ACA News

ACA in the News: Kids in Dangerous Situations

ACA member and author, Brian Van Brunt, spoke with Your Teen Magazine about how parents can talk to their kids about defending themselves in dangerous situations.

ACA Responds to Dear Abby Column

In response to a recent column titled, ?Dear Abby: Reader hopes to find low-cost counseling," ACA drafted and submitted an official letter on behalf of its 55,000 members.

ACA in the News: Living Well After Retirement

Dr. Loretta Bradley, a member and past president of the American Counseling Association, spoke with Deseret News about the new stage of life known as retirement.

ACA in the News: Holistic Treatment for Schizophrenia Includes Counselor

Dr. Elizabeth Prosek, a member of the American Counseling Association, recently published an article in Fact Based Health Journal about coping and treatment options for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia.

ACA 2014 Year-in-Review Available Online

As we begin yet another year, take a few moments to see what your ACA membership provided in 2014.

2014 ACA Code of Ethics En Espa?ol

A Spanish version of the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics is now available for download.

Top 10 ACAeNews Stories of 2014

ACAeNews is a bimonthly electronic newsletter for members. It's a great way to stay current with the latest mental health headlines, counseling resources and events, and professional news/updates.

Legislation to Protect Minors Signed Into Law Today

Vincent Gray, the outgoing Mayor of Washington D.C. signed a bill into law today that bans minors from being subjected to so-called ?reparative therapy,? also known as ?conversion therapy? or ?sexual orientation change efforts? (SOCE). Washington D.C. ...

ACA Headquarters Moves to a New Location

After 30+ years at 5999 Stevenson Avenue, the ACA staff said goodbye to the old headquarters building in 2014 and relocated one block to 6101 Stevenson Avenue!

ACA in the News: Counseling Men

ACA President-Elect Thelma Duffey writes a monthly blog post for Psychology Today, which focuses on various issues related to mental health. Her most recent post shares observations from 25 years of counseling men.

ACA in the News: Bipolar Disorder Fact and Fiction

Dr. Shannon Karl, a member of the American Counseling Association, spoke with Yahoo! En Espa?ol about some of the myths and facts related to bipolar disorder.

ACA in the News: Dating and Mental Illness

Dr. Bradley Erford, a member and past president of ACA, spoke with U.S. News & World Report about navigating the dating scene with a mental illness.

ACA in the News: Creating Holiday Memories

ACA members Lee Kehoe and Esther Benoit spoke with the Chicago Tribune and shared their expertise about how to create holiday memories that last.

ACA in the News: Florida State University Shootings

Laura Clevenger, a member of the American Counseling Association, spoke to WTXL-TV (ABC 27).

NCC Status Will Require Graduation from a CACREP Accredited Program Beginning in 2022

The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) has announced that after January 1, 2022, individuals applying for the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential must hold their degree from a CACREP accredited counselor education program.

ACA in the News: Physically Fit Veterans

Dr. David Fenell, an Army veteran and ACA member, spoke with Deseret News about the challenge and importance of veterans remaining physically fit after leaving the military.

ACA in the News: Mania and Bipolar Disorder

ACA member Dr. Todd Lewis spoke to Everyday Health about the mania of bipolar disorder.

Impact of the Mid-Term Elections

The ACA Government Affairs department has prepared a recap of the 2014 mid-term elections that details how the results will impact professional counselors.

Endorsement Regarding Portability and Licensure

ACA and 28 other participating organizations have endorsed the Building Blocks to Portability licensure title and licensure scope of practice, as developed through the 20/20: A Vision for the Future of Counseling project.

2014 Mid-Term Elections Report Now Available

On Tuesday, November 4th, the country will elect members of the 114th Congress of the United States. Your Department of Government Affairs has prepared a special members-only report that takes a closer look at several key Senate and Congressional races.