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Call for Feedback on First Draft of the 2014 Code of EthicsApr 1, 2013|1 min readAfter reviewing input received from members, counseling organizations, and counselor licensing boards, the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Ethics Revision Task Force has completed the first draft of the 2014 ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Code of Ethics.
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President Erford Sends Letter to CACREP Regarding Standards DraftFeb 7, 2013|1 min read
ÀÖ²©´«Ã½President Bradley T. Erford has sent a letter on behalf of the association to the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs providing feedback on the first draft of the 2016 CACREP accreditation standards.
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Ethical issues related to conversion or reparative therapyJan 16, 2013|12 min read
ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ members have consulted ÀÖ²©´«Ã½staff and leaders regarding the practice of conversion therapy and the 2005 Code of Ethics. For this reason, the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Ethics Committee is sharing its formal interpretation of specific sections ...
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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 5, 2025 in Healthcare Brew
Bots have the potential to both help and hurt the mental health crisis, and clinicians hold varied perspectives about AI for therapy. ACA’s AI work group members Russell Fulmer and Olivia Uwamahoro Williams discuss the pros and cons and are cited in this article.
Published July 28, 2025 in WebMD
A person with disorganized attachment often wants conflicting things, so they have contradictory behavior. ACA’s President-Elect, Victoria Kress explains this attachment style and is quoted in this article.
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