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M. Elsa Soto Leggett Begins Term as American Counseling Association President
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Newly Signed Bill Creates Pathway for More Counselors in the U.S. Department of Veteran AffairsOct 29, 2020|4 min read
On October 23rd, ACA shared the news that Senate Bill 785 (S.785), The Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019, was signed into law. This law will provide veterans improved assistance as they transition from the ...
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President Trump Signs S.785 Into LawOct 23, 2020|2 min readS.785, Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019, amends a number of V.A. authorities related to helping veterans transition from military to civilian life; suicide prevention; mental health care research and ...
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President Trump Issues Executive Order on Behavioral HealthOct 6, 2020|2 min read
The President signed an executive order that could increase access to mental health services for those suffering from behavioral health issues exacerbated by the global health pandemic.
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Unpacking the Past (and the Groceries) With Your Therapist
Published July 11, 2025 in New York Times
More counselors are exploring cooking therapy to lead clients to breakthroughs in a novel setting. ACA's Lynn Linde discusses this emerging method and is cited in the article.
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