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Published on: Dec 20, 2017
According to recent press reports, officials at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have been told to not use the terms “diversity,” “transgender,” “evidence-based,” and “science-based,” among others, in the upcoming budget request for 2019. This prompted American Counseling Association Chief Executive Officer Richard Yep to write the Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) about the directive.
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Published on: Dec 15, 2017
The House and Senate have approved different versions of tax reform and now the conference committee is preparing to release the final compromise version, which both houses must then pass before the measure goes to the President for signature. There has been a strong effort to move these bills through the legislative process in order to put a bill on the President's desk by December 25.
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Published on: Nov 22, 2017
A bill proposing revisions to the nation’s tax structure is now in the Senate. That measure contains a provision that would negatively affect the clients professional counselors serve, in terms of their access to early intervention, preventative care, and affordable insurance and mental health care costs. Ultimately, that provision would affect the ability of clients and prospective clients to see professional counselors and to obtain mental health care.
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Published on: Oct 02, 2017
The American Counseling Association wishes to convey our deepest sympathy to those who have been harmed by the Las Vegas shooting that occurred Oct. 1, the family members and friends who have lost a loved one, and the entire community affected by this tragedy. We are holding each and every one of you in our thoughts.
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Published on: Sep 07, 2017
The American Counseling Association is opposed to the rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
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Published on: Aug 28, 2017
So far, Hurricane Harvey has devastated 12,000 square miles in Texas and Louisiana and affected millions of people. The American Red Cross is in great need of disaster mental health volunteers to help individuals and families cope with the trauma of this natural disaster.
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Published on: Aug 23, 2017
The American Counseling Association brought a discussion of trauma and disaster mental health to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia, as part of its ongoing partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
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Published on: Aug 14, 2017
On Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, a rally was held in Charlottesville, Va., called "Unite the Right." While the United States supports free speech and the right to peaceably assemble, this event was nothing of the sort. Violence, bigotry, and hatred were promoted by the organizers of the rally. The many injuries and the deaths of three people were evidence that this demonstration was designed to divide, rather than unite.
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Published on: Aug 01, 2017
In partnership with the American Red Cross, an emergency call to action for disaster mental health volunteers was issued to ACA members in the Rockford, Illinois area on July 31, 2017.
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Published on: Jul 19, 2017
In an interview with PJ Media, Dr. Carol Smith, an ACA member and associate professor of counseling at Marshall University in West Virginia, discussed the link between opioid addiction and traumatic stress disorders.
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Published on: Jul 17, 2017
Congressman Katko of New York is fighting for the mental health rights of America’s senior citizens.
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Published on: Jul 01, 2017
Gerard Lawson, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS is an associate professor in the counselor education program at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va.
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Published on: Jun 08, 2017
Congressman Lieu of California will accept an award for his efforts to ban conversion therapy for minors during the opening reception of Illuminate.
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Published on: Jun 07, 2017
Plan would allow counselors who are licensed and in good standing in one state to become seamlessly licensed in other states, should they move.
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Published on: May 24, 2017
President Trump's proposed education budget would eliminate all funding for the Student Support and Academic Enrichments (SSAE) grant program (Title IV, Part A), a federal program that helps school districts provide a well-rounded education by funding school-based mental health programs, school counseling programs, and drug and violence prevention programs.
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Published on: May 17, 2017
ACA 2017 Conference & Expo presenters Megan Shaine and Deanna Cor recently wrote an article for Curve magazine about transgender mental health in the military, amid uncertainties in the current political climate, and the roles professional counselors play in serving trans military service members and veterans.
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Published on: May 12, 2017
The American Counseling Association (ACA) was recently approved by the State Board for Mental Health Practitioners to offer CE credits to Licensed Mental Health Counselors in New York.
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Published on: May 10, 2017
The American Counseling Association (ACA) was an invited participant at a National Institute for Health (NIH) global mental health workshop
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Published on: Apr 27, 2017
ACA offered support for a bill that will amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to classify commercial conversion therapy and any advertising that claims that such therapy is able to change sexual orientation and gender identity as “fraud.”
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Published on: Apr 18, 2017
The association's latest member benefit offers unparalleled professional content through the convenience of a phone or tablet.
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Published on: Apr 17, 2017
ACA arranged a unique volunteer opportunity with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) during the week of April 17-21, in celebration of Counseling Awareness Month (April).
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Published on: Apr 13, 2017
Dr. Carol Smith, ACA member, professor of counseling at Marshall University, and past president of the West Virginia Counseling Association, recently spoke to The Daily Caller about challenges counselors see on the front lines of addiction treatment.
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Published on: Apr 06, 2017
Dr. David Kaplan, ACA chief professional officer, wrote an article for Thrive Global explaining the perils of workaholism and ways to address it.
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Published on: Apr 06, 2017
On Tuesday, April 4, 2017, ACA hosted a two-hour Congressional briefing at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center. The briefing explored the effects of opioid use disorder and the unique roles Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) play in helping individuals, and their families, recover.
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Published on: Apr 04, 2017
"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” — Viktor Frankl
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Published on: Mar 27, 2017
ACA member Dr. Dana Kasper recently shared helpful tips with Huffington Post Canada.
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Published on: Mar 24, 2017
"Tell your Congressional members that it would be unacceptable to pass any healthcare legislation that would not require insurance companies to cover mental health services!"
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Published on: Feb 28, 2017
Youngsters at the St. Aloysius Orphanage in Cincinnati, Ohio, now have access to a play therapy room, thanks to funds from the American Counseling Association Foundation's (ACAF) Growing Happy and Confident Kids (GHCK) program grant.
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Published on: Feb 23, 2017
ACA staffers recently formed an assembly line in a conference room to pack 40 duffel bags with an array of items designed to offer comfort to children entering foster care.
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Published on: Feb 22, 2017
David Kaplan, ACA past president and chief professional officer, recently shared tips for parents with Thrive Global.
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Published on: Feb 21, 2017
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: Feb 08, 2017
ACA student members were competing for prizes in two essay competitions: the Future School Counselors Essay Competition (sponsored by the Roland and Dorothy Ross Trust) and the Graduate Student Essay Competition (sponsored by Gerald and Marianne Corey and Allen and Mary Bradford Ivey).
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Published on: Feb 08, 2017
Winners were identified from the top three Master’s teams and the top three Doctoral teams, with one honorable mention in each academic level. Members of the winning team will be recognized at the National Awards Ceremony at the ACA 2017 Conference & Expo (March 16-19) in San Francisco.
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Published on: Jan 19, 2017
The American Counseling Association has joined with over 100 mayors and other partners in the Cities Thrive Coalition in urging leaders in Congress to “build upon, not tear down, the progress that has been made to our behavioral health system through the Affordable Care Act.”
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Published on: Jan 12, 2017
ILLUMINATE will take place in Washington, DC during the 42nd Annual Pride Festival, June 8-10, 2017.
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Published on: Jan 10, 2017
2016 was a difficult year for many. In fact, studies show that 55 percent of Americans labeled it as one of the worst or below average.
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Published on: Jan 06, 2017
ACA's Danielle Irving spoke to Reader's Digest about the very real phenomenon of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), its relationship to social media, and how to keep jealousy in check.
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Published on: Jan 03, 2017
Conducted by the RH Fredrickson Center for School Counseling Outcome Research (CSCORE) at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, the research will explore commonalities and differences in the activities of school counselors around the world with the goal of identifying effective practices.
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Published on: Jan 03, 2017
The mission of Thrive Global, a well-being and productivity platform, is to end the stress and burnout epidemic by offering companies and individuals sustainable, science-based solutions to enhance both well-being and performance.
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