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Judy Shepard, Adolfo Bermeo to Keynote 2009 ACA Conference

Judy and Dennis Shepard lived the nightmare of a hate crime. Their son, Matthew, died following a brutal attack determined by authorities to be a hate crime.

Counseling Today Wins Prestigious Communication and Writing Awards

ACA's monthly publication, Counseling Today has won six Communications Concepts APEX Awards for Publication Excellence and three Magnum Opus Publication Management Awards. Submissions were reviewed by judges from the Missouri School of Journalism and ...

ACAeNews Volume X, Issue No. 14 (July 15, 2008)

The latest issue of ACA eNews is online! In this issue: Judy Shepard, Adolfo Bermeo to Keynote 2009 ACA Conference * COPARC to Meet in Late July * ACA Best Sellers: Ideal for Summer Reading * Reliable Resource: Online Tool Promote Opportunities for ...

ACA Launches NIU Pro Bono Initiative

Responding once again to a traumatic incident on a college campus, the American Counseling Association, in collaboration with the Illinois Counseling Association, has organized an effort to provide free counseling sessions for students of Northern ...

Helping with the floods: Certified Red Cross Mental Health Volunteers needed in IN, IA, & WI

The Red Cross has asked ACA to put out a call for currently certified Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Volunteers in Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin who can respond to the massive flooding and displacement that has occurred in these states.

2008 Counseling Delegation to Vietnam and Cambodia

From May 5 to May 15, 2008, a group of 15 professional counselors, led by Dr. Courtland Lee, and representing the American Counseling Association, journeyed to Vietnam and Cambodia under the auspices of the People to People Citizen Ambassador Program.

Advocacy Matters: Recess to be Followed By Budget and Medicare Action

Two high priority issues are on the Congressional agenda: passage of a budget resolution for the year, and proposals to block a scheduled multi-billion dollar cut in physician payment rates under Medicare.

News Release from CRCC & CORE

The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) and the Council On Rehabilitation Education (CORE) Announce Their Partnership to Advance State Licensure and Educational Standards for Rehabilitation Counseling.

House Passes Resolution Recognizing "Mental Health Month"

Over the last several weeks, Capitol Hill has been the setting of several mental health briefings and events in observance of May as "Mental Health Month." On May 14th, the House of Representatives passed by a vote of 421-0 House Resolution (HRes.) ...

In Memoriam: Patrick J. "Joe" McDonough

Dr. Patrick J. "Joe" McDonough, ACA?s sixth executive director passed away Friday, May 9. He was 76. Dr. McDonough, who was Executive Director from 1983-1990, served with dedication, commitment, and the desire to move the profession to new heights.

Fast Fact: Parents Set Lofty Goals for Children

A new report from the National Center for Educational Statistics finds contemporary parents setting high educational attainment goals for their children. According to the report, about 9 in 10 students (91%) in grades 6 through 12 have parents who ...

ACA Pushing Hard for LPC Coverage

A lack of time and available money late last year prevented Congress from passing any substantial reforms to many of Medicare's antiquated policies, including the identification of licensed professional counselors as service providers. ACA and AMHCA ...

ACA Members Sound Off on Title: Licensed Professional Counselor Wins

Earlier this year, a "Sound Off" poll in ACAeNews for Mental Health, Private Practice and Community Agency Counselors asked members to voice their opinion on consolidating licensure titles into one standard occupational title that would promote ...

Grief and Trauma Counseling: Employment Opportunity for ACA Members in Four Locations

ACA is pleased to bring our members in the greater Detroit, New York, San Diego, and Washington DC, metropolitan areas a paid opportunity to assist the families of those serving in Iraq.

Important Message from ACA Executive Director

Thank you for your continued support of the American Counseling Association (ACA). As a valued member, I wanted to share with you some news about our organization and how it will benefit you as a professional counselor.

2009 Call For Programs:Pre-conference Learning Institutes and Education Sessions

The Call for Programs for the 2009 Conference in Charlotte, NC is now open. All Proposals for both the Learning Institutes and the Education Sessions must be submitted using the Online Submission Site. The new Online Submission site is user-friendly ...

Relevant Research: Girls Aspire to a Different Kind of Leadership

Despite the emergence of women in greater numbers in business, government, and other organizations, girls in the US seem to have lower leadership aspirations or want a different kind of future leadership role.

Worth Reading: Report Addresses Alignment of Schools with College and Workplace

Achieve, Inc. has just released, Closing the Expectations Gap, 2008, a state by state report card on how high schools are doing in preparing graduates for the demands of college and careers.

ACA Publishes New Edition of Best-seller on Solution-focused Counseling

ACA's record of producing first-class professional literature and outstanding textbooks for counselor training has taken another step forward with the recent publication of the best seller on solution-focused counseling.

Important items for Conference Registrants!

We hope that you are getting as excited as we are about the upcoming conference in Honolulu! Here is some important information that may be useful as you plan your trip.