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.

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.

ACA member Victoria Kress shared insights with Babble regarding what to expect when sending a child to camp this summer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.