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ACA Media Spotlight: Helping Child Refugees Cope With Trauma

ACA member, Dr. Cheryl Sawyer, recently spoke to Fusion about a Harry Potter-inspired project she developed to help refugee children unpack their trauma and give it a safe space to live.

ACA Media Spotlight: Talking to Kids About Death After Jose Fernandez's Tragic Boating Accident

ACA Chief Professional Officer, David Kaplan, spoke to the SunSentinel about shielding children from constant media coverage of the event and more.

ACA Foundation Offers Grants to Assist Counselors Serving Elementary-School Aged Children

ACA member counselors working with elementary school-aged children can apply for financial assistance in purchasing educational or therapeutic materials. Deadline to apply is October 15, 2016. Special funding available for members in WV and LA working ...

ACA Urges Action on Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant Program

A good school counselor, with the help of parents and community, has always been the cornerstone of student success.

2017 National Awards Nominations Due Nov. 3

The nomination process for the 2017 National Awards has begun. The Awards will be presented at the ACA 2017 Annual Conference in San Francisco.

ACA Issues Call for Committee Nominations & Appointments

ACA President-Elect Gerard Lawson is seeking nominations for American Counseling Association committee appointments.

ACA Media Spotlight: Back to School Guide for Parents

Back-to-school season isn't just stressful for kids. Trauma Specialist and ACA member, Deb Del Vecchio-Scully, offers helpful tips for parents who may be worried about their child's safety, the impact of recent family transitions, and more.

ACA Applauds Secretary Clinton?s Proposed Mental Health Plan

The American Counseling Association (ACA) commends Hillary Clinton for putting mental health policy at the forefront of our national agenda.

ACA and HRC Foundation Successfully Launch Educational Initiative to Empower Counselors in Serving the LGBTQ Community

The first offering in a new series of free online learning modules focused on critical skills and insights in counseling LGBTQ youth and young adults on college and career readiness concerns.

Urgent: Disaster Mental Health Assistance Needed in Louisiana

Louisiana is currently experiencing catastrophic flooding on the level of Hurricane Sandy. As of August 15, 2016, over 24,000 households have been affected and at least 7 fatalities reported. Over 10,000 people are staying in 60 Red Cross shelters. In ...

ACA Partners With SAMHSA for 2016 Voice Awards on August 10

ACA is proud to be a program partner of the 2016 SAMHSA Voice Awards, which honor exemplary television/film productions that educate the public about behavioral health and consumer/peer/family leaders who demonstrate that recovery from mental health ...

ACA in the News: Opt-out Rule for Counselors Gains Approval in Arkansas

Yesterday, Arkansas lawmakers passed a bill that permits a counselor to opt out of working with a client if the provider has a conflict of "conscience." ACA immediately issued a statement condemning the passage, citing a direct violation of the ACA ...

ACA Responds to Shootings in Baton Rouge, Minneapolis and Dallas

?We are all saddened by the latest shootings in Baton Rouge and outside of Minneapolis. This is all further heightened by the shooting in Dallas. We take comfort in knowing that ACA members provide valuable services to communities and individuals who ...

ACA Media Spotlight: Mobilizing Support in Aftermath of Orlando Tragedy

ACA member, Dr. Kristin Page, recently spoke to Mental Health Weekly about efforts to provide services to the LGBT community, churches, community centers, businesses, and first responder locations.

ACA Wins Prestigious Summit Award for Boys & Girls Clubs of America Toolkit

The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) will honor six associations with the 2016 Summit Award, which is the highest recognition under The Power of A Awards. The six organizations will accept their awards on October 5 during the 17th ...

ACA in the News: Addressing the Psychological Toll on First Responders

David Kaplan, chief professional officer at American Counseling Association and a former first responder, spoke to ABC News about the realities faced by some emergency personnel in the aftermath of tragedy.

ACA Media Spotlight: Cinematherapy

ACA member Bronwyn Robertson recently spoke with Everyday Health about cinematherapy and the healing power of movies.

ACA Media Spotlight: Vicarious Trauma

ACA?s chief professional officer, Dr. David Kaplan, recently discussed the impact of terrorism on society's collective mental health in an interview with the Huffington Post.

ACA Offers Condolences to Those Affected by Orlando Tragedy

The American Counseling Association (ACA) wishes to convey our deepest sympathies to those who have been harmed in the Orlando shooting this weekend, friends and family who have lost someone, and the community affected by this tragedy.

ACA 2017 Conference & Expo Will Be Held in San Francisco

After withdrawing from Nashville due to the passage of Tennessee HB1840/SB1556, which is a discriminatory law that clearly targets the LGBTQ community, the American Counseling Association (ACA) has decided to relocate its 2017 Conference & Expo to San ...