Certificate in Counseling Youth Series

Essential training for advancing the quality of youth counseling nationwide

In a rapidly changing environment marked by unique challenges for children and adolescents, including cyberbullying, trauma and discrimination, this certificate series emphasizes the importance of evidence-based approaches to demonstrate positive counseling outcomes. 

Join us for eight, expert-led sessions that will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to address the range of pressing issues impacting youth today. Completion of all eight sessions will allow participants to earn the ACA Certificate in Counseling Interventions and Evidence-Based Treatment for Specific Issues with Children and Youth.  
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Series Outline

Session 1: Addressing Neurodiversity with Neuroaffirming Approaches

Presenters:
Amanda Evans, PhD, Professor, James Madison University  
Emily C. Goodman-Scott, PhD, LPC, NCC, Professor, Old Dominion University

Modalities
Session 2: EBT for Youth Affected by School Shootings
Presenters:  
Stephanie F. Dailey, EdD, LPC, ACS, Assistant Professor, George Mason University 
Victoria Stone, PhD, LPC, Professor, George Mason University 
Lifespan Development
Session 3: Treatment for Youth with Sexual Trauma
Presenter:
Maria Haiyasoso, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, Professor, Texas State University 
Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Session 4: Treatment for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) in Youth
Presenter:
Victoria E. Kress, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC, Professor, Youngstown State University 

Professional Counseling
Session 5: EBT for Racial Trauma in BIPOC Youth
Presenter:  
Cirecie A. West-Olatunj, PhD, CEO, CRESTS Program, LLC  

Registration 

Participants will only need to register once for access to the entire series. When new sessions become available, registrants will be notified via email. 

  • ACA Members: $0
  • Non-members: $199 (Full series)* 

*Please note that non-members are required to register for the entire series and pay the $199 fee. There is no registration for individual sessions.

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Certificate and CEs 

Participants will earn 1 CE credit hour per session, for a total of 8 CE credit hours for participate in the full series.

Participants who complete all eight sessions will also receive the all-new ACA Certificate in Counseling Interventions and Evidence-Based Treatment for Specific Issues with Children and Youth.

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