ACA News

2015 Graduate Student Essay Competitions Now Open

Two Grand Prize essayists will receive $1,000, a complimentary 2015 conference registration, a $250 ACA eGift Certificate, and publication of their essay in Counseling Today.

ACA in the News: Complicated Grief

Cheryl Edwards, a member of the American Counseling Association, spoke with WMBF News about a debilitating condition known as complicated grief, which is often mistaken for depression.

ACA in the News: Sports and Development Skills

ACA member Taunya Tinsley spoke with the Foundation for Global Sports Development about how sports can enhance social and personal development in kids.

ACA in the News: Sexual Violence on College Campuses

ACA member Christine Murray spoke to the Christian Science Monitor about tackling the problem of sexual violence on college campuses.

ACA in the News: Explaining Death to Children

Shannon Karl, an ACA member and licensed mental health counselor, shared some valuable tips with Parenting Magazine on handling the subject of death with kids.

ACA School Counselor Infographic Educates Public on Changing Roles

Whether it?s bullying, eating disorders or mental illness, the student experience looks quite different than it did 20 years ago. And so do school counselors.

ACA in the News: Getting Help for Domestic Violence

ACA member Christine Murray offered her expertise in an article on EverydayHealth.com about how to seek help for domestic violence.

ACA in the News: Healthy Tips for College Students

ACA member Dr. Knapp-Grosz provides tips on how college students can stay healthy during the semester.

ACA in the News: Talking to Children about Racism

Cirecie West-Olatunji, past president of ACA, offered her advice to The Stir about how to talk to children about race topics.

ACA in the News: Social Media Addicition

Emma Schmidt, ACA member, spoke with Business News Daily about how a social media addiction can be detrimental to a person?s everyday life and relationships.

ACA in the News: Ray Rice and Domestic Violence

ACA member Christine Murray spoke with the Baltimore Sun regarding the domestic violence situation involving former Baltimore Ravens player Ray Rice and his wife, Janay.

2015 National Awards Nominations

Know someone who is truly making a difference in the world of counseling? Take pride in your profession and nominate a peer today!

ACA Attends UN Conference in NYC

Richard Yep, CEO, and Dr. David Kaplan, Chief Professional Officer, are representing ACA at the 2014 65th Annual United Nations Conference for Non-Governmental Organizations.

FREE Podcast On Ferguson Crisis Open to All

Understanding the Ferguson, MO Crisis: A Counselor's Perspective

ACA in the News: Grieving Celebrities

Dr. David Kaplan, ACA?s chief professional officer, spoke with The Huffington Post about how and why some people may be deeply affected by the death of a celebrity, as well as the impact of digital media.

ACA in the News: Open Dialogue About Mental Health

Dr. David Kaplan, ACA?s chief professional officer, spoke with The Washington Post about the importance of creating an open dialogue about mental health.

ACA in the News: Robin Williams and Signs of Depression

In response to the tragic death of Robin Williams, Cirecie West-Olatunji, past president of the American Counseling Association, spoke to The Stir about how to identify signs of depression in a spouse.

ACA in the News: Treating Kids Differently

ACA member Carol Hinman spoke with The Stir about when it is and isn?t okay for parents to treat their children differently.

ACA in the News: VA Repercussions

Art Terrazas, ACA?s director of government affairs, spoke with MainStreet regarding the possibility of VA Hospitals facing privatization and FBI criminal investigations.

ACA in the News: Job-Related Stress

A number of mental health and workplace relationship experts, including ACA member Dr. Deborah Legge, recently shared insights regarding the top reasons jobs can be stressful.