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M. Elsa Soto Leggett Begins Term as American Counseling Association President
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ACA Offers Condolences to Those Affected by Orlando TragedyJun 14, 2016|1 min readThe American Counseling Association (ACA) wishes to convey our deepest sympathies to those who have been harmed in the Orlando shooting this weekend, friends and family who have lost someone, and the community affected by this tragedy.
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ACA 2017 Conference & Expo Will Be Held in San FranciscoJun 13, 2016|1 min read
After withdrawing from Nashville due to the passage of Tennessee HB1840/SB1556, which is a discriminatory law that clearly targets the LGBTQ community, the American Counseling Association (ACA) has decided to relocate its 2017 Conference & Expo to San ...
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ACA Media Spotlight: Anxiety and CBTMay 27, 2016|1 min read
ACA member Brandon Ballantyne spoke with The Mighty about the benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
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As AI Therapy Grows, Clinicians Try to Chart a Path Forward
Published August 5, 2025 in Healthcare Brew
Bots have the potential to both help and hurt the mental health crisis, and clinicians hold varied perspectives about AI for therapy. ACA’s AI work group members Russell Fulmer and Olivia Uwamahoro Williams discuss the pros and cons and are cited in this article.
What Does Disorganized Attachment Style look Like in Adults?
Published July 28, 2025 in WebMD
Teaser: A person with disorganized attachment often wants conflicting things, so they have contradictory behavior. ACA’s President-Elect, Victoria Kress explains this attachment style and is quoted in this article.
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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