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Published on: Dec 21, 2016
On December 16, 2016, President Obama signed H.R. 6416, which authorized the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to hire Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) who have a doctoral degree. ACA and its members have advocated for this specific issue for more than five years.
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Published on: Dec 09, 2016
Last month, bills were introduced in the Ohio House and Senate that would radically change the state licensure board structure, ultimately impacting counselors and others.
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Published on: Dec 07, 2016
Pittsburgh could become the first municipality in PA to ban conversion therapy for minors who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.
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Published on: Dec 06, 2016
The first bill filed in the Tennessee State Senate would allow the state to write its own code of ethics for counselors. ACA CEO Richard Yep and Art Terrazas, director of government affairs, spoke to the Nashville Scene about the very real consequences of discriminatory legislation.
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Published on: Nov 16, 2016
ACA was invited to present a session titled "Different, Not Worse" on counseling Millennials at the 2016 Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) Conference.
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Published on: Nov 14, 2016
Dr. David Kaplan, ACA chief professional officer, is featured in this eye-opening article/resource from The Verge.
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Published on: Nov 10, 2016
Dear Counseling Colleagues,
We have just experienced a momentous election, one that unveiled a deep divide in our country. As counselors and mental health professionals at all venues, I urge us to hold close the beliefs and passion in our hearts, while we continue to assist and offer best practice to our students, clients, supervisees, and colleagues.
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Published on: Nov 04, 2016
The Center for Traumatic Stress Research (CTSR) at Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) was recently awarded a major grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to explore perceptions of stereotype threat among African American engineering students. The grant award totals $289,089.00 over a two-year period.
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Published on: Nov 03, 2016
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving whether a transgender boy will be allowed to use the men’s restroom at his high school.
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Published on: Oct 25, 2016
2016 marks the fifth and final White House convening of the Obama administration to examine and explore the intersections of “cultural competence,” counseling, and college and career readiness of under-served youth. ACA members Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, Dean, School of Education at American University, and Vivian Lee, EdD, Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Education, will lead the event this weekend: Oct. 28-Oct. 30.
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Published on: Oct 20, 2016
The ACA Government Affairs team has developed an online toolkit for counselors. While the ACA does not endorse any candidates for office, it does encourage people to participate in the democratic process.
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Published on: Oct 19, 2016
Representatives from ACA and Boys & Girls Clubs of America recently attended ASAE's 17th Annual Power of A - Summit Awards Dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC to accept an award for the 2016 Grow-Connect-Empower! Toolkit.
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Published on: Oct 04, 2016
New resources from the White House address the critical need for coordination among Federal, State, school, and community in creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
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Published on: Oct 03, 2016
ACA member, Dr. Cyrus Williams, spoke with MarketWatch about the unique patterns of an often misunderstood generation.
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Published on: Sep 29, 2016
ACA member, Dr. Cheryl Sawyer, recently spoke to Fusion about a Harry Potter-inspired project she developed to help refugee children unpack their trauma and give it a safe space to live.
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Published on: Sep 27, 2016
ACA Chief Professional Officer, David Kaplan, spoke to the SunSentinel about shielding children from constant media coverage of the event and more.
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Published on: Sep 22, 2016
ACA member counselors working with elementary school-aged children can apply for financial assistance in purchasing educational or therapeutic materials. Deadline to apply is October 15, 2016. Special funding available for members in WV and LA working with children affected by flooding.
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Published on: Sep 21, 2016
A good school counselor, with the help of parents and community, has always been the cornerstone of student success.
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Published on: Sep 12, 2016
The nomination process for the 2017 National Awards has begun. The Awards will be presented at the ACA 2017 Annual Conference in San Francisco.
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Published on: Sep 12, 2016
ACA President-Elect Gerard Lawson is seeking nominations for American Counseling Association committee appointments.
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Published on: Sep 01, 2016
Back-to-school season isn't just stressful for kids. Trauma Specialist and ACA member, Deb Del Vecchio-Scully, offers helpful tips for parents who may be worried about their child's safety, the impact of recent family transitions, and more.
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Published on: Aug 31, 2016
The American Counseling Association (ACA) commends Hillary Clinton for putting mental health policy at the forefront of our national agenda.
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Published on: Aug 29, 2016
The first offering in a new series of free online learning modules focused on critical skills and insights in counseling LGBTQ youth and young adults on college and career readiness concerns.
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Published on: Aug 16, 2016
Louisiana is currently experiencing catastrophic flooding on the level of Hurricane Sandy. As of August 15, 2016, over 24,000 households have been affected and at least 7 fatalities reported. Over 10,000 people are staying in 60 Red Cross shelters. In order to help those affected, the American Red Cross is currently deploying new disaster mental health volunteers with no prior Red Cross experience.
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Published on: Aug 09, 2016
ACA is proud to be a program partner of the 2016 SAMHSA Voice Awards, which honor exemplary television/film productions that educate the public about behavioral health and consumer/peer/family leaders who demonstrate that recovery from mental health conditions and addictions is possible.
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Published on: Jul 08, 2016
“We are all saddened by the latest shootings in Baton Rouge and outside of Minneapolis. This is all further heightened by the shooting in Dallas. We take comfort in knowing that ACA members provide valuable services to communities and individuals who are trying to make sense of these tragic events,” said Rich Yep, CEO of the American Counseling Association.
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Published on: Jun 30, 2016
ACA member, Dr. Kristin Page, recently spoke to Mental Health Weekly about efforts to provide services to the LGBT community, churches, community centers, businesses, and first responder locations.
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Published on: Jun 28, 2016
The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) will honor six associations with the 2016 Summit Award, which is the highest recognition under The Power of A Awards. The six organizations will accept their awards on October 5 during the 17th Annual Power of A Summit Awards Dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC.
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Published on: Jun 21, 2016
David Kaplan, chief professional officer at American Counseling Association and a former first responder, spoke to ABC News about the realities faced by some emergency personnel in the aftermath of tragedy.
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Published on: Jun 21, 2016
ACA member Bronwyn Robertson recently spoke with Everyday Health about cinematherapy and the healing power of movies.
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Published on: Jun 14, 2016
ACA’s chief professional officer, Dr. David Kaplan, recently discussed the impact of terrorism on society's collective mental health in an interview with the Huffington Post.
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Published on: Jun 14, 2016
The American Counseling Association (ACA) wishes to convey our deepest sympathies to those who have been harmed in the Orlando shooting this weekend, friends and family who have lost someone, and the community affected by this tragedy.
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Published on: Jun 13, 2016
After withdrawing from Nashville due to the passage of Tennessee HB1840/SB1556, which is a discriminatory law that clearly targets the LGBTQ community, the American Counseling Association (ACA) has decided to relocate its 2017 Conference & Expo to San Francisco, CA.
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Published on: May 27, 2016
ACA member Brandon Ballantyne spoke with The Mighty about the benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
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Published on: May 19, 2016
ACA member Perry Francis recently spoke with The Mighty about leaving the "protective bubble" of college.
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Published on: May 10, 2016
In light of the passage of SB1556/HB1840, the American Counseling Association (ACA) will relocate its 2017 Conference & Expo, originally scheduled for Nashville, TN.
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Published on: May 04, 2016
ACA member Christine Moll spoke with SheKnows.com about self-care for adult children of mentally ill parents.
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Published on: May 03, 2016
ACA members Cheryl Sawyer and Alejandra Aguilar spoke with Mental Health Weekly about their use of digital storytelling as a counseling technique for immigrant children experiencing trauma.
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Published on: Apr 29, 2016
With Governor Bill Haslam’s signature this week, Tennessee became the latest state to sign into law discriminatory “religious freedom” legislation targeting the LGBTQ community. Tennessee’s HB 1840/SB 1556 permits counselors to deny services and refer clients based on the provider’s “strongly held beliefs.”
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Published on: Apr 27, 2016
ACA Communications Director Amber McLaughlin recently spoke with the MinnPost about ACA's partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America in celebration of Counseling Awareness Month.
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Published on: Apr 26, 2016
ACA Chief Professional Officer David Kaplan contributed to an article for cnn.com about the impact of Prince's death, and how we mourn singers in a different way than other celebrities.
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Published on: Apr 25, 2016
AT&T has launched a new program to address the issue that many consumers without Internet service say stranded them on the wrong side of the digital divide: price.
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Published on: Apr 22, 2016
In an interview with ACAeNews for School Counselors, new Secretary of Education John B. King had some positive things to say about school counselors and the role of counseling in K-12 education.
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Published on: Apr 19, 2016
In celebration of Counseling Awareness Month, The Mighty published a list of “25 Reasons to Have a Counselor in Your Life,” featuring ACA member quotes.
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Published on: Apr 18, 2016
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) serves more than 4 million youth members through 4,100 facilities across the nation and on U.S. military installations worldwide.
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Published on: Apr 13, 2016
Tennessee legislators voted to pass House Bill 1840, also known as Hate Bill 1840, which will permit professional counselors to deny services and refer clients based on the counselor's “strongly held personal beliefs.”
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Published on: Apr 05, 2016
HB 1661 would prohibit all licensed mental health providers, including licensed professional counselors, from providing so-called "conversion therapy" to anyone under eighteen years of age.
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Published on: Mar 28, 2016
ACA will partner with the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) for a very special two-day conference at the Talbot Hotel near Dublin. 6.25 CEs available.
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Published on: Mar 25, 2016
Recently, ACA member Carol Smith discussed mental health in the Mountain State with West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
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Published on: Mar 24, 2016
Citing its deep disappointment, the American Counseling Association condemned Wednesday’s vote by the Tennessee House Health Committee approving House Bill 1840, legislation that would permit Licensed (and unlicensed) Professional Counselors to deny services and refer clients based on their own “strongly held religious beliefs.”
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Published on: Mar 18, 2016
ACA member Michael Rockel recently wrote an article about encore careers for Healthy Aging magazine.
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Published on: Mar 16, 2016
ACA member Everett Painter recently discussed how to combat loneliness with Discern Magazine, for an article about trends in our modern world that are leaving more and more people feeling isolated and lonely,
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Published on: Mar 11, 2016
ACA will travel to Singapore once again this summer to explore "Exemplary Practices Across the Counselling Spectrum."
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Published on: Mar 09, 2016
In a recent Op-Ed published in The Tennessean, ACA member Shawn Spurgeon wrote about the controversial counseling bill being debated in Tennessee that would allow counselors to deny services to clients.
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Published on: Mar 08, 2016
The briefing is an opportunity for advocacy groups and associations who support the LGBTQ community to come together to receive critical legislative updates and exchange best practices.
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Published on: Mar 03, 2016
In an unprecedented turn of events, the counseling profession and the American Counseling Association became the target of a piece of state legislation.
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Published on: Feb 25, 2016
Richard Yep, Chief Executive Officer of the American Counseling Association (ACA), has accepted a nomination to join the Executive Committee of the United Nation’s Department of Public Information/Non-Governmental Organizations (DPI/NGO).
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Published on: Feb 16, 2016
Dr. Gerard Lawson will begin his term as President-elect of the American Counseling Association on July 1, 2016 and will assume the presidency on July 1, 2017.
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Published on: Feb 09, 2016
On Wednesday, February 10th, the Tennessee Senate Health and Welfare Committee is expected to take up Senate Bill (SB) 1556. The bill, if signed into law, would allow Tennessee’s professional counselors and therapists to deny services to clients and students with whom they do not share common values or beliefs.
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Published on: Feb 02, 2016
Each year, the American Counseling Association recognizes and celebrates achievements of counseling professionals who have distinguished themselves professionally, as well as through service to others.
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Published on: Feb 02, 2016
105 universities participated in the competition.
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Published on: Feb 01, 2016
The 2016 ACA Foundation Graduate Student Essay competitions have come to a close and the 30 winning essayists have been identified.
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Published on: Jan 28, 2016
On Tuesday, January 26, 2016, Governor Mapp of the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) signed a bill (NO. 31-0134), which will result in the creation of a professional licensing board to regulate the counseling profession in the USVI.
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Published on: Jan 28, 2016
ACA president Dr. Thelma Duffey recently spoke with Colorado Parent magazine about mom bullying.
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Published on: Jan 13, 2016
ACA member Gary Patton discussed the increasing need for counseling for law enforcement officers with WHDT World News.
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