Appellate Court Sends Ward v. Wilbanks Back to District Court
1.30.2012
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its ruling in
Ward v. Wilbanks on Friday, January 27, sending the case back to district court for a jury trial.
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ACA Announces Counseling Delegation to China
1.18.2012
ACA is sponsoring a People to People Citizen Ambassador Programs delegation to China from August 13-25, 2012 and invites professional counselors on a unique overseas cultural and professional exchange opportunity.
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DoD Considering Comments on TRICARE Independent Practice Proposal Prior To Implementation
1.13.2012
The Department of Defense issued regulations at the end of 2011 which would let licensed professional counselors practice independently within TRICARE, the health care program providing services for an estimated 9.6 million active duty service members, retirees, and their families.
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Nominations for ACA President-elect
12.29.2011
At the October 2011 meeting, the Governing Council adopted a motion changing the requirements and nomination process for candidates for ACA President-elect.
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2011 ACA Year-in-Review
12.22.2011
On behalf of President Don W. Locke, the Governing Council, volunteer leaders, and staff of the American Counseling Association (ACA), I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your membership and support in 2011.
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Appeals Court Protects the ACA Code of Ethics and GLBTQ Non-Discrimination
12.21.2011
On Friday, December 15, the US Court of Appeals upheld the Southern District Court of Georgia's decision to deny a preliminary injunction against Augusta State University (ASU) for expelling Jennifer Keeton, a graduate counseling student who refused to participate in a remediation plan aimed at addressing her views on counseling GLBTQ clients.
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ACA Expresses DSM-5 Concerns to the American Psychiatric Association
11.28.2011
ACA President Don W. Locke has sent a letter to the American Psychiatric Association on behalf of professional counselors expressing current concerns about the DSM-5 revision process.
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Penn State Charges Highlight the Need for Sexual Abuse Resources
11.18.2011
The recent allegations of sexual abuse by a coach at Penn State highlight both the frequency (the US Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 1 out of every 100 children has been sexually abused) and the trauma that is experienced by survivors.
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