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Brian D. Banks Joins the American Counseling Association as Its Next CEO
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ACA in the News: Budget CutsSep 17, 2013|1 min readACA's Art Terrazas, grass-roots advocacy coordinator, recently spoke with a reporter from U.S. News & World Report regarding the recommended student to counselor ratio and the impact of cuts to school counseling programs. "One area that can be ...
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Teachers College Hosts Tribute to Albert EllisSep 12, 2013|1 min read
On September 25, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Teachers College will host a special event to honor the legacy of Albert Ellis in the Milbank Chapel of Columbia University.
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Morgan Spurlock is Opening Keynote Speaker for ACA's 2014 Conference And ExpoSep 5, 2013|2 min read
Morgan Spurlock is an award-winning writer, director, and producer best known for his immersive explorations of the social issues that both directly and indirectly shape the choices and life paths of our clients, students, colleagues? and ourselves. ...
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When It Feels Like Your Family Is Making Your Depression Worse
Published April, 2026 on WebMD
Criticism from family members on the care of loved ones with depression can worsen a care giver’s own depression. ACA President Elect Victoria Kress and Shari Moody, discuss how care givers can manage their depression and how they can deal with family members. Read the Full Article
AI & U: Taking Your Chatbot on a Dinner Date
Published February 16, 2026 on NBC News New York
AI developers are creating opportunities to explore relationships with chatbots and to use AI technology to search for human companionship. However, results from a new survey of over 700 ACA counselors show concern about developing unhealthy dependencies on chatbots. Watch the Video
AI & U: How Artificial Intelligence is Leading to Anxiety in the Workforce
Published February 13, 2026 on NBC News New York
There’s growing concern about the ability of AI to displace humans in the workforce. ACA’s AI Work Group co-chair, Russell Fulmer, talks with NBC News about what counselors are hearing from their clients. Watch the Video
AI & U: Could ‘Grief Bots’ Be a Source of Comfort, or a Mental Health Risk?
Published February 11, 2026 on NBC News New York
Emerging AI technology is making it possible to create AI versions of deceased loved ones. But in a new survey of ACA counselors, 89% says that these new grief bots interrupt the grieving process. Watch the Video
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