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Workplace Wellness & Self Care

WEBWellness is (a) multidimensional, (b) best represented on a continuum, and (c) more than just the absence of illness (Roscoe, 2009). Myers, Sweeney, and Witmer’s (2000) defined wellness as: a way of life oriented toward optimal health and well-being, in which body, mind, and spirit are integrated by the individual to live life more fully

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Is Counseling Right for You

WEBWhat Is a Professional Counselor? Professional counselors help people gain personal insights, develop strategies and come up with real-life solutions to the problems and …

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Licensure Requirements for Professional Counselors

WEBGovernmentally sanctioned credentialing, usually called “licensure,” is based on the legal concept of the regulatory power of the state. This power holds that the state has the right …

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Licensure FAQs for Professional Counseling

WEBAdditionally, the compact will facilitate the process for counselors to obtain a license in a new state when they move and will allow military spouses to practice in any compact …

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The emotional and social health needs of Gen Z

WEBThe emotional and social health needs of Gen Z. By lindsey phillips. January 2022. kitzcorner/Shutterstock.com. Members of Generation Z — typically defined as those …

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Assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning: A map for the …

WEBNot only is the process vital to establishing a foundation for counseling work with a client, but it also creates a pathway for the individual to access appropriate …

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Divisions, Regions and Branches

WEBThe North Atlantic, Midwest, Southern, and Western ACA regions provide leadership guidance and support to branches (state counseling associations) following our Strategic …

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Choosing a Career in Counseling

WEBProfessional Counselors are graduate level (either master’s or doctoral degree) mental health service providers, trained to work with individuals, families, and groups in treating …

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World Mental Health Day

WEBObserved every year on October 10, World Mental Health Day seeks to raise awareness of mental health issues and highlights efforts to support mental health. This year’s theme …

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Counseling Compact

WEBSince 2019, ACA has been working with the National Center for Interstate Compacts to create and operationalize a compact for counselors — and now the …

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Continuing Education

WEBWhen you attend our flagship educational and professional development event, you'll have the opportunity to receive Continuing Education (CE) credit hours. Also as an attendee, …

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A closer look at the mental health provider shortage

WEBThe causes for this shortage are multifaceted and complicated, but here are five key reasons for the shortage of licensed mental health therapists in the United States: Lack …

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Exploring the Mind-Body Connection: Therapeutic Practices …

WEBIdeas and Research You Can Use: VISTAS 2013 4 another study by Lin et al. (2010), participants found relief from depression and greater personal awareness through eight …

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Highlights on Teaching Counselor Education: Decision Points …

WEBVISTAS Online is an innovative publication produced for the American Counseling Association by Dr. Garry R. Walz and Dr. Jeanne C. Bleuer of Counseling Outfitters, …

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Celebrating Counseling Awareness Month

WEBCelebrated on the second Friday of April, Teal Day encourages awareness of the importance of counseling and self-care for counselors as they enlighten their …

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Pro bono counseling: How to make it work

WEBThe 2014 ACA Code of Ethics encourages counselors to “contribute to society by devoting a portion of their professional activity to services for which there is little or no financial …

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Recommendations For Practicing Counselors And Their Use Of AI

WEBCounselors should clearly inform clients about the use of AI tools in their counseling process, explaining their purpose and potential benefits (H.2.a). Obtain explicit informed consent from clients for the use of AI-assisted tools, ensuring they understand the implications and potential impact on their treatment.

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Trauma & Stress-Related Disorders

WEBTrauma is a strong emotional response to distressing events, including abuse, which involves harmful mistreatment. Both can lead to physical and emotional symptoms, …

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The Mirror Without a Face

WEBIdeas and Research You Can Use: VISTAS 2013 2 behaviors had been evidenced in court cases dated back as far as the 19th century and recognized by mental health …

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Becoming a Medicare Provider

WEBMedicare Provider/Supplier Enrollment – How you’ll start. A pre-requisite for providers enrolling under Medicare is having a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number. …

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