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ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Media Spotlight: Lifespan Scaffolding

In ÀÖ²©´«Ã½President-Elect Catherine Roland?s monthly blog on Psychology Today, she discusses how to identify next steps in life.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Sponsors and Participates in Destination Dignity March on National Mall

Yesterday, members of ÀÖ²©´«Ã½staff attended a rally and march in Washington, D.C. to demand dignity for those living with mental illness, and spread the word that Counselors Care!

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Advocacy Efforts Assist in Prohibiting ?Conversion Therapy? for Minors in Illinois

This week, Illinois House Bill (HB) 217, a bill prohibiting the practice of so-called ?conversion therapy,? was signed into law by Govern Rauner.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½in the News: Body-Positive Movement

The body-positive movement is teaching people to embrace their body types without hesitation. ÀÖ²©´«Ã½member Dr. Chris Leeth spoke with Healthline about the value of this movement.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½in the News: Over-scheduling Kids

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½member Dee Ray spoke with the Deseret News about the consequences of over-scheduling kids.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Encourages DC Area Members to Attend a March for Mental Health

Representatives from ÀÖ²©´«Ã½will be attending Destination Dignity: Mental Health for All March on Monday, August 24, 2015.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Media Spotlight: Making Social Media Work for You

In her August column for Psychology Today, ÀÖ²©´«Ã½President Dr. Thelma Duffey shares tips for using social media during challenging times.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Branch and Division Leaders Participate in 2015 ILT

Each year, ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Branch and Division leaders head to Washington, DC to attend ACA's Institute for Leadership Training. Participants attend education sessions, network with peers, and lobby for critical counseling topics on Capitol Hill. This year's ...

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Receives ASAE Honors for 2014 I AM HERE Campaign

The ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ (ACA) has earned a 2015 ASAE Power of A Silver Award for its efforts during Counseling Awareness Month 2014 to fight the stigma associated with seeking help.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Endorses Multiracial Competencies

ACA?s newest set of counselor competencies provides a resource for working with multiracial individuals and families ? a population that is growing three times as fast as America?s population as a whole.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Media Spotlight: Domestic Violence

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½member Dr. Shannon Karl recently discussed the effects of domestic violence with Viewpoints Radio.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Selects 2015-2016 Scholars-in-Residence

Congratulations to the recipients of ACA's 2015-2016 Scholars-in-Residence program: Chris Leeth, M.A., Ph.D., LPC and Abigail Wengerd.

Add Your Voice to #CounselorsEmpower by July 23!

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½will be on Capitol Hill next week, advocating for the counseling profession on behalf of more than 56,000 members. Add your voice via social media!

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Introduces PAACE Program

PAACE: Professional Application of the 2014 ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Code of Ethics

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½in the News: New Mexico's DD Waiver

ACA?s Director of Government Affairs, Art Terrazas, spoke with KUNM about ways the unspent state funding in New Mexico could be used to help people with disabilities across the state.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Media Spotlight: Preschool & Childcare Guide

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½member Krystal Vaughn shared tips on how to pick a preschool with Pittsburgh Parent magazine this month.

New Jersey Court Rules Conversion "Therapy" is Fraud

In last week's landmark victory, a state jury in New Jersey found that a ?conversion therapy? program offering services it claimed could change clients from gay to straight was fraudulent and unconscionable.

Meet Dr. Thelma Duffey, ACA's 64th President!

Dr. Duffey, a professor and chair of The University of Texas at San Antonio?s department of counseling, became the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½?s 64th president on July 1, succeeding Robert Smith. Her term will run through June 30, 2016.

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Condemns Donald Trump's Remarks About Mexican Immigrants

Last week Donald Trump made negative remarks about Mexican immigrants. The ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ (ACA) condemns these remarks in light of its mission to promote respect for human dignity and diversity.

The Counseling Profession Asks State Licensure Boards to Adopt A Consensus Title and More

On behalf of the counseling profession, letters were sent to each state licensure board asking them to adopt the licensure title (?Licensed Professional Counselor?) and scope of practice agreed upon as part of the Building Blocks to Portability Project.