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ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Media Spotlight: Addiction on College Campuses

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½member Dr. Kevin Doyle recently served as an expert in Learn Psychology's Guidebook to Addiction on College Campuses.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Attends 2015 United Nations Conference

As an official United Nations Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), ÀÖ²©´«Ã½recently participated in the 2015 annual UN Department of Public Information/ Non-Governmental Organizations Conference.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½in the News: Transitioning

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½member Caroline Gibbs spoke with the Indy Star about her experience as a gender therapist.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Releases FAQs for Licensure Policies

The ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Governing Council passed three important policies focusing on counselor licensure at their July, 2015 meeting.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½in the News: Mental Health in the Workplace

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½member 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.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Media Spotlight: Social Media and Healing Memories

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½President Thelma Duffey wrote about unexpected side effects of social media and "friend" requests in her most recent Psychology Today blog.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½in the News: Gender-Neutral Parenting

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½member 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.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Now Accepting Committee Nominations

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½President-Elect Catherine Roland is seeking nominations for ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ committee appointments. She will be appointing professional members for each committee who will serve three-year terms, as well as a student representative ...

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Issues Call for 2016 National Awards Nominations

Know someone who deserves special recognition for his or her commitment to the counseling profession? Nominate an Outstanding Counseling Professional for the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½2016 National Awards!

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Media Spotlight: Ashley Madison Hack

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½member Ryan Thomas Neace spoke with EmpowHER about rebuilding marriages after the Ashley Madison hack.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Announces Keynote Speakers for 2016 Conference & Expo

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).

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Media Spotlight: Lifespan Scaffolding

In ÀÖ²©´«Ã½President-Elect Catherine Roland?s monthly blog on Psychology Today, she discusses how to identify next steps in life.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Sponsors and Participates in Destination Dignity March on National Mall

Yesterday, members of ÀÖ²©´«Ã½staff 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!

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Advocacy Efforts Assist in Prohibiting ?Conversion Therapy? for Minors in Illinois

This week, Illinois House Bill (HB) 217, a bill prohibiting the practice of so-called ?conversion therapy,? was signed into law by Govern Rauner.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½in the News: Body-Positive Movement

The body-positive movement is teaching people to embrace their body types without hesitation. ÀÖ²©´«Ã½member Dr. Chris Leeth spoke with Healthline about the value of this movement.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½in the News: Over-scheduling Kids

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½member Dee Ray spoke with the Deseret News about the consequences of over-scheduling kids.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Encourages DC Area Members to Attend a March for Mental Health

Representatives from ÀÖ²©´«Ã½will be attending Destination Dignity: Mental Health for All March on Monday, August 24, 2015.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Media Spotlight: Making Social Media Work for You

In her August column for Psychology Today, ÀÖ²©´«Ã½President Dr. Thelma Duffey shares tips for using social media during challenging times.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Branch and Division Leaders Participate in 2015 ILT

Each year, ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Branch and Division leaders head to Washington, DC to attend ACA's Institute for Leadership Training. Participants attend education sessions, network with peers, and lobby for critical counseling topics on Capitol Hill. This year's ...

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Receives ASAE Honors for 2014 I AM HERE Campaign

The ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ (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.