "16 Ways to Make the Most of Counseling — From Counselors Themselves" on The Mighty.
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Published on: Sep 24, 2015
ACA member Dr. Kevin Doyle recently served as an expert in Learn Psychology's Guidebook to Addiction on College Campuses.
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Published on: Sep 18, 2015
As an official United Nations Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), ACA recently participated in the 2015 annual UN Department of Public Information/ Non-Governmental Organizations Conference.
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Published on: Sep 17, 2015
ACA member Caroline Gibbs spoke with the Indy Star about her experience as a gender therapist.
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Published on: Sep 17, 2015
The ACA Governing Council passed three important policies focusing on counselor licensure at their July, 2015 meeting.
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Published on: Sep 10, 2015
ACA member Tony Spann discussed mental health in the workplace on WJLA News at 4 in Washington, D.C., following the tragic shooting in Virginia last month.
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Published on: Sep 10, 2015
ACA President Thelma Duffey wrote about unexpected side effects of social media and "friend" requests in her most recent Psychology Today blog.
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Published on: Sep 08, 2015
ACA member Melissa Luke spoke with US News & World Report about gender-neutral parenting styles following Target’s decision to remove gender labels in the toy department.
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Published on: Sep 03, 2015
ACA President-Elect Catherine Roland is seeking nominations for American Counseling Association committee appointments. She will be appointing professional members for each committee who will serve three-year terms, as well as a student representative for each committee who will serve a one-year term.
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Published on: Sep 02, 2015
Know someone who deserves special recognition for his or her commitment to the counseling profession? Nominate an Outstanding Counseling Professional for the ACA 2016 National Awards!
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Published on: Aug 28, 2015
ACA member Ryan Thomas Neace spoke with EmpowHER about rebuilding marriages after the Ashley Madison hack.
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Published on: Aug 27, 2015
Dr. Jeremy Richman and Silken Laumann have been selected as keynote speakers for the ACA-CCPA 2016 Conference & Expo in Montreal (March 31 - April 3).
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Published on: Aug 27, 2015
In ACA President-Elect Catherine Roland’s monthly blog on Psychology Today, she discusses how to identify next steps in life.
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Published on: Aug 25, 2015
Yesterday, members of ACA staff attended a rally and march in Washington, D.C. to demand dignity for those living with mental illness, and spread the word that Counselors Care!
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Published on: Aug 21, 2015
This week, Illinois House Bill (HB) 217, a bill prohibiting the practice of so-called “conversion therapy,” was signed into law by Govern Rauner.
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Published on: Aug 18, 2015
The body-positive movement is teaching people to embrace their body types without hesitation. ACA member Dr. Chris Leeth spoke with Healthline about the value of this movement.
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Published on: Aug 18, 2015
ACA member Dee Ray spoke with the Deseret News about the consequences of over-scheduling kids.
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Published on: Aug 11, 2015
Representatives from ACA will be attending Destination Dignity: Mental Health for All March on Monday, August 24, 2015.
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Published on: Aug 04, 2015
In her August column for Psychology Today, ACA President Dr. Thelma Duffey shares tips for using social media during challenging times.
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Published on: Jul 21, 2015
The American Counseling Association (ACA) has earned a 2015 ASAE Power of A Silver Award for its efforts during Counseling Awareness Month 2014 to fight the stigma associated with seeking help.
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Published on: Jul 21, 2015
ACA’s newest set of counselor competencies provides a resource for working with multiracial individuals and families — a population that is growing three times as fast as America’s population as a whole.
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Published on: Jul 20, 2015
ACA member Dr. Shannon Karl recently discussed the effects of domestic violence with Viewpoints Radio.
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Published on: Jul 17, 2015
Congratulations to the recipients of ACA's 2015-2016 Scholars-in-Residence program: Chris Leeth, M.A., Ph.D., LPC and Abigail Wengerd.
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Published on: Jul 16, 2015
ACA will be on Capitol Hill next week, advocating for the counseling profession on behalf of more than 56,000 members. Add your voice via social media!
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Published on: Jul 13, 2015
PAACE: Professional Application of the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics
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Published on: Jul 08, 2015
ACA’s Director of Government Affairs, Art Terrazas, spoke with KUNM about ways the unspent state funding in New Mexico could be used to help people with disabilities across the state.
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Published on: Jul 08, 2015
ACA member Krystal Vaughn shared tips on how to pick a preschool with Pittsburgh Parent magazine this month.
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Published on: Jul 06, 2015
In last week's landmark victory, a state jury in New Jersey found that a “conversion therapy” program offering services it claimed could change clients from gay to straight was fraudulent and unconscionable.
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Published on: Jul 02, 2015
Dr. Duffey, a professor and chair of The University of Texas at San Antonio’s department of counseling, became the American Counseling Association’s 64th president on July 1, succeeding Robert Smith. Her term will run through June 30, 2016.
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Published on: Jul 02, 2015
Last week Donald Trump made negative remarks about Mexican immigrants. The American Counseling Association (ACA) condemns these remarks in light of its mission to promote respect for human dignity and diversity.
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Published on: Jul 01, 2015
On behalf of the counseling profession, letters were sent to each state licensure board asking them to adopt the licensure title (“Licensed Professional Counselor”) and scope of practice agreed upon as part of the Building Blocks to Portability Project.
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Published on: Jun 29, 2015
Your new counseling library is just a few clicks away.
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Published on: Jun 29, 2015
Dr. David Kaplan, ACA’s Chief Professional Officer, spoke with Associations Now about ways organizations can help employees cope with tragedy in light of the Charleston shooting.
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Published on: Jun 25, 2015
In her June column for Psychology Today, ACA President-elect Dr. Thelma Duffey shares advice on gaining perspective when our plans do not work out as expected. Sometimes when Plan A fails, we feel grief and loss. By forming a new perspective, we can work wonders to take the power out of any lingering hurt or feelings of rejection.
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Published on: Jun 18, 2015
The 2015 ACA-Asia Pacific Counseling Conference kicked off in Singapore today (at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre) with attendees from 12 different countries around the region. The theme is Being an Effective and Resilient Counselor.
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Published on: Jun 15, 2015
ACA member Victoria Kress shared insights with Babble regarding what to expect when sending a child to camp this summer.
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Published on: Jun 15, 2015
ACA’s CEO Richard Yep was interviewed by CEO Update about his decision to encourage ACA staffers to develop professional skills and give back to their communities.
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Published on: Jun 10, 2015
In her June column for Psychology Today, Dr. Catherine Roland, ACA president-elect-elect, discussed our ability to defeat the deficit model of aging by learning how to reframe perspectives on life. As we get older, we sometimes forget to recognize our strengths and achievements.
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Published on: Jun 10, 2015
With more than 15 years’ experience successfully engaging leaders to further an organization’s vision and business goals, Natasha is an entrepreneurial association executive committed to building successful organizations and enhancing value by bringing creativity, flexibility, and authenticity to her role as a leader, strategist, and team builder.
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Published on: Jun 05, 2015
ACA’s Director of Government Affairs, Art Terrazas, spoke with the Associated Press about a report stating that New Mexico ranks well below the national average in graduating students with disabilities with a regular high school diploma. Over the last few months, ACA has advocated for Governor Martinez of New Mexico to allocate unspent state funds to the Development Disabilities Waivers Program.
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Published on: Jun 04, 2015
ACA member Dr. Shannon Karl shared insights on the roots of unhappiness with Care.com. Many people find they are unhappy at some point in their lives. Dr. Karl explains that Hollywood’s depictions of life can be deceiving.
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Published on: May 28, 2015
We are proud to announce Janet de Vries as the winner of our 2015 Counseling Awareness Month Public Outreach Contest! She will receive a complimentary registration to the ACA 2016 Conference & Expo in Montreal.
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Published on: May 27, 2015
ACA member and past president, Lynn Linde, spoke with EdSource.org about a growing focus on preparing high school students for college and careers, and the role that counselors should play.
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Published on: May 27, 2015
ACA members Dr. Darcy Granello and Dr. Paul Granello spoke to Fact Based Health about ways to identify suicidal signs and approach those who may be in need of help.
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Published on: May 20, 2015
Yesterday, Dr. David Kaplan, Chief Professional Officer of the American Counseling Association (ACA), stood with Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) to introduce the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act (TFPA), which, if signed into law, would mandate the first federal ban on conversion therapy.
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Published on: May 13, 2015
ACA’s Chief Professional Officer, David Kaplan, spoke with the Connection Newspapers about separation anxiety at summer camp and how to prepare for it.
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Published on: May 12, 2015
The House Armed Services Committee has included language advocated for by the American Counseling Association (ACA) that creates a true grandparenting process for Licensed Professional Counselors to serve as Independent Practitioners under TRICARE. This groundbreaking language is part of the House version of the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)–the legislation that sets the policy and rules for the nation’s armed forces.
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Published on: May 11, 2015
As CBS News reports the Supreme Court’s decision to turn away the challenge to ban gay conversion therapy, the American Counseling Association stands with other mental health associations in supporting counselors to help youth thrive, whether they are transgender, gay, lesbian, bisexual or queer.
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Published on: May 08, 2015
On Thursday, Oregon House Bill (HB) 2307, which prohibits the practice of so-called “conversion therapy” for minors, passed in the state Senate with a 21-8 vote. The “bill for an act relating to efforts to change an individual’s orientation” will now be sent to Governor Kate Brown, who is expected to sign it into law.
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Published on: May 05, 2015
ACA member Catherine Roland shares insights about ways to navigate older adulthood.
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Published on: Apr 28, 2015
ACA member Dr. Adina Silvestri was interviewed in a recent Everyday Health article about addiction during menopause and how that can make seeking help harder.
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Published on: Apr 27, 2015
In her May column for Psychology Today, ACA President-Elect Thelma Duffey writes about the many ways to lose a friend and how to cope with it.
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Published on: Apr 22, 2015
In a recent blog for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), ACA President Robert L. Smith discussed new treatments for process addictions.
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Published on: Apr 17, 2015
ACA member Robert Turner spoke with Preserving Your Memory magazine about the value of sleep for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Published on: Apr 17, 2015
ACA member Christopher McCarthy was interviewed by the Texas Tribune to share his research about stress in educational settings (K-12).
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Published on: Apr 13, 2015
Richard Yep, ACA’s Chief Executive Officer, spoke with USA Today about the practice of conversion therapy and its effects, especially on minors.
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Published on: Apr 13, 2015
Counselors are a reflection of the people they help - they come from all walks of life and every corner of the globe. Our special Counseling Awareness Month portrait gallery, “Faces of Counseling 2015,” celebrates the diversity of the counseling profession.
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Published on: Apr 10, 2015
Richard Yep, ACA’s Chief Executive Officer, spoke with the Washington Times yesterday to share ACA’s support of President Obama’s statement encouraging all states to ban the practice of conversion therapy.
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Published on: Apr 09, 2015
In a statement released last night (Apr. 8), Valerie Jarrett, senior adviser to President Obama, wrote that, "As part of our dedication to protecting America’s youth, this Administration supports efforts to ban the use of conversion therapy for minors."
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Published on: Apr 06, 2015
In a recent blog for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), ACA member Ryan Thomas Neace discussed employee productivity and social media usage.
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Published on: Apr 03, 2015
ACA member Shannon Karl spoke with the Deseret News National Edition about free-range parenting and the challenges parents face.
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Published on: Mar 30, 2015
In her monthly Psychology Today column, ACA President-Elect Thelma Duffey discusses our opportunity to leave a lasting imprint.
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Published on: Mar 26, 2015
On Friday, March 20th, counseling licensure board representatives from Kentucky and Tennessee agreed to an interstate compact for counselor licensure.
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Published on: Mar 19, 2015
David Kaplan, Chief Professional Officer of ACA, spoke with The Atlantic about the role technology plays in the counseling profession.
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Published on: Mar 18, 2015
ACA members John Duggan and Burt Bertram spoke to Kaiser Health News about the impact electronic health records have on behavioral health practices.
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Published on: Mar 13, 2015
Dr. Thelma Duffey, LPC and ACA President-Elect, was interviewed on "AM Ocala Live!" (WOCA "The Source") in Florida yesterday to kick off the ACA 2015 Conference.
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Published on: Mar 10, 2015
In 2013, The American Counseling Association (ACA) began publishing Practice Briefs: convenient, downloadable resources for clinician members that offer concise descriptions of timely counseling topics; intervention and assessment strategies; and tools to assist clients.
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Published on: Feb 24, 2015
The American Counseling Association (ACA) has partnered with Michelle Obama's Reach Higher initiative, which supports the critical work of school counselors in preparing students to complete their education past high school.
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Published on: Feb 20, 2015
ACA’s Chief Professional Officer, David Kaplan, spoke to News Channel 8’s Let’s Talk Live! team about the ongoing public debate surrounding free-range parenting.
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Published on: Feb 18, 2015
Dr. Catherine B. Roland will begin her term as ACA President-elect on July 1, 2015 and will assume the presidency on July 1, 2016.
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Published on: Feb 13, 2015
ACA member, Dr. John Sommers-Flanagan, spoke to Carolina Parent Magazine about self-control strategies for kids that parents can implement to foster healthy growth.
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Published on: Feb 10, 2015
Dr. Gerald Opthof, ACA member, spoke to Fact Based Health Journal about using cognitive behavioral therapy to manage addictions.
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Published on: Feb 09, 2015
ACA member John Sommers-Flanagan spoke with ParentMap about ways to maintain social interaction during the early days of parenthood.
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Published on: Feb 06, 2015
ACA members Laura Jones and Lori Russell-Chapin spoke with Fact Based Health Journal about using neurocounseling in clinical practice.
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Published on: Feb 02, 2015
Susan Fee, ACA member, spoke to ParentingPA about friendship conflict, relational aggression, and more.
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Published on: Jan 30, 2015
Brad Erford, ACA member and past-president, spoke with Al Jazeera America about the impacts that budget cuts are having on counseling services and school violence initiatives across the country.
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Published on: Jan 29, 2015
Each year, the American Counseling Association recognizes and celebrates the achievements of counseling professionals who have distinguished themselves professionally, as well as through service to others.
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Published on: Jan 28, 2015
In her monthly Psychology Today column, ACA President-Elect Thelma Duffey explores living through adversity with self-compassion.
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Published on: Jan 23, 2015
Relationships are the heart of counseling. No matter how the profession grows and changes, relationships will remain central to the good that counselors do in their clients’ lives. And counselors should never lose sight of that fact, say Jeffrey Kottler and Richard Balkin.
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Published on: Jan 22, 2015
Earn an ACA certificate as you learn to present on the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics.
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Published on: Jan 21, 2015
The 2015 ACA Foundation Graduate Student Essay competitions have come to a close and the 22 winning essayists are identified below.
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Published on: Jan 20, 2015
ACA member and author, Brian Van Brunt, spoke with Your Teen Magazine about how parents can talk to their kids about defending themselves in dangerous situations.
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Published on: Jan 16, 2015
In response to a recent column titled, “Dear Abby: Reader hopes to find low-cost counseling," ACA drafted and submitted an official letter on behalf of its 55,000 members.
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Published on: Jan 12, 2015
Dr. Loretta Bradley, a member and past president of the American Counseling Association, spoke with Deseret News about the new stage of life known as retirement.
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Published on: Jan 08, 2015
Dr. Elizabeth Prosek, a member of the American Counseling Association, recently published an article in Fact Based Health Journal about coping and treatment options for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia.
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Published on: Jan 05, 2015
As we begin yet another year, take a few moments to see what your ACA membership provided in 2014.
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Published on: Jan 02, 2015
A Spanish version of the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics is now available for download.
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