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M. Elsa Soto Leggett Begins Term as American Counseling Association President
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New Army Directive Authorizes Counselor Independent Practice/Army Hiring More CounselorsAug 19, 2011|2 min readThe American Counseling Association, the National Board for Certified Counselors, and the American Mental Health Counselors Association are pleased to announce that on July 26, 2011, Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh signed Army Directive 2011-09, ...
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ACA Ethics Revision Task Force NamedAug 2, 2011|2 min read
ACA immediate past president, Dr. Marcheta Evans, selected from among 63 extremely well qualified applicants and appointed the task force that will promulgate the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics.
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'ACA Is Where You Belong' - Discover ACA MembershipJul 1, 2011|1 min read
Your work as a professional counselor will be key to helping millions of individuals well into the 21st century. ACA provides?you?with the solid footing and resources?you can rely on as?you prepare for?your career as a professional counselor.
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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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