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Without the awareness and willingness to acknowledge how they have benefited from cultural racism, white counselors risk creating fractured alliances and distrust in the therapeutic process.

The recent rise in suicide rates among marginalized communities highlights the need for counselors to use culturally responsive practices when assessing suicide risk.

To decrease the stigma around mental health in society, we must confront stigmatizing and biased thinking in the clinical world.

The ACA president emphasizes the need to build mutually beneficial relationships with other organizations that promote mental health, and he provides an update on the Governing Council meeting happening this month.

When working with people with disorders that are associated with more dangerous behaviors, counselors must be prepared to assess the client’s risk of violence to themselves and others.

Danica G. Hays, author of Assessment in Counseling, discusses what’s new in the recently published seventh edition and how proper assessment of clients can help strengthen the therapeutic alliance.

A desire for change can sometimes cause counselors and clients to overlook the importance of building a sense of safety first.

By creating an inclusive and trauma-informed environment, schools can serve as a source of support and safety for LGBTQ+ students. 

Using a mental health program designed for law enforcement may help remove barriers that often prevent officers from getting the mental health care they need.

ACA's aims to empower its members by equipping them with the tools needed to successfully advocate on the federal, state and local levels and let their voices be heard.