What is ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of New York?
ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of New York is a not-for-profit grassroots organization that represents professional counselors and counseling students, of all specialty areas, who live or work in the state of New York. As a chapter of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½, we extend the efforts of growing and enhancing the counseling profession at the state level.
What is ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of New York?
ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of New York is a not-for-profit grassroots organization that represents professional counselors and counseling students, of all specialty areas, who live or work in the state of New York. As a chapter of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½, we extend the efforts of growing and enhancing the counseling profession at the state level.
ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of New York board members are elected by members for one- and two-year terms. Typically, future board members express interest through member surveys, at events, and word of mouth from current board members. We always encourage and appreciate member input during nominations and elections. Eligible members are encouraged to take on leadership and leadership-elect positions and are supported in their leadership development.
What does ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of New York do?
As a chapter of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½, ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of New York's mission echos that of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½: "to enhance the quality of life in society by promoting the development of professional counselors, advancing the counseling profession, and using the profession and practice of counseling to promote respect for human dignity and diversity."
We support our mission through the following activities:
- Providing free regional networking events for our members at least four times per year
- Providing free Continuing Education (CE) opportunities for our members at least four times per year
- Organizing grassroots legislative movements advocating for the counseling profession
- Organizing events and developing public service announcements for increasing public awareness of the counseling profession
How can ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of New York benefit me?
Members of ÀÖ²©´«Ã½receive the benefits of ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of New York for free! If you reside in New York and are a member of ÀÖ²©´«Ã½you are automatically an ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of New York member and pay no additional dues. As a member you have access to free interesting and unique events, CE's, networking opportunities, and assistance with learning about advocacy and helping to move the profession forward. ÀÖ²©´«Ã½of New York offers members a wide range of leadership opportunities.
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