House and Senate leaders are putting the finishing touches on health insurance legislation, and time is running out to push for inclusion of Medicare coverage of counselors as part of the package. Read more...

ALEXANDRIA, VA.....What do sexual addiction counseling, suicide prevention, animal-assisted therapy, career counseling, and the great merging of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers have in common? They are all in Pittsburgh, PA, where the American Counseling Association (ACA) is holding its 57th Annual Conference & Exposition, March 18-22. Read more...

It seems hard to believe that in a very short time, we will be gathering in Pittsburgh for the ACA Annual Conference & Exposition. This is always one of my favorite ACA events for a variety of reasons. Read more...

It was Tiffany Craig's turn to do a "squiggle story." She had drawn a squiggle on a piece of paper and, out of respect for her young client, took a turn imagining what the squiggle might be.
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It should come as no surprise to school counselors that collaborating with teachers and other school personnel is key to effective results with students.
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We want to hear your voice! February 10, 2010 marked the release of the proposed diagnostic criteria and content changes for the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). ACA is seeking member comments regarding the draft by March 22, 2010. Read more...

ACA Nominations and Elections Chair Colleen Logan has announced that Dr. Don W. Locke has been elected to serve as the Association's 60th President. Dr. Locke has served as a volunteer leader at the branch, division, and national levels. Read more...

For the past several months, I have been thinking about the word resilience. This past fall, I had the fortune of attending the Illinois Counseling Association's conference, where the theme was resilience. Read more...