ACA News

2016 ACA National Award Winners Announced

Each year, the American Counseling Association recognizes and celebrates achievements of counseling professionals who have distinguished themselves professionally, as well as through service to others.

2015-2016 Ethics Competition Winners Announced

105 universities participated in the competition.

2016 Graduate Student Essay Competitions Winners Announced

The 2016 ACA Foundation Graduate Student Essay competitions have come to a close and the 30 winning essayists have been identified.

ACAVI/ACA Partnership Results in Creation of Professional Licensing Board for Counselors in USVI

On Tuesday, January 26, 2016, Governor Mapp of the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) signed a bill (NO. 31-0134), which will result in the creation of a professional licensing board to regulate the counseling profession in the USVI.

ACA Media Spotlight: Women Who Bully Other Women

ACA president Dr. Thelma Duffey recently spoke with Colorado Parent magazine about mom bullying.

ACA in the News: Counseling for Law Enforcement Officers

ACA member Gary Patton discussed the increasing need for counseling for law enforcement officers with WHDT World News.

ACA Media Spotlight: Research Shows Pets Can Make Golden Years Better

ACA member Charlene Kampfe recently shared her insights with the Arizona Daily Star about the benefits of pet ownership, such as how being responsible for an animal can boost feelings of self-worth.

ACA in the News: Handle With Care

Last week, ACA member Dr. Carol Smith was interviewed by West Virginia MetroNews Radio about Handle with Care, an initiative developed by the West Virginia Center for Children?s Justice in which Charleston police officers notify schools after children ...

ACA Media Spotlight: Tips to Get Through the Holiday Blues

ACA member Lauren Ostrowski recently wrote an article for InspireMeToday.com in which she provides helpful tips for managing the holiday blues.

ACA Media Spotlight: Remembering Sandy Hook

Deborah Del Vecchio-Scully, member of the Newtown recovery and resiliency team and ACA member, spoke to Yahoo! Health about ways to navigate the feelings and memories attached to tragedy.

President Obama Signs Key Bill Supporting Services of Professional School Counselors

Capping a multi-year effort by the American Counseling Association to preserve and enhance one of its keystone programs that supports the important work of professional school counselors, President Obama has signed into law, S.1177, the Every Student ...

ACA is Co-presenting Partner of 3rd Annual Time To THRIVE Conference

ACA is proud to be a co-presenting partner of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 3rd annual Time to THRIVE conference, which will take place at Marriott's Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, February 12-14, 2016.

ACA in the News: Holiday Blues

ACA Chief Professional Officer Dr. David Kaplan appeared on Washington, DC?s NewsChannel 8 recently to discuss how to handle the holiday blues.

ACA Provision in National Defense Authorization Act Signed by President Obama

New law allows independent practice of Licensed Professional Counselors in TRICARE.

ACA Media Spotlight: Approaching the Holidays With a Positive Attitude

ACA President Thelma Duffey wrote about managing feelings of grief and loneliness in her most recent Psychology Today blog.

ACA Media Spotlight: Maintaining Stepfamily Relationships During the Holidays

ACA member and author Joshua Gold contributed an article to PittsburghParent.com about navigating the holidays with a blended family.

ACA in the News: Sandwich Generation Stress

ACA member Meg Stoltzfus spoke with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about common workplace issues facing the ?Sandwich Generation," a demographic that social scientists describe as between the ages of 40 to 59, raising children and caring for aging ...

ACA Media Spotlight: Talking to Kids About Drug Addiction

As part of the National Night of Conversation initiative last week, ACA member Adina Silvestri shared insights with Dr. Oz The Good Life about how to talk to kids about drug addiction.

ACA Media Spotlight: The Power of Words and Feelings

ACA president-elect Catherine Roland discusses "The Power of Words and Feelings" in her monthly article for psychologytoday.com.

ACA in the News: How Counselors Help Survivors of Terror Attacks and Other Tragedies

ACA member Stephanie Dailey spoke with CNN.com about assisting clients in the aftermath of a traumatic event.