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ACA Attends 2015 United Nations Conference

As an official United Nations Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), ACA recently participated in the 2015 annual UN Department of Public Information/ Non-Governmental Organizations Conference.

ACA in the News: Transitioning

ACA member Caroline Gibbs spoke with the Indy Star about her experience as a gender therapist.

ACA Releases FAQs for Licensure Policies

The ACA Governing Council passed three important policies focusing on counselor licensure at their July, 2015 meeting.

ACA in the News: Mental Health in the Workplace

ACA member 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.

ACA Media Spotlight: Social Media and Healing Memories

ACA President Thelma Duffey wrote about unexpected side effects of social media and "friend" requests in her most recent Psychology Today blog.

ACA in the News: Gender-Neutral Parenting

ACA member 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.

ACA Now Accepting Committee Nominations

ACA President-Elect Catherine Roland is seeking nominations for American Counseling Association committee appointments. She will be appointing professional members for each committee who will serve three-year terms, as well as a student representative ...

ACA Issues 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 ACA 2016 National Awards!

ACA Media Spotlight: Ashley Madison Hack

ACA member Ryan Thomas Neace spoke with EmpowHER about rebuilding marriages after the Ashley Madison hack.

ACA Announces 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).

ACA Media Spotlight: Lifespan Scaffolding

In ACA President-Elect Catherine Roland?s monthly blog on Psychology Today, she discusses how to identify next steps in life.

ACA Sponsors and Participates in Destination Dignity March on National Mall

Yesterday, members of ACA staff 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!

ACA Advocacy 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.

ACA in the News: Body-Positive Movement

The body-positive movement is teaching people to embrace their body types without hesitation. ACA member Dr. Chris Leeth spoke with Healthline about the value of this movement.

ACA in the News: Over-scheduling Kids

ACA member Dee Ray spoke with the Deseret News about the consequences of over-scheduling kids.

ACA Encourages DC Area Members to Attend a March for Mental Health

Representatives from ACA will be attending Destination Dignity: Mental Health for All March on Monday, August 24, 2015.

ACA Media Spotlight: Making Social Media Work for You

In her August column for Psychology Today, ACA President Dr. Thelma Duffey shares tips for using social media during challenging times.

ACA Branch and Division Leaders Participate in 2015 ILT

Each year, ACA Branch 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 ...

ACA Receives ASAE Honors for 2014 I AM HERE Campaign

The American Counseling Association (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.

ACA Endorses Multiracial Competencies

ACA?s newest set of counselor competencies provides a resource for working with multiracial individuals and families ? a population that is growing three times as fast as America?s population as a whole.