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Fast Fact: 12 Percent of American Youth Live With an Addicted Parent

Remember when parents worried about the drug and alcohol use and abuse of their children? A new SAMHSA report, "Findings for Children Living with Substance-Dependent and Substance-Abusing Parents 2002-2007," suggests that concern is a two-way street.

Coping with the Emotional Aspects of the Swine Flu Outbreak

The Swine influenza A virus infection (swine flu) has captured headlines, generating a need for citizens to be informed and practice caution. In addition to identifying state and local sources of information and communicating with medical ...

U.S. Baby Boomlet Reflects Record Number of Births in 2007

According to a preliminary estimate of birth records, conducted by the National Center of Health Statistics and released on March 18, 2009, more babies were born in America in 2007 than at any other time in history.

2009 Conference Keynote Addresses

Keynote Addresses by Judy Shepard and C. Adolpho Bermeo from the 2009 ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Conference & Exposition in Charlotte, NC

Media Interviews during ÀÖ²©´«Ã½2009 Conference & Exposition in Charlotte, NC

How counselors are helping their clients cope with the economic downturn was of interest to media outlets in Charlotte. The general topic of finding jobs and the work of career counselors was the focus of all but one of the interviews. A segment ...

2009 ACA, Division and Western Region Election Results

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½wishes to congratulate the winners of the most recent ACA, Division, and Western Region Elections.

Dr. Marcheta Evans Elected As ACA's 59th President

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½is pleased to announce that Dr. Marcheta Evans has been elected to serve as the Association's 59th President. Dr. Evans has served as a volunteer leader at the state, regional, division, and national levels and has been dedicated to the profession ...

Graduate Students -- Your Thoughts Can Win!

Topics have just been announced for the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Foundation's annual Graduate Student Essay Contest, open to all graduate students in counseling or related programs. The first place winner will receive $500, and five winning essays will appear in ...

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Sponsored Counseling Delegation to China and Tibet

People to People and The ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ are pleased to announce a unique overseas cultural and professional exchange opportunity. Dr. Jane Goodman, a past ÀÖ²©´«Ã½president, will lead a delegation of professional counselors to China and ...

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Graduate Student Ethics Competition Results

Once again, we have come to the conclusion of the annual ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Graduate Student Ethics Competition! The winners are...

20/20 Statement of Principles Advances the Profession

20/20: A Vision for the Future of Counseling is a major professional initiative co-sponsored by ÀÖ²©´«Ã½and the American Association of State Counseling Boards (AASCB).

Check out the new ACA-ACES Syllabus Clearinghouse!

The new ACA-ACES Syllabus Clearinghouse is a joint project of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ (ACA) and the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES). This unique resource was developed to help counselor educators discover ...

Student Liability Insurance Now Available to ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Master?s Level Students

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½is now providing?*eligible ÀÖ²©´«Ã½student members with professional liability ("malpractice") insurance. ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Student membership now includes liability insurance for those 'enrolled and engaged in a master's degree counseling curriculum at a post ...

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Special Report & Preview of 2009

Please take a few moments to review the 2008 Year-In-Review special report which highlights accomplishments of your association over the past twelve months. The report also outlines several new benefits you will receive in 2009 in the section ...

2009 ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Election Information

The most important benefit in any membership organization is the ability to run for office and/or participate in the annual election of an organization's leadership. The ÀÖ²©´«Ã½, its divisions, and affected regions will be ...

Military Mental Health Webinar Now Posted Online

The webinar discussion, Treating Returning Servicemembers: Are Mental Health Professionals Ready?, which was webcast live in October, can now be accessed online at your convenience.

Update Regarding Red Cross Efforts

Those living in the Gulf Coast states continue to be in our thoughts as they recover from Hurricane Ike.? The past month has not been kind to the region as it has faced the destructive forces of Hurricanes Gustav, Hanna, and Ike.

Report from the Dedication of the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½accepted an invitation to attend the September 11, 2008 dedication of the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial and was represented by Chief Professional Officer David Kaplan. The ceremony included remarks from President Bush and Secretary of Defense Gates. Each ...

ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Members Needed To Provide Disaster Mental Health (DMH) Support for Hurricane Ike

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, the American Red Cross is in great need of licensed mental health professionals. If you are interested and available for a national deployment for 10 days to 3 weeks, please contact your local Red Cross chapter.

600+ ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Members Respond to Call for Services to Veterans

More than 600 ÀÖ²©´«Ã½members responded to a late August call by Heritage of America, a designated disabled veteran owned company, to provide compensated counseling services to veterans who have served in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries.