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Georgia Becomes First State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

Published on: May 11, 2021

The American Counseling Association and licensed professional counselors nationwide are celebrating the signing of Georgia House Bill 395 in support of the Counseling Compact, which will authorize counselors to practice across state lines once enacted.
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ACA Response to the Derek Chauvin Trial

Published on: Apr 20, 2021

ACA is built on a mission that promotes human dignity and diversity, respect, the attainment of a quality of life for all, empowerment, integrity, social justice advocacy, equity and inclusion.
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ACA Announces the Winners of the 2021 American Counseling Association Awards

Published on: Apr 20, 2021

The annual American Counseling Association Awards, created to recognize the best among the counseling profession’s students, counselors in practice and ACA members, acknowledge those who have made extraordinary contributions to the counseling profession.
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Wellness Counseling

Jonathan H. Ohrt, Philip B. Clarke, and Abigail H. Conley

This innovative text presents a comprehensive review of the theoretical and empirical support for a wellness approach to counseling.... Learn More
The Counselor and the Law, Eighth Edition

Anne Marie "Nancy" Wheeler and Burt Bertram

This eighth edition provides a current and comprehensive discussion of counselors' legal and ethical responsibilities.... Learn More
Choosing the Right Counselor for You

Samuel T. Gladding and Kevin G. Alderson

This concise guide is for individuals seeking a counselor for themselves or others. It contains a treasure trove of information.... Learn More
Coping Skills for a Stressful World: A Workbook for Counselors and Clients

Michelle Muratori and Robert Haynes

This comprehensive counseling tool kit for stress management provides clinicians with hundreds of client exercises and activities. Learn More
Introduction to Crisis and Trauma Counseling

edited by Thelma Duffey and Shane Haberstroh

This introductory text integrates evidence-based models and best practices with relational-cultural theory, which is responsive to the many forms of traumatic stress and tragedies that clients experience. Learn More
Personal Reflections on Counseling

Gerald Corey

In an easy-to-read, question-and-answer format, Dr. Corey provides sage insight on a broad range of topics concerning professional issues, career development, the counseling process, and work-life balance. Learn More
Neuroscience-Informed Counseling With Children and Adolescents

Thomas A. Field and Michelle R. Ghoston

This innovative text is the first to illustrate how neuroscience concepts can be translated and applied to counseling with children and adolescents. Learn More