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Join 700 of Your Colleagues On Capitol Hill in SeptemberAug 12, 2019|2 min read
Here’s your chance to advocate for counseling, mental health, and Medicare reimbursement in Washington, DC! The ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ is teaming up with the National Council for Behavioral Health for their Hill Day – which ...
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Statement from the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ on our National Crisis of Gun ViolenceAug 9, 2019|2 min readProfessional Counselors care, are concerned, and can help WASHINGTON, D.C.—The following is ACA’s statement on our national gun violence crisis and the trauma caused by these heinous acts (esta declaración también está ...
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Advocating for Medicare Reimbursement: Professional Counselors Take on DCJul 22, 2019|2 min read
More than 100 members of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ scaled Capitol Hill last week in 96-degree heat to advocate for legislation that would enable licensed professional counselors to be reimbursed by Medicare. The counselor advocates came from ...
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Published November 18, 2025 on The Post
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Joe Burrow Foundation have partnered on a new program, the Burrow Blueprint, to provide and support mental health treatment in Appalachian Ohio schools. ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Past President Christine Suniti Bhat explains the importance of providing mental health services to students in rural Appalachian Ohio.
Aired September 25, 2025 on Spectrum News Columbus
More should be done to combat the dark side of social media that can endanger kids and teenagers. ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Past President Christine Suniti Bhat discusses the dangers of social media, its influence on societal pressures on young people and the role of parental supervision in protecting them.
Published August 27, 2025 in CNN
As AI chatbots become a popular way to access cost-free counseling and companionship, a patchwork of state regulation is emerging, restricting how the technology can be used in therapy practice. ACA’s AI work group member Russell Fulmer provides insight on using AI in counseling in this article.
Published August 19, 2025 on Associated Press
Transitioning to a new home or school environment can be an anxious time for kids, with worries about making new friends and adapting to new routines. ACA’s President Elect Victoria Kress provides insight on how these changes can affect kids.
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