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Joint Statement on Legislative Efforts to Restrict Education about Racism and American History

Published on: Jun 17, 2021

These legislative efforts seek to substitute political mandates for the considered judgment of professional educators, hindering students’ ability to learn and engage in critical thinking across differences and disagreements.
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The American Counseling Association Hosts 2021 Virtual Hill Day

Published on: Jun 07, 2021

ACA’s two-day “Virtual Hill Day” kicks off today with a comprehensive training on advocating for the counseling profession at the state and federal levels.
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Spring 2021 American Counseling Association Foundation Grant Cycle is Now Open

Published on: May 26, 2021

The American Counseling Association Foundation is seeking proposals from ACA members for grants of up to $500.
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Those who are part of communities across the BIPOC spectrum face increased oppression and unique challenges because of the intersection of their cultural and LGBTQ+ identities. Read more in Counseling Today's June cover story, "Listening to voices of color in the LGBTQ+ community."

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Acknowledging and exploring clients’ racial, ethnic and cultural concerns may help engage them in the counseling process. Explore this topic further in the July Journal of Counseling & Development. Read

How Should We Be Talking About Men’s Mental Health?

Jun 22, 2021

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, men died by suicide 3.6 times more often than women in 2019. Mental Health America notes that one in five men develop alcohol dependency during their lifetimes and gay and bisexual men are more likely to have higher rates of substance abuse than heterosexual men.
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Three Ways to Celebrate and Support Black Mental Health on Juneteenth

Jun 15, 2021

Juneteenth is central to Black American mental health and well-being because it’s defined by Black humanity and liberation. Honoring Juneteenth and respecting Black identity means working to fill the significant gaps in our knowledge of American history.
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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
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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