American Counseling Association

As we inch closer to election day on Tuesday, November 4, the counseling community must prepare to vote. Join ACA and mobilize your colleagues, clients, family and friends to ensure that the collective voice of the counseling community is heard in your local, state and federal elections.

Because Black women in the United States face an alarmingly higher rate of maternal mortality and mental health conditions, counselors should be prepared to help clients manage their mental health while also advocating for quality care from health providers. https://bit.ly/3S6Kwv8

ACA and the Medicare Mental Health Workforce Coalition are proud to present a free webinar about navigating Medicare compliance for counselors. “Making Informed Decisions Before Submitting Claims to Medicare” will be held Thursday, July 25, from noon–1:30 p.m. ET. Earn 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for attending the live event! Register today: https://lnkd.in/eQ2cn-HZ

Hey ACA members, have you completed this month’s free CE offering yet? Counselors who register for this CE will learn about their ethical responsibilities and risk management practices when identifying their clients. This CE is free for both members and non-members courtesy of the Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO). To access: https://bit.ly/3KzJkfs

Believe it or not, teens have a lot on their plate. Between overcoming the rollercoaster of emotional, hormonal and physical changes, teens must also maneuver around tricky social pressures, bullying, relationships, academics and begin to make life changing decisions regarding their future. https://bit.ly/3wRa1c3

Help shape the program at the 2025 ACA Conference & Expo! Share your expertise and knowledge with peers and colleagues at the 2025 ACA Conference & Expo, March 27–29 in Orlando, Florida. Your proposals help ensure we build a rich and robust program that covers the full spectrum of the counseling profession. Proposals need to be submitted by July 14th at 11:59 p.m. ET! hashtag#Counseling2025 More info: https://bit.ly/4a0rRqX

Counselors can help transracial and transnational adoptees heal the wounds from separation and being raised in an all-white world. https://bit.ly/3RYnmqF

Bradley T. Erford, PhD, a Vanderbilt University professor and expert on psychoeducational tests and counseling outcomes research, has been named incoming editor of the Journal of Counseling & Development (JCD), a publication of the American Counseling Association (ACA). Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3LdY5EW

Happy Monday! Here’s a reminder to help you start your week off right! #MondayMotivation

ACA and the Medicare Mental Health Workforce Coalition are proud to present a free webinar about navigating Medicare compliance for counselors. “Making Informed Decisions Before Submitting Claims to Medicare” will be held Thursday, July 25, from noon–1:30 pm EDT. Earn 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for attending the live event! Register today: https://lnkd.in/eQ2cn-HZ