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M. Elsa Soto Leggett Begins Term as American Counseling Association President
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ACA CEO Testifies on Need for Improved Mental Health Care for Black Men and BoysMay 1, 2024|3 min read
Today, ACA CEO Shawn Boynes, FASAE, CAE, testified at a congressional hearing about the role counselors can play in providing support for Black men and boys and dismantling stigma around mental health concerns.
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ACA Applauds the White House Agenda on Suicide PreventionApr 25, 2024|2 min readThe American Counseling Association applauds the Biden Harris Administration for a historic move in mental health advocacy and public policy -- the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and the Federal Action Plan.
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Arizona Becomes 34th State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into LawApr 3, 2024|2 min readThe dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines continues to move forward with Governor Katie Hobbs signing into law her state's Counseling Compact legislation.
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Unpacking the Past (and the Groceries) With Your Therapist
Published July 11, 2025 in New York Times
More counselors are exploring cooking therapy to lead clients to breakthroughs in a novel setting. ACA's Lynn Linde discusses this emerging method and is cited in the article.
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