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ACA's 49th President, Dr. Judy Lewis, Passes Away

Dr. Lewis was a vociferous advocate for social justice and worked hard to shape and protect the important role that professional counselors play in helping clients and students enjoy a more fulfilling life. Many in the field owe her a debt of ...

ACA in the News: Substance Abuse Counseling

Localjobnetwork.com recently interviewed ACA member, Stephen Ratcliff for a segment called, ?I Want to Be a ? Substance Abuse Counselor.?

ACA in the News: Op-ed on Blocked Veterans Bill

The ACA Government Affairs team recently worked with Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., on legislation that would require the Dept. of Veterans Affairs to integrate LPCs into its training programs.

ACA in the News: Supporting LGBTQ Youth

ACA recently served as co-presenting partner of the Human Rights Campaign's Time to Thrive Conference, during which actress Ellen Page came out.

ACA Names Representatives to CDC Project

Five expert members will contribute to the Safe and Supportive Schools Project, which will work with 19 state education agencies to promote the establishment of safe and supportive school environments for all students and staff as an approach to ...

ACA in the News: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

ACA President, Dr. Cirecie West-Olatunji, and National Eating Disorders Association CEO and President, Lynn Grefe, provide guidance to readers about talking to a friend about an eating disorder.

ACA Takes a Stand for the Code of Ethics

Earlier this morning, ACA President Cirecie West-Olatunji sent a letter to Arizona Governor Janice Brewer asking her to veto S.B. 1062.

ACAF 2014 Graduate Student Essay Competitions Winners Announced

The 2014 ACA Foundation Graduate Student Essay competitions have come to a close. A record 400 essays were submitted for the annual competition.

ACA in the News: Hispanics and Access to Mental Health Care

NPR affiliate, WDDE, recently looked at the barriers individuals within the Hispanic population face when seeking mental health care in the U.S. Dr. Patricia Arredondo, past president of ACA, was interviewed to discuss accessibility issues and more.

First Scholars-in-Residence Announced

The ACA Center for Counseling Practice, Policy, and Research announces its selection of the first two Scholars-in-Residence (SIR) interns: Adam Carter, a doctoral degree student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Jasmine Mcleod, a ...

ACA Members Choose Duffey as Next President-elect

Thelma Duffey will serve as the American Counseling Association?s 64th president after being elected by a vote of the association?s membership.

Chelsea Clinton Recognizes Counselors at Time to THRIVE

Chelsea Clinton, Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, recently delivered a keynote address at the Human Rights Campaign's inaugural Time to THRIVE Conference in Las Vegas.

ACA in the News: Video Games and Counseling

The Daily Beast recently interviewed ACA member, Stephen Kuniak, to learn more about his use of video games in counseling.

ACA in the News: Tips for NIght Shift Workers

Night shift work can take a toll on many aspects of life. ACA's Dr. David Kaplan provides advice for managing relationships in a U.S. News & World Report article.

ACA in the News: Family Counselors

Localjobnetwork.com recently interviewed American Counseling Association member, Dr. Barry Ginsberg for a segment called, ?I Want to Be a ? Family Counselor.?

Ethics Competition Results

The scores from the 2013-2014 Graduate Student Ethics Competition have been tallied, and the final results are in! Congratulations to all of the teams that placed, and thank you to everyone who participated.

ACA in the News: What About Millennials?

Our own Dr. David Kaplan was recently interviewed by Next Generation TV correspondent, Michelle Fields, about what makes the Millennial generation different from other generations. Are Millennials self-important lazy video game players who are ...

ACA in the News: Crisis Counseling

Dr. David Kaplan, ACA's Chief Professional Officer, was recently interviewed by NBC News for an article about crisis counseling on the one-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. ?What you are there for, more than anything else, ...

Dr. David Kaplan Sheds Light on Emotional Trauma

School Nutrition Magazine recently interviewed the American Counseling Association?s Dr. David Kaplan for a story on recovery after a traumatic event.

New Image Contest Provides Chance to Represent the Profession

Showcase your creativity as an artist, designer, or photographer! Submit an original work representing "the power of counseling in today's world" and you could win an ACA eGift Certificate. ACA will also create a Counseling Awareness Month poster ...