Spotlight

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  New Year, New Congress

  As we begin a new year, we also welcome a new Congress in Washington. This is a great time to reach out to your federal representatives and introduce them to the counseling profession and help them gain a better understanding of the important work you do for your communities. Here some simple tips on developing a relationship with Congress members.
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  Free Podcast - When Grief Becomes Complicated

  How does a client stay connected to someone who has died, and move on with their life? Learn about that and more, including the assessment and treatment of various types of grief, such as Anticipatory Grief, Disenfranchised Grief, and Ambiguous Grief. Listen
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  Practice Briefs: Excoriation Disorder

  Excoriation disorder is characterized by compulsive and obsessive skin picking behaviors which cause skin lesions and scabs. In this Practice Brief, learn about assessments including Skin Picking Scales, and intervention strategies such as Habit Reversal Training. Read and download the Practice Brief here.
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  Counseling Today: Confronting loneliness in an age of constant connection

  The Internet, cell phones, smartphones and social media have made it nearly impossible to unplug and disconnect, but ironically, the age-old problem of loneliness appears to be as prevalent as ever. More
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  Video: The True Value of the ACA Conference

  In this short video, ACA's Theresa Holmes addresses several of the most common questions we receive about the financial investment of attending the ACA Conference. View the video and visit the Conference website!
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  Read Our Weekly Newspaper Columns

  "Counseling Corner" columns 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