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M. Elsa Soto Leggett Begins Term as American Counseling Association President
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ACA Media Spotlight: The Loneliness EpidemicMar 16, 2016|1 min readACA member Everett Painter recently discussed how to combat loneliness with Discern Magazine, for an article about trends in our modern world that are leaving more and more people feeling isolated and lonely,
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Asia Pacific Counselling Conference Scheduled for June 3-4, 2016Mar 11, 2016|1 min read
ACA will travel to Singapore once again this summer to explore "Exemplary Practices Across the Counselling Spectrum."
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ACA in the News: Op-Ed for The TennesseanMar 9, 2016|1 min read
In a recent Op-Ed published in The Tennessean, ACA member Shawn Spurgeon wrote about the controversial counseling bill being debated in Tennessee that would allow counselors to deny services to clients.
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Burrow Blueprint Tackles Mental Health in Appalachian Schools
Published November 18, 2025 on The Post
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Joe Burrow Foundation have partnered on a new program, the Burrow Blueprint, to provide and support mental health treatment in Appalachian Ohio schools. ACA Past President Christine Suniti Bhat explains the importance of providing mental health services to students in rural Appalachian Ohio. Read Full Article
Protecting Kids and Teens on TikTok
Aired September 25, 2025 on Spectrum News Columbus
More should be done to combat the dark side of social media that can endanger kids and teenagers. ACA Past President Christine Suniti Bhat discusses the dangers of social media, its influence on societal pressures on young people and the role of parental supervision in protecting them. Watch the News Segment
AI Therapist Might Be Illegal Soon. Here’s Why
Published August 27, 2025 in CNN
As AI chatbots become a popular way to access cost-free counseling and companionship, a patchwork of state regulation is emerging, restricting how the technology can be used in therapy practice. ACA’s AI work group member Russell Fulmer provides insight on using AI in counseling in this article. Read Full Article
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. Read Full Article
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