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M. Elsa Soto Leggett Begins Term as American Counseling Association President

Elsa Soto Leggett, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, professor and practicum/internship coordinator at Truman State University and sole proprietor of Shelter Counseling and Supervision, began her term as ACA 2025–2026 president on July 1.

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ACA Hosts First Federal Budget Briefing Webinar to Address Education Cuts That Will Impact School Counselors
May 24, 2017|1 min read

President Trump's proposed education budget would eliminate all funding for the Student Support and Academic Enrichments (SSAE) grant program (Title IV, Part A), a federal program that helps school districts provide a well-rounded education by funding ...
White House Budget Cuts Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs
May 23, 2017|1 min read

The President's budget targets SAMHSA programs as well as Medicare, threatening mental health treatment for millions.
Education Cuts Will Impact School Counselors
May 22, 2017|2 min read

ACA's first budget briefing will cover Department of Education cuts and the impact on school counselors. Sign up for the Thursday webinar to learn more.

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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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