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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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Indiana Counselors: Take Action to Stave Off Reimbursement Rate Cuts

Counseling Compact

Nevada Becomes 38th State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

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ACA Update: Dept. of Education Bullying Prevention Webinar, March 16th and 17th
Feb 14, 2011|1 min read

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) announces the second in its series on School Climate Survey Webinars: Bullying Prevention.
National School Counseling Week -- February 7 - 11, 2011
Feb 8, 2011|1 min read

ACA recognizes school counselors as they celebrate "National School Counseling Week." School counseling programs are an integral part of the educational process that enables all students to achieve success.
2012 Learning Institute Information & Tips
Jan 30, 2011|2 min read

2012 Learning Institute Information & Tips

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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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