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Election Day 2024 is less than a year away, so now is the time to learn about and act on issues that matter to you and the counseling profession.

ACA partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to support the White Ribbon VA campaign, an initiative that calls for the end of sexual harassment, sexual assault and intimate partner violence.

As technology continues to change the way people grieve, counselors need to be prepared to help clients navigate how they express their grief online in safe and healthy ways.

Depression is a common mental health disorder and affects people from every walk of life, regardless of their age, race, ethnicity or socioeconomic background. According to

ACA President Edil Torres Rivera provides an update on ACA leadership and the recent decision to reorganize the Governing Council.

In an ever-increasing digital world, counselors can help families develop healthy guidelines on internet use that consider each child’s developmental needs.

Stigma, fear and a lack of training cause many counselors to feel unprepared and vulnerable when faced with sexualized transference.

Religious and spiritual experiences are not always positive; sometimes, they cause emotional harm that affects a client’s identity, belief and sense of safety.

Counselors have a stake in the policies and decisions that affect their profession, clients and communities.

People with chronic health conditions often face uncertainty and psychological distress, which is why validation and emotional regulation are crucial in helping clients learn to cope and live productive lives.