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  • Deadline for the CAM Publicity Contest is May 15

    Let's spread the word! Take a moment to download our How-To Guide for Promoting Counselors and Counseling and learn more about our Counseling Awareness Month Publicity Contest. You could win a free registration to the ACA 2014 Conference & Expo in Hawaii! More

  • ACA Launches New Weekly Newspaper Column

    The new, informative "Counseling Corner" columns are being created to help educate the public about counseling issues, counselors, and the counseling profession. Read all columns to date, and learn how you can use them to promote counseling. More
  • Counseling Today

    Counseling Today: Treating self-injury

    Counseling Today's May cover story, "When the hurt is aimed inward," takes an intimate look at nonsuicidal self-injury. What functions does it serve for clients? What do clients need from you as the counselor? And how might the therapeutic relationship hold the key to change? More

  • CUBA: End 2013 With the Trip of a Lifetime

    People to People Citizen Ambassador Programs (Ambassador Programs, Inc.) is currently working with ACA to plan a counseling program in Cuba this December. Details, dates, and trip itinerary coming soon. To reserve a space now call 877.787.2000. More

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  • A Lifetime Endeavor

    May 15, 2013
    One of the most daunting challenges I find as a mental health counselor working in a domestic violence and sexual assault agency is having patience – patience with clients who are resistant to change. And, boy, so many are.
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  • Confessions of a closeted introvert

    May 14, 2013
    I was approached recently by a very shy, humble woman who was just starting out on her career as a counselor. Though her words were quiet and her eye contact all but nonexistent, I sensed a real kindred spirit, kind heart and friendly soul. As we talked she told me that she had read some of the text books that I contributed to and followed my blogs. It is always humbling to know that there are even a few folks who take the time to read even one item that I have crafted.
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  • Eating Disorders and Obesity

    Eating Disorders and Obesity

    Laura H. Choate
    Both practical and comprehensive, this long-needed book provides a clear framework for the assessment, treatment, and prevention of eating disorders and obesity.... Learn More
  • Mastering the Art of Solution-Focused Counseling

    Mastering the Art of Solution-Focused Counseling, 2nd edition

    Jeffrey T. Guterman
    The most current trends in solution-focused counseling are explored in the latest edition of this updated and expanded text... Learn More
  • Family Violence

    Family Violence

    David M. Lawson
    Counselors-in-training, educators, and practitioners will benefit greatly from this in-depth and thought-provoking look at family violence, its effects, and treatment options... Learn More

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