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  • ACA 2013 Conference

    Join more than 4,000 counseling professionals who will convene in Cincinnati to learn, share, network, and recharge. More
  • Counseling Today

    Counseling Today: Who are you as a counselor?

    Counseling Today's March cover story, "Unmistaken identity," looks into the topic of counselor identity — exploring what ideals the profession has been built on, how it has defined itself for the public and its own constituents, and where it's headed in the future. More

  • ACA Social Media Usage by Members Growing Fast

    Thousands of ACA members are now connecting with us and their colleagues throughout the world on our social media sites. In addition to insightful discussions and late breaking news, special promotions and flash sales help you save money!

  • Costa Rica: Join Counseling Delegation on Scholarly Study Trip

    The People to People Citizen Ambassador Programs is organizing a delegation of counseling professionals to travel to Costa Rica, May 4-11, 2013. Dr. Vivian Lee, Senior Director of Counselor Advocacy at the College Board’s National Office for School Counselor Advocacy, will lead the group which will allow participants to share techniques, training, and counseling principles. More

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Sara Brandt

University of Wisconsin — Whitewater

“I love knowing that I have resources at my fingertips any time of day! As a graduate student, we are studying at all hours and when I need information I can log on to ACA anytime”

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Brad Hinman

Andrews University

“One of the things I love the most about being a student member of ACA is that I can be part of an organization that includes veteran counselors and therapists as well as students. It is a great way to connect to my future career and learn from others who have gone before me”

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Dawn Riley

Eastern New Mexico University

“What I love about being a student member of ACA is the security I have in knowing that I have a professional family to turn to for all things counseling…”

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Heather Fuller

Capella University

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Pat Baranczyk

Winona State University

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  • Keeping it Simple

    Feb 27, 2013
    Busy with internship and last stretch of graduate school. Trying to keep family going smoothly while earning some money. Might as well be turning water into wine or tin into gold. Wanna write – need to write – not writing.
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  • Part 2: Needed Changes Toward Interns in Professional Counseling Culture

    Feb 26, 2013
    In Part 1 of “What’s Wrong with the Counseling Intern Picture?”, I made clear that the way counselors-in-training approach the internship phase of their programs needs changing. I’d now like to turn our attention to what needs changing in Professional Counseling culture toward young people in general, and especially toward counseling interns.
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Counseling Jobs

  • VIRGINIA - National Counseling Group

    Feb 28, 2013
    National Counseling Group’s Central Piedmont site is hiring experienced counselors to provide home and community based services to children, families and adults throughout Culpeper, Fauquier, Rappahannock, Madison and Orange counties.
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  • IOWA - Alegent Creighton Health

    Feb 28, 2013
    Child and Adolescent Mental Health Therapist Outpatient Services FT Alegent Creighton Health Council Bluffs, Iowa
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ACA Publications

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  • Assessment in Counseling: A Guide to the Use of Psychological Assessment Procedures, Fifth Edition

    Danica G. Hays
    Over 100 assessment instruments on intelligence, academic aptitude and achievement, career and life planning, personality, and interpersonal relationships are described... Learn More

  • Multicultural Issues in Counseling: New Approaches to Diversity Fourth Edition

    edited by Courtland C. Lee
    This widely adopted, seminal text provides direction for culturally competent practice with diverse client groups in a variety of settings... Learn More

  • Counseling Around the World: An International Handbook

    edited by Thomas H. Hohenshil, Norman E. Amundson, and Spencer G. Niles
    Native counselors and experts from 40 countries discuss growth opportunities in their countries and challenges they face... Learn More

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